Proposed rule published by Interior Department on Dec. 8

The US Interior Department published a three 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; Proposed Designation of Critical Habitat for the San Bernardino Kangaroo Rat.

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
Pennsylvania Regulatory Program
Oil and Gas and Sulphur Operations in the Outer Continental Shelf-Update of Documents Incorporated by Reference-API Specification 14A, Tenth Edition
Withdrawal of Public Land on the Beaverhead River; Montana
Proposed Withdrawal; Opportunity for Public Meeting; Colorado
Resource Advisory Council Meeting, Butte, Montana
Indian Gaming
Notice of Availability and Comment Period for the Public Review of the Draft, BLM National Off-Highway Vehicle (OHV) Management Strategy
Notice of Intent To Prepare a Comprehensive Conservation Plan for the Proposed Grand Kankakee Marsh National Wildlife Refuge in Northwestern Indiana and Northeastern Illinois
National Satellite Land Remote Sensing Data Archive (NSLRSDA) Advisory Committee; Notice of Reestablishment
Endangered and Threatened Wildlife and Plants; Proposed Designation of Critical Habitat for the San Bernardino Kangaroo Rat