The US Interior Department published a five page proposed rule on July 25, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.

The proposed rule is focused on Endangered and Threatened Wildlife and Plants; Two Species Not Warranted for Listing as Endangered or Threatened Species.

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 July 25

Title
Notice of Proposed Withdrawal and Opportunity for Public Meeting; Oregon
Agency Information Collection Activities; Submission to the Office of Management and Budget for Review and Approval; Water Resources Management-Institutional Resiliency and Data Delivery Needs Information Collection
Endangered and Threatened Wildlife and Plants; Two Species Not Warranted for Listing as Endangered or Threatened Species
Seizure and Forfeiture Procedures