What did Agriculture Department publish on Nov. 24?

The US Agriculture Department published a seven page proposed rule on Nov. 24, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.

The proposed rule is focused on United States Department of Agriculture Research Misconduct Regulations for Extramural Research.

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. 24

Title
Catastrophic Risk Protection Endorsement; Group Risk Plan of Insurance Regulations; and the Common Crop Insurance Regulations, Basic Provisions
Proposed Forest Plan Amendment for the Palomar Gasline Transmission Project; Mt. Hood National Forest; OR
Notice of Request for Extension of Approval of an Information Collection; Importation of Swine and Swine Products From the European Union
Notice of Request for Extension of Approval of an Information Collection; National Veterinary Accreditation Program; Correction
United States Department of Agriculture Research Misconduct Regulations for Extramural Research
Submission for OMB Review; Comment Request