Agriculture Department publishes proposed rule on April 12

The US Agriculture Department published a four page proposed rule on April 12, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.

The proposed rule is focused on Paper and Paper-Based Packaging Promotion, Research and Information Order; Change in Membership and Nominations.

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 April 12

Title
Paper and Paper-Based Packaging Promotion, Research and Information Order; Change in Membership and Nominations
Publication Method for Lists of Foreign Countries Eligible To Export Meat, Poultry, or Egg Products to the United States
Broadband Pilot (ReConnect) Program