Rule published by Agriculture Department on Sept. 22

The US Agriculture Department published a six page rule on Sept. 22, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.

The rule is focused on Onions Grown in Certain Designated Counties in Idaho and Malheur County, Oregon; Relaxation of Handling and Import Regulations.

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 Sept. 22

Title
Milk in the Central Marketing Area; Notice of Hearing on Proposed Amendments To Tentative Marketing Agreement and Order
Onions Grown in Certain Designated Counties in Idaho and Malheur County, Oregon; Relaxation of Handling and Import Regulations
Sierra National Forest, California, Kings River Project
Proposed Uniform Guidelines for Conducting Farm Service Agency County Committee Elections
Availability of FSIS Form 10,240-1-Production Information on Post-Lethality Exposed Ready-to-Eat Products