Notice of Inventory Completion: U.S. Department of the Interior, National Park Service, Big Bend National Park, TX, 59175-59176 [2015-25024]
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agency that has control of the Native
American human remains and
associated funerary objects. The
National Park Service is not responsible
for the determinations in this notice.
Consultation
A detailed assessment of the human
remains was made by State
Archaeological Research Center and
Omaha District professional staff in
consultation with representatives of The
Three Affiliated Tribes of the Fort
Berthold Reservation, North Dakota.
History and Description of the Remains
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In 1981, human remains representing,
at minimum, five individuals were
removed from Crow Creek Village
(39BF11) in Buffalo County, SD. The
human remains were collected during a
salvage excavation at the site under the
direction of Mr. Tim Nowak, Omaha
District Archaeologist. The excavation
was undertaken to preserve the artifacts
and data eroding out of a cut-bank at the
site. Human remains that were
excavated from Crow Creek Site
(39BF0011) are presently located at the
South Dakota State Archaeological
Research Center (SARC), under the
managerial control of the Omaha
District.
In 1999, SARC conducted a review of
the 39BF11 collection and located
human remains within the faunal
collection. The five individuals consist
of a child, aged 6–10, three adults of
indeterminate age and sex, and one
adult, possible female. No known
individuals were identified. No
associated funerary objects are present.
The human remains were collected
from the Initial Middle Missouri
Component (AD 1100–1150) of the site.
The human remains are determined to
be Native American due to their original
context in the Native American
component of the site and the associated
site artifacts indicating Native American
ancestry. The Middle Missouri Variant,
based on architectural features,
geographical location, material cultural,
physical anthropological (biological)
data, and oral tradition, is likely to be
associated with the Mandan population.
The Mandan are represented by the
Three Affiliated Tribes of the Fort
Berthold Reservation, North Dakota.
Determinations Made by the Omaha
District
Officials of the U.S. Army Corps of
Engineers, Omaha District have
determined that:
• Pursuant to 25 U.S.C. 3001(9), the
human remains described in this notice
represent the physical remains of five
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individuals of Native American
ancestry.
• Pursuant to 25 U.S.C. 3001(2), there
is a relationship of shared group
identity that can be reasonably traced
between the Native American human
remains and the Three Affiliated Tribes
of the Fort Berthold Reservation, North
Dakota.
Additional Requestors and Disposition
Lineal descendants or representatives
of any Indian tribe or Native Hawaiian
organization not identified in this notice
that wish to request transfer of control
of these human remains should submit
a written request with information in
support of the request to Ms. Sandra
Barnum, U.S. Army Engineer District,
Omaha, ATTN: CENWO–PM–AB, 1616
Capitol Ave., Omaha, NE., 68102,
telephone, (402) 995–2674, email
sandra.v.barnum@usace.army.mil by
November 2, 2015. After that date, if no
additional requestors have come
forward, transfer of control of the
human remains to the Three Affiliated
Tribes of the Fort Berthold Reservation,
North Dakota, may proceed.
The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers,
Omaha District is responsible for
notifying the Three Affiliated Tribes of
the Fort Berthold Reservation, North
Dakota, that this notice has been
published.
Dated: September 8, 2015.
Melanie O’Brien,
Manager, National NAGPRA Program.
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Notice of Inventory Completion: U.S.
Department of the Interior, National
Park Service, Big Bend National Park,
TX
National Park Service, Interior.
Notice.
AGENCY:
ACTION:
The U.S. Department of the
Interior, National Park Service, Big Bend
National Park has completed an
inventory of human remains and
associated funerary objects, in
consultation with the appropriate
Indian tribes or Native Hawaiian
organizations, and has determined that
there is no cultural affiliation between
the human remains and associated
funerary objects and any present-day
Indian tribes or Native Hawaiian
organizations. Representatives of any
SUMMARY:
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Indian tribe or Native Hawaiian
organization not identified in this notice
that wish to request transfer of control
of these human remains and associated
funerary objects should submit a written
request to Big Bend National Park. If no
additional requestors come forward,
transfer of control of the human remains
and associated funerary objects to the
Indian tribes or Native Hawaiian
organizations stated in this notice may
proceed.
