Notice of Inventory Completion: The Public Museum, Grand Rapids, MI, 42321-42322 [E9-20100]

Download as PDF Federal Register / Vol. 74, No. 161 / Friday, August 21, 2009 / Notices a relationship of shared group identity that can be reasonably traced between the Native American human remains and the Confederated Tribes of the Colville Reservation, Washington; Confederated Tribes and Bands of the Yakama Nation, Washington; and Wanapum Band, a non-Federally recognized Indian group. Representatives of any other Indian tribe that believes itself to be culturally affiliated with the human remains should contact Brother Luke Devine, Saint Martin’s Waynick Museum, 5300 Pacific Ave. SE., Lacey, WA 98503, telephone (360) 438–4458, before September 21, 2009. Repatriation of the human remains to the Confederated Tribes of the Colville Reservation, Washington; Confederated Tribes and Bands of the Yakama Nation, Washington; and Wanapum Band, a non-Federally recognized Indian group, as joint claimants, may proceed after that date if no additional claimants come forward. Saint Martin’s Waynick Museum is responsible for notifying the Confederated Tribes of the Colville Reservation, Washington; Confederated Tribes and Bands of the Yakama Nation, Washington; and Wanapum Band, a non-Federally recognized Indian group, that this notice has been published. Dated: August 7, 2009 Sherry Hutt, Manager, National NAGPRA Program. [FR Doc. E9–20104 Filed 8–20–09; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 4312–50–S DEPARTMENT OF THE INTERIOR National Park Service Notice of Inventory Completion: The Public Museum, Grand Rapids, MI National Park Service, Interior. Notice. AGENCY: srobinson on DSKHWCL6B1PROD with NOTICES 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 Public Museum, Grand Rapids, MI. The human remains and associated funerary objects were removed from the Ada site, Kent County, MI. 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 VerDate Nov<24>2008 16:22 Aug 20, 2009 Jkt 217001 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 and associated funerary objects was made by The Public Museum’s professional staff in consultation with the Grand Traverse Band of Ottawa and Chippewa Indians, Michigan; Little River Band of Ottawa Indians, Michigan; and Little Traverse Bay Bands of Odawa Indians, Michigan. On unknown dates, human remains representing a minimum of 27 individuals were removed from the south (west) bank of the Grand River at the Ada Michigan site (20KT35) in Kent County, MI, by Ruth Herrick and several other avocational archeologists. Starting in 1947, and continuing in 1949, 1974, 1983 and 1994, the human remains and associated funerary objects were obtained by The Public Museum by Herrick through purchase or donation. In 1974, the largest source of the collection came to the museum from Dr. Ruth Herrick by bequest. No known individuals were identified. The 6,404 associated funerary objects are 61 brooches and pins; 286 fragmented pipes; 44 silver crosses and fragments; 55 gun flints; 318 metal fragments; 41 copper kettle fragments; 10 strike-alights and fragments; 507 ceramic and glass shards; 122 projectile points; 25 metal knives and fragments; 2 buttons; 2,182 trade beads; 85 stone tools; 50 nails; 27 buttons; 2 necklaces; 14 earrings and fragments; 2 tacks; 17 sets of cloth and leather fragments; 16 bracelets and fragments; 10 bullets; 867 pottery shards; 4 copper hair pipes; 33 spoons and fragments; 8 axes; 222 animal bone fragments; 4 unmodified lithics; 11 fire cracked rocks; 5 copper kettles; 1 leather knife sheath; 1 mirror; 2 forks; 31 shells and fragments; 8 shell beads; 1 bell; 12 turtle shell fragments; 2 pendants; 6 thimbles; 3 rings; 3 wood fragments; 1,242 chert flakes; 1 horse shoe; 9 awls; 7 fossils; 4 fish hooks; 1 penny dated 1888; 6 antler fragments; 2 marbles; 5 metal spikes; 9 silver armbands; 1 silver gorget; 1 set of red ochre; 1 red ochre stained paint pot; 1 coin dated 1885; 1 coin dated 1883; 1 coin dated 1847; 1 coin dated 1820; 1 coin dated 1825; 1 coin dated 1832; 1 coin with date unknown; 3 bone gaming pieces; 1 bone comb; 1 George III peace medal; and 3 charcoal samples. Artifacts from this site are from two discrete time periods. The first is a prehistoric occupation (15th century), and the second time period is an 18th– 19th century Native American occupation. Based on the site’s geographical location