Notice published on April 27 by Interior Department

The US Interior Department published a two page notice on April 27, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.

The notice is focused on National Petroleum Reserve-Alaska Oil and Gas Lease Sale 2004.

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 April 27

Title
National Petroleum Reserve-Alaska Oil and Gas Lease Sale 2004
Major Portion Prices and Due Date for Additional Royalty Payments on Indian Gas Production in Designated Areas Not Associated with an Index Zone
Middletown Rancheria Tribe Sale and Consumption of Alcoholic Beverages
Endangered and Threatened Wildlife and Plants; Proposed Designation of Critical Habitat for the Riverside Fairy Shrimp (Streptocephalus woottoni