Agriculture Department publishes rule on Dec. 28

The US Agriculture Department published a two page rule on Dec. 28, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.

The rule is focused on European Larch Canker; Expansion of Regulated Areas.

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. 28

Title
Notice of Decision to Authorize the Importation of Shredded Lettuce From Egypt Into the Continental United States
Notice of Request for Extension of Approval of an Information Collection; Importation of Small Lots of Seed
Availability of an Environmental Assessment for Field Testing Swine Influenza Vaccine, RNA
Submission for OMB Review; Comment Request
Notice of Decision to Authorize Importation of Fresh Litchi From the Republic of South Africa Into the Continental United States
Notice of Request for Extension of Approval of an Information Collection; Importation of Baby Corn and Baby Carrots From Zambia
Submission for OMB Review; Comment Request
Importation of Litchi Fruit From Australia
Information From Foreign Regions Applying for Recognition of Animal Health Status
National Urban and Community Forestry Advisory Council
Agency Information Collection Activities: Proposed Collection; Comment Request-Special Supplemental Nutrition Program for Women, Infants and Children (WIC) Forms: FNS-698, FNS-699, and FNS-700; The Integrity Profile (TIP)
Cooperative Inspection Programs: Interstate Shipment of Meat and Poultry Products; Correction
European Larch Canker; Expansion of Regulated Areas