Rule published by Interior Department on Jan. 11

The US Interior Department published a two page rule on Jan. 11, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.

The rule is focused on Amendments to Gas Valuation Regulations for Indian Leases Additional Information Related to Valuing Indian Gas Produced from Leases Located in Index Zones; Correction.

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. 11

Title
Workshops on Further Supplementary Proposed RuleEstablishing Oil Value for Royalty Due on Federal Leases
Amendments to Gas Valuation Regulations for Indian Leases Additional Information Related to Valuing Indian Gas Produced from Leases Located in Index Zones; Correction
Endangered and Threatened Wildlife and Plants; Notice of Reopening of Comment Period on the Proposed Rule To List the Alabama Sturgeon as Endangered
National Register of Historic Places; Notification of Pending Nominations
Notice of Public Hearing; Wyoming Wild Horse Management; Helicopter and Motor Vehicle Use
Draft Environmental Impact StatementNorth Bank Habitat Management Area