Interior Department publishes proposed rule on June 30

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

The proposed rule is focused on 2004-2005 Refuge-Specific Hunting and Sport Fishing Regulations.

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 30

Title
Endangered and Threatened Wildlife and Plants; 90-Day Finding on a Petition to List the New England Cottontail as Threatened or Endangered
Exxon Valdez
Letters of Authorization To Take Marine Mammals
Receipt of Applications for Endangered Species Permits
2004-2005 Refuge-Specific Hunting and Sport Fishing Regulations