What did Agriculture Department publish on Sept. 12?

The US Agriculture Department published a nine page proposed rule on Sept. 12, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.

The proposed rule is focused on Streamlining of the Emergency Farm Loan Program Loan 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. 12

Title
Streamlining of the Emergency Farm Loan Program Loan Regulations
Asian Longhorned Beetle Regulations; Addition to Regulated Area
Kiwifruit Grown in California and Imported Kiwifruit; Relaxation of the Minimum Maturity Requirement
Child and Adult Care Food Program; Improving Management and Program Integrity
Notice of Proposed Change to Section IV of the Field Office Technical Guide (FOTG) of the Natural Resources Conservation Service in Alabama
Applications for FY 2001 National Research Initiative Competitive Grants Program
Agriculture Acquisition Regulation; Designation and Mandatory Use of Contractor Performance System