What did Agriculture Department publish on Dec. 22?

The US Agriculture Department published a two page notice on Dec. 22, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.

The notice is focused on Public Meeting of the Black Hills National Forest Advisory Board Date Charge.

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. 22

Title
Oranges, Grapefruit, Tangerines, and Tangelos Grown in Florida; Change in the Minimum Maturity Requirements for Fresh Grapefruit
Public Meeting of the Black Hills National Forest Advisory Board Date Charge
Power Fire Restoration; Eldorado National Forest, Amador County, CA
Domestic Sugar Program-2005-Crop Sugar Marketing Allotments and Company Allocations
Notice of Program Continuation