Agriculture Department publishes proposed rule on June 19

The US Agriculture Department published a one page proposed rule on June 19, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.

The proposed rule is focused on National Poultry Improvement Plan and Auxiliary Provisions.

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 19

Title
Grains and Similarly Handled Commodities-Marketing Assistance Loans and Loan Deficiency Payments for the 2006 Through 2007 Crop Years; Cotton
Amendment to the Peanut Promotion, Research, and Information Order
Sweet Cherries Grown in Designated Counties in Washington; Decreased Assessment Rate
National Advisory Council on Maternal, Infant and Fetal Nutrition; Notice of Meeting
Notice of Request for New Information Collection
Proposed Posting, Posting, and Deposting of Stockyards
Notice of Proposed Change to Section IV of the Virginia State Technical Guide
Submission for OMB Review; Comment Request
Submission for OMB Review; Comment Request
Center for Nutrition Policy and Promotion; Agency Information Collection Activities; Proposed Collection; Comment Request-Generic Clearance for the Development of Nutrition Education Messages and Materials for the General Public
National Poultry Improvement Plan and Auxiliary Provisions
Pistachios Grown in California; Modification of Small Handler Exemption