Proposed rule published by Interior Department on Aug. 4

The US Interior Department published a three page proposed rule on Aug. 4, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.

The proposed rule is focused on Wyoming Regulatory Program.

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 Aug. 4

Title
Endangered and Threatened Wildlife and Plants; Threatened Species Status With Section 4(d) Rule for Emperor Penguin
Wyoming Regulatory Program
Notice of Intent To Prepare a Supplemental Environmental Impact Statement for the Coastal Plain Oil and Gas Leasing Program, Alaska
Notice To Reopen the Exxon Valdez Oil Spill Public Advisory Committee Call for Nominations
Notice of Teleconference Meeting of the Exxon Valdez Oil Spill Public Advisory Committee
Agency Information Collection Activities; Bureau of Reclamation Use Authorization Application