Rule published by Interior Department on Nov. 18

The US Interior Department published a seven page rule on Nov. 18, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.

The rule is focused on New Mexico Regulatory Program.

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 Nov. 18

Title
Oil Shale Management-General
New Mexico Regulatory Program
Royalty Relief-Ultra-Deep Gas Wells and Deep Gas Wells on Leases in the Gulf of Mexico; Extension of Royalty Relief Provisions to Leases Offshore of Alaska
National Register of Historic Places; Weekly Listing of Historic Properties
National Register of Historic Places; Notification of Pending Nominations and Related Actions
Eastern States: Filing of Plat of Survey
Sporting Conservation Council
President's Council on Integrity and Efficiency, Executive Council on Integrity and Efficiency; Senior Executive Service: Performance Review Board Membership
Notice of Proposed Reinstatement of Terminated Oil and Gas Lease, Mississippi