Rule published by Agriculture Department on Oct. 25

The US Agriculture Department published a six page rule on Oct. 25, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.

The rule is focused on Raisins Produced From Grapes Grown in California; Final Free and Reserve Percentages for 2000-01 Crop Natural (Sun-dried) Seedless and Zante Currant Raisins.

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. 25

Title
Raisins Produced From Grapes Grown in California; Final Free and Reserve Percentages for 2000-01 Crop Natural (Sun-dried) Seedless and Zante Currant Raisins
Release of Burley Tobacco Farmer's Warehouse, Receiving Station and Dealer Designations to Warehouse Operators, Receiving Station Buying Companies and Dealers
Milk in the Northeast and Other Marketing Areas; Recommended Decision and Opportunity To File Written Exceptions on Proposed Amendments to Tentative Marketing Agreements and to Orders
Announcement of Grant Awards under the RUS Distance Learning and Telemedicine Grant Program
International Standards Under the International Plant Protection Convention
Notice of Resource Advisory Committee Meeting
Notice of Request for Extension of Currently Approved Information Collection and Recordkeeping Requirements