Rule published by Agriculture Department on Nov. 8

The US Agriculture Department published a four page rule on Nov. 8, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.

The rule is focused on Almonds Grown in California; Changes to Incoming Quality Control Requirements.

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 Nov. 8

Title
Amendments to Regulations Under the Perishable Agricultural Commodities Act (PACA) To Ensure Trust Protection for Produce Sellers When Using Electronic Invoicing or Other Billing Statements
Almonds Grown in California; Changes to Incoming Quality Control Requirements
Official Fees and Tolerances for Barley Protein Testing
Allegheny National Forest, Pennsylvania, Brush Creek Project
Interstate Movement of Garbage From Hawaii; Availability of an Environmental Assessment and a Pest Risk Assessment
Notice of Request for Extension of Approval of an Information Collection; Importation of Clementines, Mandarins, and Tangerines From Chile
Rockhouse Creek Watershed, Leslie County, KY
Notice of Request for Extension of Approval of an Information Collection; Importation of Live Swine, Pork, and Pork Products From Chile
Notice of Request for Reinstatement of an Information Collection; Dairy 2007 Study
Notice of Intent To Seek Approval To Collect Information