What did Interior Department publish on Nov. 28?

The US Interior Department published a four page proposed rule on Nov. 28, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.

The proposed rule is focused on Onshore Oil and Gas Operations.

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. 28

Title
Withdrawal of Public Land and Federal Minerals to Allow Sale of Humate; New Mexico
Withdrawal of National Forest System Lands for the Pactola Visitor Information Center, Pactola Marina North, and Pactola Marina South; South Dakota
Onshore Oil and Gas Operations
National Register of Historic Places; Notification of Pending Nominations
Meeting of the National Park System Advisory Board
Notice of Intent To prepare an Environmental Impact Statement for the Acquisition of Lands for the Big Muddy National Fish and Wildlife Refuge in Counties Adjacent to the Missouri River From the Confluence of the Kansas and Missouri Rivers Near Kansas City, Missouri, to the Confluence of the Missouri and Mississippi Rivers Near St. Louis, Missouri
Availability of Draft Recovery Plan
Notice of Coal Lease Re-Offering By Sealed Bid; COC 54608