Director, Office of Regulatory Affairs and Collaborative Action

1076-AF78 202504 Unified Agenda of Federal Regulatory and Deregulatory Actions 1076 Bureau of Indian Affairs BIA 1000 Department of the Interior DOI STOP Act Regulations

This rule would implement the requirements of the Safeguard Tribal Objects of Patrimony Act of 2021 (STOP Act) requiring the Secretary to designate a coordinating office to convene an interagency working group; aid in the voluntary return of tangible cultural heritage; aid in halting international sales of items that are prohibited from being trafficked under Federal law; and coordinate with relevant committees and working groups.

]]> Other Significant Previously Published in The Unified Agenda Final Rule Stage No No Fully or Partially Exempt 25 CFR 1194 Pub. L. 117-258 25 U.S.C. 3001 et seq. 16 U.S.C. 470aa et seq. No NPRM 10/25/2024 89 FR 85078 NPRM Comment Period End 12/24/2024 Final Action 12/00/2025 No Federal Tribal No No No Yes Oliver Whaley Director, Office of Regulatory Affairs and Collaborative Action - Indian Affairs 1076 Bureau of Indian Affairs BIA 202 738-6065 oliver.whaley@bia.gov 1001 Indian School Road NW, Suite 229, Albuquerque NM 87104 George Patton 1076 Bureau of Indian Affairs BIA 505 563-3805 george.patton@bia.gov Indian Affairs - RACA, 1001 Indian School Road NW, Suite 312, Albuquerque NM 87104