Proposed rule published on Aug. 30 by Interior Department

The US Interior Department published a five page proposed rule on Aug. 30, 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.

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 Aug. 30

Title
Solid Minerals Reporting Requirements
Endangered and Threatened Wildlife and Plants; Proposed Special Regulations for the Preble's Meadow Jumping Mouse
Notice of Availability and Protest Period for the Proposed Planning Analysis To Acquire Land In Fairfax County, Virginia by the Bureau of Land Management
Application Notice Describing the Areas of Interest and Establishing the Closing Date for Receipt for Applications Under the Education Component of the National Cooperative Geologic Mapping Program (EDMAP) for Fiscal Year 2002