Agriculture Department publishes notice on Nov. 20

The US Agriculture Department published a two page notice on Nov. 20, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.

The notice is focused on Notice of Funds Availability (NOFA) Inviting Applications for Biorefineries.

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. 20

Title
Remove South Carolina From the Lists of States Approved To Receive Stallions and Mares From CEM-Affected Regions
Agricultural Management Assistance Program
Household Water Well System Grant Program Announcement of Application Deadlines and Funding
Information Collection; Evaluating Community Knowledge, Beliefs, Attitudes, and Preferences Concerning Fire and Fuels Management in Southwestern Forest, Woodland and Grassland Ecosystems
Announcement of Grant Application Deadlines and Funding Levels
Submission for OMB Review; Comment Request
Submission for OMB Review; Comment Request
Public Meetings; National Tuberculosis Program Listening Sessions
BioRefinery Assistance Program
Notice of Funds Availability (NOFA) Inviting Applications for Biorefineries