Notice published by Interior Department on Dec. 16

The US Interior Department published a three page notice on Dec. 16, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.

The notice is focused on Endangered and Threatened Wildlife and Plants; Initiation of 5-Year Reviews of 7 Listed Species.

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 Dec. 16

Title
Interagency Cooperation Under the Endangered Species Act
Endangered and Threatened Wildlife and Plants; Special Rule for the Polar Bear
John Hay National Wildlife Refuge, Merrimack County, NH
Proposed Wind Energy Project, Searchlight, NV
Wyoming: Notice of Proposed Reinstatement of Terminated Oil and Gas Lease
Endangered Species Recovery Permit Applications
Exxon Valdez Oil Spill Trustee Council; Notice of Meeting
Wyoming: Notice of Proposed Reinstatement of Terminated Oil and Gas Lease
Endangered and Threatened Wildlife and Plants; Initiation of 5-Year Reviews of 7 Listed Species
Exxon Valdez Oil Spill Trustee Council; Notice of Meeting
Notice of Public Meeting, Idaho Falls District Resource Advisory Council Meeting
Request for Determination of Valid Existing Rights Within the Daniel Boone National Forest, Kentucky
Wyoming: Notice of Proposed Reinstatement of Terminated Oil and Gas Lease
Wyoming: Notice of Proposed Reinstatement of Terminated Oil and Gas Lease
Wyoming: Notice of Proposed Reinstatement of Terminated Oil and Gas Lease
National Register of Historic Places; Weekly Listing of Historic Properties
Wyoming: Notice of Proposed Reinstatement of Terminated Oil and Gas Lease
National Register of Historic Places; Notification of Pending Nominations and Related Actions
Endangered and Threatened Wildlife and Plants; Designation of Critical Habitat for the Southwest Alaska Distinct Population Segment of the Northern Sea Otter (Enhydra lutris kenyoni)