Proposed rule published on Jan. 2 by Agriculture Department

Proposed rule published on Jan. 2 by Agriculture Department

The US Agriculture Department published a two page proposed rule on Jan. 2, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.

The proposed rule is focused on Paper and Paper-Based Packaging Promotion, Research and Information Order.

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 Jan. 2

Title
Pears Grown in Oregon and Washington; Modification of the Assessment Rate for Fresh Pears
Soybean Promotion and Research: Amend the Order To Adjust Representation on the United Soybean Board
Irish Potatoes Grown in Colorado; Modification of the Handling Regulation for Area No. 2
Codex Alimentarius Commission: Meeting of the Codex Committee on Food Import and Export Inspection and Certification Systems (CCFICS)
Paper and Paper-Based Packaging Promotion, Research and Information Order
Paper and Paper-Based Packaging Promotion, Research and Information Order; Referendum Procedures

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