Proposed rule published by Interior Department on Oct. 19

Proposed rule published by Interior Department on Oct. 19

The US Interior Department published a two page proposed rule on Oct. 19, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.

The proposed rule is focused on Endangered and Threatened Wildlife and Plants; Proposed Revision of Critical Habitat for the Comal Springs Dryopid Beetle, Comal Springs Riffle Beetle, and Peck's Cave Amphipod.

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 Oct. 19

Title
Endangered and Threatened Wildlife and Plants; Proposed Revision of Critical Habitat for the Comal Springs Dryopid Beetle, Comal Springs Riffle Beetle, and Peck's Cave Amphipod
Notice of Availability of the Environmental Assessment and Notice of Public Hearing for the Blue Mountain Energy, Inc., Federal Coal Lease Application, COC-74813
Land Acquisitions: Mississippi Band of Choctaw Indians
Notice of Meeting for Captain John Smith Chesapeake National Historic Trail Advisory Council
Notice of Temporary Closure of Public Lands in Custer County, ID
Idaho: Filing of Plats of Survey
State of Arizona Resource Advisory Council Meetings
Notice of Availability of the Draft West Eugene Wetlands Resource Management Plan/Environmental Impact Statement, Oregon
[NPS-WASO-NRNHL-11378; 2200-3200-665]

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