Notice published on April 17 by Interior Department

The US Interior Department published a three page notice on April 17, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.

The notice is focused on Availability of a Draft Combined Environmental Assessment and Habitat Conservation Plan, Preliminary Finding of No Significant Impact, and Notice of Receipt of an Application for an Incidental Take Permit by Plum Creek Timber Company for Forest Management and Timber Harvest on Plum Creek Lands in Arkansas and Louisiana.

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 17

Title
Idaho: Filing of Plats of Survey
Colorado: Filing of Plats of Survey
Availability of a Draft Combined Environmental Assessment and Habitat Conservation Plan, Preliminary Finding of No Significant Impact, and Notice of Receipt of an Application for an Incidental Take Permit by Plum Creek Timber Company for Forest Management and Timber Harvest on Plum Creek Lands in Arkansas and Louisiana
Availability of an Environmental Assessment and Receipt of an Application for an Incidental Take Permit for the El Sobrante Landfill Expansion Project in an Unincorporated Area of Riverside County, California.
Wild Horse and Burro Advisory Board; Meeting