Interior Department publishes notice on Dec. 20

The US Interior Department published a four page notice on Dec. 20, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.

The notice is focused on Announcement of Requirements and Registration for a Prize Competition Titled: Sub-Seasonal Climate Forecast Rodeo.

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 Dec. 20

Title
Freedom of Information Act Regulations
Stream Protection Rule
Endangered Species; Marine Mammals; Receipt of Applications for Permit
Assessment of Eligible and Ineligible Lands for Consideration as Wilderness Areas: Big South Fork National River and Recreation Area and Obed Wild and Scenic River
Announcement of Requirements and Registration for a Prize Competition Titled: Sub-Seasonal Climate Forecast Rodeo
Eastern States: Filing of Plat of Survey
Notice of Relocation: Consolidation and Change of Address for Oklahoma Field Office-Tulsa and Moore Field Station
Endangered and Threatened Wildlife and Plants; Jaguar Draft Recovery Plan