Rule published on Dec. 14 by Agriculture Department

The US Agriculture Department published a four page rule on Dec. 14, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.

The rule is focused on National Organic Program (NOP); Sunset 2015 Amendments to the National List.

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 Dec. 14

Title
Pistachios Grown in California, Arizona, and New Mexico; Increased Assessment Rate
National Organic Program (NOP); Sunset 2015 Amendments to the National List
Amendment to Notice of Solicitation of Applications for the Rural Energy for America Program
Guarantee Fee Rates for Guaranteed Loans for Fiscal Year 2016; Maximum Portion of Guarantee Authority Available for Fiscal Year 2016; Annual Renewal Fee for Fiscal Year 2016