What did Agriculture Department publish on Aug. 3?

The US Agriculture Department published a one page proposed rule on Aug. 3, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.

The proposed rule is focused on Sweet Cherries Grown in Designated Counties in Washington; Continuance Referendum.

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. 3

Title
National Organic Program (NOP); Sunset Review (2011)
Sweet Cherries Grown in Designated Counties in Washington; Continuance Referendum
Salmon-Challis National Forest, ID; Upper North Fork HFRA Ecosystem Restoration Project Environmental Impact Statement
Southern New Mexico Resource Advisory Committee
Deschutes Provincial Advisory Committee (DPAC)
Tuolumne-Mariposa Counties Resource Advisory Committee