Notice published by Interior Department on Dec. 21

The US Interior Department published a two page notice on Dec. 21, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.

The notice is focused on Agency Information Collection; Renewal of a Currently Approved Information Collection (OMB Control Number 1006-0023).

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. 21

Title
Special Regulations; Areas of the National Park System, Cape Hatteras National Seashore-Off-Road Vehicle Management
Endangered and Threatened Wildlife and Plants; Identification of 14 Distinct Population Segments of the Humpback Whale and Revision of Species-Wide Listing
Agency Information Collection; Renewal of a Currently Approved Information Collection (OMB Control Number 1006-0023)
Agency Information Collection; Renewal of a Currently Approved Information Collection (OMB Control Number 1006-0006)
Agency Information Collection Activities: Request for Comments
Notice of Availability of the Record of Decision and the Approved Resource Management Plans for the Beaver Dam Wash and Red Cliffs National Conservation Areas; and Approved Amendment to the St. George Field Office Resource Management Plan in Washington County, Utah
Agency Information Collection; Renewal of a Currently Approved Information Collection (OMB Control Number 1006-0005)
Joint U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service and National Marine Fisheries Service Habitat Conservation Planning Handbook
Wildlife and Hunting Heritage Conservation Council; Public Meeting