Interior Department publishes rule on Sept. 28

The US Interior Department published a five page rule on Sept. 28, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.

The rule is focused on Public Participation in Coal Leasing.

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. 28

Title
Oklahoma Regulatory Program
Migratory Bird Hunting; Late Seasons and Bag and Possession Limits for Certain Migratory Game Birds
Public Participation in Coal Leasing
Meeting of the Conservation Advisory Group, Yakima River Basin Water Enhancement Project, Yakima, WA
Klamath Fishery Management Council; Meeting
Species at Risk Program
Klamath River Basin Fisheries Task Force; Meeting
Technology Transfer Act of 1986