Notice of Inventory Completion: University of Washington, Department of Anthropology, Seattle, WA, 5201-5202 [2013-01321]

Download as PDF Federal Register / Vol. 78, No. 16 / Thursday, January 24, 2013 / Notices Indians of Washington (previously listed as the Stillaguamish Tribe of Washington); Suquamish Indian Tribe of the Port Madison Reservation; Swinomish Indians of the Swinomish Reservation of Washington; Tulalip Tribes of Washington (previously listed as the Tulalip Tribes of the Tulalip Reservation, Washington); and the Upper Skagit Indian Tribe (hereafter referred to as ‘‘The Aboriginal Tribes’’). The Point Elliot Treaty provided an agreement between the abovementioned tribes and the United States Government for land in western Washington. The land from which the Native American human remains and associated funerary objects were removed (near the Skagit River in Skagit County) was part of the aboriginal land ceded by the Point Elliot Treaty. • Pursuant to 25 U.S.C. 3001(9), the human remains described in this notice represent the physical remains of one individual of Native American ancestry. • Pursuant to 25 U.S.C. 3001(3)(A), the one object described above is 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. • Pursuant to 43 CFR 10.11(c)(1), the disposition of the human remains and associated funerary objects may be to The Aboriginal Tribes. As of the date of publication, the Samish Indian Nation (previously listed as the Samish Indian Tribe, Washington); Stillaguamish Tribe of Indians of Washington (previously listed as the Stillaguamish Tribe of Washington); and the Swinomish Indians of the Swinomish Reservation have claimed the human remains and funerary objects. erowe on DSK2VPTVN1PROD with Additional Requestors and Disposition Representatives of any Indian tribe that believes itself to be culturally affiliated with the human remains and associated funerary object or any other Indian tribe that believes it satisfies the criteria in 43 CFR 10.11(c)(1) should contact Peter Lape, Burke Museum, University of Washington, Box 353010, Seattle, WA 98195, telephone (206) 685–3849, before February 25, 2013. Disposition of the human remains to The Aboriginal Tribes may proceed after that date if no additional requestors come forward. The University of Washington, Department of Anthropology is responsible for notifying The Consulted and Notified Tribes that this notice has been published. VerDate Mar<15>2010 15:12 Jan 23, 2013 Jkt 229001 Dated: December 13, 2012. Sherry Hutt, Manager, National NAGPRA Program. [FR Doc. 2013–01323 Filed 1–23–13; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 4312–50–P DEPARTMENT OF THE INTERIOR National Park Service [NPS–WASO–NAGPRA–11981; 2200–1100– 665] Notice of Inventory Completion: University of Washington, Department of Anthropology, Seattle, WA National Park Service, Interior. Notice. AGENCY: ACTION: The University of Washington, Department of Anthropology, has completed an inventory of human remains, in consultation with the appropriate Indian tribes, and has determined that there is no cultural affiliation between the remains and any present-day Indian tribe. Representatives of any Indian tribe that believes itself to be culturally affiliated with the human remains may contact the Burke Museum acting on behalf of the University of Washington, Department of Anthropology. Disposition of the human remains to the Indian tribes stated below may occur if no additional requestors come forward. DATES: Representatives of any Indian tribe that believes it has a cultural affiliation with the human remains should contact the University of Washington at the address below by February 25, 2013. ADDRESSES: Dr. Peter Lape, Burke Museum, University of Washington, Box 353010, Seattle, WA 98195, telephone (206) 685–3849. 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 under the control of the University of Washington, Department of Anthropology and in the physical custody of the Burke Museum. The human remains were most likely removed from Lincoln 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) and 43 CFR 10.11(d). 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. SUMMARY: PO 00000 Frm 00038 Fmt 4703 Sfmt 4703 5201 Consultation A detailed assessment of the human remains was made by the Burke Museum and University of Washington professional staff in consultation with representatives of the Confederated Tribes of the Colville Reservation; Confederated Tribes of the Umatilla Indian Reservation (previously listed as the Confederated Tribes of the Umatilla Reservation, Oregon); Nez Perce Tribe (previously listed as the Nez Perce Tribe of Idaho); Spokane Tribe of the Spokane Reservation; and the Wanapum Band, a non-Federally recognized Indian group. In 1995, as part of the NAGPRA compliance process, these remains were reported to the Confederated Tribes and Bands of the Yakama Nation; Confederated Tribes of the Chehalis Reservation; Confederated Tribes of the Colville Reservation; Hoh Indian Tribe (previously listed as the Hoh Indian Tribe of the Hoh Indian Reservation, Washington); Jamestown S’Klallam Tribe; Kalispel Indian Community of the Kalispel Reservation; Lower Elwha Tribal Community (previously listed as the Lower Elwha Tribal Community of the Lower Elwha Reservation, Washington); Lummi Tribe of the Lummi Reservation; Makah Indian Tribe of the Makah Indian Reservation; Muckleshoot Indian Tribe (previously listed as the Muckleshoot Indian Tribe of the Muckleshoot Reservation, Washington); Nisqually Indian Tribe (previously listed as the Nisqually Indian Tribe of the Nisqually Reservation, Washington); Nooksack Indian Tribe; Port Gamble Band of S’Klallam Indians (previously listed as the Port Gamble Indian Community of the Port Gamble Reservation, Washington); Puyallup Tribe of the Puyallup Reservation; Quileute Tribe of the Quileute Reservation; Quinault Indian Nation (previously listed as the Quinault Tribe of the Quinault Reservation, Washington); Sauk-Suiattle Indian Tribe; Shoalwater Bay Indian Tribe of the Shoalwater Bay Indian Reservation (previously listed as the Shoalwater Bay Tribe of the Shoalwater Bay Indian Reservation, Washington); Skokomish Indian Tribe (previously listed as the Skokomish Indian Tribe of the Skokomish Reservation, Washington); Spokane Tribe of the Spokane Reservation; Squaxin Island Tribe of the Squaxin Island Reservation; Stillaguamish Tribe of Indians of Washington (previously listed as Stillaguamish Tribe of Washington); Suquamish Indian Tribe of the Port Madison Reservation; Swinomish Indians of the Swinomish Reservation of Washington; Tulalip Tribes of E:\FR\FM\24JAN1.SGM 