What did Agriculture Department publish on Oct. 15?

The US Agriculture Department published a two page rule on Oct. 15, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.

The rule is focused on Imported Fire Ant; Approved Treatments.

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 Oct. 15

Title
Imported Fire Ant; Approved Treatments
Information Collection; Guidelines for Eligibility and Required Documentation for the Golden Access Passport
Newspapers Used for Publication of Legal Notice, Comment and Appeal of Decisions for Pacific Northwest Region; Oregon and Washington
Notice of Request for Extension of Approval of an Information Collection
Oranges, Grapefruit, Tangerines, and Tangelos Grown in Florida and Imported Grapefruit; Removing All Seeded Grapefruit Regulations, Relaxation of Grade Requirements for Valencia and Other Late Type Oranges, and Removing Quality and Size Regulations on Imported Seeded Grapefruit