What did Agriculture Department publish on July 17?

The US Agriculture Department published a five page proposed rule on July 17, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.

The proposed rule is focused on Introduction of Organisms and Products Altered or Produced Through Genetic Engineering.

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 July 17

Title
Telecommunications Policies on Specifications, Acceptable Materials, and Standard Contract Forms
Gypsy Moth Regulations; Updates and Clarifications
User Fees; Updates and Clarifications
Introduction of Organisms and Products Altered or Produced Through Genetic Engineering
Request for Proposals (RFP): Demonstration Program for Agriculture, Aquaculture, and Seafood Processing and/or Fishery Worker Housing Grants