What did Interior Department publish on Dec. 17?

The US Interior Department published a two page rule on Dec. 17, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.

The rule is focused on Interpretative Rule Related to Subsidence Due to Underground Coal Mining.

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. 17

Title
Surface Coal Mining and Reclamation Operations On Federal Lands; State-Federal Cooperative Agreements; Indiana
Oklahoma Regulatory Program
Pennsylvania Regulatory Program
Interpretative Rule Related to Subsidence Due to Underground Coal Mining
Valid Existing Rights
Emergency Exemption; Issuance
Notice of Receipt of Applications for Permit
60-Day Notice of Intention to Request Clearance of Collection of Information; Opportunity for Public Comment
Valid Existing Rights Final Environmental Impact Statement, OSM- EIS-29
Notice of Intent to Repatriate Cultural Items in the Possession of the Augusta Richmond County Museum, Augusta, GA
Conveyance of Mineral Interests in California
Notice of Meeting of the Oregon Trail Interpretive Center Advisory Board
Notice of Public Meeting and Comment Period for Vegetation Environmental Assessment for the National Historic Oregon Trail Interpretive Center
Amended Notice of Intent (NOI) To Prepare an Environmental Impact Statement To Protect Seabird Nesting Islands on Maine's Coast To Further Include a Comprehensive Conservation Plan for Petit Manan National Wildlife Refuge
Information Collection for Part 13, Tribal Reassumption of Jurisdiction Over Child Custody Proceedings
Service Regulations Committee Meeting