Proposed rule published on Dec. 5 by Interior Department

The US Interior Department published a four page proposed rule on Dec. 5, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.

The proposed rule is focused on General Regulations for Areas Administered by the National Park Service and National Park System Units in Alaska.

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. 5

Title
General Regulations for Areas Administered by the National Park Service and National Park System Units in Alaska
Illinois Regulatory Program
National Register of Historic Places; Notification of Pending Nominations
Notice of Meeting of Southeastern Oregon Resource Advisory Council
Notice for Publication; Alaska Native Claims Selection
Amendment to the List of Affected States Under Federal Coalbed Methane Recovery Regulations