Interior Department publishes notice on Aug. 26

The US Interior Department published a one page notice on Aug. 26, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.

The notice is focused on Blackstone River Valley National Heritage Corridor Commission; Notice of Meeting.

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. 26

Title
Trust Management Reform: Repeal of Outdated Rules
Endangered and Threatened Wildlife and Plants; Designations and Non-designations of Critical Habitat for Plant Species From the Islands of Kauai, Niihau, Maui, Kahoolawe, Molokai, Northwestern Hawaiian Islands, HI, and Oahu, HI
Endangered and Threatened Wildlife and Plants; Listing the Sonoma County Distinct Population Segment of the California Tiger Salamander as Endangered
Endangered and Threatened Wildlife and Plants; Designation of Critical Habitat for Blackburn's Sphinx Moth
Endangered and Threatened Wildlife and Plants; Designations of Critical Habitat for Plant Species From the Islands of Maui and Kahoolawe, HI
Notice of Intent To Prepare a Comprehensive Conservation Plan and Associated NEPA Document for the Stone Lakes National Wildlife Refuge and Notice of Public Open Houses
Notice of Public Meeting: Northwest California Resource Advisory Council
Draft Environmental Impact Report/Environmental Impact Statement and Habitat Conservation Plan for the Natomas Basin, Sacramento County, CA
Incidental Take Permit and Habitat Conservation Plan for AT&T Corporation
Pinedale Anticline Working Group and Task Groups; Notice
Merritt Island National Wildlife Refuge
Blackstone River Valley National Heritage Corridor Commission; Notice of Meeting