Proposed rule published by Interior Department on Nov. 9

The US Interior Department published a three page proposed rule on Nov. 9, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.

The proposed rule is focused on Alaska 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 Nov. 9

Title
Oklahoma Regulatory Program
Endangered and Threatened Wildlife and Plants; Notice Describing Fish and Wildlife Service Priority Listing Activities From October 1, 1995 Through November 13, 1995
Texas Regulatory Program
Ohio Regulatory and Abandoned Mined Land Reclamation Program Amendment
Indiana Regulatory Program
Maryland Regulatory Program
North Dakota Regulatory Program
Alaska Regulatory Program
Proposed Continuation of Withdrawals; Oregon
Proposed Withdrawal; Opportunity for Public Meeting; Colorado
Notice of Realty Action: Non-Competitive Sale of Public Lands
Environmental Documents Prepared for Proposed Oil and Gas Operations on the Gulf of Mexico Outer Continental Shelf (OCS)