Proposed rule published on April 5 by Interior Department

The US Interior Department published a six page proposed rule on April 5, 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 Ceanothus ophiochilus.

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 April 5

Title
Endangered and Threatened Wildlife and Plants; Designation of Critical Habitat for Ceanothus ophiochilus
Proclaiming Certain Land as Reservation for the Pueblo of Laguna of New Mexico
Proclaiming Certain Lands, Gomez Ranch, as an Addition to the Reservation for the Jicarilla Apache Nation, New Mexico
Notice of Availability of the Draft Comprehensive Conservation Plan and Environmental Assessment for Wheeler National Wildlife Refuge Complex in Limestone, Madison, and Morgan Counties, AL
Proclaiming Certain Lands as Reservation for the Jicarilla Apache Nation of New Mexico
Receipt of Application of Endangered Species Recovery Permits
Proclaiming Certain Lands, Bowlin Property, as an addition to the Pueblo of Laguna Reservation, NM