Agriculture Department publishes notice on Oct. 4

The US Agriculture Department published a two page notice on Oct. 4, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.

The notice is focused on Notice of Availability of a Pest Risk Analysis for Importation of Arugula Leaves With Stems From Panama Into the Continental United States.

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 Oct. 4

Title
The Dairy Import Licensing Program
Handling Regulations for Leafy Greens Under the Agricultural Marketing Agreement Act of 1937
Emerald Ash Borer; Availability of an Environmental Assessment and Finding of No Significant Impact
Submission for OMB Review; Comment Request
Notice of Request for Extension of Approval of an Information Collection; Pine Shoot Beetle; Host Material From Canada
Notice of Availability of a Pest Risk Analysis for Importation of Arugula Leaves With Stems From Panama Into the Continental United States