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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 Interior Department's Bureau of Land Management is proposing to withdraw about 1,805 acres of public land in Las Vegas Valley, Nevada, from settlement and sale under public land and mining laws for up to 20 years. This is to protect the natural and cultural resources associated with the Las Vegas Tribe of Paiute Indians. The lands would remain managed by the Bureau of Land Management and are currently segregated from these activities for up to two years during the proposal's processing. The public has until April 14, 2025, to submit comments or request a public meeting on this withdrawal proposal.

The Bureau of Land Management has issued a Public Land Order withdrawing 20,510 acres of land in the Black Hills National Forest, South Dakota, from new settlement, sale, mining, and leasing activities for 20 years. This action is taken to protect the cultural and natural resources of the Pactola Reservoir—Rapid Creek Watershed, which includes essential water resources for Rapid City and the Ellsworth Air Force Base. The withdrawal aims to prevent environmental damage from exploration and development activities on federally owned minerals. The order will expire in 20 years unless reviewed and extended.

In accordance with the Paperwork Reduction Act, the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service is seeking public comments on the renewal of an information collection related to their ArcGIS Online (AGOL) platform. This platform helps the Service manage and share geographic data for projects concerning endangered species, migratory bird conservation, the National Wildlife Refuge System, and more. They invite comments on the necessity, accuracy, and ways to reduce the burden of this information collection. The submission deadline for comments is May 20, 2025.

The Montana Department of Natural Resources and Conservation has submitted a request to obtain public land and mineral rights as compensation for lands not received under Montana's Statehood Act. This action is pursuant to the Taylor Grazing Act and involves the classification of 5,816.63 acres as suitable for transfer to the state. Any land not needed for this purpose will be opened to public land laws. The public can comment or request a review of this classification by February 22, 2021.

The Office of Foreign Assets Control (OFAC), a part of the U.S. Department of the Treasury, has released a list of individuals, entities, and vessels now on their Specially Designated Nationals and Blocked Persons List. This action is based on OFAC's criteria, which show these parties meet specific legal standards and are connected with Venezuela's economic sectors, especially oil. The inclusion means all their U.S. assets are blocked, and U.S. persons are generally banned from doing business with them. The list includes people and companies from various countries such as Switzerland, Italy, Venezuela, and entities linked to the Venezuelan oil industry.

The U.S. General Services Administration (GSA) is proposing changes to the Federal Management Regulation to improve how federal real estate is managed and disposed of, aligning it with existing laws. This involves adding new definitions, policies, and guidelines to aid federal agencies in understanding their roles when dealing with real property. These changes aim to enhance efficiency and reduce costs by better managing unused government-owned land and buildings. The proposal is open for public comments until February 21, 2025.

The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service (FWS) is proposing changes to streamline the process for granting rights-of-way on FWS-managed lands. The proposed rule aims to align FWS's processes with other bureaus by requiring a standard application form, allowing electronic submissions, introducing pre-application meetings, and offering flexible methods to determine fair market value. These changes are intended to reduce the time and costs for both applicants and FWS while ensuring compatibility with land management objectives and compliance with applicable laws.

The Department of Labor has granted an exemption to the Boilermakers Western States Apprenticeship Fund, allowing it to purchase a property in Page, Arizona, from Lodge 4, despite restrictions under the Employee Retirement Income Security Act of 1974 (ERISA). This decision was made to avoid the costs and time of relocating the Plan's training program and because the property is already modified for this purpose. An independent fiduciary will ensure that the property is bought at fair market value, adhering to all necessary conditions. The purchase will help maintain the training program and provide administrative space for the Plan's headquarters.

The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service is revising the process for granting rights-of-way across National Wildlife Refuge System lands and other lands they manage. The changes are aimed at making the permitting process quicker and more efficient by aligning it with other Department of the Interior procedures. Key updates include requiring a preapplication meeting, allowing electronic submission of applications, and ensuring flexibility in determining the value of rights-of-way. The rule also introduces new terms and conditions for permits to ensure use is compatible with the conservation goals of the Refuge System, effective January 10, 2025.