DATES: Representatives of any Indian
tribe or Native Hawaiian organization
not identified in this notice that wish to
request transfer of control of these
human remains and associated funerary
objects should submit a written request
with information in support of the
request to Big Bend National Park at the
address in this notice by November 2,
2015.
ADDRESSES: Cindy Ott-Jones,
Superintendent, Big Bend National
Park, P.O. Box 129, Big Bend National
Park, TX 79834, telephone (432) 477–
1101, email cindy_ott-jones@nps.gov.
SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: Notice is
here given in accordance with the
Native American Graves Protection and
Repatriation Act (NAGPRA), 25 U.S.C.
3003, of the completion of an inventory
of human remains and associated
funerary objects under the control of the
U.S. Department of the Interior,
National Park Service, Big Bend
National Park, TX. The human remains
and associated funerary objects were
removed from Big Bend National Park,
Brewster County, TX.
This notice is published as part of the
National Park Service’s administrative
responsibilities under NAGPRA, 25
U.S.C. 3003(d)(3) and 43 CFR 10.11(d).
The determinations in this notice are
the sole responsibility of the
Superintendent, Big Bend National
Park.
Consultation
A detailed assessment of the human
remains was made by Big Bend National
Park professional staff in consultation
with representatives of the AbsenteeShawnee Tribe of Indians of Oklahoma;
Comanche Nation, Oklahoma;
Mescalero Apache Tribe of the
Mescalero Reservation, New Mexico;
San Carlos Apache Tribe of the San
Carlos Reservation, Arizona; and Ysleta
Del Sur Pueblo (previously listed as the
Ysleta Del Sur Pueblo of Texas)
(hereafter referred to as ‘‘The Consulted
Tribes’’).
The following tribes were invited to
consult but did not participate: Apache
Tribe of Oklahoma; Blackfeet Tribe of
the Blackfeet Indian Reservation of
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Montana; Fort Sill Apache Tribe of
Oklahoma; Jicarilla Apache Nation, New
Mexico; Kickapoo Traditional Tribe of
Texas; Kickapoo Tribe of Indians of the
Kickapoo Reservation in Kansas;
Kickapoo Tribe of Oklahoma; Kiowa
Indian Tribe of Oklahoma; Pueblo of
Isleta, New Mexico; Pueblo of Sandia,
New Mexico; Shoshone Tribe of the
Wind River Reservation, Wyoming;
Tonto Apache Tribe of Arizona; White
Mountain Apache Tribe of the Fort
Apache Reservation, Arizona; and
Wichita and Affiliated Tribes (Wichita,
Keechi, Waco & Tawakonie), Oklahoma
(hereafter referred to as ‘‘The Invited
Tribes’’).
History and Description of the Remains
Prior to 1944, human remains
representing, at minimum, three
individuals were removed from an
unknown site in Brewster County, TX,
by unknown individuals. The remains
were donated to Big Bend National Park
in 1947 by Mrs. Elmo Johnson. No
known individuals were identified. No
associated funerary objects are present.
In 1966–67, human remains
representing, at minimum, one
individual were removed from site
41BS360 in Brewster County, TX,
during a survey by the University of
Texas. No known individuals were
identified. No associated funerary
objects are present.
In 1983, human remains representing,
at minimum, two individuals were
removed from the Black Willow site in
Brewster County, TX, during legally
authorized excavations. No known
individuals were identified. No
associated funerary objects are present.
In May 1990, human remains
representing, at minimum, one
individual were removed from the
Rough Run site in Brewster County, TX,
during legally authorized excavations.
No known individuals were identified.
