Interior Department publishes rule on Dec. 24

The US Interior Department published a four page rule on Dec. 24, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.

The 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 Dec. 24

Title
Receipt of Applications for Permit
Issuance of Permit for Marine Mammals
Notice of Intent To Repatriate Cultural Items: California Department of Parks and Recreation, Sacramento, CA
Issuance of Permit for Marine Mammals
Environmental Statements; Notice of Intent: Great Falls Park, VA; General Management Plan
Notice of Public Meeting, Central Montana Resource Advisory Council Meeting
Notice of Realty Action; Recreation and Public Purpose (R&PP) Act Classification; New Mexico
Endangered and Threatened Wildlife and Plants; Designation of Critical Habitat for Five Carbonate Plants From the San Bernardino Mountains in Southern California