Interior Department publishes proposed rule on July 15

The US Interior Department published a two page proposed rule on July 15, 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 Lanai, HI.

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 July 15

Title
New Mexico Regulatory Program
Endangered and Threatened Wildlife and Plants; Designations of Critical Habitat for Plant Species From the Island of Lanai, HI
Endangered and Threatened Wildlife and Plants; Listing the Plant Lepidium papilliferum
Notice of Availability of a Draft Recovery Plan for the Northern Idaho Ground Squirrel (Spermophilus brunneus brunneus
Montana Regulatory Program
Kentucky Regulatory Program
National Capital Memorial Commission; Notice of Public Meeting
Notice of Public Meeting, Lower Snake River District Resource Advisory Council
Notice of Intent To Prepare an Environmental Assessment
Science Advisory Board Meeting