Proposed rule published on Feb. 12 by Interior Department

The US Interior Department published a one page proposed rule on Feb. 12, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.

The proposed rule is focused on Workshops To Discuss Specific Issues Regarding the Existing Rule-Establishing Oil Value for Royalty Due on Federal Leases.

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 Feb. 12

Title
Notice of Public Meeting, John Day/Snake Resource Advisory Council Meeting
Notice of Meeting, Front Range Resource Advisory Council (Colorado)
Steens Mountain Advisory Council; Notice of Intent to Call for Nominations
Workshops To Discuss Specific Issues Regarding the Existing Rule-Establishing Oil Value for Royalty Due on Federal Leases
Establishing Oil Value for Royalty Due on Indian Leases
Monument Advisory Committee Meeting Schedule