Interior Department publishes proposed rule on Jan. 25

The US Interior Department published an eight page proposed rule on Jan. 25, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.

The proposed rule is focused on Visitor Experience Improvements Authority Contracts.

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 Jan. 25

Title
Endangered and Threatened Wildlife and Plants; Endangered Species Status for Sacramento Mountains Checkerspot Butterfly
Visitor Experience Improvements Authority Contracts
Invasive Species Advisory Committee; Request for Nominations
National Register of Historic Places; Notification of Pending Nominations and Related Actions
Receipt of Incidental Take Permit Application and Proposed Habitat Conservation Plan for the Ford Ridge Wind Project, Ford County, Illinois; Categorical Exclusion