Interior Department publishes rule on Sept. 14

The US Interior Department published a four page rule on Sept. 14, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.

The rule is focused on Endangered and Threatened Wildlife and Plants; Designation of Critical Habitat for the Southern California Distinct Population Segment of the Mountain Yellow-Legged Frog (Rana muscosa.

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 Sept. 14

Title
Alaska Native Veteran Allotments
Meeting of the California Desert Advisory Council
Notice of Realty Action: Competitive Sale of Public Land; Nye County, NV
Request for Public Nomination of Qualified Properties for Potential Purchase by the Federal Government in the State of New Mexico
Notice of Public Meetings, Idaho Falls District Resource Advisory Council OHV Subgroup Meeting
Notice of Filing of Plats of Survey, Wyoming
Endangered and Threatened Wildlife and Plants; Designation of Critical Habitat for the Southern California Distinct Population Segment of the Mountain Yellow-Legged Frog (Rana muscosa