Notice of Intent To Repatriate a Cultural Item: U.S. Department of the Interior, National Park Service, Little Bighorn Battlefield National Monument, Crow Agency, MT, 22282-22283 [2013-08769]

Download as PDF 22282 Federal Register / Vol. 78, No. 72 / Monday, April 15, 2013 / Notices written comments on the proposed cabin rental fees by May 15, 2013. Six months after the publication of this notice, the BLM Dillon Field Office will begin charging an expanded amenity fee for the recreational rental of Henneberry House. The Western Montana Resource Advisory Council will review consideration of the new fees prior to the proposed initiation date. ADDRESSES: Comments may be mailed or hand delivered to the BLM Dillon Field Office, Attn: Field Manager, 1005 Selway Drive, Dillon, MT 59725, or emailed to BLM_MT_Dillon_FO@blm.gov. Rick Waldrup, BLM Outdoor Recreation Planner, at the above address, or by calling 406–683–8000. Persons who use a telecommunications device for the deaf (TDD) may call the Federal Information Relay Service (FIRS) at 1– 800–877–8339 to contact the above individual during normal business hours. The FIRS is available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, to leave a message or question with the above individual. You will receive a reply during normal business hours. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: Pursuant to the REA (16 U.S.C. 6801 et seq.), the Secretary may establish, modify, charge and collect recreation fees at Federal recreation lands and waters. Specifically, pursuant to Section 6802 (g)(2)(C) of the REA, the Secretary may charge an expanded amenity recreation fee, either in addition to a standard amenity fee, or by itself, for the rental of cabins or historic structures. Therefore, by this Notice, the BLM Dillon Field Office is proposing to collect an expanded amenity fee for the rental of the Henneberry House cabin and historic site. Proposed cabin rental fees would be identified and posted on the Dillon Field Office Web site, at the Dillon Field Office, and distributed in the local media. Fees would be collected as outlined in the field office’s Fee Business Plan. The Henneberry House is the historic house associated with the Henneberry Homestead built in 1905. The William F. Henneberry homestead is one of the best preserved examples of early homesteading activities that remain on public lands in Beaverhead County. The buildings and the landscape have not been greatly modified or changed since 1883 when William F. Henneberry settled on the property. The Henneberry homestead reflects the agricultural patterns of ranching that still characterize the county and the settlement patterns that helped establish Beaverhead County. sroberts on DSK5SPTVN1PROD with NOTICES FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: VerDate Mar<15>2010 17:00 Apr 12, 2013 Jkt 229001 The 1905 house represents the distinct characteristics of log structure construction in the late 1800s early 1900s. The building displays excellent workmanship, with detailed full dovetail notching, and, given its age, is in remarkably good condition. This historic property was in a state of disrepair and would likely have been lost without restoration efforts to protect the property. Funding under the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act enabled the BLM to prevent the loss of this property to the elements. The Henneberry House is in the immediate vicinity of several popular recreational activities that are available on the surrounding public lands, including fishing on the Beaverhead River, waterfowl hunting on the river and adjacent man-made duck ponds and hunting both in the river corridor and surrounding uplands. The BLM is committed to providing and receiving fair value for the use of developed recreation facilities and services in a manner that meets public-use demands, provides quality experiences, and protects important resources. In an effort to meet increasing demands for services and maintenance of this existing historic structure, the BLM would collect fees to offset those ongoing costs. The BLM’s mission for the Dillon Field Office Fee Business Plan (Project) is to ensure that funding is available to maintain existing facilities and recreational opportunities, to provide for law enforcement presence, to develop additional services, and to protect resources. This mission entails communication with those who will be most directly affected by the Project, for example recreationists, other recreation providers, neighbors, as well as those who will have a stake in solving concerns that may arise throughout the life of the Project, including elected officials and other agencies. In February 2006, the BLM completed the Record of Decision (ROD) and Approved Dillon Resource Management Plan which emphasizes protection and restoration of the natural resources while still providing for resource use and enjoyment. This 2006 ROD provides for enhancing recreation opportunities and maintaining existing facilities to a standard consistent with the recreational setting. Collecting expanded amenity fees for Henneberry House rentals would provide a reliable source of funding to ensure the longterm maintenance of this facility for future recreational use. The collection of user fees was also addressed in the Dillon Field Office Recreation Fee PO 00000 Frm 00058 Fmt 4703 Sfmt 4703 Business Plan, prepared pursuant to the REA and BLM recreation fee program policy. This Business Plan establishes the rationale for charging recreation fees. In accordance with BLM recreation fee program policy, the Business Plan explains the fee collection process and outlines how the fees will be used within the Dillon Field Office. The BLM has notified and involved the public at each stage of the public participation process addressed by REA, including the proposal to collect fees, through the Western Montana Resource Advisory Council and other public scoping avenues. Fee amounts will be posted on the BLM Dillon Field Office Web site and at the Dillon Field Office. Copies of the Fee Business Plan are available at the Dillon Field Office and the BLM Montana State Office. The BLM welcomes public comments on this Notice and on the proposed expanded amenity recreation fee at the Henneberry House. Before including your address, phone number, email address or other personal identifying information in your comment, be advised that your entire comment—including your personal identifying information—may be made publicly available at any time. While you can ask us in your comment to withhold your personal identifying information from public review, we cannot guarantee that we will be able to do so. Authority: 16 U.S.C. 6803(b); 43 CFR 2932.31. Cornelia H. Hudson, Field Manager. [FR Doc. 2013–08757 Filed 4–12–13; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 4310–DN–P DEPARTMENT OF THE INTERIOR National Park Service [NPS–WASO–NAGPRA–12674; PPWOCRADN0–PCU00RP14.R50000] Notice of Intent To Repatriate a Cultural Item: U.S. Department of the Interior, National Park Service, Little Bighorn Battlefield National