Notice of Intent to Repatriate Cultural Items: San Diego Archaeological Center, San Diego, CA, 58620-58623 [E8-23701]
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Community, Wisconsin may proceed
after that date if no additional claimants
come forward.
The Peabody Museum of Archaeology
and Ethnology is responsible for
notifying the Cherokee Nation,
Oklahoma; Delaware Nation, Oklahoma;
Stockbridge Munsee Community,
Wisconsin; and Delaware Tribe of
Indians, a non-federally recognized
Indian group, that this notice has been
published.
Dated: September 10, 2008
Sherry Hutt,
Manager, National NAGPRA Program.
[FR Doc. E8–23696 Filed 10–6–08; 8:45 am]
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DEPARTMENT OF THE INTERIOR
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Notice of Intent to Repatriate Cultural
Items: San Diego Archaeological
Center, San Diego, CA
National Park Service, Interior.
Notice.
AGENCY:
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ACTION:
Notice is here given in accordance
with the Native American Graves
Protection and Repatriation Act
(NAGPRA), 25 U.S.C. 3005, of the intent
to repatriate cultural items in the
possession of the San Diego
Archaeological Center, San Diego, CA,
that meet the definition of ‘‘sacred
objects’’ under 25 U.S.C. 3001.
This notice is published as part of the
National Park Service’s administrative
responsibilities under NAGPRA, 25
U.S.C. 3003 (d)(3). The determinations
in this notice are the sole responsibility
of the museum, institution, or Federal
agency that has control of the cultural
items. The National Park Service is not
responsible for the determinations in
this notice.
In 1978, a steatite sucking tube was
removed from archeological site W–569
in San Diego County, CA, as part of an
archeological excavation performed in
compliance with the California
Environmental Quality Act (CEQA).
This site is located in the west part of
San Diego County in the City of
Oceanside, which is adjacent to Rancho
Guajome. On June 29, 2007, the
collection was accessioned by the San
Diego Archaeological Center, and
assessed for objects eligible for
repatriation in accordance with
NAGPRA.
The archeological site W–569 falls
within traditional Luiseno territory, and
the reporting archeologists determined
it to be of the Late Holocene, Late
Milling Period, which has been
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associated with the cultural antecedents
of the Luiseno Nation in the region.
Steatite sucking tubes are known to be
used by the Luiseno in sacred rites.
In 1989, cultural items were removed
from archeological site CA-SDI–11,068A
in San Diego County, CA, as part of an
archeological excavation performed in
compliance with the California
Environmental Quality Act (CEQA).
This site is located in the northern part
of San Diego County in the City of San
Marcos, adjacent to Twin Oaks Valley.
On May 10, 2006, the collection was
accessioned by the San Diego
Archaeological Center, and assessed for
objects eligible for repatriation in
accordance with NAGPRA. The cultural
items are known to be used by the
Luiseno in sacred rites and were
removed from Luiseno traditional
territory. The 66 sacred objects are 45
pieces of ochre, 1 piece of hematite, 2
quartz crystals, 3 tourmaline crystals, 10
effigy fragments, 4 ceramic pipe
fragments, and 1 raptor talon.
The Luiseno Nation is represented by
the La Jolla Band of Luiseno Mission
Indians of the La Jolla Reservation,
California; Pala Band of Luiseno
Mission Indians of the Pala Reservation,
California; Pauma Band of Luiseno
Mission Indians of the Pauma & Yuima
Reservation, California; Pechanga Band
of Luiseno Mission Indians of the
Pechanga Reservation, California;
Rincon Band of Luiseno Mission
Indians of the Rincon Reservation,
California; Soboba Band of Luiseno
Indians, California; Twenty-Nine Palms
Band of Luiseno Mission Indians of
California; and San Luis Rey Band of
Mission Indians, a non-federally
recognized Indian group.
Officials of the San Diego
Archaeological Center have determined
that, pursuant to 25 U.S.C. 3001 (3)(C),
the 67 cultural items described above
are specific ceremonial objects needed
by traditional Native American religious
leaders for the practice of traditional
Native American religions by their
present-day adherents. Officials of the
San Diego Archaeological Center also
have determined that, pursuant to 25
U.S.C. 3001 (2), there is a relationship
of shared group identity that can be
reasonably traced between the Luiseno
Nation, which is represented by the La
Jolla Band of Luiseno Mission Indians of
the La Jolla Reservation, California; Pala
Band of Luiseno Mission Indians of the
Pala Reservation, California; Pauma
Band of Luiseno Mission Indians of the
Pauma & Yuima Reservation, California;
Pechanga Band of Luiseno Mission
Indians of the Pechanga Reservation,
California; Rincon Band of Luiseno
Mission Indians of the Rincon
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Reservation, California; Soboba Band of
Luiseno Indians, California; TwentyNine Palms Band of Luiseno Mission
Indians of California; and San Luis Rey
Band of Mission Indians, a nonfederally recognized Indian group.
Representatives of any other Indian
tribe that believes itself to be culturally
affiliated with the sacred objects should
contact Cindy Stankowski, San Diego
Archaeological Center, 16666 San
Pasqual Valley Road, Escondido, CA
92027–7001, telephone (760) 291–0370,
before November 6, 2008. Repatriation
of the sacred objects to the Luiseno
Nation, which is represented by the La
Jolla Band of Luiseno Mission Indians of
the La Jolla Reservation, California; Pala
Band of Luiseno Mission Indians of the
Pala Reservation, California; Pauma
Band of Luiseno Mission Indians of the
Pauma & Yuima Reservation, California;
Pechanga Band of Luiseno Mission
Indians of the Pechanga Reservation,
California; Rincon Band of Luiseno
Mission Indians of the Rincon
Reservation, California; Soboba Band of
Luiseno Indians, California; TwentyNine Palms Band of Luiseno Mission
Indians of California; and San Luis Rey
Band of Mission Indians, a nonfederally recognized Indian group, may
proceed after that date if no additional
claimants come forward.
