Notice published on Nov. 29 by Interior Department

The US Interior Department published a two page notice on Nov. 29, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.

The notice is focused on Federal Geographic Data Committee (FGDC); Public Meeting of the FGDC Facilities Working Group.

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. 29

Title
Addition of Ohio River Islands National Wildlife Refuge to the List of Open Areas for Sport Fishing in West Virginia
Addition of Great Bay National Wildlife Refuge to the List of Open Areas for Hunting in New Hampshire
Addition of Deep Fork National Wildlife Refuge to the List of Open Areas for Sport Fishing in Oklahoma
Draft General Management Plan/Environmental Impact Statement for Hagerman Fossil Beds National Monument, Idaho
Mississippi River Corridor Study Commission
Record of Decision for the Development Concept Plan/Amendment to the General Management Plan/Final Environmental Impact Statement, Crater Lake National Park, Oregon
Front Range Resource Advisory Council (Colorado) Meeting
Federal Geographic Data Committee (FGDC); Public Meeting of the FGDC Facilities Working Group