Monument, Crow Agency, MT National Park Service, Interior. Notice. AGENCY: ACTION: The U.S. Department of the Interior, National Park Service, Little Bighorn Battlefield National Monument, in consultation with the appropriate Indian tribes or Native Hawaiian organizations, has determined that the cultural item listed in this notice meets SUMMARY: E:\FR\FM\15APN1.SGM 15APN1 Federal Register / Vol. 78, No. 72 / Monday, April 15, 2013 / Notices the definition of sacred objects. Lineal descendants or representatives of any Indian tribe or Native Hawaiian organization not identified in this notice that wish to claim the cultural item should submit a written request to Little Bighorn Battlefield National Monument. If no additional claimants come forward, transfer of control of the cultural item to the lineal descendants, Indian tribes, or Native Hawaiian organizations stated in this notice may proceed. DATES: Lineal descendants or representatives of any Indian tribe or Native Hawaiian organization not identified in this notice that wish to claim these cultural items should submit a written request with information in support of the claim to Little Bighorn Battlefield National Monument at the address in this notice by May 15, 2013. ADDRESSES: Denice Swanke, Superintendent, Little Bighorn Battlefield National Monument, P.O. Box 39, Crow Agency, MT 59022–0039, telephone (406) 638–3201, email denice_swanke@nps.gov. 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 a cultural item under the control of the U.S. Department of the Interior, National Park Service, Little Bighorn Battlefield National Monument, Crow Agency, MT, that meets 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 Superintendent, Little Bighorn Battlefield National Monument. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: sroberts on DSK5SPTVN1PROD with NOTICES History and Description of the Cultural Item In 1960, one cultural item was purchased by Thomas K. Garry, Superintendent of Custer Battlefield National Monument, now known as Little Bighorn Battlefield National Monument. The cultural item originally belonged to Charles Whistling Elk, a member of the Northern Cheyenne Tribe. On April 27, 1960 it was purchased from Charles Whistling Elk’s son-in-law, Albert Tallbull, also of the Northern Cheyenne Tribe. The sacred object is a medicine bundle containing multiple objects including rattles, a buffalo tail, a beaded leather bag, and several small bags containing herbs, roots, and amulets. VerDate Mar<15>2010 17:00 Apr 12, 2013 Jkt 229001 Gilbert Whitedirt, grandson of Charles Whistling Elk, is requesting repatriation of the cultural item described above. The medicine bundle is needed by Mr. Whitedirt to continue traditional ceremonies. Little Bighorn Battlefield National Monument consulted with the Northern Cheyenne Cultural Commission and Tribal Historic Preservation Office to determine that Gilbert Whitedirt is an appropriate recipient under the Northern Cheyenne traditional kinship system and common law system of descendance. Determinations Made by Little Bighorn Battlefield National Monument Officials of Little Bighorn Battlefield National Monument have determined that: • Pursuant to 25 U.S.C. 3001(3)(C), the one cultural item described above is a specific ceremonial object needed by traditional Native American religious leaders for the practice of traditional Native American religions by their present-day adherents. • Pursuant to 25 U.S.C. 3005(a)(5)(A), Mr. Gilbert Whitedirt is the direct lineal descendant of the individual who owned this sacred object. Additional Requestors and Disposition Lineal descendants or representatives of any Indian tribe or Native Hawaiian organization not identified in this notice that wish to claim this cultural item should submit a written request with information in support of the claim to Denice Swanke, Superintendent, Little Bighorn Battlefield National Monument, P.O. Box 39, Crow Agency, MT 59022– 0039, telephone (406) 638–3201, email denice_swanke@nps.gov, by May 15, 2013. After that date, if no additional claimants have come forward, transfer of control of the sacred object to Mr. Gilbert Whitedirt may proceed. Little Bighorn Battlefield National Monument is responsible for notifying Mr. Gilbert Whitedirt; the Arapaho Tribe of the Wind River Reservation, Wyoming; Assiniboine and Sioux Tribes of the Fort Peck Indian Reservation, Montana; Cheyenne and Arapaho Tribes, Oklahoma (previously listed as the Cheyenne-Arapaho Tribes of Oklahoma); Cheyenne River Sioux Tribe of the Cheyenne River Reservation, South Dakota; Crow Creek Sioux Tribe of the Crow Creek Reservation, South Dakota; Crow Tribe of Montana; Flandreau Santee Sioux Tribe of South Dakota; Lower Brule Sioux Tribe of the Lower Brule Reservation, South Dakota; Northern Cheyenne Tribe of the Northern Cheyenne Indian Reservation, Montana; Oglala Sioux Tribe (previously listed as the Oglala Sioux PO 00000 Frm 00059 Fmt 4703 Sfmt 4703 22283 Tribe of the Pine Ridge Reservation, South Dakota); Rosebud Sioux Tribe of the Rosebud Indian Reservation, South Dakota; Santee Sioux Nation, Nebraska; Sisseton-Wahpeton Oyate of the Lake Traverse Reservation, South Dakota; Spirit Lake Tribe, North Dakota; Standing Rock Sioux Tribe of North & South Dakota; Three Affiliated Tribes of the Fort Berthold Reservation, North Dakota; and Yankton Sioux Tribe of South Dakota that this notice has been published. Dated: March 26, 2013. Sherry Hutt, Manager, National NAGPRA Program. [FR Doc. 2013–08769 Filed 4–12–13; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 4312–50–P DEPARTMENT OF THE INTERIOR National Park Service [NPS–WASO–NAGPRA–12675; PPWOCRADN0–PCU00RP14.R50000] Notice of Intent To Repatriate Cultural Items: U.S. Department of the Interior, National Park Service, Everglades National Park, Homestead, FL National Park Service, Interior. Notice. AGENCY: ACTION: The U.S. Department of the Interior, National Park Service, Everglades National Park, in consultation with the appropriate Indian tribes or Native Hawaiian organizations, has determined that the cultural items listed in this notice meet the definition of unassociated funerary objects. Lineal descendants or representatives of any Indian tribe or Native Hawaiian organization not identified in this notice that wish to claim these cultural items should submit a written request to Everglades National Park. If no additional claimants come forward, transfer of control of the cultural items to the lineal descendants, Indian tribes, or Native Hawaiian organizations stated in this notice may proceed. DATES: Lineal descendants or representatives of any Indian tribe or Native Hawaiian organization not identified in this notice that wish to claim these cultural items should submit a written request with information in support of the claim to Everglades National Park at the address in this notice by May 15, 2013. ADDRESSES: Dan Kimball, Superintendent, Everglades National Park, 4001 State Road 9336, Homestead, FL 33034, telephone (305) 242–7707, email Dan_Kimball@nps.gov. SUMMARY: E:\FR\FM\15APN1.SGM 15APN1

