What did Interior Department publish on Jan. 9?

The US Interior Department published a two page notice on Jan. 9, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.

The notice is focused on Notice of Availability of the Proposed Resource Management Plan Amendment and Final Environmental Impact Statement for Federal Fluid Minerals Leasing and Development in Sierra and Otero Counties, NM.

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. 9

Title
Endangered and Threatened Wildlife and Plants; Proposed Endangered Status for Three Plants From the Mariana Islands and Guam
Concession Contracts and Permits
Going-to-the-Sun Road Rehabilitation Plan/Final Environmental Impact Statement, Glacier National Park, a Unit of Waterton-Glacier International Peace Park, Montana
60-Day Notice of Intention To Request Clearance of Collection of Information; Opportunity for Public Comment
60-Day Notice of Intention To Request Clearance of Collection of Information; Opportunity for Public Comment
60-Day Notice of Intention To Request Clearance of Collection of Information; Opportunity for Public Comment
60-Day Notice of Intention To Request Clearance of Collection of Information; Opportunity for Public Comment
Notice of Availability of the Proposed Resource Management Plan Amendment and Final Environmental Impact Statement for Federal Fluid Minerals Leasing and Development in Sierra and Otero Counties, NM
Notice of Public Meetings, Northwest Colorado Resource Advisory Council Meetings
Receipt of Applications of Endangered Species Recovery Permits
Information Collection Submitted to the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) for Approval Under the Paperwork Reduction Act; Federal Aid Grant Application Booklet
Concession Contracts and Permits