Mills College Sends Woven Treasures Back to Native Tribes

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.

2026-06089 — Agency Information Collection Activities; Submission to the Office of Management and Budget for Review and Approval; Reporting and Recordkeeping for Snow Coaches and Snowmobiles, Yellowstone National Park

The National Park Service is renewing its paperwork rules for snow coaches and snowmobiles in Yellowstone without any changes. This affects tour operators who must keep reporting and recordkeeping as before, with no new fees or deadlines beyond the April 29, 2026 comment period. It’s all about keeping things smooth and safe on the snowy trails!

2026-06094 — Agency Information Collection Activities; Submission to the Office of Management and Budget for Review and Approval; NPS Case and Outbreak Investigation Data Collections

The National Park Service wants to update and renew its forms for tracking cases and outbreaks in parks. This affects park staff and anyone involved in health investigations, aiming to make data collection easier and faster. Comments are open until April 29, 2026, with no new costs expected.

2026-05798 — Agency Information Collection Activities; National Historic Landmarks Nomination Form

The National Park Service wants to keep using the National Historic Landmarks Nomination Form and is asking for your thoughts by April 24, 2026. This form helps decide which places get special historic status, affecting property owners and history fans. There’s no new cost, just a chance to share your ideas and keep the process smooth and easy.

2026-05790 — Notice of Intent To Prepare an Environmental Impact Statement for Redevelopment at the Robert F. Kennedy Memorial Stadium Campus

The National Park Service and the District of Columbia are teaming up to plan a big makeover of the Robert F. Kennedy Memorial Stadium area. They want to build new homes, shops, parks, and better roads and transit near the Anacostia River. Everyone’s invited to share their thoughts by April 24, 2026, as this project could change the neighborhood and boost the local economy.

2026-05371 — Notice of Inventory Completion: University of California, Davis, Davis, CA

UC Davis has finished checking and listing Native American human remains and related burial items found at the Capay Valley Site. These remains and objects are linked to local tribes, and they can be returned starting April 20, 2026. If you want to request the return, contact UC Davis soon—this is a big step in respecting Native heritage with no cost involved.

Previous: 2026-06354 — Notice of Inventory Completion: Auburn University at Montgomery, Montgomery, AL

Auburn University at Montgomery has finished checking and listing Native American human remains and related items found during past digs. These remains and objects belong to certain Native tribes and can be returned starting May 4, 2026. If you want to request the return, contact the university soon—this is a big step in respecting Native heritage without any cost involved.

Next: 2026-06356 — Notice of Intended Repatriation: California State University, Fullerton, Fullerton, CA

California State University, Fullerton is planning to return 14 special cultural items like pottery, bones, and stones to Native American tribes connected to the San Bernardino County area. This repatriation will start on or after May 4, 2026, and involves items collected decades ago from various local sites. No money changes hands, but this is a big step in respecting Native heritage and history.