Rule published on Dec. 23 by Interior Department

The US Interior Department published a five page rule on Dec. 23, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.

The rule is focused on Endangered and Threatened Wildlife and Plants; Listing Two Lion Subspecies.

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. 23

Title
Endangered and Threatened Wildlife and Plants; Withdrawal of Proposed Rule To Reclassify the Arroyo Toad as Threatened
Endangered and Threatened Wildlife and Plants; Listing Two Lion Subspecies
Renewal of Agency Information Collection for Class III Gaming; Tribal Revenue Allocation Plans; Gaming on Trust Lands
Notice of Public Meeting for the Southeast Oregon Resource Advisory Council
Renewal of Approved Information Collection; OMB Control No. 1004-0185
Proposed Renewal of Information Collection; Annual Certification of Hunting and Sport Fishing Licenses Issued
Indian Gaming; Three Tribal-State Class III Gaming Compacts Taking Effect in the State of California
Notice of Intent To Prepare an Environmental Impact Statement for a Wilderness Stewardship Plan, Mount Rainier National Park, Pierce and Lewis Counties, Washington
Environmental Impact Statement for the Modification/Removal of the Canal Diversion Dam in Cuyahoga Valley National Park, Ohio