Proposed rule published by Agriculture Department on May 27

The US Agriculture Department published a five page proposed rule on May 27, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.

The proposed rule is focused on Importation of Mexican Hass Avocados; Additional Shipping Options.

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 27

Title
Tart Cherries Grown in the States of Michigan, et al.; Increased Assessment Rate for the 2010-2011 Crop Year for Tart Cherries
Importation of Mexican Hass Avocados; Additional Shipping Options
Tart Cherries Grown in the States of Michigan, et al.; Final Free and Restricted Percentages for the 2009-2010 Crop Year
Northern New Mexico Resource Advisory Committee Meeting
Interstate Movement of Garbage from Hawaii; Availability of an Environmental Assessment and Finding of No Significant Impact
Notice of Funding Availability (NOFA) for Energy Audits and Renewable Energy Development Assistance Under the Rural Energy for America Program