What did Agriculture Department publish on Aug. 16?

The US Agriculture Department published a two page notice on Aug. 16, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.

The notice is focused on Importation of Fresh Oranges and Tangerines From Egypt Into the 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 Aug. 16

Title
Environmental Impact Statement; Asian Longhorned Beetle Eradication Program
Submission for OMB Review; Comment Request
Importation of Cape Gooseberry From Colombia Into the United States
Energy Efficiency and Conservation Loan Program Finding of No Significant Impact
Del Norte County Resource Advisory Committee
Importation of Fresh Oranges and Tangerines From Egypt Into the United States
Basin Electric Power Cooperative, Inc.: Notice of Intent To Prepare a Supplemental Draft Environmental Impact Statement
Humboldt County (CA) Resource Advisory Committee