Interior Department publishes proposed rule on Sept. 3

The US Interior Department published a two page proposed rule on Sept. 3, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.

The proposed rule is focused on Endangered and Threatened Species; Proposed Endangered Status for the Gulf of Maine Distinct Population Segment of Atlantic Salmon.

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. 3

Title
Endangered and Threatened Species; Proposed Endangered Status for the Gulf of Maine Distinct Population Segment of Atlantic Salmon
Notice of Proposed Information Collection for 1029-0111
Notice of Inventory Completion: U.S. Department of the Interior, National Park Service, Lake Roosevelt National Recreation Area, Coulee Dam, WA
Notice of Inventory Completion: U.S. Department of the Interior, National Park Service, San Juan Island National Historical Park, Friday Harbor, WA and Thomas Burke Memorial Washington State Museum, University of Washington, Seattle, WA; Correction
Notice of Realty Action: Application for Conveyance of Federal Mineral Interests, Washington County, ID
Public Land Order No. 7715; Transfer of Federal Lands for the Lewis and Clark National Historical Park; WA
Notice of Proposed Information Collection for 1029-0043 and 1029-0112
Alaska Native Claims Selection
Notice of Intent to Repatriate Cultural Items: U.S. Department of the Interior, National Park Service, Lake Roosevelt National Recreation Area, Coulee Dam, WA
Notice of Proposed Withdrawal and Opportunity for Public Meeting; Correction
Seney National Wildlife Refuge, Schoolcraft County, MI