Agriculture Department publishes rule on June 8

The US Agriculture Department published a four page rule on June 8, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.

The rule is focused on Melons Grown in South Texas; Termination of Marketing Order 979.

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 June 8

Title
Business and Industry Guaranteed Loans-Tangible Balance Sheet Equity
Importation of Fruits and Vegetables; Untreated Citrus From Mexico
Citrus Canker; Compensation for Certified Citrus Nursery Stock
Melons Grown in South Texas; Termination of Marketing Order 979
Mendocino Resource Advisory Committee
Notice of Request for Extension of Approval of an Information Collection; Irradiation Phytosanitary Treatment of Imported Fruits and Vegetables
Management of Donated Foods in Child Nutrition Programs, the Nutrition Services Incentive Program, and Charitable Institutions