The 75 associated funerary objects are
72 projectile points and projectile point
fragments, 2 utilized flakes, and 1
chipped stone.
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Determinations Made by Big Bend
National Park
Officials of Big Bend National Park
have determined that:
• Pursuant to 25 U.S.C. 3001(9), the
human remains described in this notice
are Native American based on
osteological analysis and archeological
context.
• Pursuant to 25 U.S.C. 3001(9), the
human remains described in this notice
represent the physical remains of seven
individuals of Native American
ancestry.
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• Pursuant to 25 U.S.C. 3001(3)(A),
the 75 objects described in this notice
are reasonably believed to have been
placed with or near individual human
remains at the time of death or later as
part of the death rite or ceremony. The
National Park Service intends to convey
the associated funerary objects to the
tribes pursuant to 54 U.S.C. 102503(g)
through (i) and 54 U.S.C 102504.
• Pursuant to 25 U.S.C. 3001(2), a
relationship of shared group identity
cannot be reasonably traced between the
Native American human remains and
associated funerary objects and any
present-day Indian tribe.
• Treaties, Acts of Congress, or
Executive Orders, indicate that the land
from which the Native American human
remains and associated funerary objects
were removed is the aboriginal land of
the Apache Tribe of Oklahoma; Fort Sill
Apache Tribe of Oklahoma; Jicarilla
Apache Nation, New Mexico; Mescalero
Apache Tribe of the Mescalero
Reservation, New Mexico; San Carlos
Apache Tribe of the San Carlos
Reservation, Arizona; Tonto Apache
Tribe of Arizona; and White Mountain
Apache Tribe of the Fort Apache
Reservation, Arizona.
• Other credible lines of evidence,
including relevant and authoritative
governmental determinations and
information gathered during
government-to-government consultation
from subject matter experts, indicate
that the land from which the Native
American human remains and
associated funerary objects were
removed is the aboriginal land of the
Absentee-Shawnee Tribe of Indians of
Oklahoma; Comanche Nation,
Oklahoma; Kickapoo Traditional Tribe
of Texas; Kickapoo Tribe of Indians of
the Kickapoo Reservation in Kansas;
Kickapoo Tribe of Oklahoma; Kiowa
Indian Tribe of Oklahoma; Shoshone
Tribe of the Wind River Reservation,
Wyoming; Wichita and Affiliated Tribes
(Wichita, Keechi, Waco & Tawakonie),
Oklahoma; and Ysleta Del Sur Pueblo
(previously listed as the Ysleta Del Sur
Pueblo of Texas).
• Pursuant to 43 CFR 10.11(c)(1), the
disposition of the human remains and
associated funerary objects may be to
the Absentee-Shawnee Tribe of Indians
of Oklahoma; Apache Tribe of
Oklahoma; Comanche Nation,
Oklahoma; Fort Sill Apache Tribe of
Oklahoma; Jicarilla Apache Nation, New
Mexico; Kickapoo Traditional Tribe of
Texas; Kickapoo Tribe of Indians of the
Kickapoo Reservation in Kansas;
Kickapoo Tribe of Oklahoma; Kiowa
Indian Tribe of Oklahoma; Mescalero
Apache Tribe of the Mescalero
Reservation, New Mexico; San Carlos
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Apache Tribe of the San Carlos
Reservation, Arizona; Shoshone Tribe of
the Wind River Reservation, Wyoming;
Tonto Apache Tribe of Arizona; White
Mountain Apache Tribe of the Fort
Apache Reservation, Arizona; Wichita
and Affiliated Tribes (Wichita, Keechi,
Waco & Tawakonie), Oklahoma; and
Ysleta Del Sur Pueblo (previously listed
as the Ysleta Del Sur Pueblo of Texas).