24JAN1 5202 Federal Register / Vol. 78, No. 16 / Thursday, January 24, 2013 / Notices Washington (previously listed as the Tulalip Tribes of the Tulalip Reservation, Washington); and the Upper Skagit Indian Tribe (hereafter all tribes listed in this section are referred to as ‘‘The Consulted and Notified Tribes’’). History and Description of the Remains At an unknown date, most likely prior to 1955, human remains representing, at minimum, one individual (Specimen #6) were removed from an unknown area most likely within the Lincoln County, WA. No known individuals were identified. No associated funerary objects are present. erowe on DSK2VPTVN1PROD with Determinations Made by the University of Washington, Department of Anthropology Officials of the University of Washington, Department of Anthropology, have determined that: • Based on cranial morphology, the human remains are Native American. • 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 any present-day Indian tribe. • According to final judgments of the Indian Claims Commission, the land from which the Native American human remains were removed is the aboriginal land of the Confederated Tribes of the Colville Reservation and the Spokane Tribe of the Spokane Reservation. • Multiple lines of evidence, including treaties, Acts of Congress, and Executive Orders, indicate that the land from which the Native American human remains were removed is the aboriginal land of the Confederated Tribes of the Colville Reservation and the Spokane Tribe of the Spokane Reservation. • Pursuant to 25 U.S.C. 3001(9), the human remains described in this notice represent the physical remains of one individual of Native American ancestry. • Pursuant to 43 CFR 10.11(c)(1), the disposition of the human remains may be to the Confederated Tribes of the Colville Reservation and the Spokane Tribe of the Spokane Reservation. Additional Requestors and Disposition Representatives of any Indian tribe that believes itself to be culturally affiliated with the human remains or any other Indian tribe that believes it satisfies the criteria in 43 CFR 10.11(c)(1) should contact Peter Lape, Burke Museum, University of Washington, Box 353010, Seattle, WA 98195, telephone (206) 685–3849, before February 25, 2013. Disposition of the human remains to the Confederated Tribes of the Colville Reservation and VerDate Mar<15>2010 15:12 Jan 23, 2013 Jkt 229001 the Spokane Tribe of the Spokane Reservation may proceed after that date if no additional requestors come forward. The University of Washington, Department of Anthropology is responsible for notifying The Consulted and Notified Tribes that this notice has been published. 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. Dated: December 21, 2012. Sherry Hutt, Manager, National NAGPRA Program. Consultation A detailed assessment of the human remains was made by Arkansas State University Museum and Arkansas Archaeological Survey professional staffs in consultation with representatives of the Quapaw Tribe of Indians and The Osage Nation. [FR Doc. 2013–01321 Filed 1–23–13; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 4312–50–P DEPARTMENT OF THE INTERIOR History and Description of the Remains Sometime prior to 1977, human remains representing, at minimum, one individual were removed from an Notice of Inventory Completion: unknown location, most likely in Arkansas State University Museum, Poinsett County, AR. In June 1977, the Jonesboro, AR human remains were donated by Mr. Curtis Noble of Poinsett County, AR, to AGENCY: National Park Service, Interior. the Arkansas State University Museum. ACTION: Notice. No known individual was identified. No SUMMARY: The Arkansas State University associated funerary items are present. Museum has completed an inventory of The remains were donated by Mr. Curtis Noble as part of his procured collection. human remains, in consultation with The donation record states the the appropriate Indian tribes, and has collection contains ‘‘objects [Noble] determined that, pursuant to 25 U.S.C. collected, mostly from Poinsett County, 3001(2), there is a cultural affiliation over a 40 year period.’’ Although the between the human remains and a specific location of removal is present-day Indian tribe. unknown, museum officials reasonably Representatives of any Indian tribe that believe that the remains were removed believes itself to be culturally affiliated from Poinsett County. with the human remains may contact In 1958, human remains representing, the Arkansas State University Museum. at minimum, three individuals were Repatriation of the human remains to the Indian tribe stated below may occur removed from the Cherry Valley Mounds (site 3CS40), in Cross County, if no additional claimants come AR, by Dr. Eugene Wittlake of Arkansas forward. State University. The remains were DATES: Representatives of any Indian subsequently donated to the Arkansas tribe that believes it has a cultural State University Museum in November affiliation with the human remains of 1958. No known individuals were should contact the Arkansas State identified. No associated funerary University Museum at the address objects are present. Situated on the west below by February 25, 2013. side of Crowley’s Ridge, the site ADDRESSES: Dr. Marti Allen, Director, consisted of four mounds numbered one Arkansas State University Museum, P.O. through four and was originally Box 490, State University, Jonesboro, excavated by the Gilcrease Institute of AR 72467, telephone (870) 972–2074. Oklahoma. Dr. Wittlake was given SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: Notice is permission by the Gilcrease Institute to here given in accordance with the excavate only at mound number four. Native American Graves Protection and Non-funerary artifacts removed from the Repatriation Act (NAGPRA), 25 U.S.C. site date the human remains to the 3003, of the completion of an inventory Mississippian Period (A.D. 1050–1400). Between 1957 and 1958, human of human remains under the control of remains representing, at minimum, four Arkansas State University Museum, individuals were removed from the Jonesboro, AR. The human remains were removed from the St. Francis River Walnut Mound (site 3PO57), in Poinsett County, AR, by Dr. Eugene Wittlake of Valley region in Cross and Poinsett Arkansas State University. The human counties, AR. This notice is published as part of the remains were subsequently donated to the Arkansas State University Museum National Park Service’s administrative National Park Service [NPS–WASO–NAGPRA–11961; 2200–1100– 665] PO 00000 Frm 00039 Fmt 4703 Sfmt 4703 E:\FR\FM\24JAN1.SGM 24JAN1

