What did Agriculture Department publish on July 20?

The US Agriculture Department published a two page proposed rule on July 20, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.

The proposed rule is focused on National Environmental Policy Act Implementing Procedures.

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 20

Title
National Environmental Policy Act Implementing Procedures
Softwood Lumber Research, Promotion, Consumer Education and Industry Information Order; Withdrawal for a Continuance Referendum
Viruses, Serums, Toxins, and Analogous Products; Single Label Claim for Veterinary Biological Products
Delta-Bienville Resource Advisory Committee
Notice of Intent To Grant Exclusive License