Interior Department publishes notice on Sept. 26

The US Interior Department published a one page notice on Sept. 26, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.

The notice is focused on Notice of Proposed Withdrawal and Opportunity for Public Meeting; Oregon.

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 Sept. 26

Title
Oil, Gas, and Sulphur Operations and Leasing in the Outer Continental Shelf (OCS)-Cost Recovery
Notice of the Effect of Hurricane Katrina on the Minerals Management Service Internet Public Commenting System, Alternate Methods of Providing Comments
Notice of Intent To Prepare an Amendment to the Caliente Resource Management Plan Regarding Bureau of Land Management Administration of Newly Transferred Lands at Naval Petroleum Reserve #2 (NPR-2) in Kern County, CA
Notice of Proposed Withdrawal and Opportunity for Public Meeting; Oregon
Notice of Public Meeting: Northwest California Resource Advisory Council
Request for Public Comments on Information Collection Submitted to the Office of Management and Budget for Review Under the Paperwork Reduction Act
Endangered and Threatened Wildlife and Plants; Designation of Critical Habitat for the Bull Trout