Notice published on Jan. 19 by Agriculture Department

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 Request for Public Comment on Services Currently Offered or Needed To Facilitate the Marketing of Grain and Related Products.

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
Prohibitions in Region 8, Southern Region
United States Standards for Oats
Minimum Quality and Handling Standards for Domestic and Imported Peanuts Marketed in the United States; Change to the Quality and Handling Requirements
United States Standards for Sunflower Seed
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
Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program: Review of Major Changes in Program Design and Management Evaluation Systems
Submission for OMB Review; Comment Request
Submission for OMB Review; Comment Request
National Organic Program: Notice of Final Guidance for Accredited Certifying Agents and Certified Operations on Natural Resources and Biodiversity Conservation
Request for Public Comment on Services Currently Offered or Needed To Facilitate the Marketing of Grain and Related Products