Endangered Species; Marine Mammals; Issuance of Permits discussed on Aug. 22 by Interior Department

The US Interior Department published a two page notice on Aug. 22, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.

The notice is focused on Endangered Species; Marine Mammals; Issuance of Permits.

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 Aug. 22

Title
Agency Information Collection Activities; Submission to the Office of Management and Budget for Review and Approval; Approval Procedures for Incidental Harassment Authorizations of Marine Mammals
Endangered Species; Marine Mammals; Issuance of Permits
Conference of the Parties to the Convention on International Trade in Endangered Species of Wild Fauna and Flora (CITES); Nineteenth Regular Meeting; Provisional Agenda; Announcement of Virtual Public Meeting