Rule published on Dec. 27 by Agriculture Department

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

The rule is focused on United States Standards for Soybeans.

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. 27

Title
Irish Potatoes Grown in Colorado; Modification of the Handling Regulation for Area No. 2
United States Standards for Soybeans
Submission for OMB Review; Comment Request
Central Kupreanof Timber Harvest Environmental Impact Statement
Common Crop Insurance Regulations, Millet Crop Insurance Provisions