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The National Park Service is inviting the public to submit electronic comments regarding the significance of properties nominated for listing in the National Register of Historic Places before December 14, 2024. Comments must be sent by January 10, 2025, and can be emailed to National_Register_Submissions@nps.gov. Properties from various states, such as California, Connecticut, and Texas, are being considered. The document also details specific nominations and additional documentation for several historic locations across the US.

The National Park Service is seeking electronic comments on properties nominated for listing in the National Register of Historic Places by January 9, 2021. Public comments should be submitted by February 8, 2021, via email or mail. Among the properties considered for listing are sites in Arizona, Arkansas, Iowa, Kentucky, Ohio, Pennsylvania, Puerto Rico, and Virginia. This notice also informs that personal identifying information included in comments may be made publicly available.

The National Park Service is inviting public comments on properties that have been nominated for inclusion in the National Register of Historic Places before January 23, 2021. The agency is requesting these comments to be submitted electronically by February 18, 2021. The document lists properties from various states like Indiana, Iowa, Nebraska, New York, Ohio, Oregon, and Virginia, mentioning specific historic districts, bridges, and buildings being considered for the Register. They also note a request for the removal of one property in Nebraska and additional documentation for a district in Virginia.

The National Park Service has announced a notice involving the nomination of properties for listing in the National Register of Historic Places. They are seeking public feedback on the importance of these properties, with comments due by May 5, 2025. The notice features a detailed list of properties from various states, including Arkansas, Colorado, and New York, among others. Also, some properties have been requested for removal or received additional documentation.

The National Park Service, part of the Interior Department, is inviting public comments on properties nominated for listing in the National Register of Historic Places before December 7, 2024. Comments can be submitted via email or postal service by January 3, 2025. The notice lists properties across various states, including historic districts, buildings, and other sites in Alabama, Arizona, Arkansas, and more. Additionally, there are requests for removal and additional documentation for certain properties, demonstrating ongoing review and maintenance of historic listings.

The Advisory Council on Historic Preservation (ACHP) approved a program comment aimed at facilitating the ongoing use and preservation of historic properties from the Mission 66 era (1945-1972). This initiative, which supports the National Park Service (NPS), serves as an alternative procedure for meeting obligations under Section 106 of the National Historic Preservation Act. The program comment offers a streamlined review process, allowing superintendents to consider these properties as eligible for the National Register of Historic Places, potentially reducing the need for extensive reviews. The ACHP collaborated on this initiative with various stakeholders, including State Historic Preservation Officers and Tribal representatives, to address concerns and incorporate feedback.

The Puerto Rico Electric Power Authority (PREPA) plans to apply for a new license for the Río Blanco Hydroelectric Project in Puerto Rico. They have filed a notice of intent and a request to use the Traditional Licensing Process, which has been approved. The project is situated near Puerto Rico's El Yunque National Forest and occupies some U.S. Forest Service land. Consultations have begun with several agencies, including those focused on wildlife and historic preservation, to ensure all environmental and historical considerations are addressed.

The National Park Service (NPS) is proposing a new information collection as part of the Lower Mississippi Delta Initiative (LMDI) to support grants for preserving regional culture and history. They are seeking comments from the public and federal agencies by February 18, 2025, to evaluate the necessity, accuracy, and ways to improve the information collection process while minimizing the burden on respondents. The initiative will assist Tribal, state, local governments, and non-governmental organizations, with a focus on educational and recreational opportunities and the conservation of historic sites. The estimated annual burden for respondents is 532 hours, and the collection of information is voluntary.

Grainbelt Corporation, a smaller railroad company, has applied for an exemption to extend its use of tracks owned by BNSF Railway Company in Oklahoma and Texas. This extension allows Grainbelt to transport trains for BNSF customers and access a specific facility in Oklahoma until March 2026. The Surface Transportation Board notes that employees affected by this change will receive protections, and any challenges to the exemption need to be filed before May 1, 2025. Additionally, this action is environmentally cleared and doesn't require historic preservation reports.

The National Park Service has announced a meeting for the Cedar Creek and Belle Grove National Historical Park Advisory Commission, scheduled for March 20, 2025. This meeting will be held both via teleconference and in-person at the Warren County Government Center in Virginia. The public is invited to attend and interested individuals can provide input either orally or through written comments. The meeting will cover topics such as the park's management plans, visitor services, and historic preservation. All comments will be publicly available, and requests for accommodations should be made at least seven days prior to the meeting.