Rule published by Agriculture Department on Nov. 25

The US Agriculture Department published a three page rule on Nov. 25, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.

The rule is focused on Irish Potatoes Grown in Colorado; Modification of the Handling Regulation for Area No. 2.

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 Nov. 25

Title
Irish Potatoes Grown in Colorado; Modification of the Handling Regulation for Area No. 2
Olives Grown in California; Suspension and Revision of Incoming Size-Grade Requirements
Notice of Meeting of the National Organic Standards Board
Pears Grown in Oregon and Washington; Continuance Referendum
U.S. Standards for Grades of Shelled Walnuts and Walnuts in the Shell