Rule published by Interior Department on April 4

The US Interior Department published a three page rule on April 4, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.

The rule is focused on Endangered and Threatened Wildlife and Plants; Final Designation of Critical Habitat for the Arkansas River Basin Population of the Arkansas River Shiner.

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 April 4

Title
Endangered and Threatened Wildlife and Plants; Final Designation of Critical Habitat for the Arkansas River Basin Population of the Arkansas River Shiner
John H. Chafee, Blackstone River Valley National Heritage Corridor Commission; Notice of Meeting
Notice of Availability of the Draft Northern and Eastern Mojave Plan Amendments and Environmental Impact Statement
Notice of Closure and Restriction Order for BLM Lands in Fiddle Creek Area, Idaho.
Steens Mountain Advisory Council; Notice of Intent to Establish and Call for Nominations