Proposed rule published by Agriculture Department on Oct. 18

Proposed rule published by Agriculture Department on Oct. 18

The US Agriculture Department published a two page proposed rule on Oct. 18, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.

The proposed rule is focused on Revision of Categorical Eligibility in the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP); Reopening of Comment Period.

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 Oct. 18

Title
Notice of Intent To Grant Exclusive License
Notice of Intent To Grant Exclusive License
Submission for OMB Review; Comment Request
Revision of Categorical Eligibility in the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP); Reopening of Comment Period
National Organic Program; Proposed Amendments to the National List of Allowed and Prohibited Substances per October 2018 NOSB Recommendations (Crops and Handling)

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