What did Interior Department publish on Dec. 12?

The US Interior Department published a nine page proposed rule on Dec. 12, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.

The proposed rule is focused on Lake Meredith National Recreation Area, Personal Watercraft Use.

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 Dec. 12

Title
Lake Meredith National Recreation Area, Personal Watercraft Use
Oil and Gas and Sulphur Operations in the Outer Continental Shelf-Revision of Requirements Governing Outer Continental Shelf Rights-of-Use and Easement and Pipeline Rights-of-Way
Central Valley Project Improvement Act, Water Management Plans
Agency Information Collection Activities: Proposed Collection; Comment Request
Notice of Availability of Final Environmental Impact Statement (FEIS) for the Dos Pobres/San Juan Project, Graham County, AZ
Receipt of Applications for Permits and Re-opening of Comment Period