Proposed rule published on Sept. 20 by Interior Department

The US Interior Department published a three page proposed rule on Sept. 20, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.

The proposed rule is focused on Endangered and Threatened Wildlife and Plants; Designation of Critical Habitat for Five Carbonate Plants From the San Bernardino Mountains in Southern California.

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 Sept. 20

Title
Endangered and Threatened Wildlife and Plants; 90-Day Finding on a Petition To List the California Golden Trout as Endangered
Endangered and Threatened Wildlife and Plants; Designation of Critical Habitat for Five Carbonate Plants From the San Bernardino Mountains in Southern California
Picayune Rancheria of Chukchansi Indians Liquor Control Ordinance
Notice of Availability of the Final Environmental Impact Statement for the Teayawa Energy Center, Riverside County, CA
Front Range Resource Advisory Council (Colorado) Meeting Cancellation
Availability of an Environmental Assessment and Receipt of an Application for an Incidental Take Permit for the Antelope Road L.P. Property, Murrieta, CA
Request for Public Comment on Environmental Analysis, Fair Market Value and Maximum Economic Recovery; Coal Lease Application NDM 91647, The Falkirk Mining Company
Request for Public Comments on Proposed Information Collection Submitted to the Office of Management and Budget for Review Under the Paperwork Reduction Act
Endangered and Threatened Wildlife and Plants; Emergency Rule To Establish Seven Additional Manatee Protection Areas in Florida
Migratory Bird Hunting; Late Seasons and Bag and Possession Limits for Certain Migratory Game Birds
Migratory Bird Hunting; Regulations on Certain Federal Indian Reservations and Ceded Lands for the 2002-03 Late Season