What did Interior Department publish on Feb. 3?

The US Interior Department published a four page rule on Feb. 3, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.

The rule is focused on Marine Mammals; Incidental Take During Specified Activities.

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 Feb. 3

Title
Marine Mammals; Incidental Take During Specified Activities
Endangered and Threatened Wildlife and Plants; Determination of Endangered Status for the Plant Yreka Phlox from Siskiyou County, CA
Endangered and Threatened Wildlife and Plants; 90-Day Finding for a Petition To Delist the Northern Spotted Owl From the List of Threatened and Endangered Species
Arizona State Office, 222 N. Central Avenue, Phoenix, AZ 85004; Arizona; Notice of Filing of Plats of Survey
Environmental Impact Statement/General Management Plan Point Reyes National Seashore, Marin County, CA; Notice of Intent
CALFED Bay-Delta Program Policy Group
Wrangell-St. Elias National Park Subsistence Resource Commission; Meeting
Notice of Scoping for Fire Management Plan, Point Reyes National Seashore, Marin County, CA
Rescheduled Second Public Scoping Meeting for Environmental Planning for Use of Kenilworth Park, Washington, DC
Denali National Park Subsistence Resource Commission; Meeting