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Notification of a Refund Offer for
Certain 2004 United States Mint Lewis
and Clark Coin and Pouch Sets That
May Contain Pouches That Are Not
Authentic American Indian Products
SUMMARY: In 2004, the United States
Mint prepared and marketed a product
known as the ‘‘2004 United States Mint
Lewis and Clark Coin and Pouch Set.’’
This product includes a 2004 Lewis and
Clark Expedition Bicentennial Silver
Dollar and a small pouch crafted by
artisans from one of several American
Indian tribes. The United States Mint,
however, has now learned that one of
the organizations whose artisans
produced pouches for the product—the
Shawnee Nation United Remnant Band
of Ohio—is not officially recognized as
an Indian tribe by state or Federal
authorities. The Shawnee Nation United
Remnant Band of Ohio, therefore, does
not have the legal right to claim that the
pouches its artisans produced are
authentic American Indian products.
Accordingly, the United States Mint is
offering a refund to members of the
public who own a 2004 United States
Mint Lewis and Clark Coin and Pouch
Set containing a pouch produced by the
Shawnee Nation United Remnant Band
of Ohio. Owners may ascertain whether
their pouch set was crafted by the
Shawnee Nation United Remnant Band
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of Ohio by referring to the Certificate of
Authenticity (COA) that accompanies
the set. Owners wishing to obtain a
refund have two options: (1) Return the
entire United States Mint Lewis and
Clark Coin and Pouch Set, including the
COA from the Shawnee Nation United
Remnant Band of Ohio, for a refund of
$130.00 (original sales price, plus $10
for shipping and insurance), or (2)
return just the pouch and the COA from
the Shawnee Nation United Remnant
Band of Ohio for a refund of $90.00
(prorated sales price for the pouch, plus
$10 for shipping and insurance).
DATES: Refunds will be made until May
1, 2008.
ADDRESSES: To receive a refund, send
2004 United States Mint Lewis and
Clark Coin and Pouch Sets, or pouches,
by insured mail or overnight delivery to
United States Mint, ATTN: Indian Arts
& Crafts Return, 801 9th Street, NW.,
Washington, DC 20001. In the shipping
package be sure to include return
address mailing information for the
refund along with a note indicating that
the package is to be directed to the
above address.
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT:
United States Mint, Indian Arts & Crafts
Return, 801 9th Street, NW.,
Washington, DC 20001, or call 1–888–
723–2646.
SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: The
United States Mint sold a limited
number of the 2004 United States Mint
Lewis and Clark Coin and Pouch Sets
between September 7, 2004, and
December 31, 2004. Each set consisted
of a proof Lewis and Clark Expedition
Bicentennial Silver Dollar, a
handcrafted American Indian Pouch,
and a COA hand-signed by the
American Indian artisan who crafted it,
stating the artisan’s tribe and its
location. The United States Mint
worked with the Circle of Tribal
Advisors (COTA) to identify artisans
from American Indian tribes to craft
each unique pouch. When it was
selected to produce pouches, the
Shawnee Nation United Remnant Band
of Ohio was a member in good standing
of COTA. However, as we now have
become aware, the Shawnee Nation
United Remnant Band of Ohio did not
meet the legal requirements to produce
and market authentic ‘‘Indian’’ products
under the Indian Arts and Crafts Act.
The Shawnee Nation United Remnant
Band of Ohio reportedly dropped its
membership in COTA late in 2005, and
COTA adjourned late in 2006 at the end
of the National Lewis & Clark
Bicentennial Commemoration.
Recently, the United States Mint
learned that the pouches made by
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artisans of the Shawnee Nation United
Remnant Band of Ohio do not qualify as
authentic American Indian products
because the Shawnee Nation United
Remnant Band of Ohio is not an
American Indian Tribe as defined by the
Indian Arts and Crafts Act of 1990 (Pub.
L. 101–644).
The Indian Arts and Crafts Act of
1990 (Act) is a truth-in-advertising law
that prohibits misrepresentation in
marketing of Indian arts and crafts
products within the United States. It is
illegal to offer or display for sale, or sell
any art or craft product in a manner that
falsely suggests it is Indian produced, an
Indian product, or the product of a
particular Indian or Indian Tribe or
Indian arts and crafts organization,
resident within the United States. Under
the Act, an Indian is defined as a
member of any Federally or state
recognized Indian Tribe, or an
individual certified as an Indian artisan
by an Indian Tribe.
