Proposed rule published by Interior Department on Feb. 17

The US Interior Department published a four page proposed rule on Feb. 17, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.

The proposed rule is focused on Coastal Zone Consistency Review of Exploration Plans and Development and Production Plans.

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 has 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 Feb. 17

Title
Emergency Closure Notice for Public Lands on North Spit
Endangered and Threatened Species Permit Application
Final Environmental Impact Statement for the Proposed Southpoint Power Plant, Fort Mojave Indian Reservation, Mojave County, AZ
Notice of Extension of Public Comment Period
Notice of Availability of the Red Gulch Dinosaur Tracksite Environmental Assessment and Finding of No Significant Impact, and the Proposed Designation of an Area of Critical Environmental Concern for Public Review and Comment, Wyoming
Surface Management Regulations for Locatable Mineral Operations; Draft Environmental Impact Availability
National Register of Historic Places; Notification of Pending Nominations
Coastal Zone Consistency Review of Exploration Plans and Development and Production Plans