Notice published on Feb. 21 by Agriculture Department

The US Agriculture Department published a one page notice on Feb. 21, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.

The notice is focused on United States Standards for Grades of Field Grown Leaf Lettuce.

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 Feb. 21

Title
Trade Adjustment Assistance for Farmers
Harding Lake, Aquatic Habitat Enhancement Project
Trade Adjustment Assistance for Farmers
Trade Adjustment Assistance for Farmers
United States Standards for Grades of Field Grown Leaf Lettuce
United States Standards for Grades of Watermelons
Grapes Grown in a Designated Area of Southeastern California; Tart Cherries Grown in the States of Michigan, et al.; and Irish Potatoes Grown in Colorado
Middle Kyle Complex Environmental Impact Statement. Humboldt-Toiyabe National Forest, Spring Mountains National Recreation Area, Clark County, NV
Land Uses; Special Uses; Recovery of Costs for Processing Special Use Applications and Monitoring Compliance With Special Use Authorizations