Proposed rule published by Agriculture Department on Jan. 23

The US Agriculture Department published a one page proposed rule on Jan. 23, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.

The proposed rule is focused on National Bioengineered Food Disclosure Standard; Validation of Refining Processes.

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 Jan. 23

Title
National Bioengineered Food Disclosure Standard; Validation of Refining Processes
Solicitation of Input From Stakeholders on the Federally Recognized Tribes Extension Program-FRTEP
Streamlining Program Requirements and Improving Integrity in the Summer Food Service Program (SFSP)
Simplifying Meal Service and Monitoring Requirements in the National School Lunch and School Breakfast Programs