The San Diego Archaeological Center
is responsible for notifying the La Jolla
Band of Luiseno Mission Indians of the
La Jolla Reservation, California; Pala
Band of Luiseno Mission Indians of the
Pala Reservation, California; Pauma
Band of Luiseno Mission Indians of the
Pauma & Yuima Reservation, California;
Pechanga Band of Luiseno Mission
Indians of the Pechanga Reservation,
California; Rincon Band of Luiseno
Mission Indians of the Rincon
Reservation, California; Soboba Band of
Luiseno Indians, California; and
Twenty-Nine Palms Band of Luiseno
Mission Indians of California; and San
Luis Rey Band of Mission Indians, a
non-federally recognized Indian group,
that this notice has been published.
Dated: September 12, 2008
Sherry Hutt,
Manager, National NAGPRA Program.
[FR Doc. E8–23690 Filed 10–6–08; 8:45 am]
BILLING CODE 4312–50–S
DEPARTMENT OF THE INTERIOR
National Park Service
Notice of Intent to Repatriate Cultural
Items: San Diego Archaeological
Center, San Diego, CA
AGENCY:
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ACTION:
Notice.
Notice is here given in accordance
with the Native American Graves
Protection and Repatriation Act
(NAGPRA), 25 U.S.C. 3005, of the intent
to repatriate cultural items in the
possession of the San Diego
Archaeological Center, San Diego, CA,
that meet the definition of ‘‘sacred
objects’’ under 25 U.S.C. 3001.
This notice is published as part of the
National Park Service’s administrative
responsibilities under NAGPRA, 25
U.S.C. 3003 (d)(3). The determinations
in this notice are the sole responsibility
of the museum, institution, or Federal
agency that has control of the cultural
items. The National Park Service is not
responsible for the determinations in
this notice.
In 1995, three cultural items were
removed from archeological site CASDI–8797, Carlsbad, San Diego County,
CA, as part of an archeological
excavation performed in compliance
with the California Environmental
Quality Act (CEQA). In 2007, the
collection was accessioned by the San
Diego Archaeological Center for
assessment of objects eligible for
repatriation in accordance with
NAGPRA. The three cultural items are
three pieces of ochre.
Site CA-SDI–8797 falls within
traditional Kumeyaay territory and the
reporting archeologists determined it to
be of the ‘‘Late Prehistoric Period.’’
Ochre is known to be used by the
Kumeyaay Nation in sacred rites.
In 1996, seven cultural items were
removed from archeological site CASDI–12,814, Carlsbad, San Diego
County, CA, as part of an archeological
excavation performed in compliance
with the California Environmental
Quality Act (CEQA). On November 6,
2007, the collection was accessioned by
the San Diego Archaeological Center for
assessment of objects eligible for
repatriation in accordance with
NAGPRA. The seven cultural items are
one quartz crystal, one pipe fragment,
and five crescentics.
Site CA-SDI–12,814 falls within
traditional Kumeyaay territory. Quartz
Crystals, stone pipes and crescentics are
known to be used by the Kumeyaay
Nation in sacred rites.
In 1995, three cultural items were
removed from archeological site CASDI–8303, Carlsbad, San Diego County,
CA, as part of an archeological
excavation performed in compliance
with the California Environmental
Quality Act (CEQA). On January 19,
2007, the collection was accessioned by
the San Diego Archaeological Center for
assessment of objects eligible for
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repatriation in accordance with
NAGPRA. The three cultural items are
three shell beads.
Site CA-SDI–8303 falls within
traditional Kumeyaay territory and the
reporting archeologists determined it to
be of the ‘‘Late Prehistoric Period.’’
Shell beads are known to be used by the
Kumeyaay Nation in sacred rites.
In 1991, one cultural item was
removed from archeological site CASDI–691, Carlsbad, San Diego County,
CA, as part of an archeological
excavation performed in compliance
with the California Environmental
Quality Act (CEQA). On February 13
and 16, 2007, the collection was
accessioned by the San Diego
Archaeological Center for assessment of
objects eligible for repatriation in
accordance with NAGPRA. The one
cultural item is a ‘‘charm stone.’’
Site CA-SDI–691 falls within
traditional Kumeyaay territory and the
reporting archeologists determined it to
be of the ‘‘Late Prehistoric Period.’’
‘‘Charm stones,’’ such as this one, are
known to be used by the Kumeyaay
Nation in sacred rites.
In 1988, one cultural item was
removed from archeological site CASDI–691, Carlsbad, San Diego County,
CA, as part of an archeological
excavation performed in compliance
with the California Environmental
Quality Act (CEQA). On February 13
and 16, 2007, the collection was
accessioned by the San Diego
Archaeological Center for assessment of
objects eligible for repatriation in
accordance with NAGPRA. The one
cultural item is a piece of ochre.
Site CA-SDI–691 falls within
traditional Kumeyaay territory and the
reporting archeologists determined it to
be of the ‘‘Late Prehistoric Period.’’
Ochre is known to be used by the
Kumeyaay Nation in sacred rites.
In 1990, cultural items were removed
from archeological sites CA-SDI–7287;
7290 and 7293, adjacent to the San
Dieguito River, Del Mar, San Diego
County, CA, as part of an archeological
excavation performed in compliance
with the California Environmental
Quality Act (CEQA). On March 16,
2007, the collection was accessioned by
the San Diego Archaeological Center for
assessment of objects eligible for
repatriation in accordance with
NAGPRA. The 19 cultural items are
pieces of ochre.
Sites CA-SDI–7287; 7290 and 7293
fall within traditional Kumeyaay
territory. Ochre is known to be used by
the Kumeyaay Nation in sacred rites.
