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The Bureau of Land Management (BLM) plans to sell 11 parcels of public land, totaling 89.35 acres, in the Las Vegas Valley, Nevada, through a modified competitive sale process. Each parcel will be sold for at least its fair market value, and interested parties must register and participate in an online auction via the EnergyNet website starting March 18, 2025. The sale is governed by multiple federal laws and regulations, and buyers are responsible for complying with all applicable laws and securing necessary approvals for land use. The sale integrates environmental considerations to ensure compliance with relevant environmental laws.

The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Omaha District has completed an inventory under the Native American Graves Protection and Repatriation Act (NAGPRA) and found a cultural connection between certain human remains and Native American tribes, specifically the Yankton Sioux Tribe of South Dakota. The remains, originally found in Prairie Dog Bay, South Dakota, will be eligible for repatriation starting May 12, 2025, as per the notice. Requests for repatriation can be filed by identified tribes or other eligible descendants according to the notice's guidelines. The National Park Service published this notice, but the determinations were made solely by the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers.

The Bureau of Land Management, part of the Interior Department, has issued an order to protect certain public lands in Douglas County, Oregon, from mining for 20 years. This order affects approximately 103.92 acres of lands managed by the Bureau, safeguarding the recreational value of three sites: Island Creek Recreation Area, Iron Mountain Recreation Area, and Olalla-Thompson Day Use Recreation Area. While these lands are withdrawn from mining activities, they remain open for mineral and geothermal leasing. Moreover, if the government acquires additional non-Federal lands or mineral interests in this area in the future, those will also be protected under this order.

The United States Marine Corps at Marine Corps Base Hawaii plans to return human remains found on federal land to Native Hawaiian organizations, Native Tribes, or lineal descendants, as outlined by the Native American Graves Protection and Repatriation Act (NAGPRA). If no claims are made by March 18, 2026, the remains will be considered unclaimed. Skeleton remains were discovered in October 2023 at the Marine Corps Training Area Bellows in Hawaii. Organizations and families given priority for claiming these remains include The Kahua Foundation, Nation of Hawaii, and severalohana (families) such as Ohana Kamakea-Ohelo andOhana Kane.

The National Park Service, within the U.S. Department of the Interior, has completed an inventory of human remains at the Delaware Water Gap National Recreation Area that have been linked to Native American tribes, including the Delaware Nation, Oklahoma; Delaware Tribe of Indians; and Stockbridge Munsee Community, Wisconsin. The remains were collected during a 1974 archaeological dig and have now been returned to the park. Repatriation of the remains can occur starting May 19, 2025, and requests for repatriation can be made by these tribes or others who establish a valid claim. The process will be managed under the Native American Graves Protection and Repatriation Act (NAGPRA).

The Bureau of Indian Affairs has announced that nearly 200 acres of land in Maverick County, Texas, have been officially added to the reservation for the Kickapoo Traditional Tribe of Texas. This decision was made by the Assistant Secretary—Indian Affairs under the authority given by the Secretary of the Interior. The land is specifically described using legal boundaries, and the addition does not change any existing rights or easements on the land, such as roads or utilities.

The National Park Service, under the Interior Department, announced that they are accepting public comments on properties nominated for listing in the National Register of Historic Places. These comments should be submitted by February 16, 2021. The nominations include various properties across states like the District of Columbia, Georgia, Iowa, Mississippi, Missouri, Ohio, Pennsylvania, Vermont, and Virginia. Additionally, the document mentions requests for extra documentation and a request for removal of a property in Nevada.

The Bureau of Land Management (BLM) has requested the Secretary of the Interior to withdraw approximately 1,043.57 acres of public land in Clark County, Nevada, from mining and leasing under certain laws for 20 years to protect a utility and transportation corridor for future infrastructure and public services. This proposal aims to prevent conflicting land uses and facilitate orderly development. The public has until April 15, 2025, to comment on the proposal or request a public meeting. Until January 15, 2027, the land is temporarily protected from mining and leasing, but mineral materials can still be disposed of under certain conditions.

The National Park Service (NPS) is delaying the effective date of a rule titled "Visitor Experience Improvements Authority Contracts" from January 17, 2025, to March 21, 2025. This decision follows a memorandum from President Donald J. Trump issued on January 20, 2025, which requests a temporary regulatory freeze to review the implications of new rules. The delay is based on good cause exceptions, meaning it goes into effect without public comment because it's considered urgent and necessary. The NPS might consider further delays if needed, and any such decision could be open for public input.

The Kikuchi Center at Kaua'i Community College plans to return certain cultural items that meet the criteria for unassociated funerary objects under the Native American Graves Protection and Repatriation Act (NAGPRA). These items, including a 19th-century non-human bone toothbrush, a kapa beater, and three coral abraders, are believed to be linked to Native Hawaiian burial practices. The repatriation process may start on or after January 13, 2025, and will involve consulting with Indian Tribes or Native Hawaiian organizations that have shown a cultural connection to these items. If there are multiple requests for the same items, the Kikuchi Center will determine the most appropriate requestor.