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[Federal Register Volume 78, Number 16 (Thursday, January 24, 2013)]
[Notices]
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From the Federal Register Online via the Government Printing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 2013-01321]


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DEPARTMENT OF THE INTERIOR

National Park Service

[NPS-WASO-NAGPRA-11981; 2200-1100-665]


Notice of Inventory Completion: University of Washington, 
Department of Anthropology, Seattle, WA

AGENCY: National Park Service, Interior.

ACTION: Notice.

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SUMMARY: The University of Washington, Department of Anthropology, has 
completed an inventory of human remains, in consultation with the 
appropriate Indian tribes, and has determined that there is no cultural 
affiliation between the remains and any present-day Indian tribe. 
Representatives of any Indian tribe that believes itself to be 
culturally affiliated with the human remains may contact the Burke 
Museum acting on behalf of the University of Washington, Department of 
Anthropology. Disposition of the human remains to the Indian tribes 
stated below may occur if no additional requestors come forward.

DATES: Representatives of any Indian tribe that believes it has a 
cultural affiliation with the human remains should contact the 
University of Washington at the address below by February 25, 2013.

ADDRESSES: Dr. Peter Lape, Burke Museum, University of Washington, Box 
353010, Seattle, WA 98195, telephone (206) 685-3849.

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 under 
the control of the University of Washington, Department of Anthropology 
and in the physical custody of the Burke Museum. The human remains were 
most likely removed from Lincoln 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) and 
43 CFR 10.11(d). 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.

