Rule published on Jan. 30 by Agriculture Department

The US Agriculture Department published a four page rule on Jan. 30, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.

The rule is focused on Fees for Rice Inspection Services and Removal of Specific Fee References.

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. 30

Title
Fees for Rice Inspection Services and Removal of Specific Fee References
Request for Information: WIC National Universal Product Code Database Next Steps
Information Collection; Improving Customer Experience (OMB Circular A-11, Section 280 Implementation)
Summer Food Service Program 2020 Reimbursement Rates