Interior Department publishes rule on April 12

The US Interior Department published a one page rule on April 12, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.

The rule is focused on Tribal Background Investigations and Licensing.

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 April 12

Title
Tribal Consultation on the Draft Regulations Governing the Tribal Transportation Program
Tribal Background Investigations and Licensing
Notice of Availability of the Draft Tri-County Resource Management Plan and Draft Environmental Impact Statement for the Las Cruces District Office, New Mexico
Secretarial Commission on Indian Trust Administration and Reform
Sheldon National Wildlife Refuge Humboldt and Washoe Counties, NV, and Lake County, OR; Record of Decision for Final Environmental Impact Statement
Status Report of Water Service, Repayment, and Other Water-Related Contract Actions
Gulf of Mexico (GOM), Outer Continental Shelf (OCS), Western Planning Area (WPA) Lease Sale 233 and Central Planning Area (CPA) Lease Sale 231, Oil and Gas Lease Sales MMAA104000
Idaho: Filing of Plats of Survey