What did Agriculture Department publish on Jan. 19?

The US Agriculture Department published a two page notice on Jan. 19, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.

The notice is focused on Information Collection Request; Guaranteed Farm Loan Program.

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. 19

Title
Importation of Beef From a Region in Argentina
Almonds Grown in California; Change in Quality Control Requirements
Agricultural Bioterrorism Protection Act of 2002; Biennial Review and Republication of the Select Agent and Toxin List; Amendments to the Select Agent and Toxin Regulations
Irish Potatoes Grown in Washington; Continuance Referendum
National Organic Program (NOP); Organic Livestock and Poultry Practices
Importation, Interstate Movement, and Environmental Release of Certain Genetically Engineered Organisms
Plant Pest Regulations; Update of Provisions
Revision of the Nutrition Facts Labels for Meat and Poultry Products and Updating Certain Reference Amounts Customarily Consumed
Codex Alimentarius Commission: Meeting of the Codex Committee on Food Additives
Coconino and Tonto National Forests; Arizona; Fossil Creek Wild and Scenic River Comprehensive River Management Plan and Environmental Impact Statement
Information Collection Request; Guaranteed Farm Loan Program
Information Collection Request; Direct Loan Servicing-Regular
Addition of Moldova to the List of Regions Affected by African Swine Fever
Notice of Intent To Grant Exclusive License
Notice of Decision To Authorize the Importation of Fresh Star Apple Fruit From Vietnam Into the Continental United States