Interior Department publishes rule on July 14

The US Interior Department published a two page rule on July 14, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.

The rule is focused on Appalachian National Scenic Trail; Revisions to Special Regulations.

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 14

Title
North Dakota Regulatory Program
Appalachian National Scenic Trail; Revisions to Special Regulations
Availability of a Draft Environmental Impact Statement and Receipt of an Application for an Incidental Take Permit for Desert Tortoises in Washington County, Utah
Notice of Realty Action; Recreation and Public Purposes (R&PP) Act Classification; Arizona
Notice of Availability of Approved Resource Management Plan and Record of Decision
Conveyance of Mineral Interests in California
Maine Acadian Culture Preservation Commission; Notice of Meeting
Mesquite Regional Class III Landfill; Notice of Availability