The US Agriculture Department published a two page proposed rule on March 27, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.

The proposed rule is focused on Redefining Bona Fide Cotton Spot Markets.

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 March 27

Title
Secure Rural Schools Resource Advisory Committees
Importation of Fresh Beef From Paraguay
Redefining Bona Fide Cotton Spot Markets
Notice of Request for Revision to and Extension of Approval of an Information Collection; Blood and Tissue Collection and Recordkeeping at Slaughtering, Rendering, and Approved Livestock Marketing Establishments and Facilities
National Advisory Committee on Microbiological Criteria for Foods; Solicit for Membership Nominations