Rule published by Interior Department on Nov. 22

The US Interior Department published an eight page rule on Nov. 22, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.

The rule is focused on Endangered and Threatened Wildlife and Plants; Determination of Endangered Status for the Plant Lesquerella thamnophila (Zapata Bladderpod).

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 Nov. 22

Title
Ohio Regulatory Program
Maryland Regulatory Program
Indiana Regulatory Program
Economic Analysis of Proposed Concession Contracting Regulations
Endangered and Threatened Wildlife and Plants; Determination of Endangered Status for the Plant Lesquerella thamnophila (Zapata Bladderpod)
Bay-Delta Advisory Council's Delta Drinking Water Council Meeting
Bay-Delta Advisory Council's Ecosystem Roundtable Issues Subcommittee Meeting
Proposed Prohibited Acts on Public Land in Oregon
Notice of Availability of Supplemental Environmental Impact Statement and Preferred Action for the Proposed Sand and Gravel Mining Operation, Los Angeles County, CA