Notice published on Oct. 23 by Interior Department

The US Interior Department published a two page notice on Oct. 23, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.

The notice is focused on Preparation of an Environmental Impact Statement in Anticipation of Receiving a Permit Application to Incidentally Take Threatened and Endangered Species in Association With the Kern County Valley Floor Habitat Conservation Plan for Kern County, California.

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 Oct. 23

Title
Public Meeting on Proposed Rule; Establishing Oil Value for Royalty Due on Federal Leases
Workshop on the Federal Oil and Gas Royalty Simplification and Fairness Act of 1996 (RSFA)
Minerals Management Advisory Board; Outer Continental Shelf (OCS); Scientific Committee (SC); Announcement of Plenary Session
Notice of Realty Action; Recreation and Public Purposes (R&PP) Act Classification; New Mexico
Public Land Orders: Arizona
Endangered and Threatened Wildlife and Plants; Extension of Listing Priority Guidance for Fiscal Year 1997
Preparation of an Environmental Impact Statement in Anticipation of Receiving a Permit Application to Incidentally Take Threatened and Endangered Species in Association With the Kern County Valley Floor Habitat Conservation Plan for Kern County, California
Indian Entities Recognized and Eligible to Receive Services From the United States Bureau of Indian Affairs
Emergency Closure of Selected Public Lands, San Bernardino County, CA
Maryland Regulatory Program