In 1991, one cultural item was
removed from archeological site CASDI–11,767, along the San Diego River
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Valley on a low terrace in the
northeastern portion of the Stardust
(now Riverwalk) Golf Course, San Diego
County, CA, as part of an archeological
excavation performed in compliance
with the California Environmental
Quality Act (CEQA). On June 29, 2007,
the collection was accessioned by the
San Diego Archaeological Center for
assessment of objects eligible for
repatriation in accordance with
NAGPRA. The one cultural item is a
tourmaline crystal.
Site CA-SDI–11,767 falls within
traditional Kumeyaay territory and the
reporting archeologists determined it to
be of the ‘‘Late Prehistoric Period.’’
Crystals are known to be used by the
Kumeyaay Nation in sacred rites.
In 1987 and 1988, 43 cultural items
were removed from archeological site
CA-SDI–4609, Sorrento Valley, San
Diego, San Diego County, CA, as part of
an archeological excavation performed
in compliance with the California
Environmental Quality Act (CEQA). In
June 2007, the collection was
accessioned by the San Diego
Archaeological Center for assessment of
objects eligible for repatriation in
accordance with NAGPRA. The 43
cultural items are 2 pipe fragments, 1
quartz crystal, and 40 ochre fragments.
Site CA-SDI–4609 falls within
traditional Kumeyaay territory and the
reporting archeologists determined it to
be of the ‘‘Late Prehistoric Period.’’
Ceramic pipes, quartz crystals, and
ochre are known to be used by the
Kumeyaay Nation in sacred rites.
In 1974, two cultural items were
removed from archeological site CASDI–4513, Sorrento Valley, San Diego,
San Diego County, CA, as part of an
archeological excavation performed in
compliance with the California
Environmental Quality Act (CEQA). In
June 2007, the collection was
accessioned by the San Diego
Archaeological Center for assessment of
objects eligible for repatriation in
accordance with NAGPRA. The two
cultural items are a piece of ochre and
a steatite pipe fragment.
Site CA-SDI–4513 falls within
traditional Kumeyaay territory and the
reporting archeologists determined it to
be of the ‘‘Late Prehistoric Period.’’
Ochre and steatite pipes are known to
be used by the Kumeyaay Nation in
sacred rites.
In 1980, 49 cultural items were
removed from archeological site CASDI–4609, Sorrento Valley, San Diego,
San Diego County, CA, as part of an
archeological excavation performed in
compliance with the California
Environmental Quality Act (CEQA). In
June 2007, the collection was
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accessioned by the San Diego
Archaeological Center for assessment of
objects eligible for repatriation in
accordance with NAGPRA. The 49
cultural items are 1 ochre fragment and
48 shell disc beads.
Site CA-SDI–4609 falls within
traditional Kumeyaay territory and the
reporting archeologists determined it to
be of the ‘‘Late Prehistoric Period.’’
Ochre is known to be used by the
Kumeyaay Nation in sacred rites. Shell
disc beads are associated with funerary
practices; however, it is not know if a
burial was encountered at the time of
excavation.
In 1978, seven cultural items were
removed from archeological sites CASDI–5396 and CA-SDI–5399, Jamul, San
Diego County, CA, as part of an
archeological excavation performed in
compliance with the California
Environmental Quality Act (CEQA). On
June 29, 2007, the collection was
accessioned by the San Diego
Archaeological Center for assessment of
objects eligible for repatriation in
accordance with NAGPRA. The seven
cultural items are quartz crystals.
Sites CA-SDI–5396 and CA-SDI–5399
fall within traditional Kumeyaay
territory and the reporting archeologists
determined it to be of the ‘‘Late
Prehistoric Period.’’ Quartz crystals are
known to be used by the Kumeyaay
Nation in sacred rites.
In 1986, 11 cultural items were
removed from archeological site CASDI–4845 on private property adjacent
to Encinitas Creek near Encinitas, San
Diego County, CA, as part of an
archeological excavation performed in
compliance with the California
Environmental Quality Act (CEQA). On
June 23, 2007, the collection was
accessioned by the San Diego
Archaeological Center for assessment of
objects eligible for repatriation in
accordance with NAGPRA. The 11
cultural items are 4 quartz crystals and
7 pieces of ochre.
Site CA-SDI–4845 falls within
traditional Kumeyaay territory and the
reporting archeologists determined it to
be of the ‘‘Late Prehistoric Period.’’
Quartz crystals and ochre are known to
be used by the Kumeyaay Nation in
sacred rites.
In 1990, one cultural item was
removed from archeological site CASDI–10,148, near the San Diego River,
Santee, San Diego County, CA, as part
of an archeological excavation
performed in compliance with the
California Environmental Quality Act
(CEQA). In June 2007, the collection
was accessioned by the San Diego
Archaeological Center for assessment of
objects eligible for repatriation in
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accordance with NAGPRA. The one
cultural item is a piece of ochre.
Site CA-SDI–10,148 falls within
traditional Kumeyaay territory and the
reporting archeologists determined it to
be of the ‘‘Late Prehistoric Period.’’
Ochre is known to be used by the
Kumeyaay Nation in sacred rites.
In 1985 and 1986, 14 cultural items
were removed from archeological sites
CA-SDI–5935; 5938; and 10,302, in the
northwest portion of the community of
Rancho Bernardo, San Diego, San Diego
County, CA, as part of an archeological
excavation performed in compliance
with the California Environmental
Quality Act (CEQA). In June 2007, the
collection was accessioned by the San
Diego Archaeological Center for
assessment of objects eligible for
repatriation in accordance with
NAGPRA. The 14 cultural items are
pieces of ochre.
Sites CA-SDI–5935; 5938; and 10,302
fall within traditional Kumeyaay
territory and the reporting archeologists
determined it to be of the ‘‘Late
Prehistoric Period.’’ Ochre is known to
be used by the Kumeyaay Nation in
sacred rites.
