USDA Issues Spring 2016, Semiannual Regulatory Agenda

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USDA published summary descriptions of significant and not significant regulations being developed in USDA agencies in conformance with Executive Order 12866 "Regulatory Planning and Review."

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In the June 9, 2016, Federal Register, USDA published summary descriptions of significant and not significant regulations being developed in USDA agencies in conformance with Executive Orders 12866 "Regulatory Planning and Review," and 13563 "Improving Regulation and Regulatory Review." The agenda also describes regulations affecting small entities and identifies regulatory actions that are being reviewed in compliance with section 610(c) of the Regulatory Flexibility Act, Public Law 96-354. USDA has attempted to list all regulations and regulatory reviews pending at the time of publication except for minor and routine or repetitive actions. USDA invites the public to comment.

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