Proposed rule published by Agriculture Department on Dec. 10

The US Agriculture Department published a six page proposed rule on Dec. 10, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.

The proposed rule is focused on Tart Cherries Grown in the States of Michigan, et al.; Final Free and Restricted Percentages for the 2004-2005 Crop Year.

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 Dec. 10

Title
Nursery Stock Regulations
Milk in the Appalachian, Florida, and Southeast Marketing Areas; Order Amending the Orders
Importation of Clementines, Mandarins, and Tangerines From Chile
Black-tailed Prairie Dog Conservation and Management on the Nebraska National Forest and Associated Units
Raisins Produced From Grapes Grown in California; Increased Assessment Rate
Pistachios Grown in California; Establishment of Continuing Assessment Rate and Reporting Requirements
Tart Cherries Grown in the States of Michigan, et al.; Final Free and Restricted Percentages for the 2004-2005 Crop Year