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The William S. Webb Museum of Anthropology at the University of Kentucky plans to return a collection of 227 cultural items to Indian Tribes or Native Hawaiian organizations. These items, which are mostly artifacts associated with ancient burial practices, are believed to be linked to tribes such as the Absentee-Shawnee Tribe of Indians of Oklahoma, the Eastern Shawnee Tribe of Oklahoma, and the Shawnee Tribe. The return of these objects is in line with the Native American Graves Protection and Repatriation Act (NAGPRA). Requests for repatriation by other recognized groups can be submitted by January 6, 2025, at the earliest.

The William S. Webb Museum of Anthropology at the University of Kentucky has finished an inventory of Native American human remains and associated items. They have identified a cultural link between these remains and several Indian Tribes or Native Hawaiian organizations. The notice outlines that repatriation, or the return of these remains and objects, may begin on or after January 6, 2025. This process follows the guidelines of the Native American Graves Protection and Repatriation Act (NAGPRA), and any tribe or lineal descendant can request repatriation if they can prove cultural affiliation.

The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) is reviewing the National Emission Standards for Hazardous Air Pollutants related to brick and clay manufacturing to determine if the regulations should be changed or kept the same. This review is part of a process required by the Regulatory Flexibility Act, which ensures that rules do not unfairly impact small businesses. The EPA is asking for public comments on the rules, especially about how they could be improved or if there are issues with them overlapping with other laws. People can submit their comments until May 30, 2025.

In accordance with the Native American Graves Protection and Repatriation Act (NAGPRA), the U.S. Department of Agriculture, Forest Service, intends to return human remains and cultural items found in the Coronado National Forest. These items, which include ceramics, stone tools, and other artifacts, are linked to Native American heritage and will be rehomed with the communities currently holding priority, such as the Ak-Chin Indian Community and the Tohono O'odham Nation. Claims for these items must be submitted by March 19, 2026, and if multiple claims are made, the Forest Service will determine the rightful owners. The process is managed by the National Park Service and is supported by federal law.

The University of California, Riverside plans to return 69 cultural items to Native American tribes under the Native American Graves Protection and Repatriation Act (NAGPRA). These items, which include ceramic sherds and animal bones, are culturally important to several Cahuilla tribes in California. The repatriation might take place after May 19, 2025. If there are multiple requests for the same items, UC Riverside will decide the rightful recipient, and they will also inform the relevant tribes and organizations about the notice.

The University of Tennessee, McClung Museum of Natural History & Culture has completed an inventory of human remains and funerary objects under the Native American Graves Protection and Repatriation Act (NAGPRA). These remains, representing at least 68 individuals from sites in Blount County, TN, are affiliated with the Cherokee Nation, Eastern Band of Cherokee Indians, Muscogee (Creek) Nation, Seminole Nation of Oklahoma, and Thlopthlocco Tribal Town. The notice outlines procedures for these groups to request repatriation, which could start after April 18, 2025. The involvement of UTK, the National Park Service, and respective Tribal authorities ensures that cultural affiliations inform the repatriation process.

The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has submitted a request for extending the information collection requirement related to Clay Ceramics Manufacturing under the National Emission Standards for Hazardous Air Pollutants (NESHAP). This request is pending review and approval by the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) and is part of the compliance with the Paperwork Reduction Act. Public comments are invited until March 31, 2025. The proposed extension seeks to address the collection information needs for manufacturing facilities producing pressed floor tile, wall tile, or sanitaryware.

The Department of Commerce issued a notice regarding duty-free entry of scientific instruments from other countries. They reviewed applications from Cornell University and the University of Minnesota for instruments such as a six-axes sample manipulator and a multi-gas lamp, both made in China, as well as a spark plasma sintering system from Japan. These instruments will be used for scientific research in materials science and engineering, specifically for studying electronic properties and the behavior of ceramic and metal materials in extreme environments. After considering the applications, the Department approved the duty-free entry since no equivalent instruments are manufactured in the U.S.

In accordance with the Native American Graves Protection and Repatriation Act (NAGPRA), the U.S. Department of the Interior, Bureau of Land Management, Arizona State Office has completed an inventory of human remains and associated funerary objects. These remains, representing at least 11 individuals and 235 objects, were found in Arizona and are linked to Native American tribes, including the Ak-Chin Indian Community and Hopi Tribe. The remains and objects were taken during illegal looting in the 1980s. Repatriation to the relevant tribes may start after April 18, 2025, once any claims are reviewed and verified.

Cornell University and the University of Minnesota have applied for duty-free entry of various scientific instruments not manufactured in the United States. The instruments include a six-axes sample manipulator and a multi-gas lamp from China, intended for studying electronic properties in materials science. Additionally, the University of Minnesota seeks to import a spark plasma sintering system from Japan for researching structural ceramics and metals. The applications have been accepted, and public comments are invited on whether similar instruments exist domestically.