Agriculture Department publishes rule on Dec. 5

The US Agriculture Department published a four page rule on Dec. 5, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.

The rule is focused on Changes to Reporting and Notification Requirements and Other Clarifying Changes for Imported Fruits, Vegetables, and Specialty Crops.

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 Dec. 5

Title
Changes to Reporting and Notification Requirements and Other Clarifying Changes for Imported Fruits, Vegetables, and Specialty Crops
Lyon-Mineral Resource Advisory Committee
Succession, Delegations of Authority, and Signature Authorities, No. IG-1313, Change 8
National Organic Program: Notice of Final Guidance on Classification of Materials and Materials for Organic Crop Production
Regulations Issued Under Authority of the Export Apple Act and Export Grapes and Plums; Changes to Export Reporting Requirements