In 1983, 49 cultural items were
removed from archeological site CASDI–4358 (W–108/954), north of
Batiquitos Lagoon, Carlsbad (Encinitas
Quadrangle), San Diego County, CA, as
part of an archeological excavation
performed in compliance with the
California Environmental Quality Act
(CEQA). In June 2007, the collection
was accessioned by the San Diego
Archaeological Center for assessment of
objects eligible for repatriation in
accordance with NAGPRA. The 49
cultural items are pieces of ochre.
Site CA-SDI–4358 (W–108/954) falls
within traditional Kumeyaay territory
and the reporting archeologists
determined it to be of the ‘‘Late
Prehistoric Period.’’ Ochre is known to
be used by the Kumeyaay Nation in
sacred rites.
In 1979, three cultural items were
removed from archeological site W–
1320, Encinitas, San Diego County, CA,
as part of an archeological excavation
performed in compliance with the
California Environmental Quality Act
(CEQA). On June 30, 2007, the
collection was accessioned by the San
Diego Archaeological Center for
assessment of objects eligible for
repatriation in accordance with
NAGPRA. The three cultural items are
pieces of ochre.
Site W–1320 falls within traditional
Kumeyaay territory and the reporting
archeologists determined it to be of the
‘‘Late Prehistoric Period.’’ Ochre is
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known to be used by the Kumeyaay
Nation in sacred rites.
In 1979, 29 cultural items were
removed from archeological site W–
1949, Encinitas, San Diego County, CA,
as part of an archeological excavation
performed in compliance with the
California Environmental Quality Act
(CEQA). On June 30, 2007, the
collection was accessioned by the San
Diego Archaeological Center for
assessment of objects eligible for
repatriation in accordance with
NAGPRA. The 29 cultural items are
pieces of ochre.
Site W–1949 falls within traditional
Kumeyaay territory and the reporting
archeologists determined it to be of the
‘‘Late Prehistoric Period.’’ Ochre is
known to be used by the Kumeyaay
Nation in sacred rites.
On an unknown date, one cultural
item was removed from archeological
site CA-SDI–777, near Pine Valley, San
Diego County, CA. There is no
documentation as to the circumstances
of the excavation. On September 17,
2007, the collection was accessioned by
the San Diego Archaeological Center for
assessment of objects eligible for
repatriation in accordance with
NAGPRA. The one cultural item is a
ceramic pipe bowl fragment.
Site CA-SDI–777 falls within
traditional Kumeyaay territory. Ceramic
pipes are known to be used by the
Kumeyaay Nation in sacred rites.
In 1992, one cultural item was
removed from archeological site CASDI–11,569, Carlsbad, San Diego
County, CA, as part of an archeological
excavation performed in compliance
with the California Environmental
Quality Act (CEQA). On January 19,
2007, the collection was accessioned by
the San Diego Archaeological Center for
assessment of objects eligible for
repatriation in accordance with
NAGPRA. The one cultural item is a
quartz crystal.
Site CA-SDI–11,569 is located within
the direct impact area for the proposed
realignment of Rancho Santa Fe Road,
between Melrose Avenue on the north
and La Costa Avenue on the south. The
site falls within traditional Kumeyaay
territory and the reporting archeologists
determined it to be of the ‘‘Late
Prehistoric Period.’’ Quartz crystals are
known to be used by the Kumeyaay
Nation in sacred rites.
The Kumeyaay Nation is represented
by the Barona Group of Capitan Grande
Band of Mission Indians of the Barona
Reservation, California; Campo Band of
Diegueno Mission Indians of the Campo
Indian reservation, California; Capitan
Grande Band of Diegueno Mission
Indians of California; Ewiiaapaayp Band
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of Kumeyaay Indians, California; Inaja
Band of Diegueno Mission Indians of
the Inaja and Cosmit Reservation,
California; Jamul Indian Village of
California; La Posta Band of Diegueno
Mission Indians of the La Posta Indian
Reservation, California; Manzanita Band
of Diegueno Mission Indians of the
Manzanita Reservation, California; Mesa
Grande Band of Diegueno Mission
Indians of the Mesa Grande Reservation,
California; San Pasqual Band of
Diegueno Mission Indians of California;
Santa Ysabel Band of Diegueno Mission
Indians of the Santa Ysabel Reservation,
California; Sycuan Band of the
Kumeyaay Nation (formerly the Sycuan
Band of Diegueno Mission Indians of
California); and Viejas (Baron Long)
Group of Capitan Grande Band of
Mission Indians of the Viejas
Reservation, California.
Officials of the San Diego
Archaeological Center have determined
that, pursuant to 25 U.S.C. 3001 (3)(C),
the 245 cultural items are specific
ceremonial objects needed by traditional
Native American religious leaders for
the practice of traditional Native
American religions by their present-day
adherents. Officials of the San Diego
Archaeological Center also have
determined that, pursuant to 25 U.S.C.
3001 (2), there is a relationship of
shared group identity that can be
reasonably traced between the sacred
objects and the Kumeyaay Nation,
represented by the Barona Group of
Capitan Grande Band of Mission Indians
of the Barona Reservation, California;
Campo Band of Diegueno Mission
Indians of the Campo Indian
reservation, California; Capitan Grande
Band of Diegueno Mission Indians of
California; Ewiiaapaayp Band of
Kumeyaay Indians, California; Inaja
Band of Diegueno Mission Indians of
the Inaja and Cosmit Reservation,
California; Jamul Indian Village of
California; La Posta Band of Diegueno
Mission Indians of the La Posta Indian
Reservation, California; Manzanita Band
of Diegueno Mission Indians of the
Manzanita Reservation, California; Mesa
Grande Band of Diegueno Mission
Indians of the Mesa Grande Reservation,
California; San Pasqual Band of
Diegueno Mission Indians of California;
Santa Ysabel Band of Diegueno Mission
Indians of the Santa Ysabel Reservation,
California; Sycuan Band of the
Kumeyaay Nation; and Viejas (Baron
Long) Group of Capitan Grande Band of
Mission Indians of the Viejas
Reservation, California.
