Interior Department publishes notice on May 16

The US Interior Department published a four page notice on May 16, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.

The notice is focused on Interagency Memorandum of Understanding Concerning Animal Damage Control and National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA) Compliance.

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 May 16

Title
Availability of an Environmental Assessment and Receipt of an Application for an Incidental Take Permit for a Timber Harvest Operation by Red Oak Timber Company in Vernon Parish, Louisiana
Alaska; Notice for Publication AA-10968; Alaska Native Claims Selection
Receipt of Applications for Permit
Interagency Memorandum of Understanding Concerning Animal Damage Control and National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA) Compliance
Exxon Valdez Oil Spill Public Advisory Group; Meeting
Gettysburg National Military Park/Eisenhower National Historic Site; Final Environmental Impact Statement, Deer Management Plan