Agriculture Department publishes proposed rule on April 21

The US Agriculture Department published a six page proposed rule on April 21, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.

The proposed rule is focused on Importation of Papaya From Colombia and Ecuador.

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 April 21

Title
Importation of Papaya From Colombia and Ecuador
Import/Export User Fees; Correction
National Poultry Improvement Plan and Auxiliary Provisions; Correcting Amendment
Notice of Proposed Fee Increase; Federal Lands Recreation Enhancement Act, (Title VIII, Pub. L. 108-447)
Notice of Proposed New Fee Site; Federal Lands Recreation Enhancement Act, (Title VIII, Pub. L. 108-447)
Notice of Proposed New Fee Sites; Federal Lands Recreation Enhancement Act, (Title VIII, Pub. L. 108-447)