What did Interior Department publish on Dec. 15?

The US Interior Department published a two page proposed rule on Dec. 15, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.

The proposed rule is focused on Endangered and Threatened Wildlife and Plants; Endangered Species Status for the Big Sandy Crayfish and the Guyandotte River Crayfish.

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 Dec. 15

Title
Semiannual Regulatory Agenda
Endangered and Threatened Wildlife and Plants; Endangered Species Status for the Big Sandy Crayfish and the Guyandotte River Crayfish
Notice of Extension of Concession Contracts
Renewal of Information Collection for: OMB Control Number-1093-0005-Payments in Lieu of Taxes (PILT) Act, Statement of Federal Lands Payments, (43 CFR 44)
HEARTH Act Approval of Gila River Indian Community Regulations
Renewal of Approved Information Collection