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The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) has proposed a consent order to address alleged anticompetitive practices by the private equity firm Welsh, Carson, Anderson & Stowe. The firm was accused of violating several federal laws by consolidating anesthesia services in Texas through its company, U.S. Anesthesia Partners, Inc., which led to increased prices. The proposed order seeks to limit Welsh Carson's influence over this company and requires them to obtain FTC approval for future acquisitions in anesthesia and related medical fields to prevent similar monopolistic behavior. The public has until March 20, 2025, to submit comments on this proposed consent order.

The Interior Department has issued a Public Land Order that revokes a previous withdrawal of certain lands near Walker Lake in Nevada, which were reserved for the Bureau of Reclamation's Truckee-Carson Project. Since 109.60 acres of these lands are no longer needed for the project, they have been returned to the public domain. Additionally, the order permanently withdraws and transfers 173.25 acres of land, which includes part of the previously released lands and additional public lands, into trust as an addition to the Walker River Indian Reservation for the Walker River Paiute Tribe. This action is authorized by federal laws, including Public Law 74-748 from 1936.

In accordance with the Native American Graves Protection and Repatriation Act (NAGPRA), the Peabody Museum of Archaeology and Ethnology at Harvard University has completed an inventory of human remains and established a cultural connection with certain Native American tribes. The remains, in the form of hair clippings, were collected between 1930 and 1933 from various institutions and are linked to the Klamath Tribes. Repatriation of these remains to the appropriate tribes or individuals is set to begin as early as April 17, 2025. If multiple requests for repatriation are received, the museum will determine which request is most suitable.

The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) is proposing special conditions for certain Sikorsky helicopters, specifically models S-61A, S-61L, and S-61N, which are being modified by Carson Helicopters, Inc. These modifications involve installing a helicopter hoist with an overload protection device (OLPD), a feature not covered by current safety regulations. The special conditions are designed to ensure the helicopters meet necessary safety standards, addressing a new design that improves safety by preventing the hoist cable from unspooling and posing dangers to the aircraft and crew. The FAA seeks public comments on these proposed changes by April 25, 2025.

The Peabody Museum of Archaeology and Ethnology at Harvard University has identified cultural connections between certain human remains and Native American tribes or Native Hawaiian organizations. These remains, comprising hair clippings from four individuals, were collected at the Sherman Institute in California and the Carson Indian School in Nevada during the early 1930s. The museum is planning to repatriate the remains to the appropriate tribes starting April 16, 2025, following the guidelines of the Native American Graves Protection and Repatriation Act (NAGPRA). Competing requests for the repatriation will be resolved by the museum, which will notify the relevant tribe or organization once the decision is made.

The U.S. Department of Agriculture, Forest Service, Carson National Forest in New Mexico plans to return cultural items to Native American groups under the Native American Graves Protection and Repatriation Act (NAGPRA). These items, including a pottery jar and wooden artifacts, were found in 1991 and hold cultural significance to the Navajo Nation. The items could be transferred to eligible Native American tribes on or after January 29, 2025, unless a claim is made by December 30, 2025. If there are multiple claims, the Forest Service will decide the rightful recipient.

The National Park Service and the U.S. Department of Agriculture's Forest Service plan to return human remains found on Federal or Tribal lands to the appropriate lineal descendants, Indian Tribes, or Native Hawaiian organizations. These remains, which are believed to be of Native American ancestry, were discovered in the Carson National Forest in New Mexico. The Forest Service encourages any rightful claimants to come forward by December 30, 2025; otherwise, the remains will be considered unclaimed. If conflicting claims arise, the Forest Service will determine the most suitable party for disposition.

The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service announced 90-day findings on petitions to add several species to the endangered or threatened species list and to remove one species. They are starting detailed status reviews for the Amargosa toad, Carson Valley monkeyflower, large marble butterfly, Mohave ground squirrel, Morrison bumble bee, Oasis Valley speckled dace, Tennessee bottlebrush crayfish, and the golden-cheeked warbler to understand if these actions are necessary. The agency invites scientific and commercial data to ensure thorough status reviews and will publish further findings after these reviews. The reviews will consider factors such as habitat destruction, climate change, and other threats to the species.

In a notice published by the National Park Service, the Peabody Museum of Archaeology and Ethnology at Harvard University announced it has identified cultural connections between human remains in its collection and several Native American tribes, including the Oglala Sioux Tribe. The remains, mainly consisting of hair clippings, were collected from various Indian schools and reservations between 1930 and 1933. Repatriation, or the return of these remains to the respective tribes or lineal descendants, can begin on or after May 12, 2025. The notice details the inventory of remains and the process for requesting their repatriation, in accordance with the Native American Graves Protection and Repatriation Act (NAGPRA).

The University of Georgia, Laboratory of Archaeology intends to return two culturally significant baskets to the Washoe Tribe of Nevada & California. These baskets, which are considered objects of cultural patrimony, were originally from the Carson Valley and Lake Tahoe areas, dating back to the first half of the 20th century. The repatriation is conducted in alignment with the Native American Graves Protection and Repatriation Act (NAGPRA) and is scheduled to occur on or after January 29, 2025. If other groups wish to claim the items, they must provide evidence of their cultural connection by the repatriation date.