What did Interior Department publish on Aug. 5?

The US Interior Department published a four page proposed rule on Aug. 5, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.

The proposed rule is focused on Concession Contracts.

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 Aug. 5

Title
Endangered and Threatened Wildlife and Plants; Threatened Status for the Bi-State Distinct Population Segment of Greater Sage-Grouse With Special Rule
Concession Contracts
Notice of Proposed Information Collection; Request for Comments for 1029-0047
Notice of Extension and Continuation of Concession Contracts
Alaska Native Claims Selection
Notice To Extend the Public Comment Period for the Northwest Area Water Supply Project Draft Supplemental Environmental Impact Statement
National Bison Range Complex, Moiese, MT; Environmental Assessment for the Proposed Annual Funding Agreement With the Confederated Salish and Kootenai Tribes
Eastern States: Filing of Plats of Survey
Proclaiming Certain Lands as Reservation for the Stillaguamish Tribe of Indians of Washington