Interior Department publishes notice on Sept. 22

The US Interior Department published a two page notice on Sept. 22, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.

The notice is focused on Information Collection Renewal Submitted to the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) for Approval Under the Paperwork Reduction Act; OMB Control Number 1018-0070; Incidental Take of Marine Mammals During Specified Activities Applications; 50 CFR 18, Subpart J.

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 Sept. 22

Title
Information Collection Renewal Submitted to the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) for Approval Under the Paperwork Reduction Act; OMB Control Number 1018-0070; Incidental Take of Marine Mammals During Specified Activities Applications; 50 CFR 18, Subpart J
Notice of Intent To Prepare a Comprehensive Conservation Plan and Environmental Assessment and Announcement of a Public Scoping Meeting for Marin Islands National Wildlife Refuge, Marin County, CA
Final Supplementary Rules on Public Land in California
Coal Production Fees and Fee Allocation; Republication