Rule published by Agriculture Department on Aug. 22

The US Agriculture Department published a seven page rule on Aug. 22, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.

The rule is focused on Kiwifruit Grown in California; Relaxation of Pack and Container Requirements.

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 Aug. 22

Title
Kiwifruit Grown in California; Relaxation of Pack and Container Requirements
Fresno County Resource Advisory Committee
Central Idaho Resource Advisory Committee; Salmon-Challis National Forest; Butte, Custer, and Lemhi Counties, ID
Sawtooth National Forest, Idaho; Upper and Lower East Fork Allotment Management Plan Analysis
Medicine Bow-Routt National Forests and Thunder Basin National Grassland Jackson County, CO; Green Ridge Mountain Pine Beetle Analysis
FSIS Security Guidelines for Food Processors; Notice of Availability
Submission for OMB Review; Comment Request