Notice published by Interior Department on Dec. 30

The US Interior Department published a two page notice on Dec. 30, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.

The notice is focused on Lower Mokelumne River Restoration Program, Lower Mokelumne River, California.

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. 30

Title
Announcement of Posting of Invitation for Bids on Crude Oil From Federal Leases and State of Wyoming Properties in Wyoming
National Register of Historic Places; Notification of Pending Nominations
Lower Mokelumne River Restoration Program, Lower Mokelumne River, California
Notice of Modified Competitive Sale of Public Lands in Klamath County, Oregon (OR 53189)
Raptor Workshop for the Northeast Planning Area of the NPR-A, Northern Alaska
Alaska Native Claims Selection; Correction
Indian Entities Recognized and Eligible To Receive Services From the United States Bureau of Indian Affairs
Availability of an Environmental Assessment/Habitat Conservation Plan and Receipt of Application for an Incidental Take Permit for Construction and Operation of a Residential and Commercial Development on Approximately 471.5 Acres of the 714-Acre Balfour Tract, Austin, Travis County, Texas
Preparation of an Environmental Impact Statement for Federal Permits Associated With Construction and Operation of the High Desert Power Plant Project, Victorville, San Bernardino County, CA
Endangered and Threatened Wildlife and Plants; Proposed Determination of Critical Habitat for the Cactus Ferruginous Pygmy-Owl
Endangered and Threatened Wildlife and Plants; Proposal to List Nine Bexar County, Texas Invertebrate Species as Endangered
Endangered and Threatened Wildlife and Plants; Proposed Determination of Critical Habitat for the Huachuca Water Umbel, a Plant
Notice of Intent To Prepare a Comprehensive Conservation Plan and Associated National Environmental Policy Act Document for Antioch Dunes National Wildlife Refuge, Contra Costa County, California