Agriculture Department publishes proposed rule on Aug. 28

Agriculture Department publishes proposed rule on Aug. 28

The US Agriculture Department published a five page proposed rule on Aug. 28, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.

The proposed rule is focused on Walnuts Grown in California; Increased Assessment Rate and Changes to Regulations Governing Reporting and Recordkeeping.

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. 28

Title
Domestic Dates Produced or Packed in Riverside County, CA; Increased Assessment Rate
Walnuts Grown in California; Increased Assessment Rate and Changes to Regulations Governing Reporting and Recordkeeping
Raisins Produced From Grapes Grown in California; Final Free and Reserve Percentages for 2008-09 Crop Natural (Sun-Dried) Seedless Raisins
Minnkota Power Cooperative, Inc.: Notice of Finding of No Significant Impact
Notice of Proposed Changes to the National Handbook of Conservation Practices for the Natural Resources Conservation Service
Dairy Industry Advisory Committee

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