Additional Requestors and Disposition
Representatives of any Indian tribe or
Native Hawaiian organization not
identified in this notice that wish to
request transfer of control of these
human remains and associated funerary
objects should submit a written request
with information in support of the
request to Cindy Ott-Jones,
Superintendent, Big Bend National
Park, P.O. Box 129, Big Bend National
Park, TX 79834, telephone (432) 477–
1101, email cindy_ott-jones@nps.gov, by
November 2, 2015. After that date, if no
additional requestors have come
forward, transfer of control of the
human remains and associated funerary
objects to the Absentee-Shawnee Tribe
of Indians of Oklahoma; Apache Tribe
of Oklahoma; Comanche Nation,
Oklahoma; Fort Sill Apache Tribe of
Oklahoma; Jicarilla Apache Nation, New
Mexico; Kickapoo Traditional Tribe of
Texas; Kickapoo Tribe of Indians of the
Kickapoo Reservation in Kansas;
Kickapoo Tribe of Oklahoma; Kiowa
Indian Tribe of Oklahoma; Mescalero
Apache Tribe of the Mescalero
Reservation, New Mexico; San Carlos
Apache Tribe of the San Carlos
Reservation, Arizona; Shoshone Tribe of
the Wind River Reservation, Wyoming;
Tonto Apache Tribe of Arizona; White
Mountain Apache Tribe of the Fort
Apache Reservation, Arizona; Wichita
and Affiliated Tribes (Wichita, Keechi,
Waco & Tawakonie), Oklahoma; and
Ysleta Del Sur Pueblo (previously listed
as the Ysleta Del Sur Pueblo of Texas)
may proceed.
Big Bend National Park is responsible
for notifying The Consulted Tribes and
The Invited Tribes that this notice has
been published.
Dated: August 25, 2015.
Melanie O’Brien,
Manager, National NAGPRA Program.
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DEPARTMENT OF THE INTERIOR
National Park Service
[NPS-WASO-NAGPRA-; PPWOCRADN0-PCU00RP14.R50000]
Notice of Inventory Completion: U.S. Department of the Interior,
National Park Service, Big Bend National Park, TX
AGENCY: National Park Service, Interior.
ACTION: Notice.
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SUMMARY: The U.S. Department of the Interior, National Park Service,
Big Bend National Park has completed an inventory of human remains and
associated funerary objects, in consultation with the appropriate
Indian tribes or Native Hawaiian organizations, and has determined that
there is no cultural affiliation between the human remains and
associated funerary objects and any present-day Indian tribes or Native
Hawaiian organizations. Representatives of any Indian tribe or Native
Hawaiian organization not identified in this notice that wish to
request transfer of control of these human remains and associated
funerary objects should submit a written request to Big Bend National
Park. If no additional requestors come forward, transfer of control of
the human remains and associated funerary objects to the Indian tribes
or Native Hawaiian organizations stated in this notice may proceed.
DATES: Representatives of any Indian tribe or Native Hawaiian
organization not identified in this notice that wish to request
transfer of control of these human remains and associated funerary
objects should submit a written request with information in support of
the request to Big Bend National Park at the address in this notice by
November 2, 2015.
ADDRESSES: Cindy Ott-Jones, Superintendent, Big Bend National Park,
P.O. Box 129, Big Bend National Park, TX 79834, telephone (432) 477-
1101, email cindy_ott-jones@nps.gov.
SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: Notice is here given in accordance with the
Native American Graves Protection and Repatriation Act (NAGPRA), 25
U.S.C. 3003, of the completion of an inventory of human remains and
associated funerary objects under the control of the U.S. Department of
the Interior, National Park Service, Big Bend National Park, TX. The
human remains and associated funerary objects were removed from Big
Bend National Park, Brewster County, TX.
This notice is published as part of the National Park Service's
administrative responsibilities under NAGPRA, 25 U.S.C. 3003(d)(3) and
43 CFR 10.11(d). The determinations in this notice are the sole
responsibility of the Superintendent, Big Bend National Park.
