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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 Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC) has received several filings concerning exempt wholesale generator status, complaints and compliance issues, and electric rate changes. Companies like Northwest Ohio Wind, LLC, Bocanova Power LLC, and others have submitted notices and requests related to their operations, including self-certifications, rate filings, and compliance updates. Interested parties are invited to submit their comments by specific deadlines. The Commission encourages eFiling for interventions and protests to become parties in these proceedings. The Office of Public Participation offers assistance for public engagement in these processes.

The Chugach National Forest, part of the U.S. Department of Agriculture Forest Service, plans to repatriate unassociated funerary objects found at an archaeological site in Alaska. These items, including pieces of hide and carved wooden slats, are linked to Native American burial practices. According to the Native American Graves Protection and Repatriation Act (NAGPRA), the Native Village of Chenega and the Native Village of Tatitlek have priority for claiming these objects. If no claims are made by January 16, 2026, the objects will be considered unclaimed.

The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) has issued a final rule regarding the airspace around the Tri-County Regional Airport in Lone Rock, Wisconsin. This rule revokes the Class E surface airspace designation at the airport and revises the Class E airspace extending from 700 feet above the ground. The changes are due to the decommissioning of a navigation aid, and they update geographic coordinates to match the FAA's database. The rule is not expected to significantly impact the environment or have major negative consequences.

The Grand Rapids Public Museum has completed an inventory in line with the Native American Graves Protection and Repatriation Act (NAGPRA), identifying human remains and 14 associated funerary objects from a burial mound in Sioux Falls, South Dakota. These remains and objects have cultural ties to various Sioux tribes and other Native American groups. Repatriation, or the return of these items, can occur starting April 18, 2025. This process allows tribes or descendants to request the return of these remains and is managed by the museum with oversight 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.

The National Park Service, part of the Interior Department, is asking for public comments on the significance of certain properties nominated for inclusion in the National Register of Historic Places before January 4, 2025. Comments can be submitted electronically by January 28, 2025, and should mention the property or district name along with its county and state in the subject line. The notice lists various properties from states like Arizona, California, Massachusetts, and others, detailing their specific locations and significance. Additionally, there are requests for removal of some properties and the submission of additional documentation for others, indicating ongoing evaluations and updates to the registry.

The Mütter Museum of the College of Physicians of Philadelphia has completed an inventory of human remains that were removed from "Old Crow Agency" in Big Horn County, Montana, and found they are culturally affiliated with several Native American tribes, including the Crow Tribe of Montana. The museum is notifying any other Indian Tribe or Native Hawaiian organization not previously identified in the notice that wishes to request transfer of the remains. Interested parties must submit a request by March 11, 2021. If no additional requests are received, control of the remains will be given to the identified tribes.

The Bureau of Indian Affairs has released a notice that updates the list of 574 federally recognized Tribal entities eligible to receive funding and services. This list, which includes Indian Tribes in the contiguous United States and Alaska, reflects changes such as name modifications for certain Tribes. The notice follows updated regulations and continues to recognize these Tribes for their unique Government-to-Government relationship with the United States.

The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) is proposing a new rule to create Class E airspace starting 700 feet above the ground around Monhegan Island Heliport in Maine. This will help facilitate the safe navigation of aircraft using new GPS approach procedures for instrument flight rules in the area. The FAA is inviting public comments on this proposal until March 5, 2021. This proposed change is intended to enhance safety and efficiency in airspace management without significantly impacting small businesses.