Proposed rule published by Agriculture Department on Jan. 17

The US Agriculture Department published a nine page proposed rule on Jan. 17, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.

The proposed rule is focused on Accredited Laboratory Program.

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 Jan. 17

Title
Accredited Laboratory Program
National Urban & Community Forestry Advisory Council Meeting
Newspapers Used for Publication of Legal Notice of Appealable Decisions for the Northern Region; Northern Idaho, Montana, North Dakota, and portions of South Dakota and Eastern Washington
Submission for OMB Review; Comment Request
National Agricultural Library; Notice of Intent To Seek Approval To Collect Information