Rule published on April 19 by Agriculture Department

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

The rule is focused on United States Standards for Grades of Processed Vegetables.

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 19

Title
United States Standards for Grades of Processed Vegetables
Announcement of Application Deadlines and Requirements for Section 313A Guarantees for Bonds and Notes Issued for Utility Infrastructure Loans for Fiscal Year (FY) 2019
Information Collection: Forest Service Law Enforcement & Investigations Ride-Along Program
Agency Information Collection Activities: Proposed Collection; Comment Request-Summer Food Service Program