Rule published on Aug. 25 by Agriculture Department

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

The rule is focused on Cold Treatment Regulations.

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
Notice of Availability of a Treatment Evaluation Document
Notice of Availability of a Pest Risk Analysis for Interstate Movement of Guavas From Hawaii Into the Continental United States
Coconino Resource Advisory Committee
MedBow-Routt Resource Advisory Committee
Notice of Meeting; Siskiyou Resource Advisory Committee Meeting at New Location
Sierra County Resource Advisory Committee
Common Crop Insurance Regulations; Apple Crop Insurance Provisions
Cold Treatment Regulations
Notice of Funding Availability: Rural Development Voucher Program
Notice of Availability of Pest Risk Analyses for the Importation of Fresh Celery, Arugula, and Spinach From Colombia