Notice published by Agriculture Department on Sept. 23

The US Agriculture Department published a two page notice on Sept. 23, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.

The notice is focused on Addition of Hong Kong to the List of Regions Affected With African Swine Fever.

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 Sept. 23

Title
Deregulation of Pine Shoot Beetle
Marketing Order Regulating the Handling of Sweet Cherries Grown in Designated Counties in Washington; Decreased Assessment Rate
Rural Development Environmental Regulation for Rural Infrastructure
Voluntary Grading of Meats, Prepared Meats, Meat Products, Shell Eggs, Poultry Products, and Rabbit Products
Ketchikan Resource Advisory Committee
Siskiyou (OR) Resource Advisory Committee
Lyon-Mineral Resource Advisory Committee
Lynn Canal-Icy Strait Resource Advisory Committee
Coconino Resource Advisory Committee
Import Requirements for the Importation of Fresh Sand Pears From Japan Into the United States
Addition of the Democratic People's Republic of Korea to the List of Regions Affected With African Swine Fever
Import Requirements for the Importation of Fresh Unshu Oranges From Japan Into the United States
Addition of Laos to the List of Regions Affected With African Swine Fever
Information Collection; Improving Customer Experience (OMB Circular A-11, Section 280 Implementation)
Submission for OMB Review; Comment Request
Addition of Hong Kong to the List of Regions Affected With African Swine Fever