Interior Department publishes notice on Sept. 17

The US Interior Department published a three page notice on Sept. 17, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.

The notice is focused on Washita National Wildlife Refuge, Custer County, OK, and Optima National Wildlife Refuge, Texas County, OK.

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 Sept. 17

Title
Announcement That BLM-Alaska Has Discontinued Its Planning Efforts for the South Portion of the National Petroleum Reserve-Alaska Integrated Activity Plan and Environmental Impact Statement
Call for Nominations for the Wild Horse and Burro Advisory Board
Outer Continental Shelf (OCS), Alaska OCS Region, Beaufort Sea and Chukchi Sea, Proposed Oil and Gas Lease Sales for Years 2007 to 2012
Washita National Wildlife Refuge, Custer County, OK, and Optima National Wildlife Refuge, Texas County, OK
Receipt of Application of Endangered Species Recovery Permits
Receipt of Applications for Permit
30 Day Notice of Submission to the Office of Management and Budget; Opportunity for Public Comment
Notice of Intent To Prepare a General Management Plan and Environmental Impact Statement for Agate Fossil Beds National Monument, Nebraska
National Capital Memorial Advisory Commission; Notice of Public Meeting
National Register of Historic Places; Notification of Pending Nominations and Related Actions