What did Interior Department publish on Feb. 27?

The US Interior Department published a three page rule on Feb. 27, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.

The rule is focused on Endangered and Threatened Wildlife and Plants; Final Designation or Nondesignation of Critical Habitat for 95 Plant Species From the Islands of Kauai and Niihau, HI.

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. 27

Title
Draft Northwest National Petroleum Reserve-Alaska Integrated Activity Plan/Environmental Impact Statement
Notice of Realty Action; Recreation and Public Purposes (R&PP) Act Classification; Arizona, Correction
Notice of Public Meetings of the California Desert District Advisory Council
Indian Gaming
Indian Gaming
Draft Environmental Impact Statement, Draft Environmental Impact Report, and Receipt of an Application for an Incidental Take Permit for the Western Riverside County Multiple Species Habitat Conservation Plan
Availability of Final Comprehensive Conservation Plan for Crescent Lake National Wildlife Refuge, Ellsworth, NE
Receipt of a Permit Application (Tindall) for Incidental Take of the Houston Toad
Indian Gaming
Draft Endangered Karst Invertebrate Survey Guidance, Draft Karst Feature Survey Guidance, Draft Preserve Design To Conserve Endangered Karst Invertebrates Guidance, and Draft Recommendations for Protection of Water Quality of the Edwards Aquifer
Endangered and Threatened Wildlife and Plants; Final Designation or Nondesignation of Critical Habitat for 95 Plant Species From the Islands of Kauai and Niihau, HI
Abandoned Mine Land Reclamation Notices