What did Agriculture Department publish on Aug. 2?

The US Agriculture Department published a four page rule on Aug. 2, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.

The rule is focused on Sweet Cherries Grown in Designated Counties in Washington; Order Amending Marketing Order No. 923.

The Department is primarily focused on food nutrition, with assistance programs making up 80 percent of its budget. Downsizing the Federal Government, a project aimed at lowering taxes and boosting federal efficiency, said the Department implements too many regulations and restrictions and impedes the economy.

Notices are required documents detailing rules and regulations being proposed by each federal department. This allows the public to see what issues legislators and federal departments are focusing on.

Any person or organization can comment on the proposed rules. Departments and agencies must then address “significant issues raised in comments and discuss any changes made,” the Federal Register says.

Notices published by the Agriculture Department on Aug. 2

Title
Sweet Cherries Grown in Designated Counties in Washington; Order Amending Marketing Order No. 923
Nectarines and Peaches Grown in California; Revision of Handling Requirements for Fresh Nectarines and Peaches
Irish Potatoes Grown in Washington; Modification of Special Purpose Shipment Regulations
Karnal Bunt; Regulated Areas
General Administrative Regulations, Submission of Policies, Provisions of Policies, Rates of Premium, and Premium Reduction Plans
Mendocino Resource Advisory Committee
Notice of Meeting; Siskiyou Resource Advisory Committee (RAC)
Submission for OMB Review; Comment Request
Notice of Request for a New Information Collection (Voluntary Recalls of Meat and Poultry Products)