The Act broadly applies to the
marketing of arts and crafts by any
person in the United States. All
products must be marketed truthfully
regarding the Indian heritage and tribal
affiliation of the producers, so as not to
mislead the consumer. It is illegal to
market an art or craft item using the
name of a tribe if a member, or certified
Indian artisan, of that tribe did not
actually create the art or craft item.
Neither Federal nor state authorities
recognize the Shawnee Nation United
Remnant Band of Ohio as an official
Indian tribe. Accordingly, the pouches
produced by the artisans of the Shawnee
Nation United Remnant Band of Ohio
are not Indian products pursuant to the
terms of the Act.
The Indian Arts and Crafts Board
(IACB), an agency located in the U.S.
Department of the Interior, was created
by Congress to promote the economic
development of American Indians and
Alaska Natives through the expansion of
the Indian arts and crafts market. A top
priority of the IACB is the
implementation and enforcement of the
Indian Arts and Crafts Act of 1990. The
United States Mint has been working
closely with the IACB to ensure that
owners of 2004 United States Mint
Lewis and Clark Coin and Pouch Sets
understand the law, are aware that the
pouches made by the Shawnee Nation
United Remnant Band of Ohio are not
authentic American Indian products,
and have the opportunity to obtain a
refund of these products if they elect to
return them.
The names of the various artisans and
their tribes who crafted the pouches for
the United States Mint are identified in
the COA accompanying the pouch sets.
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Owners may ascertain whether their
pouch set was crafted by the Shawnee
Nation United Remnant Band of Ohio
by referring to the COA.
Owners of a 2004 United States Mint
Lewis and Clark Coin and Pouch Set
containing a pouch produced by the
Shawnee Nation United Remnant Band
of Ohio may return the Set for a
payment of $130.00, representing the
original purchase price of $120.00, plus
$10 to defray shipping, handling, and
insurance charges. The owners of 2004
United States Mint Lewis and Clark
Coin and Pouch Sets containing
Shawnee Nation United Remnant Band
of Ohio pouches who desire to keep the
Lewis and Clark Expedition
Bicentennial Silver Dollar may return
the pouches, along with the COA, for a
prorated refund of $90.00, representing
the prorated price of the pouch plus $10
to defray shipping, handling, and
insurance charges.
Authority: 31 U.S.C. 5112; Pub. L. 106–
126, Title III, 113 Stat. 1647; Pub. L. 109–232,
120 Stat. 395.
2—Neurobiology-C will meet on
December 13, 2007 (Not Dec. 14) at St.
Gregory Hotel.
Dated: October 26, 2007.
Edmund C. Moy,
Director, United States Mint.
[FR Doc. E7–21463 Filed 10–30–07; 8:45 am]
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gives notice under Public Law 92–463
(Federal Advisory Committee Act) that
the subcommittees of the Joint
Biomedical Laboratory Research and
Development and Clinical Science
Research and Development Services
Scientific Merit Review Board will meet
from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. as indicated
below:
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1—Clinical Research Program will meet
on Dec. 5 at VA Central Office (not
L’Enfant Plaza Hotel);
Subcommittee for
Date(s)
Infectious Diseases-B .......................................................................
Mental Hlth & Behav Sci-B ...............................................................
Hematology .......................................................................................
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Nephrology ........................................................................................
Mental Hlth & Behav Sci-A ...............................................................
Epidemiology ....................................................................................
Respiration ........................................................................................
Cellular & Molecular Medicine ..........................................................
Cardiovascular Studies .....................................................................
Immunology-B ...................................................................................
Neurobiology-E .................................................................................
Surgery .............................................................................................
Infectious Diseases-A .......................................................................
Clinical Research Program ...............................................................
Gastroenterology ..............................................................................
Oncology ...........................................................................................
Neurobiology-A .................................................................................
Neurobiology-D .................................................................................
Endocrinology ...................................................................................
Neurobiology-C .................................................................................
