Interior Department publishes notice on Aug. 16

The US Interior Department published a one page notice on Aug. 16, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.

The notice is focused on National Register of Historic Places; Notification of Pending Nominations and Related Actions.

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. 16

Title
Closure on Public Lands of Yellowstone Bridge in Linn County, OR
National Register of Historic Places; Notification of Pending Nominations and Related Actions
Agency Information Collection Activities: OMB Control Number 1029-0107; Subsidence Insurance Program Grants
Agency Information Collection Activities: OMB Control Number 1029-0039; Underground Mining Permit Applications-Minimum Requirements for Reclamation and Operation Plans
Agency Information Collection Activities: OMB Control Number 1029-0054; Abandoned Mine Reclamation Funds
Agency Information Collection Activities: OMB Control Number 1029-0063; Abandoned Mine Reclamation Fund-Fee Collection and Coal Production Reporting and Form OSM-1, Coal Reclamation Fee Report
Agency Information Collection Activities: OMB Control Number 1029-0083; Certification of blasters in Federal Program States and on Indian Lands
Agency Information Collection Activities: Permanent Program Performance Standards-Surface and Underground Mining Activities