Consultation

    A detailed assessment of the human remains was made by the Burke 
Museum and University of Washington professional staff in consultation 
with representatives of the Confederated Tribes of the Colville 
Reservation; Confederated Tribes of the Umatilla Indian Reservation 
(previously listed as the Confederated Tribes of the Umatilla 
Reservation, Oregon); Nez Perce Tribe (previously listed as the Nez 
Perce Tribe of Idaho); Spokane Tribe of the Spokane Reservation; and 
the Wanapum Band, a non-Federally recognized Indian group. In 1995, as 
part of the NAGPRA compliance process, these remains were reported to 
the Confederated Tribes and Bands of the Yakama Nation; Confederated 
Tribes of the Chehalis Reservation; Confederated Tribes of the Colville 
Reservation; Hoh Indian Tribe (previously listed as the Hoh Indian 
Tribe of the Hoh Indian Reservation, Washington); Jamestown S'Klallam 
Tribe; Kalispel Indian Community of the Kalispel Reservation; Lower 
Elwha Tribal Community (previously listed as the Lower Elwha Tribal 
Community of the Lower Elwha Reservation, Washington); Lummi Tribe of 
the Lummi Reservation; Makah Indian Tribe of the Makah Indian 
Reservation; Muckleshoot Indian Tribe (previously listed as the 
Muckleshoot Indian Tribe of the Muckleshoot Reservation, Washington); 
Nisqually Indian Tribe (previously listed as the Nisqually Indian Tribe 
of the Nisqually Reservation, Washington); Nooksack Indian Tribe; Port 
Gamble Band of S'Klallam Indians (previously listed as the Port Gamble 
Indian Community of the Port Gamble Reservation, Washington); Puyallup 
Tribe of the Puyallup Reservation; Quileute Tribe of the Quileute 
Reservation; Quinault Indian Nation (previously listed as the Quinault 
Tribe of the Quinault Reservation, Washington); Sauk-Suiattle Indian 
Tribe; Shoalwater Bay Indian Tribe of the Shoalwater Bay Indian 
Reservation (previously listed as the Shoalwater Bay Tribe of the 
Shoalwater Bay Indian Reservation, Washington); Skokomish Indian Tribe 
(previously listed as the Skokomish Indian Tribe of the Skokomish 
Reservation, Washington); Spokane Tribe of the Spokane Reservation; 
Squaxin Island Tribe of the Squaxin Island Reservation; Stillaguamish 
Tribe of Indians of Washington (previously listed as Stillaguamish 
Tribe of Washington); Suquamish Indian Tribe of the Port Madison 
Reservation; Swinomish Indians of the Swinomish Reservation of 
Washington; Tulalip Tribes of

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Washington (previously listed as the Tulalip Tribes of the Tulalip 
Reservation, Washington); and the Upper Skagit Indian Tribe (hereafter 
all tribes listed in this section are referred to as ``The Consulted 
and Notified Tribes'').

History and Description of the Remains

    At an unknown date, most likely prior to 1955, human remains 
representing, at minimum, one individual (Specimen 6) were 
removed from an unknown area most likely within the Lincoln County, WA. 
No known individuals were identified. No associated funerary objects 
are present.

Determinations Made by the University of Washington, Department of 
Anthropology

    Officials of the University of Washington, Department of 
Anthropology, have determined that:
     Based on cranial morphology, the human remains are Native 
American.
     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 any present-day Indian tribe.
     According to final judgments of the Indian Claims 
Commission, the land from which the Native American human remains were 
removed is the aboriginal land of the Confederated Tribes of the 
Colville Reservation and the Spokane Tribe of the Spokane Reservation.
     Multiple lines of evidence, including treaties, Acts of 
Congress, and Executive Orders, indicate that the land from which the 
Native American human remains were removed is the aboriginal land of 
the Confederated Tribes of the Colville Reservation and the Spokane 
Tribe of the Spokane Reservation.
     Pursuant to 25 U.S.C. 3001(9), the human remains described 
in this notice represent the physical remains of one individual of 
Native American ancestry.
     Pursuant to 43 CFR 10.11(c)(1), the disposition of the 
human remains may be to the Confederated Tribes of the Colville 
Reservation and the Spokane Tribe of the Spokane Reservation.

Additional Requestors and Disposition

    Representatives of any Indian tribe that believes itself to be 
culturally affiliated with the human remains or any other Indian tribe 
that believes it satisfies the criteria in 43 CFR 10.11(c)(1) should 
contact Peter Lape, Burke Museum, University of Washington, Box 353010, 
Seattle, WA 98195, telephone (206) 685-3849, before February 25, 2013. 
Disposition of the human remains to the Confederated Tribes of the 
Colville Reservation and the Spokane Tribe of the Spokane Reservation 
may proceed after that date if no additional requestors come forward.
    The University of Washington, Department of Anthropology is 
responsible for notifying The Consulted and Notified Tribes that this 
notice has been published.

    Dated: December 21, 2012.
Sherry Hutt,
Manager, National NAGPRA Program.
[FR Doc. 2013-01321 Filed 1-23-13; 8:45 am]
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