Proposed rule published by Interior Department on Jan. 13

The US Interior Department published a two page proposed rule on Jan. 13, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.

The proposed rule is focused on Endangered and Threatened Wildlife and Plants; Proposed Designation of Critical Habitat for Three Threatened Mussels and Eight Endangered Mussels in the Mobile River Basin.

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 Jan. 13

Title
Endangered and Threatened Wildlife and Plants; Proposed Designation of Critical Habitat for Three Threatened Mussels and Eight Endangered Mussels in the Mobile River Basin
Realty Action; Direct Sale of Public Lands; Wyoming
Notice of Realty Action: Lease/Conveyance for Recreation and Public Purposes
Noncompetitive Sale of Public Lands in Eddy County
Termination of A Recreation and Public Purposes (R&PP) Classification and An Order Providing for Opening of Land; NM
Draft Environmental Assessment and Habitat Conservation Plan and Receipt of Application for an Incidental Take Permit for Livermore Area in Larimer County, CO
Issuance of Permit for Incidental Take of Threatened Species for the Struthers Ranch Property, El Paso County, Colorado
Notice of Proposed Information Collection for 30 CFR Parts 816 and 817