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The university intends to return cultural items to Indian Tribes or Native Hawaiian organizations in compliance with the Native American Graves Protection and Repatriation Act (NAGPRA).
Western Washington University has completed an inventory of human remains and associated funerary objects, determining a cultural affiliation with Indian Tribes or Native Hawaiian organizations, following the Native American Graves Protection and Repatriation Act (NAGPRA) guidelines.
The University of Texas at San Antonio's Center for Archaeological Research has completed an inventory of human remains and funerary objects, determining a cultural affiliation with Indian Tribes or Native Hawaiian organizations.
The University of Georgia Laboratory of Archaeology plans to repatriate a cultural item under the Native American Graves Protection and Repatriation Act (NAGPRA) due to its cultural affiliation with Indian Tribes or Native Hawaiian organizations.
Western Washington University has completed an inventory of human remains under the Native American Graves Protection and Repatriation Act (NAGPRA), determining a cultural affiliation with Indian Tribes or Native Hawaiian organizations.
The University of Wisconsin Oshkosh has completed an inventory of human remains and associated funerary objects, determining a cultural affiliation with Indian Tribes or Native Hawaiian organizations.
The Tennessee Department of Environment and Conservation has completed an inventory of human remains and associated funerary objects, determining a cultural affiliation with Indian Tribes or Native Hawaiian organizations.
The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service has announced corrections to the Lists of Endangered and Threatened Wildlife and Plants, stating that the changes are editorial in nature and do not affect the lists or regulations.
The National Park Service is seeking public input on properties nominated before August 24, 2024, for listing or related actions in the National Register of Historic Places.
The National Park Service is seeking public input on properties nominated before August 31, 2024, for potential listing in the National Register of Historic Places.
The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) has amended the Class E airspace at Beloit, KS airport due to the decommissioning of the Mankato VOR and updates to the airport's geographic coordinates to support IFR operations.
The FAA amends the Class D airspace at Perot Field/Fort Worth Alliance Airport in Fort Worth, TX, as part of a biennial airspace review, updating the airport's name and coordinates to match the FAA's aeronautical database.
The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) has corrected a final rule that incorrectly set forth certain regulatory text for pilots, flight instructors, and other aviation professionals, without making any substantive revisions to the regulations.
The FAA proposes to supersede three Airworthiness Directives (ADs) for certain Airbus SAS Model A318, A319, A320, and A321 series airplanes, requiring revisions to maintenance or inspection programs to incorporate new or more restrictive airworthiness limitations.
The FAA is requiring removal and replacement of incorrect terminal lugs installed in certain lavatory and galley locations on these Airbus planes to address an unsafe condition.
The FAA is superseding Airworthiness Directive (AD) 2023-22-13 for Dassault Aviation Model FALCON 7X airplanes, requiring revising maintenance or inspection programs to incorporate new airworthiness limitations.
The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) has issued a new airworthiness directive (AD) for Airbus Helicopters models AS350B and AS355 helicopters to address reports of debonding on main rotor blades, requiring repetitive inspections and corrective actions.
The FAA is adopting a new airworthiness directive for certain Boeing 767-300 series airplanes to address an unsafe condition where some converted freighter planes are missing an electrical bracket.
The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) has issued a new airworthiness directive (AD) for certain Boeing 777 airplanes to address an unsafe condition related to the nitrogen enriched air distribution system (NEADS) cover plate assembly.
The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has finalized requirements for sources reclassifying from major to area source status under the National Emission Standards for Hazardous Air Pollutants (NESHAP) program, ensuring continued health protections for 90% of aggregate emissions of persistent and bioaccumulative pollutants.
The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) is hosting a series of public workshops to gather input on the initial draft materials for the Integrated Science Assessment (ISA) of oxides of nitrogen, as part of the review of the primary National Ambient Air Quality Standards (NAAQS) for oxides of nitrogen.
The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has proposed a consent decree in a lawsuit filed by environmental groups over the agency's failure to review and revise National Emission Standards for Hazardous Air Pollutants (NESHAP) for the Polyether Polyols Production source category, which is due every eight years.
The U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission has issued Subsequent Renewed Facility Operating Licenses to Dominion Energy for North Anna Power Station Units 1 and 2, following a record of decision.
The NRC is releasing Revision 3 of its Regulatory Guide 5.62, which outlines the procedures for reporting and documenting security incidents at nuclear facilities.
The Federal Communications Commission (FCC) proposes steps to protect consumers from AI-generated robocalls and robotexts, while also promoting positive uses of AI, such as improving access to phone networks for people with disabilities. The FCC aims to strike a balance between consumer protection and the potential benefits of AI in the telephone network.