November
November
November
November
November
November
November
November
November
November
November
December
December
December
December
December
December
December
December
December
December
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Hyatt Arlington.
Hyatt Arlington.
Hyatt Arlington.
Hyatt Arlington.
Hyatt Arlington.
L’Enfant Plaza Hotel.
VA Central Office *.
St. Gregory Hotel.
VA Central Office *.
St. Gregory Hotel.
L’Enfant Plaza Hotel.
Hyatt Arlington.
L’Enfant Plaza Hotel.
VA Central Office *.
VA Central Office *.
L’Enfant Plaza Hotel.
L’Enfant Plaza Hotel.
VA Central Office *.
VA Central Office *.
St. Gregory Hotel.
St. Gregory Hotel.
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The addresses of the hotels and VA Central Office are: Hyatt Arlington, 1325 Wilson Boulevard, Arlington, VA. L’Enfant Plaza Hotel, 480
L’Enfant Plaza, SW., Washington, DC. St. Gregory Hotel, 2033 M Street, NW., Washington, DC. VA Central Office, 1722 Eye Street, NW.,
Washington, DC.
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The purpose of the Merit Review
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scientific quality, budget, safety and
mission relevance of investigatorinitiated research proposals submitted
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Proposals submitted for review by the
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The subcommittee meetings will be
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attend or would like to obtain a copy of
minutes of the subcommittee meetings
and rosters of the members of the
subcommittees should contact LeRoy G.
Frey, PhD, Chief, Program Review
(121F), Department of Veterans Affairs,
810 Vermont Avenue, NW.,
Washington, DC 20420 at (202) 254–
0288.
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DEPARTMENT OF THE TREASURY
United States Mint
Notification of a Refund Offer for Certain 2004 United States
Mint Lewis and Clark Coin and Pouch Sets That May Contain Pouches That
Are Not Authentic American Indian Products
SUMMARY: In 2004, the United States Mint prepared and marketed a
product known as the ``2004 United States Mint Lewis and Clark Coin and
Pouch Set.'' This product includes a 2004 Lewis and Clark Expedition
Bicentennial Silver Dollar and a small pouch crafted by artisans from
one of several American Indian tribes. The United States Mint, however,
has now learned that one of the organizations whose artisans produced
pouches for the product--the Shawnee Nation United Remnant Band of
Ohio--is not officially recognized as an Indian tribe by state or
Federal authorities. The Shawnee Nation United Remnant Band of Ohio,
therefore, does not have the legal right to claim that the pouches its
artisans produced are authentic American Indian products. Accordingly,
the United States Mint is offering a refund to members of the public
who own a 2004 United States Mint Lewis and Clark Coin and Pouch Set
containing a pouch produced by the Shawnee Nation United Remnant Band
of Ohio. Owners may ascertain whether their pouch set was crafted by
the Shawnee Nation United Remnant Band of Ohio by referring to the
Certificate of Authenticity (COA) that accompanies the set. Owners
wishing to obtain a refund have two options: (1) Return the entire
United States Mint Lewis and Clark Coin and Pouch Set, including the
COA from the Shawnee Nation United Remnant Band of Ohio, for a refund
of $130.00 (original sales price, plus $10 for shipping and insurance),
or (2) return just the pouch and the COA from the Shawnee Nation United
Remnant Band of Ohio for a refund of $90.00 (prorated sales price for
the pouch, plus $10 for shipping and insurance).
DATES: Refunds will be made until May 1, 2008.
ADDRESSES: To receive a refund, send 2004 United States Mint Lewis and
Clark Coin and Pouch Sets, or pouches, by insured mail or overnight
delivery to United States Mint, ATTN: Indian Arts & Crafts Return, 801
9th Street, NW., Washington, DC 20001. In the shipping package be sure
to include return address mailing information for the refund along with
a note indicating that the package is to be directed to the above
address.
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: United States Mint, Indian Arts &
Crafts Return, 801 9th Street, NW., Washington, DC 20001, or call 1-
888-723-2646.
SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: The United States Mint sold a limited number
of the 2004 United States Mint Lewis and Clark Coin and Pouch Sets
between September 7, 2004, and December 31, 2004. Each set consisted of
a proof Lewis and Clark Expedition Bicentennial Silver Dollar, a
handcrafted American Indian Pouch, and a COA hand-signed by the
American Indian artisan who crafted it, stating the artisan's tribe and
its location. The United States Mint worked with the Circle of Tribal
Advisors (COTA) to identify artisans from American Indian tribes to
craft each unique pouch. When it was selected to produce pouches, the
Shawnee Nation United Remnant Band of Ohio was a member in good
standing of COTA. However, as we now have become aware, the Shawnee
Nation United Remnant Band of Ohio did not meet the legal requirements
to produce and market authentic ``Indian'' products under the Indian
Arts and Crafts Act. The Shawnee Nation United Remnant Band of Ohio
reportedly dropped its membership in COTA late in 2005, and COTA
adjourned late in 2006 at the end of the National Lewis & Clark
Bicentennial Commemoration.
Recently, the United States Mint learned that the pouches made by
artisans of the Shawnee Nation United Remnant Band of Ohio do not
qualify as authentic American Indian products because the Shawnee
Nation United Remnant Band of Ohio is not an American Indian Tribe as
defined by the Indian Arts and Crafts Act of 1990 (Pub. L. 101-644).
The Indian Arts and Crafts Act of 1990 (Act) is a truth-in-
advertising law that prohibits misrepresentation in marketing of Indian
arts and crafts products within the United States. It is illegal to
offer or display for sale, or sell any art or craft product in a manner
that falsely suggests it is Indian produced, an Indian product, or the
product of a particular Indian or Indian Tribe or Indian arts and
crafts organization, resident within the United States. Under the Act,
an Indian is defined as a member of any Federally or state recognized
Indian Tribe, or an individual certified as an Indian artisan by an
Indian Tribe.
The Act broadly applies to the marketing of arts and crafts by any
person in the United States. All products must be marketed truthfully
regarding the Indian heritage and tribal affiliation of the producers,
so as not to mislead the consumer. It is illegal to market an art or
craft item using the name of a tribe if a member, or certified Indian
artisan, of that tribe did not actually create the art or craft item.
Neither Federal nor state authorities recognize the Shawnee Nation
United Remnant Band of Ohio as an official Indian tribe. Accordingly,
the pouches produced by the artisans of the Shawnee Nation United
Remnant Band of Ohio are not Indian products pursuant to the terms of
the Act.
The Indian Arts and Crafts Board (IACB), an agency located in the
U.S. Department of the Interior, was created by Congress to promote the
economic development of American Indians and Alaska Natives through the
expansion of the Indian arts and crafts market. A top priority of the
IACB is the implementation and enforcement of the Indian Arts and
Crafts Act of 1990. The United States Mint has been working closely
with the IACB to ensure that owners of 2004 United States Mint Lewis
and Clark Coin and Pouch Sets understand the law, are aware that the
pouches made by the Shawnee Nation United Remnant Band of Ohio are not
authentic American Indian products, and have the opportunity to obtain
a refund of these products if they elect to return them.
The names of the various artisans and their tribes who crafted the
pouches for the United States Mint are identified in the COA
accompanying the pouch sets.
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Owners may ascertain whether their pouch set was crafted by the Shawnee
Nation United Remnant Band of Ohio by referring to the COA.
Owners of a 2004 United States Mint Lewis and Clark Coin and Pouch
Set containing a pouch produced by the Shawnee Nation United Remnant
Band of Ohio may return the Set for a payment of $130.00, representing
the original purchase price of $120.00, plus $10 to defray shipping,
handling, and insurance charges. The owners of 2004 United States Mint
Lewis and Clark Coin and Pouch Sets containing Shawnee Nation United
Remnant Band of Ohio pouches who desire to keep the Lewis and Clark
Expedition Bicentennial Silver Dollar may return the pouches, along
with the COA, for a prorated refund of $90.00, representing the
prorated price of the pouch plus $10 to defray shipping, handling, and
insurance charges.
Authority: 31 U.S.C. 5112; Pub. L. 106-126, Title III, 113 Stat.
1647; Pub. L. 109-232, 120 Stat. 395.
Dated: October 26, 2007.
Edmund C. Moy,
Director, United States Mint.
[FR Doc. E7-21463 Filed 10-30-07; 8:45 am]
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