Interior Department publishes proposed rule on May 23

The US Interior Department published a two page proposed rule on May 23, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.

The proposed rule is focused on Endangered and Threatened Wildlife and Plants; Listing of the Central California Distinct Population Segment of the California Tiger Salamander; Reclassification of the Sonoma County and Santa Barbara County Distinct Populations From Endangered to Threatened; Special 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 May 23

Title
Notice of Proposed Withdrawal and Opportunity for a Public Meeting; Idaho
Notice of Availability of the Proposed Nevada Test and Training Range Resource Management Plan and Final Environmental Impact Statement
Information Collection Submitted to the Office of Management and Budget Under the Paperwork Reduction Act
To Remove or Modify the Survey and Manage Mitigation Measure Standards and Guidelines
Sport Fishing and Boating Partnership Council
OMB Approval Number 1004-0165; Information Collection Submitted to the Office of Management and Budget Under the Paperwork Reduction Act
Endangered and Threatened Wildlife and Plants; Listing of the Central California Distinct Population Segment of the California Tiger Salamander; Reclassification of the Sonoma County and Santa Barbara County Distinct Populations From Endangered to Threatened; Special Rule