Interior Department publishes rule on Aug. 16

The US Interior Department published a two page rule on Aug. 16, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.

The rule is focused on Endangered and Threatened Wildlife and Plants; Removal of the Lake Erie Watersnake (Nerodia sipedon insularum) From the Federal List of Endangered and Threatened Wildlife.

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. 16

Title
Texas Regulatory Program
Endangered and Threatened Wildlife and Plants; Removal of the Lake Erie Watersnake (Nerodia sipedon insularum) From the Federal List of Endangered and Threatened Wildlife
Notice of Reopening the Call for Nominations for Certain Resource Advisory Councils
Notice of Invitation To Participate; Coal Exploration License Application NMNM-124051, New Mexico
Notice of Invitation To Participate; Coal Exploration License Application OKNM 126630, Oklahoma
Agency Information Collections Activities; The Pecora Award; Application and Nomination Process
Endangered Species Recovery Permit Applications
Information Collection Activity: Production Safety Systems, Revision of a Collection; Submitted for Office of Management and Budget (OMB) Review; Comment Request
Proposed Information Collection; Comment Request for the Landslide Report: Did You See It?