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

The proposed rule is focused on Pears Grown in Oregon and Washington; Continuance Referendum.

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 April 27

Title
Pears Grown in Oregon and Washington; Continuance Referendum
Almonds Grown in California; Amendments to the Marketing Order
Marketing Order Regulations for Almonds Grown in California
Proposed Revisions to the National Handbook of Conservation Practices for the Natural Resources Conservation Service
Notice of Intent To Request Revision and Extension of a Currently Approved Information Collection
Submission for OMB Review; Comment Request