Notice published on Aug. 23 by Interior Department

The US Interior Department published a two page notice on Aug. 23, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.

The notice is focused on Notice of Availability of the Grand Staircase-Escalante National Monument-Grand Staircase, Kaiparowits, and Escalante Canyon Units and Federal Lands Previously Included in the Monument That are Excluded From the Boundaries Proposed Resource Management Plans and Final Environmental Impact Statement.

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. 23

Title
Agency Information Collection Activities; Oil Spill Financial Responsibility for Offshore Facilities
Notice of Availability of the Final Supplemental Environmental Impact Statement for the Mount Hope Project, Eureka County, Nevada
Privacy Act of 1974; System of Records
Notice of Availability of the Grand Staircase-Escalante National Monument-Grand Staircase, Kaiparowits, and Escalante Canyon Units and Federal Lands Previously Included in the Monument That are Excluded From the Boundaries Proposed Resource Management Plans and Final Environmental Impact Statement
Privacy Act of 1974; System of Records
Foreign Endangered Species; Receipt of Permit Applications