Rule published on March 24 by Interior Department

The US Interior Department published a three page rule on March 24, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.

The rule is focused on Endangered and Threatened Wildlife and Plants; Determination of Threatened Status for the Contiguous U.S. Distinct Population Segment of the Canada Lynx and Related Rule.

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 March 24

Title
Oil and Gas and Sulphur Operations in the Outer Continental Shelf-Update of Revised/Reaffirmed Documents Incorporated by Reference
Smoky Canyon Mine, Panels B and C, BLM Pocatello Field Office and Caribou-Targhee National Forest, Caribou County, ID
Endangered and Threatened Wildlife and Plants; Reopening of Comment Period and Notice of Public Hearing on Proposed Rule To List the Santa Barbara County Distinct Population of the California Tiger Salamander as Endangered
Public Land Order No. 7432; Partial Revocation of Secretarial Order Dated August 24, 1903; Montana
Public Land Order No. 6876; Withdrawal of National Forest System Lands for the Ashland Resource Natural Area, the Jackson Campground Extension, and the Kanaka Campground; Oregon; Correction
Public Land Order No. 7437; Modification and Partial Revocation of Executive Orders; Idaho
Public Land Order No. 7431; Revocation of Secretarial Orders Dated July 8, 1916 and January 24, 1917; Washington
Public Land Order No. 7430; Partial Revocation of Executive Order dated June 1, 1912 and Public Land Order No. 1692; Montana
Notice of Availability, Draft Natural Resource Restoration Plan
Public Land Order No. 7433; Partial Revocation of Two Secretarial Orders; Colorado
Availability of an Environmental Assessment and Receipt of an Application for an Incidental Take Permit for the Coastal California Gnatcatcher Associated With Residential Development in the City of Fullerton, County of Orange, California
Public Land Order No. 7434; Withdrawal of Public Land for Whiskey Mountain Bighorn Sheep Winter Range; Wyoming
Final Petition Evaluation Document/Environmental Impact Statement on Fall Creek Falls, Tennessee
Meeting of Concessions Management Advisory Board
Conveyance of Mineral Interests in California; Correction
Public Land Order No. 7436; Withdrawal of Public Lands for Coos Bay North Spit Special Recreation Area and Area of Critical Environmental Concern; Oregon
Endangered and Threatened Wildlife and Plants; Determination of Threatened Status for the Contiguous U.S. Distinct Population Segment of the Canada Lynx and Related Rule