What did Interior Department publish on Aug. 4?

The US Interior Department published a two page rule on Aug. 4, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.

The rule is focused on Internal Directives and Procedures Governing Property Management Program.

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 Aug. 4

Title
Internal Directives and Procedures Governing Property Management Program
Joint Counterpart Endangered Species Act Section 7 Consultation Regulations
South Bay Water Recycling Project, San Jose, CA
Notice of Availability of Greater Wamsutter Area II Natural Gas Project Final Environmental Impact Statement
Temporary Closure of Public Lands; Washoe County, Nevada
Alaska Native Claims Selection
Availability of a Draft Joint Environmental Impact Statement (EIS) and Environmental Impact Report (EIR) Regarding the Application for Incidental Take and Implementation of a Long-Term Habitat Conservation Plan for the Stephens' Kangaroo Rat, an Endangered Species, in Western Riverside County, CA
Notice of Availability of the Final General Management Plan and Final Environmental Impact Statement for Fort Clatsop National Memorial, Oregon