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The National Park Service announced its plan to return human remains found at the Stillwater National Wildlife Refuge Complex in Nevada to the descendants or tribal group with the strongest claim. According to the Native American Graves Protection and Repatriation Act (NAGPRA), these remains, identified as Native American, can be claimed by any lineal descendants, Indian Tribes, or Native Hawaiian organizations. The remains are primarily intended for the Paiute-Shoshone Tribe of the Fallon Reservation and Colony, Nevada, but other parties can also submit claims based on evidence. If no claims are received by April 20, 2026, the remains will be considered unclaimed.

The U.S. Department of the Interior and the National Park Service issued a notice about their completed inventory of human remains and funerary objects found at the Ridgefield National Wildlife Refuge in Washington. These remains and objects are affiliated with Native American tribes, specifically the Confederated Tribes of the Grand Ronde Community of Oregon and the Cowlitz Indian Tribe. Repatriation of these remains and objects to the tribes or any proven descendants can begin on or after May 19, 2025. The public can contact Eric Anderson at the Ridgefield National Wildlife Refuge for more information or requests for repatriation.

The U.S. Department of the Interior, Fish and Wildlife Service, Ridgefield National Wildlife Refuge Complex intends to return 98 cultural items to Native American groups under the Native American Graves Protection and Repatriation Act (NAGPRA). These items, which include artifacts like a stone anchor and glass trade beads, were collected from a burial site in Clark County, Washington. The Confederated Tribes of the Grand Ronde Community of Oregon and the Cowlitz Indian Tribe, along with the Chinook Nation, are working together on this repatriation. The items' return to eligible claimants may begin on or after May 19, 2025.

The U.S. Department of the Interior, Fish and Wildlife Service, through the Washington Maritime National Wildlife Refuge Complex, is planning to return human remains to their rightful descendants in accordance with the Native American Graves Protection and Repatriation Act (NAGPRA). The remains, found in Jefferson County, Washington, and identified as belonging to a Native American individual, may be claimed by lineal descendants, Indian tribes, or Native Hawaiian organizations by April 20, 2026. After this date, the remains will become unclaimed. The Washington Maritime National Wildlife Refuge Complex will determine the most appropriate claimant if competing claims are received.

The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service is proposing a new information collection related to their concessions program, as part of their efforts to reduce paperwork and gather comments from the public. This program involves private businesses and nonprofits managing recreation facilities within National Wildlife Refuges. They aim to collect information to ensure operations minimize wildlife disturbance, offer high-quality visitor experiences, and comply with financial and management requirements. Comments are invited from the public until February 3, 2021, focusing on the necessity, accuracy, and ways to improve the information collection process.

The Department of Commerce has determined that ending the antidumping duty order on frozen fish fillets from Vietnam would likely result in continued or new dumping activity, with dumping margins possibly reaching up to 63.88 percent. This decision follows an expedited review process due to lack of substantive responses from other interested parties. The results are documented in the accompanying Issues and Decision Memorandum, publicly accessible online. Interested parties are reminded of their obligations regarding the handling of proprietary information under the Administrative Protective Order.

The National Marine Fisheries Service (NMFS) and National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) announced a hybrid meeting by the Center of Independent Experts (CIE) to review a method for aging fish using machine learning and infrared spectroscopy. This meeting is scheduled to take place from February 11 to February 13, 2025, at the Alaska Fisheries Science Center in Seattle and online. Public comments will be allowed, and the meeting will accommodate individuals with disabilities. For more details, attendees should refer to the online link provided by NOAA.

In this notice, the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service is requesting public comments on renewing an information collection related to its financial assistance programs, as required by the Paperwork Reduction Act. The agency issues grants and cooperative awards to various entities under different programs, and seeks feedback on whether collecting this information is necessary, accurate, and efficient. The public is encouraged to submit their comments by March 31, 2025, and it’s noted that personal information included in these comments could be made publicly available.

The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service is seeking public comments on renewing a collection of information related to the Horseshoe Crab and Cooperative Fish Tagging Programs. This initiative collects data from organizations and the public to track and assess the population, migration, and health of tagged species like horseshoe crabs, striped bass, and sturgeon. The data helps improve management practices and conservation efforts. Public feedback will contribute to minimizing the reporting burden and improving the quality and utility of the information collected.

The National Oceanic & Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) is inviting comments from the public and other Federal agencies on their information collection activities related to the Cooperative Game Fish Tagging Program. This program helps study the migration and biology of fish like billfish, tunas, and swordfish through tagged releases. Fishermen participate by attaching tags provided by NOAA to the fish they catch and release, then sending a report card with details back to NOAA. The information gathered assists in developing management plans for fisheries, and the program is seeking public feedback to ensure its effectiveness and efficiency.