Proposed rule published by Interior Department on April 30

The US Interior Department published a nine page proposed rule on April 30, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.

The proposed rule is focused on Migratory Bird Hunting; Proposed 2001-02 Migratory Game Bird Hunting Regulations (Preliminary) With Requests for Indian Tribal Proposals.

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 30

Title
Endangered and Threatened Wildlife and Plants; Final Determination of Critical Habitat for the Bay Checkerspot Butterfly (Euphydryas editha bayensis
Migratory Bird Hunting; Proposed 2001-02 Migratory Game Bird Hunting Regulations (Preliminary) With Requests for Indian Tribal Proposals
Notice of Intent To Prepare the Lower Potomac River Coordinated Management Plan/Environmental Assessment