Interior Department publishes proposed rule on Dec. 16

The US Interior Department published a one page proposed rule on Dec. 16, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.

The proposed rule is focused on Endangered and Threatened Wildlife and Plants; Reopening of Comment Period on Proposed Threatened Status for the Santa Ana Sucker.

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. 16

Title
Endangered and Threatened Wildlife and Plants; Reopening of Comment Period on Proposed Threatened Status for the Santa Ana Sucker
State of Arizona Resource Advisory Council Meeting
Endangered Species Permit Applications
Availability of an Environmental Assessment and Receipt of an Application for an Incidental Take Permit for the Pacific Bay Properties, Rancho Bella Vista Master Planned Community in Riverside County, CA
Comprehensive Design Plan for the White House, Final Environmental Impact Statement
Environmental Assessment Preparation for Proposed Lease Sale 177 in the Western Gulf of Mexico (2000)
Resource Management Plan, Pinedale Field Office, Wyoming
Agency Information Collection Activities: Submitted for Office of Management and Budget Review, Comment Request
Notice of Proposed Withdrawal and Notice of Public Meetings; Utah
Public Land Order No. 7423; Withdrawal of Public Lands for the South Fork of the American River; California
Notice of Proposed Reinstatement of Terminated Oil and Gas Lease