Interior Department publishes notice on Feb. 8

The US Interior Department published a two page notice on Feb. 8, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.

The notice is focused on Endangered and Threatened Wildlife and Plants; Draft Revised Indiana Bat Summer Survey 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 Feb. 8

Title
Central Gulf of Mexico Planning Area (CPA) Outer Continental Shelf (OCS) Oil and Gas Lease Sale 227
National Register of Historic Places; Notification of Pending Nominations and Related Actions
National Register of Historic Places; Notification of Pending Nominations and Related Actions
National Register of Historic Places; Notification of Pending Nominations and Related Actions
National Register of Historic Places; Notification of Pending Nominations and Related Actions
Ozark Plateau National Wildlife Refuge; Adair, Cherokee, Craig, Delaware, Mayes, Ottawa, and Sequoyah Counties, OK; Draft Comprehensive Conservation Plan and Environmental Assessment
Notice of Public Meeting, Eastern Montana Resource Advisory Council Meeting
Notice of Public Meeting, Coeur d'Alene District Resource Advisory Council Meeting; ID
Endangered and Threatened Species; Permits
Endangered and Threatened Wildlife and Plants; Draft Revised Indiana Bat Summer Survey Guidelines