Proposed rule published by Interior Department on Aug. 30

The US Interior Department published a two 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; Extension of Public Comment Period and Notice of Availability of Draft Economic Analysis for Proposed Critical Habitat Determination for Wintering Piping Plovers.

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
Endangered and Threatened Wildlife and Plants; Extension of Public Comment Period and Notice of Availability of Draft Economic Analysis for Proposed Critical Habitat Determination for Wintering Piping Plovers
Notice of Filing of Plat of Survey; Arkansas
Notice of Availability of Draft Director's Order Concerning National Park Service Policies and Procedures Governing Its Value Analysis Program
Notice of Intent To (1) Prepare a Revision to the Farmington Resource management Plan and (2) Prepare an Amendment (Oil and Gas) to the Rio Puerco Resource Management Plan. Call for Coal Information and Invitation To Participate in Identification of Issues and Planning Criteria
Notice of Availability of Environmental Assessment (EA)/Finding of No Significant Impact (FONSI) for a Proposed Plan Amendment to the Pony Express Resource Management Plan (RMP)
Delaware & Lehigh National Heritage Corridor Commission Meeting
Northwest Colorado Resource Advisory Council Meeting