Consultation
A detailed assessment of the human remains was made by Big Bend
National Park professional staff in consultation with representatives
of the Absentee-Shawnee Tribe of Indians of Oklahoma; Comanche Nation,
Oklahoma; Mescalero Apache Tribe of the Mescalero Reservation, New
Mexico; San Carlos Apache Tribe of the San Carlos Reservation, Arizona;
and Ysleta Del Sur Pueblo (previously listed as the Ysleta Del Sur
Pueblo of Texas) (hereafter referred to as ``The Consulted Tribes'').
The following tribes were invited to consult but did not
participate: Apache Tribe of Oklahoma; Blackfeet Tribe of the Blackfeet
Indian Reservation of
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Montana; Fort Sill Apache Tribe of Oklahoma; Jicarilla Apache Nation,
New Mexico; Kickapoo Traditional Tribe of Texas; Kickapoo Tribe of
Indians of the Kickapoo Reservation in Kansas; Kickapoo Tribe of
Oklahoma; Kiowa Indian Tribe of Oklahoma; Pueblo of Isleta, New Mexico;
Pueblo of Sandia, New Mexico; Shoshone Tribe of the Wind River
Reservation, Wyoming; Tonto Apache Tribe of Arizona; White Mountain
Apache Tribe of the Fort Apache Reservation, Arizona; and Wichita and
Affiliated Tribes (Wichita, Keechi, Waco & Tawakonie), Oklahoma
(hereafter referred to as ``The Invited Tribes'').
History and Description of the Remains
Prior to 1944, human remains representing, at minimum, three
individuals were removed from an unknown site in Brewster County, TX,
by unknown individuals. The remains were donated to Big Bend National
Park in 1947 by Mrs. Elmo Johnson. No known individuals were
identified. No associated funerary objects are present.
In 1966-67, human remains representing, at minimum, one individual
were removed from site 41BS360 in Brewster County, TX, during a survey
by the University of Texas. No known individuals were identified. No
associated funerary objects are present.
In 1983, human remains representing, at minimum, two individuals
were removed from the Black Willow site in Brewster County, TX, during
legally authorized excavations. No known individuals were identified.
No associated funerary objects are present.
In May 1990, human remains representing, at minimum, one individual
were removed from the Rough Run site in Brewster County, TX, during
legally authorized excavations. No known individuals were identified.
The 75 associated funerary objects are 72 projectile points and
projectile point fragments, 2 utilized flakes, and 1 chipped stone.
Determinations Made by Big Bend National Park
Officials of Big Bend National Park have determined that:
Pursuant to 25 U.S.C. 3001(9), the human remains described
in this notice are Native American based on osteological analysis and
archeological context.
Pursuant to 25 U.S.C. 3001(9), the human remains described
in this notice represent the physical remains of seven individuals of
Native American ancestry.
Pursuant to 25 U.S.C. 3001(3)(A), the 75 objects described
in this notice are reasonably believed to have been placed with or near
individual human remains at the time of death or later as part of the
death rite or ceremony. The National Park Service intends to convey the
associated funerary objects to the tribes pursuant to 54 U.S.C.
102503(g) through (i) and 54 U.S.C 102504.
Pursuant to 25 U.S.C. 3001(2), a relationship of shared
group identity cannot be reasonably traced between the Native American
human remains and associated funerary objects and any present-day
Indian tribe.
Treaties, Acts of Congress, or Executive Orders, indicate
that the land from which the Native American human remains and
associated funerary objects were removed is the aboriginal land of the
Apache Tribe of Oklahoma; Fort Sill Apache Tribe of Oklahoma; Jicarilla
Apache Nation, New Mexico; Mescalero Apache Tribe of the Mescalero
Reservation, New Mexico; San Carlos Apache Tribe of the San Carlos
Reservation, Arizona; Tonto Apache Tribe of Arizona; and White Mountain
Apache Tribe of the Fort Apache Reservation, Arizona.
