Proposed rule published by Interior Department on Dec. 8

The US Interior Department published a two page proposed rule on Dec. 8, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.

The proposed rule is focused on Endangered and Threatened Wildlife and Plants; Notice of Availability of Draft Economic Analysis and Reopening of the Public Comment Period for the Proposed Designation of Critical Habitat for Astragalus jaegerianus.

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 Dec. 8

Title
Endangered and Threatened Wildlife and Plants; Notice of Availability of Draft Economic Analysis and Reopening of the Public Comment Period for the Proposed Designation of Critical Habitat for Astragalus jaegerianus
National Register of Historic Places; Notification of Pending Nominations
Notice of Intent To Prepare an Environmental Impact Statement on Sensitive Bird Species in Three Grazing Allotments in Elko County, NV
Endangered Species Recovery Permit Applications
Endangered and Threatened Wildlife and Plants; Initiation of a 5-Year Review of Topeka Shiner (Notropis topeka
Assistant Secretary-Policy, Management and Budget; Performance Review Board Appointments
Canyons of the Ancients National Monument Advisory Committee; Notice of Renewal
Endangered and Threatened Wildlife and Plants; Proposed Designation of Critical Habitat for Brodiaea filifolia (thread-leaved brodiaea)