Proposed rule published by Interior Department on July 13

The US Interior Department published a seven page proposed rule on July 13, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.

The proposed rule is focused on Onshore Oil and Gas Operations; Federal and Indian Oil and Gas Leases; Site Security.

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 July 13

Title
Onshore Oil and Gas Operations; Federal and Indian Oil and Gas Leases; Site Security
Notice of Realty Action; Segregation of Public Land Located in Lyon County and Mineral County, Nevada
Renewal of Approved Information Collection; OMB Control No. 1004-0204
Special Regulations, Areas of the National Park System, Klondike Gold Rush National Historical Park, Horse Management
Land Exchange Procedures and Procedures To Amend the Hawaiian Homes Commission Act, 1920
Special Regulations, Areas of the National Park System, Lake Chelan National Recreation Area, Solid Waste Disposal