Rule published on Dec. 29 by Agriculture Department

Rule published on Dec. 29 by Agriculture Department

The US Agriculture Department published a two page rule on Dec. 29, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.

The rule is focused on Direct and Counter-Cyclical Program and Average Crop Revenue Election Program.

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. 29

Title
Sale and Disposal of National Forest System Timber; Special Forest Products and Forest Botanical Products
Direct and Counter-Cyclical Program and Average Crop Revenue Election Program
Farm Program Payment Limitation and Payment Eligibility for 2009 and Subsequent Crop, Program, or Fiscal Years
Notice of Request for Revision of a Currently Approved Collection
Inviting Applications for the Rural Economic Development Loan and Grant Program for Fiscal Year 2009
Management of National Forest System Surface Resources With Privately Held Mineral Estates

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