Notice of Inventory Completion: The Museum of Kansas City, Kansas City, MO

2026-04606, Alaska; Hunting and Trapping in National Preserves

The National Park Service wants to update hunting and trapping rules in Alaska’s national preserves to bring back long-standing practices that support state-authorized wildlife harvests and public access. These changes affect hunters, trappers, and anyone using Alaska park lands, aiming to balance conservation with local traditions. You’ve got until April 9, 2026, to share your thoughts—no new fees or costs are expected.

2026-20013, Agency Information Collection Activities; Archeology Permit Applications and Reports

The National Park Service wants to keep collecting info for archeology permits and reports, making sure the process stays smooth and clear. This affects archeologists and anyone applying for permits to dig or study artifacts in parks. They’re asking for comments by October 30, 2026, but no changes to fees or big costs are planned.

2026-19996, Notice of Intended Repatriation: California State University, Sacramento, Sacramento, CA

California State University, Sacramento plans to return over 8,500 cultural items to Native American tribes connected to northern Tehama County. These items include stones, bones, pigments, and historic materials, and the repatriation can start on or after October 30, 2026. This move respects Native heritage and involves no cost to the public but honors important cultural ties.

2026-20015, Agency Information Collection Activities; National Park Service Concessions Forms

The National Park Service is asking to keep using their current forms for park concessions, like shops and services, without changes. This affects businesses working with the parks and helps reduce paperwork hassle. You’ve got until October 30, 2026, to share your thoughts—no fees or new costs involved!

2026-19002, National Park Service Alaska Region Subsistence Resource Commission Program; Notice of Public Meetings

The National Park Service is holding meetings for Alaska's Subsistence Resource Commissions to discuss local hunting, fishing, and gathering rules. These meetings affect residents who rely on park resources and will happen mostly in October and November 2026, with one in February 2027. No big costs are expected, but these talks help keep subsistence traditions alive and fair.

2026-18306, Official Trail Marker for Butterfield Overland National Historic Trail

This notice issues the official trail marker insignia for the Butterfield Overland National Historic Trail in the National Trails System. The original graphic image for Butterfield Overland National Historic Trail was developed in 2026 with the completion of the Butterfield Overland National Historic Trail Comprehensive Plan. The National Park Service and related agencies have officially adopted and use this insignia to help mark all designated alignments of the Butterfield Overland National Historic Trail.

Previous: 2026-02028, Notice of Inventory Completion: Indiana University of Pennsylvania, Indiana, PA

Indiana University of Pennsylvania has finished checking their collection and found Native American human remains and pottery linked to specific tribes. Starting March 4, 2026, these items can be returned to the rightful Native communities. This is a respectful step to honor cultural heritage, with no costs or deadlines for the public but important for the tribes involved.

Next: 2026-02030, Notice of Inventory Completion: California Department of Transportation, Oakland, CA

The California Department of Transportation (Caltrans) finished checking 354 ancient objects found near Napa City and confirmed they belong to Native American tribes. Starting March 4, 2026, these items can be officially returned to the tribes. Caltrans and Sonoma State University are still searching for six missing objects, but no money changes hands in this process.