What did Interior Department publish on Feb. 23?

The US Interior Department published a four page rule on Feb. 23, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.

The rule is focused on Endangered and Threatened Wildlife and Plants; Removing the Mariana Mallard and the Guam Broadbill From the Federal List of Endangered and Threatened Wildlife.

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. 23

Title
Endangered and Threatened Wildlife and Plants; Removing the Mariana Mallard and the Guam Broadbill From the Federal List of Endangered and Threatened Wildlife
Revisions to the Regulations Applicable to Permits Issued Under the Endangered Species Act
Notice of Meeting of the Trinity Adaptive Management Working Group
Notice of Filing Plats of Survey; New Mexico
Receipt of a Permit Application and Availability of an HCP (White) for Incidental Take of the Houston Toad