Interior Department discusses Endangered and Threatened Wildlife and Plants; Endangered Species Status for Northern Long-Eared Bat; Delay of Effective Date on Jan. 26

The US Interior Department published a three page rule on Jan. 26, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.

The rule is focused on Endangered and Threatened Wildlife and Plants; Endangered Species Status for Northern Long-Eared Bat; Delay of Effective Date.

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. 26

Title
National Register of Historic Places; Notification of Pending Nominations and Related Actions
Public Meeting of the Chesapeake and Ohio Canal National Historical Park; Commission Notice
Tule Springs Fossil Beds National Monument Advisory Council Notice of Public Meeting
Notice of Call for Nominations for the Exxon Valdez Oil Spill Public Advisory Committee
Endangered and Threatened Wildlife and Plants; Endangered Species Status for Northern Long-Eared Bat; Delay of Effective Date
Agency Information Collection Activities: OCS Net Profit Share Payment