Interior Department publishes notice on Sept. 17

The US Interior Department published a two page notice on Sept. 17, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.

The notice is focused on Marine Mammals; Scientific Research Permit (P617).

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 Sept. 17

Title
Amendments to Transportation Allowance Regulations for Federal and Indian Leases to Specify Allowable Costs and Related Amendments to Gas Valuation Regulations
Alaska Regulatory Program
Royalty Relief for Producing Leases and Certain Existing Leases in Deep Water
Endangered and Threatened Wildlife and Plants; Extension of Comment Period on Threatened Status for Copperbelly Water Snake
Endangered and Threatened Wildlife and Plants; Notice of Closure of Public Comment Period
Transportation and Utility Systems In and Across, and Access Into, Conservation System Units in Alaska
Marine Mammals; Scientific Research Permit (P617)
Draft General Management Plan/Draft Environmental Impact Statement and Public Meeting; Saint Croix Island International Historic Site
National Register of Historic Places; Notification of Pending Nominations
Notice of Realty ActionRecreation and Public Purpose (R&PP) Act Classification, New Mexico
Endangered and Threatened Wildlife and Plants; Extension of Listing Priority Guidance for Fiscal Year 1997
Request for Nominations
Outer Continental Shelf (OCS) Policy Committee of the Minerals Management Advisory Board; Notice and Agenda for Meeting
Environmental Assessment; Texas