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The U.S. Customs and Border Protection, under the Department of Homeland Security and the Department of the Treasury, has extended import restrictions on certain archaeological materials from Italy. These regulations, originally set to expire, have been extended until January 12, 2026, to prevent the illicit importation of cultural heritage items. This extension is part of a new Memorandum of Understanding with Italy, aimed at protecting historical artifacts from being looted or illegally sold. The import restrictions are part of efforts aligned with international agreements to safeguard cultural property.

The U.S. Customs and Border Protection has extended import restrictions on certain archaeological and ecclesiastical ethnological materials from El Salvador through March 2, 2030. These restrictions, originally imposed in 1995 and periodically extended since then, prevent the import of cultural property dating from pre-1550 AD. This recent extension follows a Memorandum of Understanding between the United States and El Salvador, ensuring continued protection of these cultural artifacts. The amendment is effective immediately upon publication, bypassing usual public notice procedures due to foreign affairs considerations.

The State Department has announced a proposal to extend the cultural agreement known as the "Chile Agreement" between the United States and Chile. This agreement involves import restrictions on certain archaeological materials from Chile to protect cultural heritage. For those seeking more information, the proposal and related documents can be accessed on the Cultural Heritage Center's website. Allison R. Davis Lehmann is the Executive Director of the Cultural Property Advisory Committee responsible for this announcement.

The Federal Communications Commission's Wireless Telecommunications Bureau is requesting feedback on how to select a Space Launch Frequency Coordinator as part of the Space Launch Service. They propose a process where interested parties can submit applications online showcasing their qualifications, including technical expertise and an ability to prevent conflicts of interest. Comments on this proposal are due by January 22, 2025. The selected coordinator must handle coordination between Federal and non-Federal operations in specific frequency bands and must agree to work under a Memorandum of Understanding with the Commission.

The Department of State has made a public announcement regarding the proposal to extend and amend the existing Memorandum of Understanding between the United States and Egypt. This agreement focuses on imposing import restrictions on specific categories of archaeological material from Egypt. The proposal seeks to continue protecting Egypt's cultural heritage by regulating the import of these artifacts into the U.S. For more details, interested individuals can check the Cultural Heritage Center's website.

The State Department has issued a notice proposing to extend an existing agreement with Italy. This agreement, known as the Italy Agreement, involves placing import restrictions on certain types of archaeological materials from Italy to the United States. The proposal is made under the authority of the Principal Deputy Assistant Secretary of State for Educational and Cultural Affairs, and further information, including the current list of restricted materials, can be found on the Cultural Heritage Center's website. For more details, Andrew Zonderman at the Cultural Heritage Center can be contacted.

The State Department is proposing to extend the current agreement between the United States and Morocco, known as the "Morocco Agreement." This agreement involves imposing import restrictions on certain categories of archaeological and ethnological materials from Morocco. The extension is suggested under the authority of U.S. laws concerning cultural property. More details about this proposal, including a list of restricted materials, can be found on the Cultural Heritage Center's website.