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The Shawnee National Forest is planning to give back the remains of 10 Native American individuals to their recognized relatives or tribes, in accordance with the Native American Graves Protection and Repatriation Act (NAGPRA). If no claims are made by March 18, 2026, these remains will be considered unclaimed. The claims are to be sent to Heather Carey, the Heritage Program Manager at Shawnee National Forest. The tribes given priority for these remains include various tribes from Oklahoma, such as the Absentee Shawnee Tribe and the Osage Nation.

The Naval Weapons Station Yorktown plans to return human remains found on its land to the appropriate Native American tribes or descendants, in line with the Native American Graves Protection and Repatriation Act. These remains, which belong to a Native American individual, were discovered during archaeological work in 2003. The Pamunkey Indian Tribe is given priority for the remains. If no valid claims are made by January 16, 2026, the remains may be categorized as unclaimed. Disposition is set to begin after February 18, 2025, but claims for the remains can still be submitted before the deadline.

The Department of Agriculture has sent a request to the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) for reviewing their data collection needs under the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995. They are inviting public comments on whether these collections are necessary, accurate, and clear, and suggestions to reduce any burdens. This process, involving various federal land management agencies and the public, aims to gather information through surveys and interviews to improve transportation and recreational services on federal lands. Comments are to be submitted by February 24, 2021.

The U.S. Department of Agriculture's Forest Service at the Hoosier National Forest plans to return human remains and funerary objects to the Miami Tribe of Oklahoma. These items, found at a site in Indiana, are associated with Native American ancestry and include bone fragments, a bear canine tooth, and a shell bead. The process follows the Native American Graves Protection and Repatriation Act (NAGPRA), and claims must be made by March 19, 2026, or they become unclaimed. The National Park Service oversees these actions but is not responsible for identifying the remains.

This executive order, titled "Immediate Measures To Increase American Mineral Production", was issued by the President to boost mineral production in the United States. It outlines several steps to increase domestic mining, including identifying and fast-tracking priority mineral projects and easing regulations to encourage private investment. The order involves various government departments, such as Defense, Interior, and Energy, in identifying suitable lands for mineral production and facilitating infrastructure development. It also includes provisions for financial incentives and support for businesses engaged in mineral production to enhance national and economic security.