Rule published on Jan. 25 by Interior Department

The US Interior Department published a one page rule on Jan. 25, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.

The rule is focused on Endangered and Threatened Wildlife and Plants; Endangered Status for “Erigeron decumbens” var. “decumbens” (Willamette Daisy) and Fender's Blue Butterfly (“Icaricia icarioides fenderi”) and Threatened Status for “Lupinus sulphureus” ssp. “kincaidii” (Kincaid's Lupine).

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. 25

Title
Endangered and Threatened Wildlife and Plants; Endangered Status for the Plant Plagiobothrys hirtus (Rough Popcornflower)
Outer Continental Shelf Appeals Procedures
Endangered and Threatened Wildlife and Plants; Endangered Status for “Erigeron decumbens” var. “decumbens” (Willamette Daisy) and Fender's Blue Butterfly (“Icaricia icarioides fenderi”) and Threatened Status for “Lupinus sulphureus” ssp. “kincaidii” (Kincaid's Lupine)
Availability of the Morro Bay Kangaroo Rat (Dipodomys heermanni morroensis) Draft Revised Recovery Plan
Endangered and Threatened Wildlife and Plants; Reopening of Comment Period for the Notice of Intent To Clarify the Role of Habitat in Endangered Species Conservation; Announcement of Workshops
Office of the Assistant Secretary-Water and Science; Central Utah Project Completion Act; Notice of Intent to Prepare an Environmental Assessment for the Diamond Fork Proposed Action Modifications
Montana; Scratchgravel Hills Area Recreation Management Restrictions
Extension of Currently Approved Information Collection; OMB Approval Number 1004-0121
Marine Mammal Species Permit Applications; Notice of Extension of Comment Period