Notice published by Agriculture Department on Jan. 18

The US Agriculture Department published a one page notice on Jan. 18, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.

The notice is focused on Submission for OMB Review; Comment Request.

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. 18

Title
Cattlemen's Beef Promotion and Research Program; Section 610 Review
Raisins Produced From Grapes Grown in California; Final Free and Reserve Percentages for 2005-06 Crop Natural (Sun-Dried) Seedless Raisins
National Organic Program-Submission of Petitions of Substances for Inclusion on or Removal From the National List of Substances Allowed and Prohibited in Organic Production and Handling
Vegetables, Import Regulations; Partial Exemption to the Minimum Grade Requirements for Fresh Tomatoes
Black Hills National Forest Advisory Board Public Meeting Dates Announced
Lolo National Forest-Butte Lookout Project
Product Labeling: Definition of the Term “Natural”
Request for Extension of a Currently Approved Information Collection; Operating Loans; Policies, Procedures, Authorizations and Closings
Notice of Request for Revision of a Currently Approved Information Collection
Beef Promotion and Research; Certification of Nominating Organizations
Submission for OMB Review; Comment Request