Proposed rule published on June 6 by Interior Department

The US Interior Department published a three page proposed rule on June 6, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.

The proposed rule is focused on Permanent Program and Abandoned Mine Land Reclamation Plan Submissions; North Dakota.

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 6

Title
Endangered and Threatened Wildlife and Plants; 12-Month Finding for a Petition To List the Plant Botrychium lineare
Endangered and Threatened Wildlife and Plants; Proposed Determination of Critical Habitat for the O‘ahu ‘Elepaio
Permanent Program and Abandoned Mine Land Reclamation Plan Submissions; North Dakota
Major Portion Prices and Due Dates for Additional Royalty Payments on Indian Gas Production in Designated Areas Not Associated With an Index Zone
Agency Information Collection Activities: Proposed Collection, Comment Request
Notice of Availability of an Environmental Assessment/Habitat Conservation Plan and Receipt of an Application for a Permit for the Incidental Take of the Houston toad (Bufo houstonensis
Aquatic Nuisance Species Task Force Ballast Water and Shipping Committee
Issuance of Permit for Marine Mammals
Environmental Statements; Availability, Etc: Incidental Take Permits-Houston Toad; Notice of Availability of an Environmental Assessment/Habitat Conservation Plan and Receipt of an Application for a Permit for the Incidental Take of the Houston toad (Bufo houstonensis
Notice of Receipt of Applications for Permit
Notice of Availability of the Draft Southwestern Willow Flycatcher Recovery Plan for Review and Comment
Notice of Availability of an Environmental Assessment/Habitat Conservation Plan and Receipt of an Application for a Permit for the Incidental Take of the Houston Toad (Bufo houstonensis