Endangered and Threatened Wildlife and Plants; Revision to the Section 4(d) Rule for the African Elephant discussed on Nov. 17 by Interior Department

The US Interior Department published a two page proposed rule on Nov. 17, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.

The proposed rule is focused on Endangered and Threatened Wildlife and Plants; Revision to the Section 4(d) Rule for the African Elephant.

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 Nov. 17

Title
Agency Information Collection Activities; Submission to the Office of Management and Budget for Review and Approval; Homeliving Programs and School Closure and Consolidation
Indian Gaming; Approval of Tribal-State Class III Gaming Compact in the State of Wisconsin
Agency Information Collection Activities: Did You Feel It? Earthquake Questionnaire
Public Land Order No. 7914; Extension of Public Land Order No. 7549; Withdrawal of National Forest System Land To Preserve the Lemhi Pass National Historic Landmark; Montana and Idaho [IDI-33690/MTM-90527]
Endangered Species; Recovery Permit Applications
Notice of Intent To Prepare a Supplemental Environmental Impact Statement for December 2007 Record of Decision Entitled Colorado River Interim Guidelines for Lower Basin Shortages and Coordinated Operations For Lake Powell and Lake Mead
Endangered and Threatened Wildlife and Plants; Revision to the Section 4(d) Rule for the African Elephant