Interior Department publishes rule on Dec. 13

The US Interior Department published a four page rule on Dec. 13, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.

The rule is focused on Virginia 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. 13

Title
Virginia Regulatory Program
Pictured Rocks National Lakeshore
Availability of Plan of Operations and Environmental Assessment Phase II3D Seismic Operation; Western Geophysical Company, Padre Island National Seashore, Kleberg County, Tx
Winter Use Plan, Draft Environmental Impact Statement for the Yellowstone and Grand Teton National Parks and John D. Rockefeller, Jr., Memorial Parkway, Wyoming
Sleeping Bear Dunes National Lakeshore
Notice of Proposed Withdrawal and Intent to Prepare a Planning Amendment to the Lahontan Resource Management Plan; Nevada; Correction
National Register of Historic Places; Notification of Pending Nominations