Rule published on June 9 by Interior Department

The US Interior Department published a three page rule on June 9, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.

The rule is focused on Onshore Oil and Gas Operations and Coal Trespass-Annual Civil Penalties Inflation Adjustments.

The Department oversees more than 500 million acres of land. Downsizing the Federal Government, a project aimed at lowering taxes and boosting federal efficiency, said the department’s actions have contributed to a growing water crisis and holds many lands which could be better managed.

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 Interior Department on June 9

Title
Onshore Oil and Gas Operations and Coal Trespass-Annual Civil Penalties Inflation Adjustments
Native American Graves Protection and Repatriation Review Committee: Notice of Nomination Solicitation
Public Meeting of the National Geospatial Advisory Committee
Marine Mammals; Incidental Take During Specified Activities; Proposed Incidental Harassment Authorization for Southeast Alaska Stock of Northern Sea Otters in the Queen Charlotte Fault Region, Alaska
Endangered and Threatened Wildlife and Plants; Threatened Species Status With Section 4(d) Rule for Neuse River Waterdog, Endangered Species Status for Carolina Madtom, and Designations of Critical Habitat