Proposed rule published on Dec. 16 by Interior Department

The US Interior Department published a five page proposed rule on Dec. 16, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.

The proposed rule is focused on Special Rules Applicable to Public Land Hearings and Appeals; Grazing Administration-Exclusive of Alaska, Administrative Remedies; Grazing Administration-Effect of Wildfire Management Decisions; Administration of Forest Management Decisions.

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. 16

Title
Special Rules Applicable to Public Land Hearings and Appeals; Grazing Administration-Exclusive of Alaska, Administrative Remedies; Grazing Administration-Effect of Wildfire Management Decisions; Administration of Forest Management Decisions
Notice of Public Meeting, New Mexico Resource Advisory Council Meeting
Notice of Availability of an Environmental Assessment/Habitat Conservation Plan and Receipt of Application for an Incidental Take Permit for the Development and Operation of a High Adventure Boy Scout Camp on the 4,848-Acre Griffith League Ranch, Bastrop County, TX
Receipt of a Permit Application for Incidental Take and Notice of Availability of an Environmental Assessment/Habitat Conservation Plan For Issuance of an Endangered Species Act Section 10(a)(1)(B) for the Cactus Ferruginous Pygmy-Owl
Notice of Public Meeting, Alaska Resource Advisory Council