What did Interior Department publish on Jan. 22?

The US Interior Department published a three page rule on Jan. 22, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.

The rule is focused on Inflation Adjustments to Civil Monetary Penalty Rates for Calendar Year 2018.

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 Jan. 22

Title
Alabama Regulatory Program
Inflation Adjustments to Civil Monetary Penalty Rates for Calendar Year 2018
Endangered and Threatened Wildlife and Plants; Initiation of 5-Year Status Reviews for 18 Species in Hawaii, Oregon, Washington, Idaho, and Canada
Indian Gaming; Tribal-State Class III Gaming Compacts Taking Effect in the State of California
Filing of Plats of Survey, Wyoming
States' Decisions on Participating in Accounting and Auditing Relief for Federal Oil and Gas Marginal Properties
Notice of Application for a Recordable Disclaimer of Interest, New Mexico
Agency Information Collection Activities; Submission to the Office of Management and Budget for Review and Approval; Use and Occupancy Under the Mining Laws