What did Interior Department publish on Aug. 20?

The US Interior Department published a three page proposed rule on Aug. 20, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.

The proposed rule is focused on Endangered and Threatened Wildlife and Plants; Designation of Critical Habitat for Jaguar.

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. 20

Title
60-Day Notice of Intention To Request Clearance of Collection of Information; Opportunity for Public Comment
National Register of Historic Places; Notification of Pending Nominations and Related Actions
Notice of Public Meeting, Eastern Washington Resource Advisory Council Meeting
Neal Smith National Wildlife Refuge, Jasper County, IA
Agency Information Collection Activities: 30-Day Notice of Intention To Request Clearance of Collection of Information; Opportunity for Public Comment
Renewal of Agency Information Collection for Water Delivery and Electric Service Data for the Operation of Irrigation and Power Projects and Systems
Trinity Adaptive Management Working Group
Special Purpose Permit Application; Hawaii-Based Shallow-Set Longline Fishery; Final Environmental Assessment and Finding of No Significant Impact
Endangered and Threatened Wildlife and Plants; Recovery Permit Application
Endangered and Threatened Wildlife and Plants; Designation of Critical Habitat for Jaguar