Proposed rule published by Agriculture Department on April 11

The US Agriculture Department published a six page proposed rule on April 11, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.

The proposed rule is focused on United States Standards for Wheat.

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 April 11

Title
Gore Creek Restoration Project; Intent To Prepare an Environmental Impact Statement
Sierra National Forest, Bass Lake Ranger District, California, Whisky Ecosystem Restoration Project
United States Standards for Wheat
User Fees for 2012 Crop Cotton Classification Services to Growers
Pears Grown in Oregon and Washington; Assessment Rate Decrease for Processed Pears
Pears Grown in Oregon and Washington; Assessment Rate Decrease for Fresh Pears