Proposed rule published on July 27 by Agriculture Department

The US Agriculture Department published a four page proposed rule on July 27, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.

The proposed rule is focused on Potato Research and Promotion Plan; Assessment Increase.

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 27

Title
Submission for OMB Review; Comment Request
National Animal Identification System; Close of Comment Period
Blueberry Promotion, Research, and Information Order; Assessment Increase
Potato Research and Promotion Plan; Assessment Increase
Determination of Pest-Free Areas in the Republic of South Africa; Request for Comments
Determination of Regulatory Review Period for Purposes of Patent Extension; NAHVAX® Marek's Disease Vaccine