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The Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) has amended the major disaster declaration for Arizona, originally declared on April 4, 2020. This amendment, effective January 20, 2021, changes the Federal Coordinating Officer, appointing Tammy L. Littrell to replace Robert J. Fenton. The notice includes several Catalog of Federal Domestic Assistance Numbers relevant for disaster-related financial assistance and grants.

The United States Forest Service (USFS), on behalf of the Department of Agriculture, has asked the Bureau of Land Management (BLM) to extend a current protection order for an area in the Tonto National Forest, Arizona, for another 20 years. This order, known as Public Land Order No. 7664, covers 990 acres and prevents mining activities to safeguard the Diamond Rim Quartz Crystal Interpretative Area from potential mining damage. The public is invited to submit comments or request a meeting regarding this proposal by April 3, 2025. The application will be handled following specific regulations, and although personal information can be requested to be kept private, there are no guarantees it will be withheld from public view.

The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) is considering new rules to manage air pollution related to particulate matter from farming activities in Arizona, specifically in Pinal County. They are proposing to approve a state plan, but with some conditions, as certain parts are not enforceable enough. This decision means the EPA supports parts of the Arizona plan but is also suggesting that some rules need further improvement. Public comments on these proposals can be submitted until February 18, 2025.

The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has finalized a revision to Maricopa County's portion of Arizona's State Implementation Plan (SIP) under the Clean Air Act. This revision includes specific permit conditions for emissions offsets from replacing diesel-fueled waste trucks with cleaner vehicles, ensuring these reductions are federally enforceable. The EPA received no public comments on the proposal and has incorporated the permit conditions into the SIP, effective January 15, 2025. This action does not impose additional requirements beyond state law and does not require consideration of environmental justice impacts.

The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) proposes partial approval and partial disapproval of Arizona's plan to meet the air quality standards for PM₁₀ in West Pinal County. This decision includes approving the emissions inventory for 2008 and disapproving several parts of the plan, including the measures for controlling pollution and the plan to reduce emissions over time. The EPA noted that Arizona's current strategies have not been sufficient to meet the required air quality standards and that some of the actions assumed in the plan have already been implemented too early to serve as backup measures if the state fails to meet its goals. Public comments are invited before the final decision is made.

The National Park Service is seeking public comments on the historical significance of certain properties nominated for inclusion in the National Register of Historic Places. These nominations were submitted before December 19, 2020, and feedback must be provided by January 21, 2021. The properties are located in various states, including Arizona, California, and Texas, and nominations were received from State or Tribal Historic Preservation Officers. Comments can be submitted electronically or via U.S. Postal Service.

In accordance with the Native American Graves Protection and Repatriation Act (NAGPRA), the Bureau of Land Management (BLM) in Arizona has completed an inventory of human remains and a funerary object found in their storage. They determined a cultural connection between these items and several Native American tribes, including those from Arizona and New Mexico. The human remains and funerary item may be returned to these tribes or any rightful descendants who can prove their connection starting February 18, 2025. The National Park Service, which published this notice, is not responsible for determining the cultural affiliation.

The National Park Service is inviting public comments on the significance of certain properties that were nominated for inclusion in the National Register of Historic Places before February 13, 2021. Comments can be submitted electronically by March 9, 2021, and details on how to submit are provided. The nominations include properties in several states such as Arizona, California, Georgia, and Texas, among others. The notice emphasizes that personal information in comments may be made publicly available, although there is an option to request withholding of such information.

In accordance with the Native American Graves Protection and Repatriation Act (NAGPRA), the U.S. Department of the Interior, Bureau of Land Management, Arizona State Office has completed an inventory of human remains and associated funerary objects. These remains, representing at least 11 individuals and 235 objects, were found in Arizona and are linked to Native American tribes, including the Ak-Chin Indian Community and Hopi Tribe. The remains and objects were taken during illegal looting in the 1980s. Repatriation to the relevant tribes may start after April 18, 2025, once any claims are reviewed and verified.