Notice published on Aug. 24 by Agriculture Department

The US Agriculture Department published a two page notice on Aug. 24, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.

The notice is focused on Submission for OMB Review; Comment Request.

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. 24

Title
Dried Prunes Produced in California; Increased Assessment Rate
Milk in the Northeast and Other Marketing Areas; Order Amending the Orders
Walnuts Grown in California; Changes to the Quality Regulations for Shelled Walnuts
Apricots Grown in Designated Counties in Washington; Increased Assessment Rate
National Organic Program; Amendment to the National List of Allowed and Prohibited Substances (Livestock)
Perishable Agricultural Commodities Act: Increase in License Fees
United States Standards for Grades of Pineapple Juice
Fishlake Resource Advisory Committee
Submission for OMB Review; Comment Request
Information Collection Activity; Comment Request
Trade Adjustment Assistance for Farmers
Submission for OMB Review; Comment Request