Rule published by Agriculture Department on Aug. 25

The US Agriculture Department published a nine page rule on Aug. 25, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.

The rule is focused on Agricultural Inspection and AQI User Fees Along the U.S./Canada Border.

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 Aug. 25

Title
Pistachios Grown in California; Decreased Assessment Rate
Amendments to the Potato Research and Promotion Plan
Agricultural Inspection and AQI User Fees Along the U.S./Canada Border
Earth Resources, Inc.; Notice of Intent To Hold a Public Scoping Meeting and Prepare an Environmental Assessment
Notice of Madison-Beaverhead Advisory Committee Meeting
Notice of Settlement Pursuant to CERCLA; Gibson Mine Site, Gila County, AZ
United States Standards for Grades of Oranges (California and Arizona) and/or United States Standards for Grades of Grapefruit (California and Arizona)