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The National Park Service has published a notice regarding the repatriation of human remains and associated funerary objects held at Sonoma State University under the Native American Graves Protection and Repatriation Act (NAGPRA). The notice details that these remains and objects are culturally affiliated with the Cachil DeHe Band of Wintun Indians, the Kletsel Dehe Wintun Nation, and the Yocha Dehe Wintun Nation, among others. Repatriation may occur on or after April 16, 2025. Interested Indian Tribes or Native Hawaiian organizations can request the repatriation of the remains and objects by contacting the representative listed in the notice.

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.

In accordance with the Native American Graves Protection and Repatriation Act (NAGPRA), Auburn University at Montgomery has finished listing human remains and funerary objects. They found these items to be connected with certain Native American Tribes and Native Hawaiian organizations. The repatriation process may start after February 18, 2025. Native tribes or proven descendants can request the return of these items, and if there are multiple requests, the University will decide who gets them.

The Geneva Historical Society has completed an inventory of human remains found at Reed Farm in Ontario County, NY, and determined a cultural link to the Seneca Nation of Indians. These remains, discovered in 1969 and thought to be prehistoric, were officially under the Society's control since 1995. The National Park Service has published a notice, in compliance with the Native American Graves Protection and Repatriation Act, that outlines the process for others with potential claims to request control of the remains before they are transferred to the Seneca Nation. Requests for transfer must be submitted by March 1, 2021, if other claimants wish to come forward.

The National Indian Gaming Commission is updating its rules to adjust civil monetary penalties for inflation, as required by a 2015 federal law. This adjustment aims to keep penalties effective and ensure they still act as a deterrent. The new penalty amount of $65,655 will apply starting January 15, 2025. The adjustments are routine, and the rule change won't significantly impact small businesses or other major aspects of the economy or government operations.

The Bureau of Land Management (BLM) Colorado, part of the U.S. Department of the Interior, announced public meetings to be held by the Northwest, Southwest, and Rocky Mountain Resource Advisory Councils (RACs). These meetings are scheduled for April 2-3, 2025, at Morgridge Commons in Glenwood Springs, Colorado, with an option for virtual participation. The councils will discuss various public land issues such as range and recreation management, and there will be opportunities for public comments. Agendas and participation instructions will be available online two weeks before the meetings.

The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service and the City of Imperial Beach plan to create a draft Environmental Impact Statement/Report for the Bayside Community Resiliency project. This project aims to transform a section of the Bayshore Bikeway corridor into a coastal resilience corridor to protect against flooding, improve public access, and enhance habitat areas around San Diego Bay. The proposal includes various alternatives such as constructing a "living levee" and creating a tidal channel to improve stormwater management and provide additional habitat space. Community input is being sought during the scoping period, which closes on February 24, 2025.

The Arizona State Museum, under the Native American Graves Protection and Repatriation Act (NAGPRA), plans to return certain objects of cultural patrimony to affiliated Indian Tribes or Native Hawaiian organizations. The items include a lot of modified bone, originally obtained by the Gila Pueblo Foundation in 1934, and now linked to the United Auburn Indian Community of the Auburn Rancheria of California. The repatriation can happen after May 12, 2025, and other tribes can request the items if they show they have cultural ties. If there are conflicting requests, the museum will decide the most appropriate recipient.

The Bureau of Land Management (BLM) issued a final supplementary rule for public lands in the Tres Rios and Gunnison Field Offices in Colorado. This rule affects how motorized and non-motorized vehicles can be used, designates day-use areas, and sets rules for wildlife habitat protection, camping, and campfires. It aims to protect visitor health and safety and prevent damage to natural and cultural resources. These rules are based on previous management plans and public input, and violations can lead to fines or imprisonment.

The document is a notice from the Bureau of Indian Affairs, Interior announcing that the class III gaming compacts between three Tribes in California and the State of California have been extended. The Tribes involved are the Picayune Rancheria of Chukchansi Indians, Cher-Ae-Heights Indian Community of the Trinidad Rancheria, and the Augustine Band of Cahuilla Indians of California. These compacts have been extended until December 31, 2025. The extension does not change any other terms of the existing agreements and therefore does not require approval from the Secretary.