Representatives of any other Indian
tribe that believes itself to be culturally
affiliated with the sacred objects should
contact Cindy Stankowski, San Diego
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Archaeological Center, 16666 San
Pasqual Valley Road, Escondido, CA
92027–7001, telephone 760–291–0370,
before November 6, 2008. Repatriation
of the sacred objects to the Kumeyaay
Nation, on behalf of the Barona Group
of Capitan Grande Band of Mission
Indians of the Barona Reservation,
California; Campo Band of Diegueno
Mission Indians of the Campo Indian
reservation, California; Capitan Grande
Band of Diegueno Mission Indians of
California; Ewiiaapaayp Band of
Kumeyaay Indians, California; Inaja
Band of Diegueno Mission Indians of
the Inaja and Cosmit Reservation,
California; Jamul Indian Village of
California; La Posta Band of Diegueno
Mission Indians of the La Posta Indian
Reservation, California; Manzanita Band
of Diegueno Mission Indians of the
Manzanita Reservation, California; Mesa
Grande Band of Diegueno Mission
Indians of the Mesa Grande Reservation,
California; San Pasqual Band of
Diegueno Mission Indians of California;
Santa Ysabel Band of Diegueno Mission
Indians of the Santa Ysabel Reservation,
California; Sycuan Band of the
Kumeyaay Nation; and Viejas (Baron
Long) Group of Capitan Grande Band of
Mission Indians of the Viejas
Reservation, California, may proceed
after that date if no additional claimants
come forward.
The San Diego Archaeological Center
is responsible for notifying the Barona
Group of Capitan Grande Band of
Mission Indians of the Barona
Reservation, California; Campo Band of
Diegueno Mission Indians of the Campo
Indian reservation, California; Capitan
Grande Band of Diegueno Mission
Indians of California; Ewiiaapaayp Band
of Kumeyaay Indians, California; Inaja
Band of Diegueno Mission Indians of
the Inaja and Cosmit Reservation,
California; Jamul Indian Village of
California; La Posta Band of Diegueno
Mission Indians of the La Posta Indian
Reservation, California; Manzanita Band
of Diegueno Mission Indians of the
Manzanita Reservation, California; Mesa
Grande Band of Diegueno Mission
Indians of the Mesa Grande Reservation,
California; San Pasqual Band of
Diegueno Mission Indians of California;
Santa Ysabel Band of Diegueno Mission
Indians of the Santa Ysabel Reservation,
California; Sycuan Band of the
Kumeyaay Nation; and Viejas (Baron
Long) Group of Capitan Grande Band of
Mission Indians of the Viejas
Reservation, California that this notice
has been published.
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Dated: July 22, 2008
Sherry Hutt,
Manager, National NAGPRA Program.
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York State Museum, Albany, NY
National Park Service, Interior.
Notice.
AGENCY:
ACTION:
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
in the possession of the New York State
Museum, Albany, NY. The human
remains were removed from Livingston,
Monroe, and Ontario Counties, NY.
This notice is published as part of the
National Park Service’s administrative
responsibilities under NAGPRA, 25
U.S.C. 3003 (d)(3). The determinations
in this notice are the sole responsibility
of the museum, institution, or Federal
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.
A detailed assessment of the human
remains was made by New York State
Museum professional staff in
consultation with representatives of the
Seneca Nation of New York, SenecaCayuga Tribe of Oklahoma, and
Tonawanda Band of Seneca Indians of
New York.
In 1911, human remains representing
a minimum of 17 individuals were
removed during excavations at the Tram
Site (NYSM site No. 1037), Livonia
Township, Livingston County, NY, by
Everett R. Burmaster and Arthur C.
Parker, New York State Museum staff.
No known individuals were identified.
The 38 associated funerary objects are 2
brass or copper bracelets, 15 plum pits,
fragments of 2 ceramic vessels, 1 steatite
sherd, 1 sample of hematite, 1 antler
flaker, 1 chert end scraper, 1 chert core,
1 string of discoidal and tubular shell
beads, 1 abrading stone, 3 bone awls, 3
antler pins, 5 unmodified shells, and 1
worked bone square.
Archeological and ethnohistoric
evidence used to reconstruct a sequence
of historic Seneca village movements
identifies the Tram Site as an early
historic Seneca site dating to circa A.D.
1580–1600. It is a large palisaded village
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[Federal Register Volume 73, Number 195 (Tuesday, October 7, 2008)]
[Notices]
[Pages 58620-58623]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Printing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: E8-23701]
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DEPARTMENT OF THE INTERIOR
National Park Service
Notice of Intent to Repatriate Cultural Items: San Diego
Archaeological Center, San Diego, CA
AGENCY: National Park Service, Interior.
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ACTION: Notice.
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Notice is here given in accordance with the Native American Graves
Protection and Repatriation Act (NAGPRA), 25 U.S.C. 3005, of the intent
to repatriate cultural items in the possession of the San Diego
Archaeological Center, San Diego, CA, that meet the definition of
``sacred objects'' under 25 U.S.C. 3001.
This notice is published as part of the National Park Service's
administrative responsibilities under NAGPRA, 25 U.S.C. 3003 (d)(3).
The determinations in this notice are the sole responsibility of the
museum, institution, or Federal agency that has control of the cultural
items. The National Park Service is not responsible for the
determinations in this notice.
In 1995, three cultural items were removed from archeological site
CA-SDI-8797, Carlsbad, San Diego County, CA, as part of an
archeological excavation performed in compliance with the California
Environmental Quality Act (CEQA). In 2007, the collection was
accessioned by the San Diego Archaeological Center for assessment of
objects eligible for repatriation in accordance with NAGPRA. The three
cultural items are three pieces of ochre.