The US Department of Agriculture's Food Safety and Inspection Service (FSIS) has released an updated version of its guideline for substantiating claims related to animal-raising or environmental factors on meat and poultry product labels, following changes based on scientific information, sampling data, and public feedback.
The US Forest Service has announced a proposed Administrative Settlement Agreement and Order on Consent for the Cabin 29/East Area of the Mammoth Stamp Mill Site in the Inyo National Forest, California, due to hazardous substances and pollutants found at the site.
The Ouachita National Forest has withdrawn its notice of intent to prepare an environmental impact statement for the Heavener Coal Leasing Project, following the project proponent's decision to cancel their request for a Federal metallurgical coal lease.
The National Agricultural Statistics Service (NASS) is announcing its intention to revise and extend the Generic Clearance for Survey Research Studies, a currently approved information collection, to accommodate testing for the next three years, with minimal changes to burden hours and number of contacts.
The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) is seeking to re-establish the Advisory Committee on Agriculture Statistics for a two-year term and is calling for nominations to fill vacancies, following a transfer of responsibility from the Bureau of the Census in 1996.
The US Department of Agriculture's Agricultural Research Service (ARS) is seeking to extend the approval of Form AD-761, a patent license application for government inventions, which is set to expire on October 31, 2025.
The USDA is convening a two-day meeting of the Fruit and Vegetable Industry Advisory Committee to discuss industry issues and provide recommendations on how to tailor programs and services to meet the needs of the U.S. produce industry.
The General Services Administration (GSA) is seeking public input on a request to extend a previously approved information collection requirement related to contract administration and quality assurance, as mandated by the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995 and OMB regulations.
The US International Trade Commission (USITC) is requesting public comments on a potential violation of Section 337, with a focus on public interest issues related to a remedy and bonding if a violation is found.
The U.S. International Trade Commission has decided not to review an initial determination granting a motion to terminate an investigation into certain aerosol fire extinguishing technology, following the withdrawal of a complaint, effectively ending the investigation.
HydraFacial LLC has filed a complaint with the U.S. International Trade Commission alleging patent infringement by companies importing hydrodermabrasion systems and components, and seeking a limited exclusion order and cease and desist order.
The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission is seeking public comment on a revised voluntary standard for soft infant and toddler carriers, which aims to improve their safety.
The US Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) has announced plans to expand its Partner Government Agency Message Set test, allowing up to 2,000 additional importers to electronically submit certificate of compliance data to the Automated Commercial Environment (ACE) system, as part of a proposed collection of information.
The Department of Justice is seeking OMB approval for the reinstatement and revision of a previously approved information collection, the Census of Public Defender Offices, which will be submitted for review and comment.
The U.S. government has approved the importation of an additional cultural object for a temporary exhibition titled 'Kingdom of David and Solomon Discovered' at various locations, including the Armstrong Auditorium in Edmond, Oklahoma, and The Jewish Museum in New York, New York, due to its cultural significance and national interest.
The U.S. government has determined that certain objects imported for the 'Tacita Dean: Blind Folly' exhibition at The Menil Collection in Houston, Texas, are culturally significant and in the national interest for temporary display in the US.
The U.S. Department of State has issued a certification under Section 7008(b) of the Department of State, Foreign Operations, and Related Program Appropriations Act, 2024, with respect to Gabon.
The U.S. Department of State has issued a certification pursuant to Section 7041(A)(2) of the Department of State, Foreign Operations, and Related Programs Appropriations Act, 2024, as required by law.
The Isabella Stewart Gardner Museum in Boston, Massachusetts, has received a notice from the US government stating that certain objects being imported for the
The U.S. government has determined that certain objects imported for the 'Wifredo Lam' exhibition at The Museum of Modern Art in New York are culturally significant and in the national interest, and will be displayed temporarily in the U.S.
The U.S. Customs and Border Protection has amended its regulations to restrict the import of certain Ukrainian archaeological and ethnological materials, effective until March 5, 2029, following a determination by the U.S. Department of State
The U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) has amended its regulations to continue import restrictions on certain categories of Yemeni archaeological and ethnological material, as part of an agreement with the Republic of Yemen, until April 15, 2029.
The IRS is seeking public input on proposed Trust and Estate Income Tax Returns and Related Forms as part of its effort to reduce paperwork burden, in accordance with the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995.
The U.S. government has amended its declaration of a major disaster for the state of Florida, following Hurricane Debby, which affected the state from August 1 to August 27, 2024.
The Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) has amended its declaration of a major disaster for Public Assistance Only in the state of Florida, following Hurricane Debby, which affected the state from August 1 to August 27, 2024.