Rule published on Feb. 16 by Interior Department

The US Interior Department published an eight page rule on Feb. 16, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.

The rule is focused on Endangered and Threatened Wildlife and Plants; Determination of Endangered Status for Sidalcea keckii (Keck's checker-mallow) From Fresno and Tulare Counties, CA.

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. 16

Title
Endangered and Threatened Wildlife and Plants; Determination of Endangered Status for Sidalcea keckii (Keck's checker-mallow) From Fresno and Tulare Counties, CA
Endangered and Threatened Wildlife and Plants; Notice of Reopening of Comment Period on the Proposed Rule To List the Alabama Sturgeon as Endangered
Notice of Proposed Information Collection
Endangered Species Permit Application; Notice of Extension of Comment Period
Notice of Availability of an Environmental Assessment/Habitat Conservation Plan and Receipt of an Application for an Incidental Take Permit for the Houston Toad (Bufo houstonensis) During Construction of One Single Family Residence on each of 21 Lots in the Circle D Country Acres Subdivision and on each of 6 Lots in the Piney Ridge Subdivision, Bastrop County, Texas
Notice of Receipt of Applications for Permit
Salton Sea Restoration Project, Riverside and Imperial Counties, California
Recreation Visitor Use Restrictions and Range Management Direction for Bangs Canyon Special Recreation Management Area; Colorado
Opening of National Forest System Land; Wyoming
2000 Migratory Bird Hunting and Conservation Stamp (Federal Duck Stamp) Contest
Utah Resource Advisory Council Meeting-Rescheduled.
Fish and Wildlife Service
Availability of an Environmental Assessment, Preliminary Finding of No Significant Impact, and Receipt of an Application for an Incidental Take Permit by The St. Joe Company for Development of Two Residential/Commercial Projects on its Lands in Walton County, Florida