Proposed rule published by Interior Department on Dec. 8

The US Interior Department published a four 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; Revised 12-Month Finding for the Greater Adams Cave Beetle (Pseudanophthalmus pholeter.

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
Receipt of Applications for Endangered Species Permits
Notice of Proposed Information Collection for 1029-0111 and 1029-0112
Notice of Proposed Information Collection for 1029-0043
Notice of Availability, Record of Decision (ROD) for the Thermal Energy Company Preference Right Lease Applications (PRLAs), San Juan County, NM
Notice of Deadline for Submitting Completed Applications To Begin Participation in the Tribal Self-Governance Program in Fiscal Year 2007 or Calendar Year 2007
National Register of Historic Places; Notification of Pending Nominations and Related Actions
United States Geological Survey; Notice of an Open Meeting of the Advisory Committee on Water Information (ACWI).
Request for Public Comments on Extension of Existing Information Collection to be Submitted to OMB for Review Under the Paperwork Reduction Act
Endangered and Threatened Wildlife and Plants; Revised 12-Month Finding for the Greater Adams Cave Beetle (Pseudanophthalmus pholeter