Site CA-SDI-8797 falls within traditional Kumeyaay territory and
the reporting archeologists determined it to be of the ``Late
Prehistoric Period.'' Ochre is known to be used by the Kumeyaay Nation
in sacred rites.
In 1996, seven cultural items were removed from archeological site
CA-SDI-12,814, Carlsbad, San Diego County, CA, as part of an
archeological excavation performed in compliance with the California
Environmental Quality Act (CEQA). On November 6, 2007, the collection
was accessioned by the San Diego Archaeological Center for assessment
of objects eligible for repatriation in accordance with NAGPRA. The
seven cultural items are one quartz crystal, one pipe fragment, and
five crescentics.
Site CA-SDI-12,814 falls within traditional Kumeyaay territory.
Quartz Crystals, stone pipes and crescentics are known to be used by
the Kumeyaay Nation in sacred rites.
In 1995, three cultural items were removed from archeological site
CA-SDI-8303, Carlsbad, San Diego County, CA, as part of an
archeological excavation performed in compliance with the California
Environmental Quality Act (CEQA). On January 19, 2007, the collection
was accessioned by the San Diego Archaeological Center for assessment
of objects eligible for repatriation in accordance with NAGPRA. The
three cultural items are three shell beads.
Site CA-SDI-8303 falls within traditional Kumeyaay territory and
the reporting archeologists determined it to be of the ``Late
Prehistoric Period.'' Shell beads are known to be used by the Kumeyaay
Nation in sacred rites.
In 1991, one cultural item was removed from archeological site CA-
SDI-691, Carlsbad, San Diego County, CA, as part of an archeological
excavation performed in compliance with the California Environmental
Quality Act (CEQA). On February 13 and 16, 2007, the collection was
accessioned by the San Diego Archaeological Center for assessment of
objects eligible for repatriation in accordance with NAGPRA. The one
cultural item is a ``charm stone.''
Site CA-SDI-691 falls within traditional Kumeyaay territory and the
reporting archeologists determined it to be of the ``Late Prehistoric
Period.'' ``Charm stones,'' such as this one, are known to be used by
the Kumeyaay Nation in sacred rites.
In 1988, one cultural item was removed from archeological site CA-
SDI-691, Carlsbad, San Diego County, CA, as part of an archeological
excavation performed in compliance with the California Environmental
Quality Act (CEQA). On February 13 and 16, 2007, the collection was
accessioned by the San Diego Archaeological Center for assessment of
objects eligible for repatriation in accordance with NAGPRA. The one
cultural item is a piece of ochre.
Site CA-SDI-691 falls within traditional Kumeyaay territory and the
reporting archeologists determined it to be of the ``Late Prehistoric
Period.'' Ochre is known to be used by the Kumeyaay Nation in sacred
rites.
In 1990, cultural items were removed from archeological sites CA-
SDI-7287; 7290 and 7293, adjacent to the San Dieguito River, Del Mar,
San Diego County, CA, as part of an archeological excavation performed
in compliance with the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA). On
March 16, 2007, the collection was accessioned by the San Diego
Archaeological Center for assessment of objects eligible for
repatriation in accordance with NAGPRA. The 19 cultural items are
pieces of ochre.
Sites CA-SDI-7287; 7290 and 7293 fall within traditional Kumeyaay
territory. Ochre is known to be used by the Kumeyaay Nation in sacred
rites.
In 1991, one cultural item was removed from archeological site CA-
SDI-11,767, along the San Diego River Valley on a low terrace in the
northeastern portion of the Stardust (now Riverwalk) Golf Course, San
Diego County, CA, as part of an archeological excavation performed in
compliance with the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA). On
June 29, 2007, the collection was accessioned by the San Diego
Archaeological Center for assessment of objects eligible for
repatriation in accordance with NAGPRA. The one cultural item is a
tourmaline crystal.
Site CA-SDI-11,767 falls within traditional Kumeyaay territory and
the reporting archeologists determined it to be of the ``Late
Prehistoric Period.'' Crystals are known to be used by the Kumeyaay
Nation in sacred rites.
In 1987 and 1988, 43 cultural items were removed from archeological
site CA-SDI-4609, Sorrento Valley, San Diego, San Diego County, CA, as
part of an archeological excavation performed in compliance with the
California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA). In June 2007, the
collection was accessioned by the San Diego Archaeological Center for
assessment of objects eligible for repatriation in accordance with
NAGPRA. The 43 cultural items are 2 pipe fragments, 1 quartz crystal,
and 40 ochre fragments.
Site CA-SDI-4609 falls within traditional Kumeyaay territory and
the reporting archeologists determined it to be of the ``Late
Prehistoric Period.'' Ceramic pipes, quartz crystals, and ochre are
known to be used by the Kumeyaay Nation in sacred rites.
In 1974, two cultural items were removed from archeological site
CA-SDI-4513, Sorrento Valley, San Diego, San Diego County, CA, as part
of an archeological excavation performed in compliance with the
California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA). In June 2007, the
collection was accessioned by the San Diego Archaeological Center for
assessment of objects eligible for repatriation in accordance with
NAGPRA. The two cultural items are a piece of ochre and a steatite pipe
fragment.
Site CA-SDI-4513 falls within traditional Kumeyaay territory and
the reporting archeologists determined it to be of the ``Late
Prehistoric Period.'' Ochre and steatite pipes are known to be used by
the Kumeyaay Nation in sacred rites.
In 1980, 49 cultural items were removed from archeological site CA-
SDI-4609, Sorrento Valley, San Diego, San Diego County, CA, as part of
an archeological excavation performed in compliance with the California
Environmental Quality Act (CEQA). In June 2007, the collection was
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accessioned by the San Diego Archaeological Center for assessment of
objects eligible for repatriation in accordance with NAGPRA. The 49
cultural items are 1 ochre fragment and 48 shell disc beads.
