Proposed rule published by Interior Department on Jan. 18

The US Interior Department published a one page proposed rule on Jan. 18, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.

The proposed rule is focused on Endangered and Threatened Wildlife and Plants; Proposed Establishment of a Nonessential Experimental Population of Wood Bison in Alaska.

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. 18

Title
Endangered and Threatened Wildlife and Plants; Proposed Establishment of a Nonessential Experimental Population of Wood Bison in Alaska
Commercial Wind Lease Issuance on the Atlantic Outer Continental Shelf Offshore Delaware
Notice of Filing of Plats of Survey, New Mexico
Renewal of Agency Information Collection for Appointed Counsel in Involuntary Indian Child Custody Proceedings in State Courts
Notice of Public Meeting, Farmington District Resource Advisory Council Meeting, New Mexico
Endangered Species; Receipt of Applications for Permit
Sport Fishing and Boating Partnership Council
Notice of Availability of the Draft Environmental Impact Statement for the Arturo Mine Project, Elko County, NV
Draft Environmental Impact Statement for the Proposed Point Molate Resort and Casino for the Guidiville Band of the Pomo Indians, Contra Costa County, CA