Proposed rule published on Dec. 22 by Agriculture Department

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

The proposed rule is focused on Subsistence Management Regulations for Public Lands in Alaska, Subpart C and Subpart D-2007-08 Subsistence Taking of Fish and Shellfish Regulations.

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
Announcement of Grant Awards Under the RUS Distance Learning and Telemedicine Grant Program
Apache-Sitgreaves National Forests; Arizona; Notice of New Fee Site
Tehama County Resource Advisory Committee
Subsistence Management Regulations for Public Lands in Alaska, Subpart C and Subpart D-2007-08 Subsistence Taking of Fish and Shellfish Regulations
Submission for OMB Review; Comment Request
Food Stamp Program: Agency Information Collection Activities: Proposed Collection; Comment Request; Disaster Food Stamp Program
Melons Grown in South Texas; Proposed Termination of Marketing Order 979
Irish Potatoes Grown in Colorado; Relaxation of Handling Regulation for Area No. 2
Importation of Fruits and Vegetables