What did Interior Department publish on May 17?

The US Interior Department published a four page proposed rule on May 17, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.

The proposed rule is focused on Bonding and Other Financial Assurance Mechanisms for Treatment of Long-Term Pollutional Discharges and Acid/Toxic Mine Drainage (AMD) Related Issues.

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 17

Title
Illinois Regulatory Program
Arkansas Abandoned Mine Land Reclamation Plan and Regulatory Program
Oil and Gas and Sulphur Operations in the Outer Continental Shelf-Decommissioning Activities
Oil and Gas and Sulphur Operations in the Outer Continental Shelf-Plans and Information
Utah Regulatory Program
Ohio Regulatory Program
Illinois Regulatory Program
Bonding and Other Financial Assurance Mechanisms for Treatment of Long-Term Pollutional Discharges and Acid/Toxic Mine Drainage (AMD) Related Issues
Submission of Study Package to Office of Management and Budget; Review Opportunity for Public Comment; 30-Day Notice
Supplementary Rule With Criminal Penalties