Agriculture Department publishes rule on Dec. 13

The US Agriculture Department published a four page rule on Dec. 13, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.

The rule is focused on Karnal Bunt; Addition and Removal of Regulated Areas in Arizona.

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. 13

Title
Karnal Bunt; Addition and Removal of Regulated Areas in Arizona
Export Inspection and Weighing Waiver for High Quality Specialty Grains Transported in Containers
Submission for OMB Review; Comment Request
California Coast Province Advisory Committee
National Environmental Policy Act Documentation Needed for Oil and Gas Exploration and Development Activities (Categorical Exclusion)
Submission for OMB Review; Comment Request