Proposed rule published by Interior Department on Jan. 17

The US Interior Department published a one page proposed rule on Jan. 17, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.

The proposed rule is focused on Endangered and Threatened Wildlife and Plants; Designation of Critical Habitat and Taxonomic Revision for the Pacific Coast Population of the Western Snowy Plover.

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 Jan. 17

Title
Endangered and Threatened Wildlife and Plants; Designation of Critical Habitat for Mississippi Gopher Frog
Endangered and Threatened Wildlife and Plants; Designation of Critical Habitat and Taxonomic Revision for the Pacific Coast Population of the Western Snowy Plover
Captain John Smith Chesapeake National Historic Trail Advisory Council
Notice of Availability of Record of Decision for the Northern Arizona Proposed Withdrawal
Notice of Competitive Coal Lease Sale, Montana
Endangered Species; Receipt of Applications for Permit
Notice of Proposed Information Collection
Endangered and Threatened Wildlife and Plants; Permit Applications
Call for Nominations for the Pinedale Anticline Working Group, Wyoming