Rule published by Agriculture Department on Nov. 21

The US Agriculture Department published a three page rule on Nov. 21, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.

The rule is focused on Walnuts Grown in California; Decreased Assessment Rate.

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 Nov. 21

Title
Tart Cherries Grown in the States of Michigan, et al.; Suspension of Provisions Under the Federal Marketing Order for Tart Cherries
Walnuts Grown in California; Decreased Assessment Rate
Tart Cherries Grown in the States of Michigan, et al.; Temporary Suspension of a Provision Regarding a Continuance Referendum Under the Tart Cherry Marketing Order
Opal Creek Scenic Recreation Area (SRA) Advisory Council
United States Standards for Grades of Dried Figs
United States Standards for Grades of Apple Juice From Concentrate
State of Wisconsin Department of Agriculture, Trade and Consumer Protection Soil and Water Resource Management Grant Program; Determination of Primary Purpose of Program Payments for Consideration as Excludable From Income Under Section 126 of the Internal Revenue Code of 1954, as Amended
Sweet Cherries Grown in Designated Counties in Washington; Order Amending Marketing Agreement and Order No. 923
Regulations Governing the Fresh Russet Potato Diversion Program, 2000 Crop