What did Interior Department publish on Aug. 19?

The US Interior Department published a six page rule on Aug. 19, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.

The rule is focused on Migratory Bird Hunting; Final Approval of Tungsten-Iron and Tungsten-Polymer Shots and Temporary Approval of Tungsten-Matrix and Tin Shots as Nontoxic for Hunting Waterfowl and Coots.

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 Aug. 19

Title
Valuation of Federal Geothermal Resources
Notice of Availability; Record of Decision, Marsh-Billings- Rockefeller National Historical Park
Receipt of Applications for Permit
Notice of Closure of Public Land to the Use of Motorized Vehicles and the Discharge of Firearms
Migratory Bird Permits; Notice of Intent To Prepare an Environmental Impact Statement on Resident Canada Goose Management
General Management Plan, Environmental Impact Statement, Devils Tower National Monument, Wyoming
Acadia National Park Advisory Commission; Notice of Meeting
Migratory Bird Hunting; Final Approval of Tungsten-Iron and Tungsten-Polymer Shots and Temporary Approval of Tungsten-Matrix and Tin Shots as Nontoxic for Hunting Waterfowl and Coots