Proposed rule published by Agriculture Department on Jan. 24

The US Agriculture Department published a two page proposed rule on Jan. 24, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.

The proposed rule is focused on Supplier Credit Guarantee 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. 24

Title
National Environmental Policy Act Documentation Needed for Oil and Gas Exploration and Development Activities (Categorical Exclusion)
United States Standards for Grades of Fresh Asparagus
United States Standards for Grades of Globe Artichokes
Supplier Credit Guarantee Program
United States Standards for Grades of Mixed Commodities
Notice of Lincoln County Resource Advisory Committee Meeting
United States Standards for Grades of Table Grapes (European or Vinifera Type)
Southwest Mississippi Resource Advisory Committee
Summer Food Service Program for Children Program Reimbursement for 2006
United States Standards for Grades of Strawberries
United States Standards for Grades of Pea Pods