Proposed rule published on May 28 by Interior Department

The US Interior Department published a one page proposed rule on May 28, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.

The proposed rule is focused on Endangered and Threatened Wildlife and Plants; Designations of Critical Habitat for Plant Species From the Island of Hawaii, Hawaii.

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 28

Title
Endangered and Threatened Wildlife and Plants; Designations of Critical Habitat for Plant Species From the Island of Oahu, HI
Endangered and Threatened Wildlife and Plants; Designations of Critical Habitat for Plant Species From the Island of Hawaii, Hawaii
Endangered and Threatened Wildlife and Plants; Designating Critical Habitat for Plant Species From the Islands of Kauai and Niihau, Hawaii
Endangered and Threatened Wildlife and Plants; Critical Habitat Designation for Chorizanthe robusta
Notice of Receipt of Applications
Submission of Information Collection to the Office of Management and Budget for Review Under the Paper Work Reduction Act
Draft Recovery Plan for the Alaska-Breeding Population of the Steller's Eider (Polysticta stelleri)