Proposed rule published by Interior Department on April 7

The US Interior Department published a two page proposed rule on April 7, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.

The proposed rule is focused on Alabama Abandoned Mine Land Reclamation Plan.

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 7

Title
Endangered and Threatened Wildlife and Plants; Threatened Species Status for the Headwater Chub and Roundtail Chub Distinct Population Segment
Alabama Abandoned Mine Land Reclamation Plan
Quarterly Status Report of Water Service, Repayment, and Other Water-Related Contract Actions
Endangered Species; Receipt of Applications for Permit