Rule published on Oct. 6 by Interior Department

The US Interior Department published an eight page rule on Oct. 6, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.

The rule is focused on Marine Mammal Protection Act; Deterrence Guidelines.

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 Oct. 6

Title
Meeting of the Paterson Great Falls National Historical Park Advisory Commission
Exxon Valdez Oil Spill Trustee Council; Renewal of the Public Advisory Committee
Marine Mammal Protection Act; Deterrence Guidelines
Promotion of Development, Reduction of Royalty Rates for Stripper Well and Heavy Oil Properties
Endangered and Threatened Wildlife and Plants; Endangered Status for the Altamaha Spinymussel and Designation of Critical Habitat