Proposed rule published on Sept. 30 by Interior Department

The US Interior Department published a one page proposed rule on Sept. 30, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.

The proposed rule is focused on Endangered and Threatened Wildlife and Plants; Reclassification of Layia carnosa (Beach Layia) From Endangered to Threatened Species Status With Section 4(d) Rule.

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 Sept. 30

Title
Endangered and Threatened Wildlife and Plants; Reclassifying the Virgin Islands Tree Boa From Endangered to Threatened With a Section 4(d) Rule
Endangered and Threatened Wildlife and Plants; Reclassification of Layia carnosa (Beach Layia) From Endangered to Threatened Species Status With Section 4(d) Rule
Department-Wide Transition to Use of GrantSolutions Award Management System for Managing Financial Assistance Awards; Correction
Agency Information Collection Activities; Certificate of Degree of Indian or Alaska Native Blood
Land Acquisitions; Santa Ynez Band of Chumash Mission Indians of the Santa Ynez Reservation, California
National Register of Historic Places; Notification of Pending Nominations and Related Actions
Agency Information Collection Activities; Verification of Indian Preference for Employment in BIA and IHS
Agency Information Collection Activities; Submission to the Office of Management and Budget for Review and Approval; Hunting and Sport Fishing Application Forms and Activity Reports for National Wildlife Refuges and National Fish Hatcheries
Endangered and Threatened Wildlife and Plants; Section 4(d) Rule for Trispot Darter
Endangered and Threatened Wildlife and Plants; Designation of Critical Habitat for the Trispot Darter