Rule published by Agriculture Department on March 7

The US Agriculture Department published a three page rule on March 7, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.

The rule is focused on Amendments to the Potato Research and Promotion Plan.

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 March 7

Title
Amendments to the Potato Research and Promotion Plan
Marketing Order Regulating the Handling of Avocados Grown In South Florida; Florida Avocado Maturity Requirements; Correction
Importation of Peppers From Certain Central American Countries
Karnal Bunt; Addition and Removal of Regulated Areas in Arizona
Announcement of Grant Application Deadlines and Funding Levels
Horse Protection; Public Meeting in Springfield, MO
Agency Information Collection Activities: Proposed Collection; Comment Request-FNS-543, National Hunger Clearinghouse Database Form
Maximum Dollar Amount on Awards Under the Rural Economic Development Loan and Grant Program for Fiscal Year 2006
Availability of Environmental Assessment for a Proposed Field Trial of Genetically Engineered Bahiagrass
Availability of Lists of Retail Consignees During Meat or Poultry Product Recalls