Proposed rule published by Interior Department on Oct. 23

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

The proposed rule is focused on National Petroleum Reserve, Alaska.

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
National Petroleum Reserve, Alaska
Earth Observing System (EOS) Land Processes Distributed Active Archive Center (DAAC) Science Advisory Panel
Availability of an Environmental Assessment/Habitat Conservation Plan and Receipt of Application for Incidental Take Permit for Construction of Schlueter 33, a 33-acre Commercial Development in Travis County, Texas
Endangered and Threatened Species Permit Applications
Bay-Delta Advisory Council's Ecosystem Roundtable Meeting
Notice of Receipt of Applications for Permit