🖼️Notice of Determinations for Cultural Exhibits in the U.S.
Notice is hereby given of the following determinations: I hereby determine that certain objects being imported from abroad pursuant to agreements with their foreign owner or custodian for temporary display in the exhibition "Abstract Expressionists: The Women" at the Wichita Art Museum, Wichita, Kansas; the Muscarelle Museum of Art, College of William & Mary, Williamsburg, Virginia; the Speed Art Museum, Louisville, Kentucky; the Grinnell College Museum of Art, Grinnell, Iowa; and the Mobile Museum of Art, Mobile, Alabama; in the exhibition "Krasner and Pollock: Past Continuous" at The Metropolitan Museum of Art, New York, New York; and at possible additional exhibitions or venues yet to be determined, are of cultural significance, and, further, that their temporary exhibition or display within the United States as aforementioned is in the national interest. I have ordered that Public Notice of these determinations be published in the Federal Register.
Learn More🎨Cultural Object Import Notice for "Picturing Paris" Exhibition
Notice is hereby given of the following determinations: I hereby determine that a certain object being imported from abroad pursuant to an agreement with its foreign owner or custodian for temporary display in the exhibition "Picturing Paris: Monet and the Modern City" at the Allen Memorial Art Museum, Oberlin College, Oberlin, Ohio, and at possible additional exhibitions or venues yet to be determined, is of cultural significance, and, further, that its temporary exhibition or display within the United States as aforementioned is in the national interest. I have ordered that Public Notice of these determinations be published in the Federal Register.
Learn More🌲New Recreation Fee Proposal at Little Missouri National Grasslands
The Little Missouri National Grasslands is proposing to establish a recreation fee site. Proposed recreation fees collected at the proposed recreation fee site would be used for operation, maintenance, and improvement of the site. An analysis of nearby recreation fee sites with similar amenities shows that the proposed recreation fee is reasonable and typical of similar recreation fee sites in the area.
Learn More🎨Culturally Significant Objects Imported for Women's Art Exhibition
Notice is hereby given of the following determinations: I hereby determine that certain objects being imported from abroad pursuant to agreements with their foreign owners or custodians for temporary display in the exhibition "Women Artists from Antwerp to Amsterdam, 1600-1750" at the National Museum of Women in the Arts, Washington, District of Columbia, and at possible additional exhibitions or venues yet to be determined, are of cultural significance, and, further, that their temporary exhibition or display within the United States as aforementioned is in the national interest. I have ordered that Public Notice of these determinations be published in the Federal Register.
Learn More🚫Updated Cuba Restricted List
The Department of State is adding seven Cuban military- controlled hotels to the List of Restricted Entities and Sub entities Associated With Cuba (Cuba Restricted List or CRL) identifying entities and sub entities under the control of, or acting for or on behalf of, the Cuban military, intelligence, or security services or personnel with which direct financial transactions would disproportionately benefit such services or personnel at the expense of the Cuban people or private enterprise in Cuba. The Cuban Assets Control Regulations generally prohibit a person subject to U.S. jurisdiction from having direct financial transactions with the entities and sub entities on the CRL. The Department of Commerce's Bureau of Industry and Security generally will deny applications to export or reexport items for use by entities or sub entities on the CRL.
Learn More🏞️Executive Order to Enhance America's National Parks and Tourism
Executive Order 14314 aims to enhance America's national parks by increasing fees for foreign tourists while improving services for U.S. residents. The order mandates infrastructure upgrades and encourages international tourism, positioning national parks as key attractions for future generations. It revokes previous diversity-focused directives to prioritize recreational access.
Learn More🎨Cultural Significance of Culturally Significant Object Importation
Notice is hereby given of the following determinations: I hereby determine that certain objects being imported from abroad pursuant to agreements with their foreign owners or custodians for temporary display in the exhibition "The Honest Eye: Camille Pissarro's Impressionism" at the Denver Art Museum, Denver, Colorado, and at possible additional exhibitions or venues yet to be determined, are of cultural significance, and, further, that their temporary exhibition or display within the United States as aforementioned is in the national interest. I have ordered that Public Notice of these determinations be published in the Federal Register.
Learn More🚂Proposed Rule to Remove Stenciling for Tourist-Use Freight Cars
FRA proposes to exclude railroad freight cars used exclusively for tourist, historic, excursion, educational, recreational, or private purposes and that are not interchanged from the requirement that all restricted freight cars, including cars more than 50 years old, be stenciled with specific information.
Learn More🏛️Comments Invited for National Register of Historic Places Nominations
The National Park Service is soliciting electronic comments on the significance of properties nominated before May 24, 2025, for listing or related actions in the National Register of Historic Places.
Learn More🏛️Notice of Culturally Significant Object for Exhibition Determination
Notice is hereby given of the following determinations: I hereby determine that a certain object being imported from abroad pursuant to an agreement with its foreign owner or custodian for temporary exhibition or display at the Museum of the Bible, Washington, District of Columbia, and at possible additional exhibitions or venues yet to be determined, is of cultural significance, and, further, that its temporary exhibition or display within the United States as aforementioned is in the national interest. I have ordered that Public Notice of these determinations be published in the Federal Register.
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