Other credible lines of evidence, including relevant and
authoritative governmental determinations and information gathered
during government-to-government consultation from subject matter
experts, indicate that the land from which the Native American human
remains and associated funerary objects were removed is the aboriginal
land of the Absentee-Shawnee Tribe of Indians of Oklahoma; Comanche
Nation, Oklahoma; Kickapoo Traditional Tribe of Texas; Kickapoo Tribe
of Indians of the Kickapoo Reservation in Kansas; Kickapoo Tribe of
Oklahoma; Kiowa Indian Tribe of Oklahoma; Shoshone Tribe of the Wind
River Reservation, Wyoming; Wichita and Affiliated Tribes (Wichita,
Keechi, Waco & Tawakonie), Oklahoma; and Ysleta Del Sur Pueblo
(previously listed as the Ysleta Del Sur Pueblo of Texas).
Pursuant to 43 CFR 10.11(c)(1), the disposition of the
human remains and associated funerary objects may be to the Absentee-
Shawnee Tribe of Indians of Oklahoma; Apache Tribe of Oklahoma;
Comanche Nation, Oklahoma; Fort Sill Apache Tribe of Oklahoma;
Jicarilla Apache Nation, New Mexico; Kickapoo Traditional Tribe of
Texas; Kickapoo Tribe of Indians of the Kickapoo Reservation in Kansas;
Kickapoo Tribe of Oklahoma; Kiowa Indian Tribe of Oklahoma; Mescalero
Apache Tribe of the Mescalero Reservation, New Mexico; San Carlos
Apache Tribe of the San Carlos Reservation, Arizona; Shoshone Tribe of
the Wind River Reservation, Wyoming; Tonto Apache Tribe of Arizona;
White Mountain Apache Tribe of the Fort Apache Reservation, Arizona;
Wichita and Affiliated Tribes (Wichita, Keechi, Waco & Tawakonie),
Oklahoma; and Ysleta Del Sur Pueblo (previously listed as the Ysleta
Del Sur Pueblo of Texas).
Additional Requestors and Disposition
Representatives of any Indian tribe or Native Hawaiian organization
not identified in this notice that wish to request transfer of control
of these human remains and associated funerary objects should submit a
written request with information in support of the request to Cindy
Ott-Jones, Superintendent, Big Bend National Park, P.O. Box 129, Big
Bend National Park, TX 79834, telephone (432) 477-1101, email
cindy_ott-jones@nps.gov, by November 2, 2015. After that date, if no
additional requestors have come forward, transfer of control of the
human remains and associated funerary objects to the Absentee-Shawnee
Tribe of Indians of Oklahoma; Apache Tribe of Oklahoma; Comanche
Nation, Oklahoma; Fort Sill Apache Tribe of Oklahoma; Jicarilla Apache
Nation, New Mexico; Kickapoo Traditional Tribe of Texas; Kickapoo Tribe
of Indians of the Kickapoo Reservation in Kansas; Kickapoo Tribe of
Oklahoma; Kiowa Indian Tribe of Oklahoma; Mescalero Apache Tribe of the
Mescalero Reservation, New Mexico; San Carlos Apache Tribe of the San
Carlos Reservation, Arizona; Shoshone Tribe of the Wind River
Reservation, Wyoming; Tonto Apache Tribe of Arizona; White Mountain
Apache Tribe of the Fort Apache Reservation, Arizona; Wichita and
Affiliated Tribes (Wichita, Keechi, Waco & Tawakonie), Oklahoma; and
Ysleta Del Sur Pueblo (previously listed as the Ysleta Del Sur Pueblo
of Texas) may proceed.
Big Bend National Park is responsible for notifying The Consulted
Tribes and The Invited Tribes that this notice has been published.
Dated: August 25, 2015.
Melanie O'Brien,
Manager, National NAGPRA Program.
[FR Doc. 2015-25024 Filed 9-30-15; 8:45 am]
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