Interior Department publishes rule on Oct. 24

The US Interior Department published a three page rule on Oct. 24, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.

The rule is focused on Locating, Recording, and Maintaining Mining Claims or Sites.

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. 24

Title
Locating, Recording, and Maintaining Mining Claims or Sites
Migratory Bird Hunting; Application for Approval of Hevi-Steel as a Nontoxic Shot Material for Waterfowl Hunting
Migratory Bird Hunting: Application for Approval of Silvex Metal as a Nontoxic Shot Material for Waterfowl Hunting
Gulf of Mexico, Outer Continental Shelf, Central Planning Area, Oil and Gas Lease Sale 190 (2004) Environmental Assessment
Notice of Public Meeting, Upper Snake River Resource Advisory Council Meeting
Blackstone River Valley National Heritage Corridor Commission: Notice of Meeting
Receipt of Applications for Permit
Issuance of Permits