What did Interior Department publish on July 17?

The US Interior Department published a one page notice on July 17, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.

The notice is focused on Gulf of Mexico, Outer Continental Shelf, Western Planning Area Oil and Gas Lease Sale 246.

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 17

Title
Endangered and Threatened Wildlife and Plants; Revisions to the Regulations for Petitions
Western Gulf of Mexico Planning Area (WPA) Outer Continental Shelf (OCS) Oil and Gas Lease Sale 246 (WPA Sale 246); MMAA104000
Stream Protection Rule; Draft Environmental Impact Statement
Notice of Continued Suspension of Imports of Zimbabwe Elephant Trophies Taken On or After April 4, 2014
Notice of Availability of the Draft Resource Management Plans for the Beaver Dam Wash and Red Cliffs National Conservation Areas; a Draft Amendment to the St. George Field Office Resource Management Plan; and Draft Environmental Impact Statement, Utah
Gulf of Mexico, Outer Continental Shelf, Western Planning Area Oil and Gas Lease Sale 246