Proposed rule published on Aug. 7 by Interior Department

The US Interior Department published a one page proposed rule on Aug. 7, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.

The proposed rule is focused on Endangered and Threatened Wildlife and Plants; Reclassifying the Straight-Horned Markhor With Special Rule.

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 Aug. 7

Title
Notice of Re-Establishment of the Secure Rural Schools Resource Advisory Committees
Notice of Determination of No Competitive Interest
Notice of Realty Action; Proposed Competitive Sale of Public Lands in Washington County, UT
Land Acquisitions; United Keetoowah Band of Cherokee Indians of Oklahoma
Public Land Order No. 7795; Withdrawal of Public Lands, Clear Creek Serpentine Area of Critical Environmental Concern; California
Endangered and Threatened Wildlife and Plants; Reclassifying the Straight-Horned Markhor With Special Rule
Endangered and Threatened Wildlife and Plants; 90-Day Finding on Petitions To List the Two Spring Mountains Dark Blue Butterflies and Morand's Checkerspot Butterfly as Endangered or Threatened