Proposed rule published by Interior Department on Sept. 20

The US Interior Department published a three page proposed rule on Sept. 20, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.

The proposed rule is focused on Freedom of Information Act Regulations.

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 Sept. 20

Title
Freedom of Information Act Regulations
Civil Penalties Inflation Adjustments
Endangered and Threatened Wildlife and Plants; Threatened Species Status for the Iiwi (Drepanis coccinea)
Proposed Information Collection; Electronic Duck Stamp Program
Notice of Inventory Completion: Thomas Gilcrease Institute of American History and Art (Gilcrease Museum), Tulsa, OK
Notice of Inventory Completion: San Diego Museum of Man, San Diego, CA
Renewal of Approved Information Collection; OMB Control No. 1004-0042
Endangered and Threatened Species Permit Applications
Notice of Public Meeting, Pecos District Resource Advisory Council Meeting, New Mexico
Public Outreach Regarding Oil, Gas and Coal Data for Montana and Louisiana