What did Interior Department publish on Dec. 21?

The US Interior Department published a two page proposed rule on Dec. 21, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.

The proposed rule is focused on Endangered and Threatened Wildlife and Plants; Re-opening of Comment Period and Notice of Availability of the Draft Economic Analysis for Proposed Critical Habitat for the California Red-Legged Frog.

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. 21

Title
West Virginia Regulatory Program
Endangered and Threatened Wildlife and Plants; Re-opening of Comment Period and Notice of Availability of the Draft Economic Analysis for Proposed Critical Habitat for the California Red-Legged Frog
Kaloko-Honokohau National Historical Park Advisory Commission; Notice of Meeting
Star Spangled Banner National Historic Trail Study
General Management Plan, Draft Environmental Impact Statement, Fort Davis National Historic Site, Texas
Notice of Issuance of Permit for Marine Mammals
Notice of Extension for Public Review of a revised Environmental Assessment/Habitat Conservation Plan and Implementing Agreement Related to Application for an Incidental Take Permit for the Magic Carpet Woods Association Project, Leelanau Township, Leelanau County, Michigan
Delaware & Lehigh National Heritage Corridor Commission Meeting
California Desert District Advisory Council-Notice of Renewal
Notice of Receipt of Applications for Permit
Information Collection To Be Submitted to the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) for Approval Under the Paperwork Reduction Act
Bureau of Land Management
Endangered and Threatened Wildlife and Plants; Proposed Designation of Critical Habitat for the Kootenai River Population of the White Sturgeon