Proposed rule published by Interior Department on April 18

The US Interior Department published a seven page proposed rule on April 18, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.

The proposed rule is focused on Endangered and Threatened Wildlife and Plants; Proposed Rule To List the Vermilion Darter as Endangered.

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 18

Title
Endangered and Threatened Wildlife and Plants; Final Rule To List as Endangered the O‘ahu ‘Elepaio From the Hawaiian Islands and Determination of Whether Designation of Critical Habitat Is Prudent
Certificate of Degree of Indian or Alaska Native Blood
Endangered and Threatened Wildlife and Plants; Proposed Rule To List the Vermilion Darter as Endangered
Notice of Availability of Approved Director's Orders 53, the Revised Guidance for All Special Park Uses in Units of the National Park Service
Notice of Realty Action; Mojave National Preserve
Notice of Approval of Record of Decision; Final Environmental Impact Statement and General Management Plan for Redwood National and State Parks, Humboldt and Del Norte Counties, California
Boundary Revision; Rocky Mountain National Park
Notice of Coal Lease Offering By Sealed Bid
Agency Information Collection Activities: Submitted for Office of Management and Budget Review; Comment Request
Notice of Intent To Prepare an Environmental Impact Statement (EIS) on 500kv Line in Maricopa County, Arizona
Notice of Coal Lease Offering By Sealed Bid