Proposed rule published by Agriculture Department on May 14

The US Agriculture Department published a three page proposed rule on May 14, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.

The proposed rule is focused on Hass Avocados from Mexico; Importation into the Commonwealth of Puerto Rico and Other Changes.

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 May 14

Title
Conservation Reserve Program; Transition Incentives Program
Hass Avocados from Mexico; Importation into the Commonwealth of Puerto Rico and Other Changes
South Gifford Pinchot National Forest Resource Advisory Committee
New Performance Standards for Salmonella and Campylobacter in Young Chicken and Turkey Slaughter Establishments; New Compliance Guides
McKelvie Geographic Area Range Allotment Management Planning on the Samuel R. McKelvie National Forest, Bessey Ranger District in Nebraska
South Mt. Baker-Snoqualmie Resource Advisory Committee
Notice of Intent to Hold Public Forums to Solicit Feedback From the Public Regarding the Section 523 Mutual Self-Help Housing Program
Glenn/Colusa County Resource Advisory Committee
Submission for OMB Review; Comment Request
Notice of Request for Revision of a Currently Approved Information Collection
Submission for OMB Review; Comment Request