What did Agriculture Department publish on July 1?

The US Agriculture Department published a six page proposed rule on July 1, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.

The proposed rule is focused on Importation of Bone-In Ovine Meat From Uruguay.

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 July 1

Title
Local and Regional Food Aid Procurement Program
Importation of Bone-In Ovine Meat From Uruguay
Environmental Impact Statements: Tongass National Forest Land and Resource Management Plan Amendment
Notice of Request for Revision to and Extension of Approval of an Information Collection; Importation of Fruit From Thailand Into the United States
Notice of Request for Extension of Approval of an Information Collection; Irradiation Phytosanitary Treatment of Imported Fruits and Vegetables