at the confluence PO 00000 Frm 00097 Fmt 4703 Sfmt 4703 42321 of the Grand and Thornapple Rivers, archeological evidence indicates this site was intermittently occupied from prehistoric times into the historic era, including a trading post operated by Rix Robinson in the vicinity of this site (1821 to 1834). Based on field notes, collection records, and artifact typology, the majority of the human remains and associated artifacts date to the 18th and 19th century. The human remains and associated funerary objects are, by a preponderance of the evidence, found to have an affiliation to the Little River Band of Ottawa Indians. Many Little River Ottawa Band members are descendants of Grand River Band members who migrated from the Grand River area to the Little Manistee River area in more recent historic times. The historic occupation of Kent County, MI, by the Little River Bands of Ottawa Indians is well documented. Officials of The Public Museum have determined that, pursuant to 25 U.S.C. 3001 (9–10), the human remains described above represent the physical remains of 27 individuals of Native American ancestry. Officials of The Public Museum also have determined that, pursuant to 25 U.S.C. 3001 (3)(A), the 6,404 associated funerary objects described above are reasonably believed to have been placed with or near individual remains at the time of death or later as part of the death rite or ceremony. Lastly, officials of The Public Museum 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 Native American human remains and associated funerary objects and the Little River Band of Ottawa Indians, Michigan. Representatives of any other Indian tribe that believes itself to be culturally affiliated with the human remains and associated funerary objects should contact Marilyn Merdzinski, Director of Collections and Preservation, The Public Museum, 272 Pearl St. NW., Grand Rapids, MI 49504, telephone (616) 456–3521, before September 21, 2009. Repatriation of the human remains and associated funerary objects to the Little River Band of Ottawa Indians, Michigan may proceed after that date if no additional claimants come forward. The Public Museum is responsible for notifying the Grand Traverse Band of Ottawa and Chippewa Indians, Michigan; Little River Band of Ottawa Indians, Michigan; and Little Traverse Bay Bands of Odawa Indians, Michigan that this notice has been published. E:\FR\FM\21AUN1.SGM 21AUN1 42322 Federal Register / Vol. 74, No. 161 / Friday, August 21, 2009 / Notices Dated: July 30, 2009 Sherry Hutt, Manager, National NAGPRA Program. [FR Doc. E9–20100 Filed 8–20–09; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 4312–50–S DEPARTMENT OF THE INTERIOR National Park Service Notice of Inventory Completion: Saint Martin’s Waynick Museum, Lacey, WA National Park Service, Interior. Notice. AGENCY: srobinson on DSKHWCL6B1PROD with NOTICES 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 in the possession of the Saint Martin’s Waynick Museum, Lacey, WA. The human remains were removed from a site near the Grand Coulee Dam, Stevens County, WA. 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. The National Park Service is not responsible for the determinations in this notice. A detailed assessment of the human remains was made by the Saint Martin’s Waynick Museum professional staff in consultation with representatives of the Confederated Tribes of the Colville Reservation, Washington. At an unknown date, human remains representing a minimum of one individual were removed from a site in or near Kettle Falls, located near the Grand Coulee Dam, Stevens County, WA. No known individual was identified. No associated funerary objects are present. The remains of this individual, consisting of a cranium and mandible, are identified in an accompanying note as being from ‘‘Kettle Falls, Stevens County, Washington, near the Grand Coulee Dam.’’ Most of the objects in the Saint Martin’s Waynick Museum collection not linked to a specific donor are assumed to have been part of the original, founding collection of Mr. Lynne Waynick, and were donated to the care of Saint Martin’s Abbey during the 1960s. As no other donor is identified, the human remains of this individual are assumed to be part of Mr. Waynick’s collection. Archeological and historical documentation locates the Kettle Falls VerDate Nov<24>2008 16:22 Aug 20, 2009 Jkt 217001 area (both before and after the construction of the Grand Coulee Dam) within the aboriginal territory of the Confederated Tribes of the Colville Reservation, Washington. Ethnographic sources associate the Kettle Falls area with the Colville and the Lakes Tribes or Bands (Kennedy and Bouchard 1998; Mooney 1896; Ray 1936; Spier 1936; Swanton 1953). Both the Colville and the Lakes became part of the 12 tribes and bands of the Confederated Tribes of the Colville Reservation, Washington. The Colville Reservation was created by Executive Order in 1872. Officials of the Saint Martin’s Waynick Museum have determined that, pursuant to 25 U.S.C. 3001 (9–10), the human remains described above represent the physical remains of one individual of Native American ancestry. Officials of the Saint Martin’s Waynick Museum 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 Native American human remains and the Confederated Tribes of the Colville Reservation, Washington. Representatives of any other Indian tribe that believes itself to be culturally affiliated with the human remains should contact Brother Luke Devine, Saint Martin’s Waynick Museum, 5300 Pacific Ave. SE., Lacey, WA 98503, telephone (360) 438–4458, before September 21, 2009. Repatriation of the human remains to the Confederated Tribes of the Colville Reservation, Washington may proceed after that date if no additional claimants come forward. Saint Martin’s Waynick Museum is responsible for notifying the Confederated Tribes of the Colville Reservation, Washington that this notice has been published. Dated: August 7, 2009 Sherry Hutt, Manager, National NAGPRA Program. [FR Doc. E9–20105 Filed 8–20–09; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 4312–50–S INTERNATIONAL TRADE COMMISSION [Investigation No. NAFTA–103–024] Certain Textile Articles Containing Acrylic and Modacrylic Fibers: Effect of Modifications of NAFTA Rules of Origin for Goods of Canada AGENCY: United States International Trade Commission. ACTION: Institution of investigation. PO 00000 Frm 00098 Fmt 4703 Sfmt 4703 SUMMARY: Following receipt of a request on July 30, 2009, from the Office of the United States Trade Representative (USTR) under authority delegated by the President and pursuant to section 103 of the North American Free Trade Agreement (NAFTA) Implementation Act (19 U.S.C. 3313), the Commission instituted investigation No. NAFTA– 103–024, Certain Textile Articles Containing Acrylic and Modacrylic Fibers: Effect of Modifications of NAFTA Rules of Origin for Goods of Canada. DATES: October 2, 2009: Deadline for filing all written submissions. On or before November 30, 2009: Transmittal of report to the USTR. ADDRESSES: All Commission offices, including the Commission’s hearing rooms, are located in the United States International Trade Commission Building, 500 E Street, SW., Washington, DC. All written submissions should be addressed to the Secretary, United States International Trade Commission, 500 E Street, SW., Washington, DC 20436. The public record for this investigation may be viewed on the Commission’s electronic docket (EDIS) at https://edis.usitc.gov/ edis3-internal/app. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Project Leader Andrea Boron (202–205– 3433 or andrea.boron@usitc.gov) for information specific to this investigation. For information on the legal aspects of this investigation, contact William Gerhard of the Commission’s Office of the General Counsel (202–205–3091 or william.gearhart@usitc.gov). The media should contact Margaret O’Laughlin, Office of External Relations (202–205– 1819 or margaret.olaughlin@usitc.gov). Hearing-impaired individuals may obtain information on this matter by contacting the Commission’s ADD terminal at 202–205–1810. General information concerning the Commission may also be obtained by accessing its Internet server (https://www.usitc.gov). Persons with mobility impairments who will need special assistance in gaining access to the Commission should contact the Office of the Secretary at 202–205–2000. Background: Annex 300–B, Chapter 4, and Annex 401 of the NAFTA contain the rules of origin for textiles and apparel for application of the tariff provisions of the NAFTA. These rules are set forth for the United States in general note 12 to the Harmonized Tariff Schedule (HTS). According to the USTR’s request letter, U.S. negotiators have recently reached agreement in E:\FR\FM\21AUN1.SGM 21AUN1

