What did Agriculture Department publish on Dec. 21?

The US Agriculture Department published a four page rule on Dec. 21, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.

The rule is focused on Organization, Functions, and Delegations of Authority.

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. 21

Title
Revisions to Inspection Application Requirements
Organization, Functions, and Delegations of Authority
United States Standards for Grades of Canned Vegetables
Virginia Resource Advisory Committee
Submission for OMB Review; Comment Request
Submission for OMB Review; Comment Request
Cranberries Grown in the States of Massachusetts, Rhode Island, Connecticut, New Jersey, Wisconsin, Michigan, Minnesota, Oregon, Washington, and Long Island in the State of New York; Proposed Amendment to Marketing Order 929 and Referendum Order