Notice published by Interior Department on Nov. 3

The US Interior Department published a two page notice on Nov. 3, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.

The notice is focused on Lake Ophelia National Wildlife Refuge.

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 Nov. 3

Title
Information Collection Sent to the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) for Approval Under the Paperwork Reduction Act; 1018-0127; Horseshoe Crab Tagging Program
Endangered and Threatened Wildlife and Plants; 5-Year Review
St. Catherine Creek National Wildlife Refuge
Lake Ophelia National Wildlife Refuge
General Management Plan, Final Environmental Impact Statement, Colorado National Monument, Colorado
Endangered and Threatened Wildlife and Plants; Revised Proposed Designation of Critical Habitat for the California Red-Legged Frog (Rana aurora draytonii