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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 U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service has announced they have received applications for permits related to activities that help endangered or threatened species under the Endangered Species Act. They are asking for comments from the public and various agencies on these applications by February 22, 2021. These permits would allow certain activities for the scientific purpose of enhancing the propagation or survival of these species. All public comments, including those with personal information, may be made available publicly, so commenters should be aware of this when submitting feedback.

The Office of Surface Mining Reclamation and Enforcement (OSMRE) is seeking comments on a proposed renewal of an information collection under the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995. This collection focuses on procedures for reclaiming private lands affected by mining, as authorized by the Surface Mining Control and Reclamation Act of 1977. The agency is particularly interested in feedback regarding the necessity, timeliness, and burden estimate of the information collection. Public comments will be accepted until February 4, 2025, and can be submitted via mail or email, referencing OMB Control Number 1029-0057.

In accordance with the Native American Graves Protection and Repatriation Act (NAGPRA), the Illinois State Museum has identified human remains and funerary objects linked to the Three Affiliated Tribes of the Fort Berthold Reservation, North Dakota. At least four individuals' remains and various funerary objects were found to have been collected from sites in South Dakota and North Dakota. The museum plans to repatriate these remains and objects from April 16, 2025, onwards. Requests for repatriation can be made by the identified Indian Tribes or others who can prove cultural affiliation or descent.

The U.S. Geological Survey (USGS), part of the Interior Department, is proposing a new information collection called the Hydrography Addressing Tool. This tool, developed by the National Geospatial Program, will allow users to link their geographic data to the National Hydrography Dataset, enhancing data utility and precision. They are seeking public comments on the necessity, accuracy, and impact of this collection by April 5, 2021. Participation is voluntary, and respondents are primarily scientists and editors from various government and educational institutions.

The National Park Service is inviting the public to comment on properties nominated for inclusion in the National Register of Historic Places. Individuals can submit their comments by email or postal service by December 26, 2024. Nominations were submitted by various State or Tribal Historic Preservation Officers and Federal Preservation Officers before November 30, 2024, and a list of these properties, along with additional documentation for existing historic sites, is provided. Public comments may be made publicly available, including any personal information provided.

The University of Oregon Museum of Natural and Cultural History plans to return a cultural item, a coiled basket, as part of the Native American Graves Protection and Repatriation Act (NAGPRA). This basket is considered a sacred object with cultural significance linked to specific Native American tribes, identified through traditional knowledge and expert opinions. The item is connected to the Yuhaaviatam of San Manuel Nation. Repatriation may occur on or after April 28, 2025, and interested parties can request repatriation if they can show cultural affiliation or lineage.

The Gilcrease Museum, in compliance with the Native American Graves Protection and Repatriation Act (NAGPRA), plans to return cultural items classified as unassociated funerary objects to their rightful Native American or Native Hawaiian organizations. These items, including various kinds of beads and a tar mat headrest, were originally acquired in California, likely around the mid-20th century. The Tejon Indian Tribe has been identified as having a cultural link to these items. Requests for repatriation can be made by other organizations showing a cultural connection, starting May 19, 2025.

In accordance with the Native American Graves Protection and Repatriation Act (NAGPRA), the Peabody Museum of Archaeology and Ethnology at Harvard University has completed an inventory of human remains from the Pawnee Indian Reservation in Oklahoma. These remains are culturally affiliated with the Otoe-Missouria Tribe of Indians, Oklahoma. Repatriation of these remains can occur on or after April 17, 2025, and requests can be made by affiliated tribes or individuals. If multiple requests for repatriation are received, the museum will decide the most appropriate requestor.

The Field Museum in Chicago plans to return 54 cultural items to Native American tribes under the Native American Graves Protection and Repatriation Act (NAGPRA). These items include 19 sacred objects and 35 objects of cultural importance originally taken from tribes in California in 1901. The Field Museum will begin repatriating the items on February 18, 2025, and has identified the Picayune Rancheria of Chukchansi Indians of California as culturally affiliated with these items. Requests for repatriation can be made by tribes not mentioned in the notice, and efforts will be made to resolve any competing claims for these artifacts.