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The Bureau of Land Management (BLM) and the Fish and Wildlife Service (FWS) announced the availability of the records of decision for a highway right-of-way project and an amended incidental take permit in Washington County, Utah. The project involves the Northern Corridor, which was previously challenged in court due to environmental concerns, including impacts on the Mojave desert tortoise. A settlement was reached, leading to further evaluation and public comment periods. The BLM has decided to terminate the highway right-of-way grant, while the FWS has amended the permit to allow incidental take of the desert tortoise without the highway construction, focusing on conservation of land within the Red Cliffs Desert Reserve.

The Department of State has announced the receipt of a request from the Government of Albania. This request, made under Article 9 of the 1970 UNESCO Convention, seeks the United States' help in restricting the import of certain cultural items to protect Albania's archaeological and ethnological materials. More information on this request and the U.S.'s role in the UNESCO Convention can be found on the Cultural Heritage Center's website.

The University of Tennessee, Department of Anthropology, has cataloged human remains and determined a cultural connection with certain Indian Tribes or Native Hawaiian organizations, in line with the Native American Graves Protection and Repatriation Act (NAGPRA). These remains, originating from the Luthi site in Kansas, could be related to the Northern Arapaho Tribe, the Kaw Nation, and the Pawnee Nation. Repatriation, or the process of returning these remains to the identified tribes, might start after April 18, 2025. The University of Tennessee is responsible for handling repatriation requests and determining the appropriate requestor if multiple claims are made.

The Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA), part of the U.S. Department of Labor, has officially expanded the recognition of Applied Research Laboratories of South Florida, LLC (ARL) as a Nationally Recognized Testing Laboratory (NRTL). This expansion allows ARL to cover two additional test standards, enabling them to perform independent safety testing and certification for specific products. ARL must comply with OSHA conditions and report any significant changes in operations or personnel. The decision is effective as of January 15, 2021, following a thorough review process and a public comment period that yielded no responses.

The Department of the Treasury has issued a notice requiring U.S. residents to participate in a mandatory survey of their ownership of foreign securities as of December 31, 2024. This survey is part of an effort to collect detailed information on the holdings of foreign securities, including stocks and both long-term and short-term debt, by U.S. residents. Entities required to report will be contacted by the Federal Reserve Bank of New York, and the data is due by March 7, 2025. Survey forms and instructions are available online, and inquiries can be made via email or phone to designated contacts.

The Council of the Inspectors General on Integrity and Efficiency (CIGIE) published a notice about a new system of records called the PRAC Data Warehouse System (PDWS)—CIGIE-5, which is subject to the Privacy Act of 1974. Initially, there was an error in how comments on this notice could be submitted, mistakenly directing people to the Federal Rulemaking Portal. This notice corrects that mistake and informs the public of an extension for the comment period. Comments can now be submitted by mail to CIGIE's address or via email at comments@cigie.gov.

In accordance with the Native American Graves Protection and Repatriation Act (NAGPRA), the University of Tennessee's Department of Anthropology has finished an inventory of human remains and determined a cultural connection between them and certain Native American tribes and organizations. These remains, representing at least 16 individuals, were originally removed from various sites in Kansas and later transferred to the university. The cultural affiliations have been determined to include the Kaw Nation of Oklahoma and the Pawnee Nation of Oklahoma, based on archaeological, geographical, historical, and traditional Native American knowledge. Repatriation of these remains is set to begin after May 19, 2025, upon requests from the tribes or lineal descendants who meet certain criteria.

The University of Denver Museum of Anthropology has completed an inventory of Native American human remains discovered at the Buick Camp Site in Elbert County, Colorado. These remains, a tooth dating back to 664-770 A.D., are identified as being culturally affiliated with the Pawnee Nation of Oklahoma. The museum is collaborating with Native American Tribes to ensure proper handling and transfer of these remains. Anyone from a Native American Tribe or Native Hawaiian organization not listed in the notice who wishes to claim the remains has until March 26, 2021, to submit a request. If no additional claims are made, the remains will be transferred to the Pawnee Nation of Oklahoma.

The U.S. Customs and Border Protection, under the Department of Homeland Security and the Department of the Treasury, has extended import restrictions on certain archaeological materials from Italy. These regulations, originally set to expire, have been extended until January 12, 2026, to prevent the illicit importation of cultural heritage items. This extension is part of a new Memorandum of Understanding with Italy, aimed at protecting historical artifacts from being looted or illegally sold. The import restrictions are part of efforts aligned with international agreements to safeguard cultural property.

The University of Tennessee, Department of Anthropology, has completed an inventory of human remains under the Native American Graves Protection and Repatriation Act (NAGPRA) and found a cultural connection between these remains and The Chickasaw Nation. The remains were taken from the Bond Village site in Mississippi and are connected to the Mississippian period. Requests for the repatriation of these remains can be made by Indian Tribes or Native Hawaiian organizations, and the remains may be returned to the appropriate parties after April 28, 2025. The National Park Service is involved in overseeing this process but is not responsible for the determinations made by the university.