Site CA-SDI-4609 falls within traditional Kumeyaay territory and
the reporting archeologists determined it to be of the ``Late
Prehistoric Period.'' Ochre is known to be used by the Kumeyaay Nation
in sacred rites. Shell disc beads are associated with funerary
practices; however, it is not know if a burial was encountered at the
time of excavation.
In 1978, seven cultural items were removed from archeological sites
CA-SDI-5396 and CA-SDI-5399, Jamul, San Diego County, CA, as part of an
archeological excavation performed in compliance with the California
Environmental Quality Act (CEQA). On June 29, 2007, the collection was
accessioned by the San Diego Archaeological Center for assessment of
objects eligible for repatriation in accordance with NAGPRA. The seven
cultural items are quartz crystals.
Sites CA-SDI-5396 and CA-SDI-5399 fall within traditional Kumeyaay
territory and the reporting archeologists determined it to be of the
``Late Prehistoric Period.'' Quartz crystals are known to be used by
the Kumeyaay Nation in sacred rites.
In 1986, 11 cultural items were removed from archeological site CA-
SDI-4845 on private property adjacent to Encinitas Creek near
Encinitas, San Diego County, CA, as part of an archeological excavation
performed in compliance with the California Environmental Quality Act
(CEQA). On June 23, 2007, the collection was accessioned by the San
Diego Archaeological Center for assessment of objects eligible for
repatriation in accordance with NAGPRA. The 11 cultural items are 4
quartz crystals and 7 pieces of ochre.
Site CA-SDI-4845 falls within traditional Kumeyaay territory and
the reporting archeologists determined it to be of the ``Late
Prehistoric Period.'' Quartz crystals and ochre are known to be used by
the Kumeyaay Nation in sacred rites.
In 1990, one cultural item was removed from archeological site CA-
SDI-10,148, near the San Diego River, Santee, San Diego County, CA, as
part of an archeological excavation performed in compliance with the
California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA). In June 2007, the
collection was accessioned by the San Diego Archaeological Center for
assessment of objects eligible for repatriation in accordance with
NAGPRA. The one cultural item is a piece of ochre.
Site CA-SDI-10,148 falls within traditional Kumeyaay territory and
the reporting archeologists determined it to be of the ``Late
Prehistoric Period.'' Ochre is known to be used by the Kumeyaay Nation
in sacred rites.
In 1985 and 1986, 14 cultural items were removed from archeological
sites CA-SDI-5935; 5938; and 10,302, in the northwest portion of the
community of Rancho Bernardo, San Diego, San Diego County, CA, as part
of an archeological excavation performed in compliance with the
California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA). In June 2007, the
collection was accessioned by the San Diego Archaeological Center for
assessment of objects eligible for repatriation in accordance with
NAGPRA. The 14 cultural items are pieces of ochre.
Sites CA-SDI-5935; 5938; and 10,302 fall within traditional
Kumeyaay territory and the reporting archeologists determined it to be
of the ``Late Prehistoric Period.'' Ochre is known to be used by the
Kumeyaay Nation in sacred rites.
In 1983, 49 cultural items were removed from archeological site CA-
SDI-4358 (W-108/954), north of Batiquitos Lagoon, Carlsbad (Encinitas
Quadrangle), San Diego County, CA, as part of an archeological
excavation performed in compliance with the California Environmental
Quality Act (CEQA). In June 2007, the collection was accessioned by the
San Diego Archaeological Center for assessment of objects eligible for
repatriation in accordance with NAGPRA. The 49 cultural items are
pieces of ochre.
Site CA-SDI-4358 (W-108/954) falls within traditional Kumeyaay
territory and the reporting archeologists determined it to be of the
``Late Prehistoric Period.'' Ochre is known to be used by the Kumeyaay
Nation in sacred rites.
In 1979, three cultural items were removed from archeological site
W-1320, Encinitas, San Diego County, CA, as part of an archeological
excavation performed in compliance with the California Environmental
Quality Act (CEQA). On June 30, 2007, the collection was accessioned by
the San Diego Archaeological Center for assessment of objects eligible
for repatriation in accordance with NAGPRA. The three cultural items
are pieces of ochre.
Site W-1320 falls within traditional Kumeyaay territory and the
reporting archeologists determined it to be of the ``Late Prehistoric
Period.'' Ochre is known to be used by the Kumeyaay Nation in sacred
rites.
In 1979, 29 cultural items were removed from archeological site W-
1949, Encinitas, San Diego County, CA, as part of an archeological
excavation performed in compliance with the California Environmental
Quality Act (CEQA). On June 30, 2007, the collection was accessioned by
the San Diego Archaeological Center for assessment of objects eligible
for repatriation in accordance with NAGPRA. The 29 cultural items are
pieces of ochre.
Site W-1949 falls within traditional Kumeyaay territory and the
reporting archeologists determined it to be of the ``Late Prehistoric
Period.'' Ochre is known to be used by the Kumeyaay Nation in sacred
rites.
On an unknown date, one cultural item was removed from
archeological site CA-SDI-777, near Pine Valley, San Diego County, CA.
There is no documentation as to the circumstances of the excavation. On
September 17, 2007, the collection was accessioned by the San Diego
Archaeological Center for assessment of objects eligible for
repatriation in accordance with NAGPRA. The one cultural item is a
ceramic pipe bowl fragment.
Site CA-SDI-777 falls within traditional Kumeyaay territory.
Ceramic pipes are known to be used by the Kumeyaay Nation in sacred
rites.
In 1992, one cultural item was removed from archeological site CA-
SDI-11,569, Carlsbad, San Diego County, CA, as part of an archeological
excavation performed in compliance with the California Environmental
Quality Act (CEQA). On January 19, 2007, the collection was accessioned
by the San Diego Archaeological Center for assessment of objects
eligible for repatriation in accordance with NAGPRA. The one cultural
item is a quartz crystal.
