Notice published by Interior Department on Aug. 18

The US Interior Department published a two page notice on Aug. 18, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.

The notice is focused on Notice of Invitation for Coal Exploration License Application, Wyoming.

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 Aug. 18

Title
Regulating Non-Contract Use of Colorado River Water in the Lower Basin
Endangered and Threatened Wildlife and Plants; 90-Day Finding on a Petition To List 16 Insect Species From the Algodones Sand Dunes, Imperial County, CA, as Threatened or Endangered
Notice of Receipt of Application for Telecommunication Site
Notice of Intent to Repatriate a Cultural Item: Thomas Burke Memorial Washington State Museum, University of Washington, Seattle, WA
Notice of Inventory Completion: Pacific Lutheran University, Tacoma, WA
Notice of Inventory Completion: U.S. Department of the Interior, National Park Service, Western Archeological and Conservation Center, Tucson, AZ; Correction
Notice of Invitation for Coal Exploration License Application, Wyoming
Notice of Competitive Coal Lease Sale, North Dakota
Final Comprehensive Conservation Plan/Environmental Impact Statement for the Sweetwater Marsh and South San Diego Bay Units of the San Diego Bay National Wildlife Refuge
Plans of Operations and Environmental Assessments for Continuing Operations for Chesapeake Operating, Inc., and Pantera Energy Company, Lake Meredith National Recreation Area, Texas
Exxon Valdez