What did Interior Department publish on Feb. 21?

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

The proposed rule is focused on Endangered and Threatened Wildlife and Plants; 12-Month Finding for a Petition To List the Yellowstone Cutthroat Trout as Threatened.

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 Feb. 21

Title
Endangered and Threatened Wildlife and Plants; 12-Month Finding for a Petition To List the Yellowstone Cutthroat Trout as Threatened
Notice of Realty Action: Lease/Conveyance for Recreation and Public Purposes (R&PP); Correction; Termination of Classification; Nevada
Red River Valley Water Supply Project, ND
Notice of Realty Action; Recreation and Public Purposes Act Classification, Utah
Notice of Intent To Prepare an Environmental Impact Statement for a Proposed Coal-Fired Electric Power Generating Plant in Southeastern Lincoln County and Notice of Public Scoping Meetings; Nevada
Notice of Realty Action: Proposed Modified Competitive Sale and Competitive Sale of Public Lands, Rio Grande and Conejos Counties, CO
Termination of Classification and Order Providing for Opening of Land, OR 02752
Notice of Intent To Prepare a Resource Management Plan for the John Day Basin Portion of the Central Oregon Resource Area and Associated Environmental Impact Statement
Alaska Native Claims Selection
Notice of Availability of the Environmental Assessment and Public Hearing for Coal Lease Application COC 67514. Colorado
Notice of Application for Recordable Disclaimer of Interest, Louisiana
Notice of Call for Nominations, Elected Official for the BLM Alaska Resource Advisory Council (RAC)
Call for Nomination To Fill the Position of Public Interest for the Wild Horse and Burro Advisory Board
Alaska Native Claims Selection
Draft Safe Harbor Agreement and Application for an Enhancement of Survival Permit for the Ocelot in South Texas