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The U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) has issued a final rule to extend import restrictions on certain archaeological materials from Jordan until January 14, 2030. This extension follows an agreement with Jordan and an exchange of diplomatic notes. These restrictions, first established in a 2020 agreement, aim to protect Jordan’s cultural heritage by preventing illicit imports of materials dating from the Paleolithic period to the Ottoman era. The rule is enacted immediately and exempt from the usual notice or public procedure due to its foreign affairs nature.

The Buffalo History Museum plans to return a historical item, known as the Red Jacket Peace Medal, to the Seneca Nation of Indians. This decision follows consultations with Native American groups, as the medal is recognized as part of the cultural heritage of the Seneca Nation. The item holds significance because it symbolizes peace and friendship, originally given to Seneca Chief Red Jacket by President George Washington in 1792. The museum has issued a notice for any potential claimants from other tribes or organizations to come forward by March 11, 2021, before proceeding with the transfer.