Site CA-SDI-11,569 is located within the direct impact area for the
proposed realignment of Rancho Santa Fe Road, between Melrose Avenue on
the north and La Costa Avenue on the south. The site falls within
traditional Kumeyaay territory and the reporting archeologists
determined it to be of the ``Late Prehistoric Period.'' Quartz crystals
are known to be used by the Kumeyaay Nation in sacred rites.
The Kumeyaay Nation is represented by the Barona Group of Capitan
Grande Band of Mission Indians of the Barona Reservation, California;
Campo Band of Diegueno Mission Indians of the Campo Indian reservation,
California; Capitan Grande Band of Diegueno Mission Indians of
California; Ewiiaapaayp Band
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of Kumeyaay Indians, California; Inaja Band of Diegueno Mission Indians
of the Inaja and Cosmit Reservation, California; Jamul Indian Village
of California; La Posta Band of Diegueno Mission Indians of the La
Posta Indian Reservation, California; Manzanita Band of Diegueno
Mission Indians of the Manzanita Reservation, California; Mesa Grande
Band of Diegueno Mission Indians of the Mesa Grande Reservation,
California; San Pasqual Band of Diegueno Mission Indians of California;
Santa Ysabel Band of Diegueno Mission Indians of the Santa Ysabel
Reservation, California; Sycuan Band of the Kumeyaay Nation (formerly
the Sycuan Band of Diegueno Mission Indians of California); and Viejas
(Baron Long) Group of Capitan Grande Band of Mission Indians of the
Viejas Reservation, California.
Officials of the San Diego Archaeological Center have determined
that, pursuant to 25 U.S.C. 3001 (3)(C), the 245 cultural items are
specific ceremonial objects needed by traditional Native American
religious leaders for the practice of traditional Native American
religions by their present-day adherents. Officials of the San Diego
Archaeological Center also have determined that, pursuant to 25 U.S.C.
3001 (2), there is a relationship of shared group identity that can be
reasonably traced between the sacred objects and the Kumeyaay Nation,
represented by the Barona Group of Capitan Grande Band of Mission
Indians of the Barona Reservation, California; Campo Band of Diegueno
Mission Indians of the Campo Indian reservation, California; Capitan
Grande Band of Diegueno Mission Indians of California; Ewiiaapaayp Band
of Kumeyaay Indians, California; Inaja Band of Diegueno Mission Indians
of the Inaja and Cosmit Reservation, California; Jamul Indian Village
of California; La Posta Band of Diegueno Mission Indians of the La
Posta Indian Reservation, California; Manzanita Band of Diegueno
Mission Indians of the Manzanita Reservation, California; Mesa Grande
Band of Diegueno Mission Indians of the Mesa Grande Reservation,
California; San Pasqual Band of Diegueno Mission Indians of California;
Santa Ysabel Band of Diegueno Mission Indians of the Santa Ysabel
Reservation, California; Sycuan Band of the Kumeyaay Nation; and Viejas
(Baron Long) Group of Capitan Grande Band of Mission Indians of the
Viejas Reservation, California.
Representatives of any other Indian tribe that believes itself to
be culturally affiliated with the sacred objects should contact Cindy
Stankowski, San Diego Archaeological Center, 16666 San Pasqual Valley
Road, Escondido, CA 92027-7001, telephone 760-291-0370, before November
6, 2008. Repatriation of the sacred objects to the Kumeyaay Nation, on
behalf of the Barona Group of Capitan Grande Band of Mission Indians of
the Barona Reservation, California; Campo Band of Diegueno Mission
Indians of the Campo Indian reservation, California; Capitan Grande
Band of Diegueno Mission Indians of California; Ewiiaapaayp Band of
Kumeyaay Indians, California; Inaja Band of Diegueno Mission Indians of
the Inaja and Cosmit Reservation, California; Jamul Indian Village of
California; La Posta Band of Diegueno Mission Indians of the La Posta
Indian Reservation, California; Manzanita Band of Diegueno Mission
Indians of the Manzanita Reservation, California; Mesa Grande Band of
Diegueno Mission Indians of the Mesa Grande Reservation, California;
San Pasqual Band of Diegueno Mission Indians of California; Santa
Ysabel Band of Diegueno Mission Indians of the Santa Ysabel
Reservation, California; Sycuan Band of the Kumeyaay Nation; and Viejas
(Baron Long) Group of Capitan Grande Band of Mission Indians of the
Viejas Reservation, California, may proceed after that date if no
additional claimants come forward.
The San Diego Archaeological Center is responsible for notifying
the Barona Group of Capitan Grande Band of Mission Indians of the
Barona Reservation, California; Campo Band of Diegueno Mission Indians
of the Campo Indian reservation, California; Capitan Grande Band of
Diegueno Mission Indians of California; Ewiiaapaayp Band of Kumeyaay
Indians, California; Inaja Band of Diegueno Mission Indians of the
Inaja and Cosmit Reservation, California; Jamul Indian Village of
California; La Posta Band of Diegueno Mission Indians of the La Posta
Indian Reservation, California; Manzanita Band of Diegueno Mission
Indians of the Manzanita Reservation, California; Mesa Grande Band of
Diegueno Mission Indians of the Mesa Grande Reservation, California;
San Pasqual Band of Diegueno Mission Indians of California; Santa
Ysabel Band of Diegueno Mission Indians of the Santa Ysabel
Reservation, California; Sycuan Band of the Kumeyaay Nation; and Viejas
(Baron Long) Group of Capitan Grande Band of Mission Indians of the
Viejas Reservation, California that this notice has been published.
Dated: July 22, 2008
Sherry Hutt,
Manager, National NAGPRA Program.
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