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The Mütter Museum of the College of Physicians of Philadelphia has completed an inventory of human remains and confirmed a cultural connection to Native Hawaiian ancestry. In line with the Native American Graves Protection and Repatriation Act (NAGPRA), the remains, which include a radius, a cranium, and a placental corrosion preparation, will be repatriated to the Hui Iwi Kuamo'o or other appropriate claimants. Repatriation can start after April 17, 2025, and anyone wanting to claim the remains must submit a request showing a cultural affiliation. If multiple requests are received, the museum will decide who should receive the remains.

The Mütter Museum of the College of Physicians of Philadelphia has cataloged human remains after consulting with relevant Native American groups and determined there is a connection between these remains and present-day tribes. They invite tribes not listed in the document to request the transfer of remains by March 11, 2021, if they believe they are affiliated. The remains were historically linked to a Sioux Indian prisoner at Rock Island Arsenal, Illinois, dating back to the 19th century. If no new requests are received by the deadline, the remains' transfer to the identified tribes will proceed.

Duke Energy Carolinas, LLC had applied for a non-capacity amendment to the license of the Bear Creek Development, part of the East Fork Hydroelectric Project in North Carolina. However, on December 13, 2024, they withdrew this application. No objections were raised against this withdrawal, and the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission did not take any action to stop it, making the withdrawal effective as of December 30, 2024. This process is in line with the Commission's rules about withdrawal and filing deadlines.

The Veterans Benefits Administration (VBA) within the Department of Veterans Affairs is requesting comments on an information collection activity as part of the Paperwork Reduction Act. This involves using specific VA forms to gather verbal information from claimants or beneficiaries, which will assist in determining their eligibility for benefits. The collection is expected to have an annual burden of 212,500 hours, and the VBA is inviting public feedback by January 6, 2025. Interested parties can submit their comments via the described online process.

The Cultural Property Advisory Committee's meeting initially set for February 4-6, 2025, has been postponed. This meeting was intended to discuss several matters, including import restrictions on materials from Vietnam and the extension of cultural agreements with Chile, Italy, and Morocco. Once a new date is set, another announcement will be made in the Federal Register. For further details, contact Allison R. Davis Lehmann at the Cultural Heritage Center.

The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) is seeking public comments on a request made by Rohm and Haas Chemicals LLC, a subsidiary of The Dow Chemical Company, for an alternative method of controlling emissions for a new vinyl acetate storage tank at their plant in Kankakee, Illinois. This proposed method differs from standard emission control systems stipulated by existing regulations, relying instead on a vapor balancing system and pressure containment to reduce emissions. The EPA invites feedback on whether the alternative approach can effectively minimize emissions to a comparable level as current standards. Comments are due by March 25, 2021.

The Federal Communications Commission (FCC) has renewed the charter for the Consumer Advisory Committee, allowing it to continue its work for another two years until October 2026. This committee will give recommendations to the FCC about consumer needs and will hold public meetings, either in person or via teleconference. The meetings will be fully accessible to individuals with disabilities, and all information will be shared openly. The committee's activities will follow the Federal Advisory Committee Act requirements, ensuring transparency and public access to records.

The National Institutes of Health (NIH) announced a meeting of the NIH Clinical Center Research Hospital Board to be held on May 23, 2025. This hybrid meeting will take place both in-person at the NIH campus in Bethesda, MD, and virtually. The meeting will cover leadership announcements, updates from the acting CEO about recent activities and organizational priorities, and other related business. Public participation is welcome, with contact persons Patricia Piringer and Natascha Pointer available for assistance or to receive written comments.

The Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service (APHIS), part of the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA), has announced a delay in the implementation of a set of record exemptions related to the Privacy Act. Originally set to be effective from January 10, 2025, these exemptions will now be postponed until April 11, 2025, following a regulatory freeze directive from the President. The records pertain to the Smuggling Interdiction and Trade Compliance National Information Communication Activity System (SNICAS), which tracks activities to prevent illegal importation of commodities. The delay allows APHIS to further review the exemptions, which restrict public access to certain law enforcement records.

The National Institutes of Health (NIH) is announcing a virtual meeting of the Council of Councils on April 21, 2025. The meeting will have an open session from 10:00 a.m. to 12:15 p.m. featuring NIH program updates and presentations. This will be followed by a closed session from 12:15 p.m. to 1:15 p.m. to review grant applications, and then another open session from 1:15 p.m. to 4:35 p.m. Interested individuals can view the open sessions via the NIH Videocasting website and are encouraged to contact Franziska Grieder for assistance or accommodations.