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The Department of Defense is updating a rule related to the Defense Federal Acquisition Regulation Supplement (DFARS) to transition property loss reporting to a newer, more integrated system called the Procurement Integrated Enterprise Environment (PIEE). This change replaces the outdated Defense Contract Management Agency eTool application, which had several limitations. The new system is designed to be more efficient and secure. The rule doesn't introduce new requirements but aims to maintain or potentially reduce compliance burdens by utilizing the technology offered by PIEE.

Stone Ridge Hydro, LLC has announced its intention to apply for a new license for the Herkimer Hydroelectric Project located on West Canada Creek in Herkimer County, New York. The company has been approved to use the Traditional Licensing Process by the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC) and has filed a Pre-Application Document outlining the proposed plan and schedule. Consultations with various agencies, including those responsible for endangered species and historic preservation, are being initiated. All applications for the new license must be submitted by March 31, 2025, and the public is invited to participate and stay informed through FERC's online resources.

Merced College, in line with the Native American Graves Protection and Repatriation Act (NAGPRA), has conducted an inventory of human remains and associated funerary objects and established a cultural link to certain Indian Tribes. The remains, reflecting pieces from at least 115 individuals, and 39 funerary objects, are tied to tribes like the Buena Vista Rancheria of Me-wuk Indians of California. Repatriation of these items can begin after April 16, 2025, to the identified tribes or others who provide sufficient evidence of cultural affiliation. Merced College, while acknowledging four missing objects, is managing this process with support from the National Park Service.

The University of California, Berkeley has completed an inventory of funerary objects and determined they are culturally affiliated with several Native American tribes in California. These objects, found on San Nicolas Island, include tools, ornaments, and other artifacts. According to the Native American Graves Protection and Repatriation Act (NAGPRA), the objects may be returned to the identified tribes or a rightful claimant starting May 19, 2025. The National Park Service published this notice but is not responsible for the affiliations; the determinations are the responsibility of the University.

San Bernardino County Museum, as stated in a notice by the National Park Service, plans to return several cultural items in accordance with the Native American Graves Protection and Repatriation Act (NAGPRA). The items, which include sacred objects and objects of cultural patrimony, are associated with various Native American Tribes and have been identified as having historical and cultural significance. Repatriation is set to begin on April 28, 2025, and the museum will entertain additional requests from any lineal descendants or affiliated Indian Tribes. The goal is to ensure that these cultural items are returned to their rightful communities.

The Robert S. Peabody Institute of Archaeology at Phillips Academy has completed an inventory of human remains and related objects as outlined by the Native American Graves Protection and Repatriation Act (NAGPRA). They found a cultural connection between the remains and artifacts with several Native American tribes, including the Cherokee Nation and The Osage Nation. Repatriation of these remains and objects can begin after January 6, 2025, and requests must be made by tribes or individuals showing clear evidence of connection. The National Park Service published this notice, although decisions about the remains are made solely by the Institute.

The National Park Service has announced that the Museum of Us in San Diego, California, has completed an inventory under the Native American Graves Protection and Repatriation Act (NAGPRA). The inventory includes human remains and 3,081 associated funerary objects connected to Native American tribes, specifically the Ione Band of Miwok Indians and the Wilton Rancheria in California. These remains and objects were originally collected by archaeologists in the Central Valley of California between 1930 and 1936 and will be eligible for repatriation starting April 16, 2025. Repatriation requests can be submitted by tribes and organizations identified in the notice or others with proof of cultural affiliation.

The Tonto National Forest plans to repatriate human remains and cultural items from Federal or Tribal lands to Native American tribes, following the Native American Graves Protection and Repatriation Act (NAGPRA). The notice states that the disposition may take place after April 16, 2025, but the items will be deemed unclaimed if no claim is made by March 17, 2026. The Salt River Pima-Maricopa Indian Community has priority, but other descendants or tribes with evidence can also submit claims. If there are competing claims, the Tonto National Forest will decide the most suitable recipient.

The U.S. Department of Agriculture, Forest Service in the Tonto National Forest is planning to repatriate Native American human remains and cultural items as part of the Native American Graves Protection and Repatriation Act (NAGPRA). The items come from archaeological sites mostly in Gila County, Arizona, and will be returned to the appropriate Native American tribes, including the Ak-Chin Indian Community and the Hopi Tribe. Written claims for these items must be submitted by March 17, 2026, and if no claims are received, the items will remain unclaimed. The repatriation process is set to begin on April 16, 2025.

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.