What did Agriculture Department publish on Aug. 12?

The US Agriculture Department published a seven page notice on Aug. 12, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.

The notice is focused on Administrative Guidance for Multistate Extension Activities and Integrated Research and Extension Activities.

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. 12

Title
Subsistence Management Regulations for Public Lands in Alaska, Subpart D; Seasonal Adjustments
Project Waiver Granted to Custer County, South Dakota for the Purchase of Foreign Manufactured Heating, Ventilation, Air Conditioning (HVAC) Equipment
Notice of Meeting of the Agricultural Air Quality Task Force
Administrative Guidance for Multistate Extension Activities and Integrated Research and Extension Activities
Trade Adjustment Assistance for Farmers
Codex Alimentarius Commission: Meeting of the Codex Committee on Residues of Veterinary Drugs in Food
Sierra National Forest, Bass Lake Ranger District, California, Fish Camp Project