Notice published on Oct. 22 by Interior Department

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

The notice is focused on Temporary Closure of Approximately 49,300 Acres to Motorized Vehicle Use of Five Selected Areas in the Imperial Sand Dunes Recreation Management Area, Imperial County, CA.

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 Oct. 22

Title
Notice of Temporary Closure of Access to Public Lands Administered by the Bureau of Land Management; Fairfax County, VA
Notice of Intent To Prepare an Environmental Impact Statement for the Proposed Wanapa Energy Center, Umatilla County, Oregon
Temporary Closure of Approximately 49,300 Acres to Motorized Vehicle Use of Five Selected Areas in the Imperial Sand Dunes Recreation Management Area, Imperial County, CA
Revocation of Temporary Closure of Parts of the Imperial Sand Dunes Recreation Management Area to Off-Highway Vehicles and Other Vehicular Use in Compliance With Court-Approved Stipulations Resulting From a Lawsuit Involving the Endangered Species Act