Rule published by Interior Department on Jan. 4

The US Interior Department published a three page rule on Jan. 4, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.

The rule is focused on Update of Documents Incorporated by Reference.

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 Jan. 4

Title
Update of Documents Incorporated by Reference
Federal Geographic Data Committee (FGDC); Application Notice Announcing the Opening Date for Transmittal of Applications Under the FGDC National Spatial Data Infrastructure (NSDI) Partnership Funding Programs for Fiscal Year (FY) 2000
Advisory Committee on Water Information (ACWI); Notice of Availability for Public Review of Report on United States Geological Survey Federal-State Cooperative Water Program
Change of Public Room Hours
Pinedale Anticline Natural Gas Exploration and Development Project Draft Environmental Impact Statement (DEIS), Sublette County, WY