What did Interior Department publish on Dec. 15?

The US Interior Department published a one page proposed rule on Dec. 15, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.

The proposed rule is focused on Oil and Gas Leasing; Geothermal Resources Leasing; Coal Management; Management of Solid Minerals Other Than Coal; Mineral Materials Disposal; and Mining Claims Under the General Mining Laws.

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. 15

Title
Oil and Gas Leasing; Geothermal Resources Leasing; Coal Management; Management of Solid Minerals Other Than Coal; Mineral Materials Disposal; and Mining Claims Under the General Mining Laws
Royalty or Reduction in Royalty Rates-Deep Water Royalty Relief for OCS Oil and Gas Leases Issued After 2000
Leasing of Sulphur or Oil and Gas in the Outer Continental Shelf-Definition of Affected State
Maryland Regulatory Program
Final Environmental Impact Statement for the Colville Indian Reservation Integrated Resource Management Plan, Colville Confederated Tribes, Colville Reservation, Washington
Notice of Intent To Issue a Final Comprehensive Conservation Plan, Associated Environmental Assessment, and Finding of No Significant Impact for Sevilleta National Wildlife Refuge in the Southwest Region
Notice of Availability of an Environmental Assessment/Habitat Conservation Plan and Receipt of an Application for a Permit for the Incidental Take of the Bone Cave Harvestman (Texella reyesi) During Construction and Operation of Commercial Developments on Portions of 5.94 acres (Lots 1, 2, 3, 4, and 5) at RR 620 and Great Oaks Drive, Round Rock, Williamson County, Texas (Sultan & Kahn).
Northeastern Great Basin Resource Advisory Council Meeting Location and Time
Federal Coal Lease Application
Colorado River Interim Surplus Criteria
Notice of Proposed Information Collection
Tallgrass Prairie National Preserve, Kansas
Agency Information Collection Activities: Submitted for Office of Management and Budget (OMB) Review; Comment Request
Concession Contract Negotiations; AK
Environmental Assessment Preparation for Proposed Lease Sale 180 in the Western Gulf of Mexico (2001)
Extension of Expiring Contracts For Up to One Year; Correction
Office of the Assistant Secretary-Indian Affairs; Tribal Self-Governance