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The National Park Service is inviting public comments on properties that have been nominated for inclusion in the National Register of Historic Places before January 23, 2021. The agency is requesting these comments to be submitted electronically by February 18, 2021. The document lists properties from various states like Indiana, Iowa, Nebraska, New York, Ohio, Oregon, and Virginia, mentioning specific historic districts, bridges, and buildings being considered for the Register. They also note a request for the removal of one property in Nebraska and additional documentation for a district in Virginia.

The Postal Service has announced that it filed a request with the Postal Regulatory Commission to add a new domestic shipping services contract to the Mail Classification Schedule's Competitive Products List. This involves the addition of a Priority Mail and USPS Ground Advantage® contract. The official filing took place on December 16, 2024, and more details can be found on the Postal Regulatory Commission's website. For further information, interested parties can contact Sean Robinson at the provided telephone number.

The Bureau of Land Management (BLM) is seeking public comments on renewing an information collection related to desert land entry applications for agricultural purposes in accordance with the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995. The agency aims to reduce paperwork and is particularly interested in feedback about the necessity, accuracy, impact on respondents, and methods to enhance the quality of the information collected. Comments are open until January 17, 2025, and should be submitted through the specified online portal. The existing OMB control number for this collection is due to expire on April 30, 2025, and BLM requests its renewal for an additional three years.

The National Science Foundation (NSF) will hold a meeting of the Astronomy and Astrophysics Advisory Committee on January 30-31, 2025. The meeting will take place at the NSF offices in Alexandria, VA, and can be attended in person or virtually via Zoom. The meeting is open to the public and will feature presentations from representatives of NSF, NASA, DOE, and other agencies to discuss current programs and future collaboration in astronomy and astrophysics. The committee will also work on its draft annual report, which is due by March 15, 2025.

The Committee for Purchase From People Who Are Blind or Severely Disabled is proposing to remove several products from the Procurement List. These products were provided by nonprofit agencies that employ individuals who are blind or have severe disabilities. The proposed deletions include various items such as pillowcases, a gear pack, and different types of floor pads. The purpose of the notice is to allow people to submit comments on these proposed deletions, with a deadline for comments set for February 7, 2021.

The Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) will hold a public meeting on Friday, January 15, 2021, at 1:00 p.m. Eastern Time. Due to the COVID-19 pandemic, this meeting will be an audio-only conference accessible to the public through instructions posted on the EEOC website. The main topic of discussion will be the proposed updates to the Compliance Manual on Religious Discrimination. For more information, individuals can contact Rachel V. See, the Acting Executive Officer, or consult the EEOC’s website.

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 Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) is seeking approval from the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) to continue a project named the "Drug Overdose Response Investigation (DORI) Data Collections." This project helps CDC respond quickly to state and local requests for data to control local drug overdose epidemics, particularly involving prescription drugs like opioids and illicit drugs such as heroin. The CDC will use collected data to understand trends, risk factors, and affected groups to guide states on ways to manage these issues. Comments from the public are being solicited to assess the project's necessity, methods, and costs, with a deadline for feedback set 30 days from this notice's publication.

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, has issued a notice about the repatriation of human remains and associated funerary objects under the Native American Graves Protection and Repatriation Act (NAGPRA). The remains, taken from Contra Costa County, California, were found to be culturally affiliated with the Wilton Rancheria, California. These items were seized during an investigation and, following their storage at various sites, they are now eligible for repatriation starting January 13, 2025. Authorized Indian Tribes or Native Hawaiian organizations can request the repatriation of these remains and objects according to the procedures outlined in the notice.