What did Interior Department publish on Jan. 28?

The US Interior Department published a one page notice on Jan. 28, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.

The notice is focused on Eastern States: Filing of Plat of Survey.

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 Jan. 28

Title
Eastern States: Filing of Plat of Survey
Proposed Information Collection; Evaluation of Great Ape Conservation Fund Grant Activities
Information Collection Sent to the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) for Approval; OMB Control Number 1018-0119; Policy for Evaluation of Conservation Efforts When Making Listing Decisions (PECE)
Scientific Earthquake Studies Advisory Committee
Endangered and Threatened Wildlife and Plants; Designation of Critical Habitat for the Alabama Sturgeon (Scaphirhyncus suttkusi)