Proposed rule published by Agriculture Department on Dec. 8

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

The proposed rule is focused on Food Stamp Program: Disqualified Recipient Reporting and Computer Matching Requirements That Affect the Food Stamp Program.

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 Dec. 8

Title
Food Stamp Program: Disqualified Recipient Reporting and Computer Matching Requirements That Affect the Food Stamp Program
Designation for the Sacramento (CA), Frankfort (IN), Indianapolis (IN), and Virginia Areas
Maximum Dollar Amount on Awards Under the Rural Economic Development Loan and Grant Program for Fiscal Year 2007
Inviting Applications for Rural Business Opportunity Grants
Opportunity for Designation in the Muncie (IN), Fremont (NE), Savage (MN), and West Lafayette (IN) Areas, and Request for Comments on the Official Agencies Serving These Areas
Chrome Fire Salvage Recovery Project, Malheur National Forest, Grant County, OR
Thorn Fire Salvage Recovery Project, Malheur National Forest, Grant County, OR