Agriculture Department publishes notice on Dec. 4

The US Agriculture Department published a two page notice on Dec. 4, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.

The notice is focused on Columbia River Gorge National Scenic Area, Oregon and Washington States; Statutory Amendments Regarding Appraisal Standards and Procedures.

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. 4

Title
Brucellosis in Cattle; State and Area Classifications; South Dakota
Boundary Establishment for North Umpqua National Wild and Scenic River, Umpqua National Forest, Douglas County, OR
Boundary Establishment for North Fork of the Middle Fork of the Willamette National Wild and Scenic River, Willamette National Forest, Lane County, OR
Boundary Establishment for McKenzie National Wild and Scenic River, Willamette National Forest, Lane and Linn Counties, OR
Market Promotion Funding-Lamb Meat Adjustment Assistance Measures Program
Columbia River Gorge National Scenic Area, Oregon and Washington States; Statutory Amendments Regarding Appraisal Standards and Procedures
Licensing and Inspection Requirements for Dealers of Dogs Intended for Hunting, Breeding, or Security Purposes