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The National Park Service (NPS) is proposing a new information collection as part of the Lower Mississippi Delta Initiative (LMDI) to support grants for preserving regional culture and history. They are seeking comments from the public and federal agencies by February 18, 2025, to evaluate the necessity, accuracy, and ways to improve the information collection process while minimizing the burden on respondents. The initiative will assist Tribal, state, local governments, and non-governmental organizations, with a focus on educational and recreational opportunities and the conservation of historic sites. The estimated annual burden for respondents is 532 hours, and the collection of information is voluntary.

The Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC) is hosting a virtual meeting on February 18, 2025, to discuss a draft Programmatic Agreement for the Enosburg Falls Hydroelectric Project. Representatives from the Vermont Division for Historic Preservation and the Village of Enosburg Falls will participate, and the purpose is to go over aspects related to historic preservation. Interested parties, including government agencies and Indian Tribes, are invited to attend, but sensitive information may require certain attendees to be excused during the discussion. Attendees need to RSVP by February 11, 2025, to get login details for the meeting.

The National Park Service has announced a meeting for the Cedar Creek and Belle Grove National Historical Park Advisory Commission, scheduled for March 20, 2025. This meeting will be held both via teleconference and in-person at the Warren County Government Center in Virginia. The public is invited to attend and interested individuals can provide input either orally or through written comments. The meeting will cover topics such as the park's management plans, visitor services, and historic preservation. All comments will be publicly available, and requests for accommodations should be made at least seven days prior to the meeting.

Grainbelt Corporation, a smaller railroad company, has applied for an exemption to extend its use of tracks owned by BNSF Railway Company in Oklahoma and Texas. This extension allows Grainbelt to transport trains for BNSF customers and access a specific facility in Oklahoma until March 2026. The Surface Transportation Board notes that employees affected by this change will receive protections, and any challenges to the exemption need to be filed before May 1, 2025. Additionally, this action is environmentally cleared and doesn't require historic preservation reports.

The Puerto Rico Electric Power Authority (PREPA) plans to apply for a new license for the Río Blanco Hydroelectric Project in Puerto Rico. They have filed a notice of intent and a request to use the Traditional Licensing Process, which has been approved. The project is situated near Puerto Rico's El Yunque National Forest and occupies some U.S. Forest Service land. Consultations have begun with several agencies, including those focused on wildlife and historic preservation, to ensure all environmental and historical considerations are addressed.

The Advisory Council on Historic Preservation (ACHP) approved a program comment aimed at facilitating the ongoing use and preservation of historic properties from the Mission 66 era (1945-1972). This initiative, which supports the National Park Service (NPS), serves as an alternative procedure for meeting obligations under Section 106 of the National Historic Preservation Act. The program comment offers a streamlined review process, allowing superintendents to consider these properties as eligible for the National Register of Historic Places, potentially reducing the need for extensive reviews. The ACHP collaborated on this initiative with various stakeholders, including State Historic Preservation Officers and Tribal representatives, to address concerns and incorporate feedback.

The National Park Service has issued a notice seeking public comments on properties nominated for listing in the National Register of Historic Places before January 2, 2021. Individuals are encouraged to send their feedback via email by February 5, 2021. The properties are located in several states, including Hawaii, Massachusetts, Michigan, and more. Comments submitted may include personal information, which could be made publicly available, despite requests otherwise.

The National Park Service is seeking electronic comments on properties nominated for listing in the National Register of Historic Places by January 9, 2021. Public comments should be submitted by February 8, 2021, via email or mail. Among the properties considered for listing are sites in Arizona, Arkansas, Iowa, Kentucky, Ohio, Pennsylvania, Puerto Rico, and Virginia. This notice also informs that personal identifying information included in comments may be made publicly available.

The National Park Service has announced a notice involving the nomination of properties for listing in the National Register of Historic Places. They are seeking public feedback on the importance of these properties, with comments due by May 5, 2025. The notice features a detailed list of properties from various states, including Arkansas, Colorado, and New York, among others. Also, some properties have been requested for removal or received additional documentation.

The National Park Service has announced that they are seeking electronic comments on the significance of various properties nominated for listing in the National Register of Historic Places before February 6, 2021. People interested in commenting must do so by March 4, 2021, and can submit their comments via email or mail. The list includes properties from several states, including California, Colorado, Kentucky, Ohio, and others. In particular, an objection was noted for the Stuft Shirt property in Newport Beach, California.