Proposed rule published on May 5 by Interior Department

The US Interior Department published a two page proposed rule on May 5, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.

The proposed rule is focused on Endangered and Threatened Wildlife and Plants; Notice of a Public Hearing for the Proposed Listing of the Southwest Alaska Distinct Population Segment of the Northern Sea Otter as Threatened.

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 May 5

Title
Federal Oil Valuation
Endangered and Threatened Wildlife and Plants; Notice of a Public Hearing for the Proposed Listing of the Southwest Alaska Distinct Population Segment of the Northern Sea Otter as Threatened
Bighorn Canyon National Recreation Area, Personal Watercraft Use
Resource Advisory Council Meeting
Notice of Public Meeting: Central California Resource Advisory Council
Notice of Public Meeting, Eastern Washington Resource Advisory Council Meeting
Expiration of Withdrawals and Opening of Lands; Arizona
Availability of Environmental Assessment for the Proposed Expansion of the Westfield River's National Wild and Scenic River Designation, Massachusetts
Montana: Filing of Plat of Survey