Proposed rule published on July 15 by Agriculture Department

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

The proposed rule is focused on Dried Prunes Produced in California; Section 610 Review.

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 July 15

Title
Dried Prunes Produced in California; Section 610 Review
Rental Fee Waivers for Noncommercial, Educational Broadcasters and State and Local Entities Holding Leases or Permits for Communications Uses on National Forest System Lands
Request for Proposals: Fiscal Year 2002 Funding Opportunity for 1890 Land Grant Institutions Rural Entrepreneurial Program Outreach Initiative