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[Federal Register Volume 74, Number 161 (Friday, August 21, 2009)]
[Notices]
[Pages 42321-42322]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Printing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: E9-20100]


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DEPARTMENT OF THE INTERIOR

National Park Service


Notice of Inventory Completion: The Public Museum, Grand Rapids, 
MI

AGENCY: National Park Service, Interior.

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. 3003, of the 
completion of an inventory of human remains and associated funerary 
objects in the possession of The Public Museum, Grand Rapids, MI. The 
human remains and associated funerary objects were removed from the Ada 
site, Kent County, MI.
    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 and associated funerary 
objects was made by The Public Museum's professional staff in 
consultation with the Grand Traverse Band of Ottawa and Chippewa 
Indians, Michigan; Little River Band of Ottawa Indians, Michigan; and 
Little Traverse Bay Bands of Odawa Indians, Michigan.
    On unknown dates, human remains representing a minimum of 27 
individuals were removed from the south (west) bank of the Grand River 
at the Ada Michigan site (20KT35) in Kent County, MI, by Ruth Herrick 
and several other avocational archeologists. Starting in 1947, and 
continuing in 1949, 1974, 1983 and 1994, the human remains and 
associated funerary objects were obtained by The Public Museum by 
Herrick through purchase or donation. In 1974, the largest source of 
the collection came to the museum from Dr. Ruth Herrick by bequest. No 
known individuals were identified. The 6,404 associated funerary 
objects are 61 brooches and pins; 286 fragmented pipes; 44 silver 
crosses and fragments; 55 gun flints; 318 metal fragments; 41 copper 
kettle fragments; 10 strike-a-lights and fragments; 507 ceramic and 
glass shards; 122 projectile points; 25 metal knives and fragments; 2 
buttons; 2,182 trade beads; 85 stone tools; 50 nails; 27 buttons; 2 
necklaces; 14 earrings and fragments; 2 tacks; 17 sets of cloth and 
leather fragments; 16 bracelets and fragments; 10 bullets; 867 pottery 
shards; 4 copper hair pipes; 33 spoons and fragments; 8 axes; 222 
animal bone fragments; 4 unmodified lithics; 11 fire cracked rocks; 5 
copper kettles; 1 leather knife sheath; 1 mirror; 2 forks; 31 shells 
and fragments; 8 shell beads; 1 bell; 12 turtle shell fragments; 2 
pendants; 6 thimbles; 3 rings; 3 wood fragments; 1,242 chert flakes; 1 
horse shoe; 9 awls; 7 fossils; 4 fish hooks; 1 penny dated 1888; 6 
antler fragments; 2 marbles; 5 metal spikes; 9 silver armbands; 1 
silver gorget; 1 set of red ochre; 1 red ochre stained paint pot; 1 
coin dated 1885; 1 coin dated 1883; 1 coin dated 1847; 1 coin dated 
1820; 1 coin dated 1825; 1 coin dated 1832; 1 coin with date unknown; 3 
bone gaming pieces; 1 bone comb; 1 George III peace medal; and 3 
charcoal samples.
    Artifacts from this site are from two discrete time periods. The 
first is a prehistoric occupation (15th century), and the second time 
period is an 18th-19th century Native American occupation. Based on the 
site's geographical location at the confluence of the Grand and 
Thornapple Rivers, archeological evidence indicates this site was 
intermittently occupied from prehistoric times into the historic era, 
including a trading post operated by Rix Robinson in the vicinity of 
this site (1821 to 1834). Based on field notes, collection records, and 
artifact typology, the majority of the human remains and associated 
artifacts date to the 18th and 19th century.
    The human remains and associated funerary objects are, by a 
preponderance of the evidence, found to have an affiliation to the 
Little River Band of Ottawa Indians. Many Little River Ottawa Band 
members are descendants of Grand River Band members who migrated from 
the Grand River area to the Little Manistee River area in more recent 
historic times. The historic occupation of Kent County, MI, by the 
Little River Bands of Ottawa Indians is well documented.
    Officials of The Public Museum have determined that, pursuant to 25 
U.S.C. 3001 (9-10), the human remains described above represent the 
physical remains of 27 individuals of Native American ancestry. 
Officials of The Public Museum also have determined that, pursuant to 
25 U.S.C. 3001 (3)(A), the 6,404 associated funerary objects described 
above are reasonably believed to have been placed with or near 
individual remains at the time of death or later as part of the death 
rite or ceremony. Lastly, officials of The Public Museum 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 Native American human remains and associated funerary 
objects and the Little River Band of Ottawa Indians, Michigan.
    Representatives of any other Indian tribe that believes itself to 
be culturally affiliated with the human remains and associated funerary 
objects should contact Marilyn Merdzinski, Director of Collections and 
Preservation, The Public Museum, 272 Pearl St. NW., Grand Rapids, MI 
49504, telephone (616) 456-3521, before September 21, 2009. 
Repatriation of the human remains and associated funerary objects to 
the Little River Band of Ottawa Indians, Michigan may proceed after 
that date if no additional claimants come forward.
    The Public Museum is responsible for notifying the Grand Traverse 
Band of Ottawa and Chippewa Indians, Michigan; Little River Band of 
Ottawa Indians, Michigan; and Little Traverse Bay Bands of Odawa 
Indians, Michigan that this notice has been published.


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    Dated: July 30, 2009
Sherry Hutt,
Manager, National NAGPRA Program.
[FR Doc. E9-20100 Filed 8-20-09; 8:45 am]
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