Agriculture Department publishes proposed rule on Aug. 6

The US Agriculture Department published a two page proposed rule on Aug. 6, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.

The proposed rule is focused on Milk in California; Notice of Hearing on a Proposal To Establish a Federal Milk Marketing 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 Aug. 6

Title
Processed Raspberry Promotion, Research, and Information Order; Late Payment and Interest Charges on Past Due Assessments
Equal Opportunity for Religious Organizations in USDA Programs: Implementation of E.O. 13559
Multi-Family Housing Program Requirements To Reduce Financial Reporting Requirements
Milk in California; Notice of Hearing on a Proposal To Establish a Federal Milk Marketing Order