Notice published on June 4 by Interior Department

The US Interior Department published a two page notice on June 4, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.

The notice is focused on Outer Continental Shelf (OCS), Central Planning Area, Oil and Gas Lease Sale 194 (2005).

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 June 4

Title
Endangered and Threatened Wildlife and Plants; Proposed Designation of Critical Habitat for Allium munzii (Munz's onion)
Marine Mammals; Native Exemptions
Endangered and Threatened Wildlife and Plants; Proposed Designation of Critical Habitat for Astragalus lentiginosus var. piscinensis (Fish Slough Milk-vetch)
Endangered and Threatened Wildlife and Plants; 12-Month Finding for a Petition to Delist Astragalus magdalenae var. peirsonii (Peirson's Milk-vetch)
Outer Continental Shelf (OCS), Central Planning Area, Oil and Gas Lease Sale 194 (2005)
Outer Continental Shelf (OCS), Eastern Planning Area, Oil and Gas Lease Sale 197 (2005)
Availability of the Final Environmental Impact Statement/Environmental Impact Report for an Incidental Take Permit for the Multiple Habitat Conservation Program, Carlsbad, CA.