Interior Department publishes proposed rule on Aug. 28

The US Interior Department published a two page proposed rule on Aug. 28, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.

The proposed rule is focused on Endangered and Threatened Wildlife and Plants; 12-Month Finding on a Petition To List the Gunnison's Prairie Dog as Threatened or Endangered.

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 Aug. 28

Title
Endangered and Threatened Wildlife and Plants; 12-Month Finding on a Petition To List the Gunnison's Prairie Dog as Threatened or Endangered
Endangered and Threatened Wildlife and Plants; Designation of Critical Habitat for Catesbaea melanocarpa
Notice of Realty Action: Recreation and Public Purposes Act Classification of Public Lands in Clark County, NV
Temporary Closure of Public Lands During Competitive Special Recreation Permitted Events: Nevada, Carson City Field Office
30-Day Notice of Submission to the Office of Management and Budget; Opportunity for Public Comment
Notice of Meeting, Front Range Resource Advisory Council (Colorado)
Notice of Proposed Information Collection for 1029-0114
General Management Plan/Wilderness Study, Final Environmental Impact Statement, Great Sand Dunes National Park and Preserve, Colorado
30-Day Notice of Submission to the Office of Management and Budget; Opportunity for Public Comment
General Management Plan/Final Environmental Impact Statement, Valley Forge National Historical Park, Pennsylvania
Notice of Emergency Approval of a New Information Collection; 30-Day Notice of Intent To Request an Extension for the Collection of Information; Interagency Access Pass Application Process
Migratory Bird Hunting; Final Frameworks for Early-Season Migratory Bird Hunting Regulations