Interior Department publishes notice on May 4

The US Interior Department published a two page notice on May 4, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.

The notice is focused on Marianas Trench Marine National Monument, Commonwealth of the Northern Mariana Islands; Northern Islands Submerged Lands Transfer to the Commonwealth of the Northern Mariana Islands Draft Environmental Assessment.

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 May 4

Title
Financial Assistance and Social Services Programs; Burial Assistance
Endangered and Threatened Wildlife and Plants; Revisions to the Regulations for Candidate Conservation Agreements With Assurances
Marianas Trench Marine National Monument, Commonwealth of the Northern Mariana Islands; Northern Islands Submerged Lands Transfer to the Commonwealth of the Northern Mariana Islands Draft Environmental Assessment
Candidate Conservation Agreements With Assurances Policy
Indian Entities Recognized and Eligible To Receive Services From the United States Bureau of Indian Affairs
Agency Information Collection Activities: Request for Comments
Notice of Public Meeting, Idaho Falls District Resource Advisory Council Meeting