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American Services Rail, LLC (ASR), a noncarrier, has submitted a notice to lease and operate a small rail line in Mississippi currently operated by Chicago, Rock Island & Pacific Railroad, LLC (CRIP). The arrangement allows ASR to function as a common carrier on a specific section and as a contract carrier on additional tracks. ASR affirms that no interchange commitments are involved and that the transaction will not lead to it becoming a larger rail carrier. The transaction is set to take effect on April 9, 2025, with legal precautions in place if any misleading information is found.

The Mütter Museum of the College of Physicians of Philadelphia has cataloged human remains after consulting with relevant Native American groups and determined there is a connection between these remains and present-day tribes. They invite tribes not listed in the document to request the transfer of remains by March 11, 2021, if they believe they are affiliated. The remains were historically linked to a Sioux Indian prisoner at Rock Island Arsenal, Illinois, dating back to the 19th century. If no new requests are received by the deadline, the remains' transfer to the identified tribes will proceed.

Land Rush Rail Corporation (LRRC), a non-carrier company, filed for an exemption to lease and operate a 37.26-mile rail line in Kansas and Oklahoma, previously under Blackwell Northern Gateway Railroad's control. This transition follows a Federal Railroad Administration emergency order that stopped BNGR's operations, granting a temporary license to Chicago, Rock Island & Pacific Railroad to manage the line. LRRC's annual revenue from this transaction is projected not to exceed $5 million, and the transaction may proceed on or after March 20, 2025, unless revoked. The exemption is categorized as environmentally and historically negligible, exempting it from broader regulatory reviews.

The Grand Rapids Public Museum has completed an inventory of human remains under the Native American Graves Protection and Repatriation Act (NAGPRA) and found a cultural link between these remains and certain Indian Tribes and Native Hawaiian organizations. The remains, including scalp locks and navel amulets associated with Native American Plains cultures, represent at least eight individuals. The museum plans to repatriate these remains to identified tribes beginning April 18, 2025. Competing requests for repatriation will require the museum to determine the most appropriate parties for repatriation.

The Committee for Purchase From People Who Are Blind or Severely Disabled is considering changes to their Procurement List. They plan to add new products that nonprofit agencies will supply, which employ individuals with visual impairments or other severe disabilities. At the same time, they are proposing to remove certain products and services that these agencies used to provide. The public is invited to send comments on these proposed changes by February 28, 2021.

The Committee for Purchase From People Who Are Blind or Severely Disabled is considering changes to the Procurement List. They want to add new services that will be provided by nonprofit agencies hiring people who are blind or have severe disabilities. At the same time, they plan to remove certain products and services that were previously supplied by such agencies. People interested in these changes have until March 7, 2021, to submit their comments.

The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service is proposing to designate critical habitats for four species of freshwater mussels: the rayed bean, sheepnose, snuffbox, and spectaclecase. These designations spread across 17 states in the United States, covering approximately 3,974 river miles. The critical habitats are aimed at protecting key environmental features essential for the mussels' survival, such as suitable water flow, quality, and host fish presence. The agency is inviting comments on this proposal until February 11, 2025, and has also released an economic analysis regarding the designations.

The Agricultural Marketing Service (AMS) has announced proposed changes to the boundaries of areas where official service providers perform inspections and weighing services for grains under the United States Grain Standards Act. These updates are required because of changes to landmarks and infrastructures once used to mark these boundaries. The proposal aims to ensure that grain inspection services are delivered efficiently and accurately. AMS invites the public to comment on these proposals until February 12, 2025.

The Nuclear Regulatory Commission (NRC) has extended the public comment period for a draft Environmental Impact Statement (EIS) concerning the United Nuclear Corporation's (UNC) proposal to handle mine waste at the Northeast Church Rock Mine Site in New Mexico. Initially closing on December 28, 2020, the deadline was first extended to February 26, 2021, and has now been further extended to May 27, 2021, to allow more time for public feedback. This proposal involves excavating mine waste and disposing of it at an existing mill site. The NRC will also engage with local communities to facilitate understanding and gather comments. Public meetings will be held to discuss the proposal.

The U.S. Department of Defense is planning to transfer certain cultural items from San Clemente Island to appropriate Native American groups. These items, which include funerary objects and sacred artifacts, were collected between 1991 and 2015 by various organizations working for the Navy. The Native American Graves Protection and Repatriation Act (NAGPRA) guides this process and specifies priority for certain tribes, including the La Jolla Band of Luiseno Indians and others. Claims for these items can be submitted until March 17, 2026, after which items with no claims will be deemed unclaimed.