Agriculture Department publishes proposed rule on Aug. 10

The US Agriculture Department published a three page proposed rule on Aug. 10, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.

The proposed rule is focused on Oranges and Grapefruit Grown in Lower Rio Grande Valley in Texas; Increased Assessment Rate.

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. 10

Title
Oranges and Grapefruit Grown in Lower Rio Grande Valley in Texas; Increased Assessment Rate
Juneau Resource Advisory Committee
Wrangell-Petersburg Resource Advisory Committee
Missouri River Resource Advisory Committee
Juneau Resource Advisory Committee
Notice To Request an Extension and Revision of Currently Approved Information Collection and Request for Comments.
Central Montana Resource Advisory Committee