Interior Department publishes proposed rule on May 24

The US Interior Department published a six page proposed rule on May 24, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.

The proposed rule is focused on Endangered and Threatened Wildlife and Plants; 90-Day Finding on a Petition To List the Spot-Tailed Earless Lizard as Endangered or Threatened.

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 May 24

Title
Alabama Regulatory Program
Montana Regulatory Program
Endangered and Threatened Wildlife and Plants; 90-Day Finding on a Petition To List the Spot-Tailed Earless Lizard as Endangered or Threatened
Atchafalaya National Wildlife Refuge, LA; Draft Comprehensive Conservation Plan and Environmental Assessment
Notice of Proposed Reinstatement of Terminated Oil and Gas Lease NMNM 112879, New Mexico
National Fish, Wildlife, and Plants Climate Adaptation Strategy; Notice of Intent: Request for Information and Comments
Receipt of Application for Approval
Information Collection Request Sent to the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) for Approval; International Conservation Grant Programs
Proposed Information Collection; Migratory Birds and Wetlands Conservation Grant Programs
Wildlife and Hunting Heritage Conservation Council
Proposed Information Collection; Conservation Order for Light Geese
Outer Continental Shelf (OCS) Renewable Energy Program Interim Policy Leasing for Marine Hydrokinetic Technology Testing Offshore Florida