Interior Department publishes rule on July 3

The US Interior Department published a five page rule on July 3, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.

The rule is focused on Virginia Abandoned Mine Land Reclamation Plan.

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 July 3

Title
Virginia Abandoned Mine Land Reclamation Plan
Establishing Oil Value for Royalty Due on Federal Leases, and on Sale of Federal Royalty Oil
Notice of Receipt of Applications for Permit
Emergency Closure of Public Lands; Clackamas Co., Oregon
Issuance of Permits for Marine Mammals
Technology Transfer Act of 1986
National Capital Memorial Commission; Public Meeting
Information Collection Submitted to the Office of Management and Budget for Review Under the Paperwork Reduction Act
Idaho: Filing of Plats of Survey; Idaho
Arizona: Long-Term Visitor Area Program for 1997-1998 and Subsequent Use Seasons; Revision to Existing Supplementary Rules, Yuma Field Office, Arizona, and California Desert District, California
Idaho: Filing of Plats of Survey; Idaho