Notice published on Dec. 3 by Interior Department

The US Interior Department published a three page notice on Dec. 3, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.

The notice is focused on National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA) Implementing Procedures.

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. 3

Title
Endangered and Threatened Wildlife and Plants; 90-Day Finding on a Petition to List Sprague's Pipit as Threatened or Endangered
Endangered and Threatened Wildlife and Plants; Designation of Critical Habitat for the Vermilion Darter
Endangered and Threatened Wildlife and Plants; 12-Month Finding on a Petition to List the Black-tailed Prairie Dog as Threatened or Endangered
National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA) Implementing Procedures
Meeting of the California Desert District Advisory Council