Agriculture Department publishes notice on May 18

The US Agriculture Department published a five page notice on May 18, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.

The notice is focused on Announcement of Grant Application Deadlines and Funding Levels.

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 18

Title
Announcement of Grant Application Deadlines and Funding Levels
Notice of Decision To Issue Permits for the Importation of Fresh Celery, Arugula, and Spinach From Colombia into the Continental United States
Standards and Specifications for Timber Products Acceptable for Use by Rural Utilities Service Electric and Telecommunications Borrowers; Correction
Community Facility Loans