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The Bureau of Land Management (BLM), part of the Interior Department, has issued a notice about renewing their information collection activities under the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995. This renewal pertains to managing and protecting wild horses and burros, which involves collecting data from individuals interested in adopting or purchasing these animals. They have invited public comments on their proposed information collection requirements by March 29, 2021. The data collected helps the BLM ensure qualified individuals manage wild horse adoptions and transactions effectively.

The National Institute on Alcohol Abuse and Alcoholism will hold two upcoming closed meetings to review and evaluate grant applications. These meetings are closed to the public because they will involve discussions on sensitive information like trade secrets and private personal details. The first meeting is scheduled for February 10, 2025, and the second for March 14, 2025, both conducted virtually from the NIH's office in Bethesda, MD. The meetings will focus on different review panels, and interested parties can contact Luis Espinoza, Ph.D., for more information.

The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) is opening the floor for public comments about a new collection of information related to animal drugs and veterinary master files. This initiative is part of the Paperwork Reduction Act, requiring federal notices about such collections and giving the public 60 days to comment. The FDA aims to gather insights on whether the information collection is necessary, its accuracy, and how to minimize the efforts needed from participants. Interested parties can submit their comments electronically or in written form by February 28, 2025.

The United States Postal Service (USPS) has announced that it filed a request with the Postal Regulatory Commission. This request aims to add a new domestic shipping services contract to the list of existing Negotiated Service Agreements under the Competitive Products List in the Mail Classification Schedule. The proposed contract, known as Priority Mail & USPS Ground Advantage® Contract 521, is intended to enhance USPS's service offerings. Details about the filing are available on the Postal Regulatory Commission's website.

The U.S. International Trade Commission has ended its investigation into the effects of trade on U.S. workers and underserved communities. Originally requested by the U.S. Trade Representative in January 2023, this investigation was terminated after the request was withdrawn on February 4, 2025. Consequently, the Commission will not produce the previously planned report titled "Distributional Effects of Trade and Trade Policy on U.S. Workers, 2026 Report." This decision was made under the authority granted by the President and in accordance with the Tariff Act of 1930.

The Postal Service has filed a request with the Postal Regulatory Commission to add a new domestic shipping services contract to its Mail Classification Schedule's Competitive Products List. This move is under the rules set by specific U.S. regulations, and the filing took place on March 17, 2025. Interested parties can find further details on the Postal Regulatory Commission's website under the designated docket numbers. If additional information is needed, Sean Robinson is the contact person for this notice.

The Office of Minority Health has announced the cancellation of a meeting for the Advisory Committee on Minority Health. This meeting was originally scheduled for January 16, 2025. Information about this cancellation was initially published on December 13, 2024. For further inquiries, Violet Woo can be contacted as the Designated Federal Officer.

The Department of Anthropology at Northern Illinois University (NIU) has completed an inventory of human remains under the Native American Graves Protection and Repatriation Act (NAGPRA). They found that the remains, representing three Native American individuals, have a cultural connection with The Osage Nation. The National Park Service has outlined the process for repatriation, which can start after January 6, 2025. Requests for repatriation can be submitted by the identified tribes or other eligible claimants who can demonstrate a connection.

The National Park Service, part of the U.S. Department of the Interior, plans to return human remains found at Luna Moth Rockshelter in Scott County, Tennessee, to their rightful Native American descendants or affiliated tribes, in accordance with the Native American Graves Protection and Repatriation Act (NAGPRA). These remains, which belong to one individual of Native American ancestry, are currently kept at the Southeast Archeology Center in Florida. Multiple tribes, including the Absentee Shawnee Tribe of Indians of Oklahoma and Cherokee Nation, have been identified as having priority for the remains' disposition. Interested parties must claim the remains by December 5, 2025, or they will be considered unclaimed. Disposition can occur as soon as January 6, 2025, if claims are made.

The Department of Education has announced an opportunity for states and state consortia to apply for a new authority under the Innovative Assessment Demonstration Authority (IADA) for fiscal year 2021. This authority allows states to develop and implement innovative assessment systems in public schools, which would be used alongside traditional academic assessments. States interested in participating must submit applications demonstrating specific requirements and selection criteria. A maximum of seven states can participate during this initial phase, with two new spots available for this competition.