Proposed rule published on Feb. 8 by Interior Department

The US Interior Department published a one page proposed rule on Feb. 8, 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 the Appalachian Elktoe.

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. 8

Title
Endangered and Threatened Wildlife and Plants; Proposed Designation of Critical Habitat for the Appalachian Elktoe
Boating Infrastructure Grant Program: Delay of Effective Date
Oil and Gas Leasing: Onshore Oil and Gas Operations: Delay of Effective Date
Meeting of the Alaska Migratory Bird Co-management Council
Notice of Availability of a Draft Recovery Plan for the Quino Checkerspot Butterfly for Review and Comment
Notice of Receipt of Applications for Permit
Cancellation of Proposed Withdrawal; Nevada
Policy on Maintaining the Biological Integrity, Diversity, and Environmental Health of the National Wildlife Refuge System: Delay of Effective Date
Resource Advisory Council Meeting; Upper Snake River District