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The National Park Service published a notice regarding the repatriation of associated funerary objects in accordance with the Native American Graves Protection and Repatriation Act (NAGPRA). Sonoma State University has completed an inventory showing a cultural connection between these objects and the Federated Indians of Graton Rancheria. The notice specifies that requests for repatriation can be submitted by Indian Tribes, Native Hawaiian organizations, or descendants, and repatriation may happen on or after February 18, 2025. The University is responsible for sending this notice to relevant groups.

The Peabody Museum of Archaeology and Ethnology at Harvard University has announced through a notice that it has completed an inventory of human remains under the Native American Graves Protection and Repatriation Act (NAGPRA). The remains, collected from the Chilocco Indian Agricultural School in Oklahoma in the early 1930s, have been culturally affiliated with the Wichita and Affiliated Tribes of Oklahoma. The museum plans to repatriate these remains starting January 17, 2025, and is accepting requests from the identified tribes and potential descendants. If multiple requests are received, the museum will decide on the most appropriate recipient.

The National Indian Gaming Commission has announced its annual fee rates for gaming operations. For tier 1, the fee rate is set at 0.00%, while tier 2 has a rate of 0.062% of assessable gross revenues, and a reduced rate of 0.031% applies to Class II revenues if the tribe has self-regulation certification. These rates will be effective from November 23, 2020, until changed. Additionally, the Commission has increased the fingerprint processing fee from $22 to $45 per card as of November 13, 2020, to cover updated equipment and compliance costs.

The National Park Service has issued a new rule allowing bicycles on approximately 20.6 miles of trails in the Chattahoochee River National Recreation Area, effective January 22, 2025. This decision came after a public feedback process and an environmental assessment that concluded the expansion of trails for bicycles would not harm the area’s natural resources. The amendments designate specific trails for bicycle use and give the Superintendent authority to manage bicycle access if needed. The changes aim to enhance visitor experiences while ensuring the trails are sustainable and environmentally friendly.

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 Mississippi Department of Archives and History (MDAH) has updated its inventory of Native American human remains and associated funerary objects, confirming they are culturally linked to present-day Indian Tribes or Native Hawaiian organizations. This notice corrects previously reported numbers from a 2018 notice, increasing the number of individuals from 207 to 403 and funerary objects from 50 to 83. The notice outlines the process for Indian Tribes or Native Hawaiian organizations not mentioned to request the transfer of control over these remains and objects. If no additional requests are made by February 22, 2021, the remains and objects will be returned to the determined Tribes.

In accordance with the Native American Graves Protection and Repatriation Act (NAGPRA), Monterey Peninsula College is planning to reinter human remains identified in a previous inventory notice. The remains, which include a skull, teeth, and bones, might originate from areas near Monterey, CA, and were likely found by a student in the 1960s. The college has not identified any direct descendants or tribal affiliations linked to the remains but has consulted with various Native American groups. Requests for repatriation need to be submitted by January 6, 2025, if any affiliated tribe or descendant is identified.

The Bureau of the Census, part of the Department of Commerce, is holding a virtual public meeting on February 18, 2021, to consult with tribal governments. This meeting is part of their effort to build strong relationships with federally recognized tribes and will cover updates on the 2020 Census Disclosure Avoidance System. Tribes are encouraged to share comments and provide input on how they use census data before the meeting. The Census Bureau prioritizes tribal involvement in decision-making processes affecting tribal governments, in accordance with Executive Order 13175.