Proposed rule published by Agriculture Department on May 2

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

The proposed rule is focused on Importation of Female Squash Flowers From Israel Into the Continental United States.

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 May 2

Title
Importation of Female Squash Flowers From Israel Into the Continental United States
Importation of Fresh Beans, Shelled or in Pods, From Jordan Into the Continental United States
Controlled Import Permits
Notice of Intent To Seek Approval To Conduct an Information Collection
Notice of Decision To Authorize the Importation of Fresh Barhi Dates From Israel
Mt. Baker-Snoqualmie National Forest; Snohomish County, WA; Green Mountain Lookout Removal
Request for Nominations of Members for the National Agricultural Research, Extension, Education, and Economics Advisory Board
Meeting Notice of the National Agricultural Research, Extension, Education, and Economics Advisory Board