Rule published by Interior Department on Nov. 2

The US Interior Department published a five page rule on Nov. 2, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.

The rule is focused on Endangered and Threatened Wildlife and Plants; Listing Gila Chub as Endangered With Critical Habitat.

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 Nov. 2

Title
Sport Fishing and Boating Partnership Council
Quarterly Status Report of Water Service, Repayment, and Other Water-Related Contract Negotiations
Receipt of an Application for an Incidental Take Permit for the Florida Scrub-Jay Resulting from the Proposed Construction of a Combination of Office Space and Three-Story Townhomes in the Village of Tequesta, Palm Beach County, FL
Fiscal Year 2006 Tribal Wildlife Grants; Request for Grant Proposals
Fiscal Year 2006 Tribal Landowner Incentive Program; Request for Grant Proposals
Information Collection Renewal Sent to the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) for Approval Under the Paperwork Reduction Act; 1018-0109; Federal Assistance Grant Application Booklet, 50 CFR Part 80
Endangered and Threatened Wildlife and Plants; Designation of Critical Habitat for the Fender's Blue Butterfly (Icaricia icarioides fenderi
Endangered and Threatened Wildlife and Plants; Listing Gila Chub as Endangered With Critical Habitat