Interior Department publishes proposed rule on Jan. 5

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

The proposed rule is focused on Special Regulations, Areas of the National Park System.

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. 5

Title
Migratory Bird Hunting; Late Seasons and Bag and Possession Limits for Certain Migratory Game Birds
Special Regulations, Areas of the National Park System
New Mexico: Proposed Reinstatement of Terminated Oil and Gas Lease
Supplementary Rules
Notice of Availability
Notice of Availability of Draft Environmental Impact Statement
Extension of Approved Information Collection, OMB Approval Number 1004-0180
Endangered Species Permit Applications
Proposed Extension of Withdrawal and Opportunity for Public Meeting; Oregon
Public Land Order No. 7251; Withdrawal of National Forest System Lands for State Highway 87 Roadside Zone; Arizona; Correction