Interior Department publishes proposed rule on June 23

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

The proposed rule is focused on Endangered and Threatened Wildlife and Plants; Proposed Special Regulations for the Preble's Meadow Jumping Mouse; Availability for Comment of the Draft Record of Compliance and Reopening of Comment Period.

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 June 23

Title
Endangered and Threatened Wildlife and Plants; Proposed Special Regulations for the Preble's Meadow Jumping Mouse; Availability for Comment of the Draft Record of Compliance and Reopening of Comment Period
Endangered and Threatened Wildlife and Plants; Reopening of Comment Period on Draft Economic Analysis of Critical Habitat for the Alameda Whipsnake (Masticophis Lateralis Euryxanthus
National Preservation Technology and Training Board: Meeting
Fall Creek Falls, Tennessee, Lands Unsuitable for Surface Coal Mining and Reclamation Operations; Availability of Record of Decision and Statement of Reasons
Allocation of Water Supply and Long-Term Contract Execution, Central Arizona Project
Notice of Intent To Amend the Kingman Resource Management Plan
Notice of Availability of Final Environmental Impact Statement
Headwaters Forest Reserve, California
Notice of Resource Advisory Council Meeting
Notice of Availability of a Draft Environmental Impact Statement and Proposed Plan Amendment to the Pony Express Resource Management Plan (RMP)
Notice of Extension to Public Comment Period
Endangered and Threatened Wildlife: Extension of Comment Period on Draft Environmental Assessment and Application for an Incidental Take Permit of the Atlantic Coast Piping Plover in Massachusetts
Notice of Intent To Prepare a Comprehensive Conservation Plan and Associated National Environmental Policy Act Document
Notice of Proposed Information Collection