What did Interior Department publish on Oct. 27?

The US Interior Department published a two page proposed rule on Oct. 27, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.

The proposed rule is focused on Endangered and Threatened Wildlife and Plants; Notice of Reopening of Comment Period on Proposed Endangered Status for the Peninsular Ranges Population of Desert Bighorn Sheep.

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 Oct. 27

Title
Endangered and Threatened Wildlife and Plants; Notice of Reopening of Comment Period on Proposed Endangered Status for the Peninsular Ranges Population of Desert Bighorn Sheep
Notice of Inventory Completion for Native American Human Remains and Associated Funerary Objects From South Dakota in the Possession of the South Dakota State Archaeological Research Center, Rapid City, SD
Quarterly Status Report of Water Service and Repayment Contract Negotiations
Availability of Draft Environmental Assessment, Receipt of Application for, and Intent To Issue, Incidental Take Permit for Development of Eight Residential Lots in Panguitch, Garfield County, UT