Notice published by Agriculture Department on Oct. 12

The US Agriculture Department published a two page notice on Oct. 12, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.

The notice is focused on Notice of Availability of a Pest Risk Analysis for the Importation of Sweet Cherries From Australia Into the Continental United States and Hawaii.

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. 12

Title
Fresh Prunes Grown in Designated Counties in Washington and in Umatilla County, OR; Decreased Assessment Rate
Opal Creek Scenic Recreation Area (SRA) Advisory Council
Sierra National Forest, Bass Lake Ranger District, California, Sugar Pine Adaptive Management Project
California Coast Provincial Advisory Committee
Notice of Meeting of the National Organic Standards Board
Notice of Availability of a Pest Risk Analysis for the Importation of Sweet Cherries From Australia Into the Continental United States and Hawaii