Rule published by Agriculture Department on May 13

The US Agriculture Department published a two page rule on May 13, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.

The rule is focused on Pears Grown in Oregon and Washington; Amendment To Allow Additional Exemptions.

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 13

Title
Marketing Order Regulating the Handling of Spearmint Oil Produced in the Far West; Salable Quantities and Allotment Percentages for the 2011-2012 Marketing Year
Pears Grown in Oregon and Washington; Amendment To Allow Additional Exemptions
Irish Potatoes Grown in Washington; Modification of the Rules and Regulations
Raisins Produced From Grapes Grown in California; Increase in Desirable Carryout Used To Compute Trade Demand
Vidalia Onions Grown in Georgia; Change in Late Payment and Interest Requirements on Past Due Assessments
Funding for the Conservation Loan Program; Farm Loan Programs