Interior Department publishes notice on May 21

The US Interior Department published a two page notice on May 21, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.

The notice is focused on Preparation of an Environmental Assessment for Proposed Lease Sale 182 in the Central Gulf of Mexico (2002).

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 May 21

Title
Endangered and Threatened Wildlife and Plants; Final Rule for Endangered Status for Astragalus pycnostachyus
Protection of Products of Indian Art and Craftsmanship
Sport Fishing and Boating Partnership Council
Hopland Band of Pomo Indians Liquor Regulation and Licensing Ordinance
Notice of Meeting of Concessions Management Advisory Board
Outer Continental Shelf Official Protraction Diagrams
Preparation of an Environmental Assessment for Proposed Lease Sale 182 in the Central Gulf of Mexico (2002)
Meeting of the California Desert District Advisory Council
Notice of Right-of-Way Renewal Application, Alaska