Proposed rule published on Dec. 3 by Interior Department

The US Interior Department published a three page proposed rule on Dec. 3, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.

The proposed rule is focused on New Mexico Regulatory 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 Dec. 3

Title
Helium Contracts
New Mexico Regulatory Program
Oil and Gas Leasing; Onshore Oil and Gas Operations
New Mexico Regulatory Program
Endangered and Threatened Wildlife and Plants; Proposed Special Regulations for the Preble's Meadow Jumping Mouse
Revision of Form MMS-2005, Oil and Gas Lease of Submerged Lands Under the Outer Continental Shelf Lands Act
Notice of Realty Action; Classification and Conveyance of Lands for Recreation and Public Purposes, Ada County, Idaho
Groundwater Replenishment System, Orange County, California
Onshore Oil and Gas Leasing and Operations