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[Federal Register Volume 78, Number 72 (Monday, April 15, 2013)]
[Notices]
[Pages 22282-22283]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Printing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 2013-08769]


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DEPARTMENT OF THE INTERIOR

National Park Service

[NPS-WASO-NAGPRA-12674; PPWOCRADN0-PCU00RP14.R50000]


Notice of Intent To Repatriate a Cultural Item: U.S. Department 
of the Interior, National Park Service, Little Bighorn Battlefield 
National Monument, Crow Agency, MT

AGENCY: National Park Service, Interior.

ACTION: Notice.

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SUMMARY: The U.S. Department of the Interior, National Park Service, 
Little Bighorn Battlefield National Monument, in consultation with the 
appropriate Indian tribes or Native Hawaiian organizations, has 
determined that the cultural item listed in this notice meets

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the definition of sacred objects. Lineal descendants or representatives 
of any Indian tribe or Native Hawaiian organization not identified in 
this notice that wish to claim the cultural item should submit a 
written request to Little Bighorn Battlefield National Monument. If no 
additional claimants come forward, transfer of control of the cultural 
item to the lineal descendants, Indian tribes, or Native Hawaiian 
organizations stated in this notice may proceed.

DATES: Lineal descendants or representatives of any Indian tribe or 
Native Hawaiian organization not identified in this notice that wish to 
claim these cultural items should submit a written request with 
information in support of the claim to Little Bighorn Battlefield 
National Monument at the address in this notice by May 15, 2013.

ADDRESSES: Denice Swanke, Superintendent, Little Bighorn Battlefield 
National Monument, P.O. Box 39, Crow Agency, MT 59022-0039, telephone 
(406) 638-3201, email denice_swanke@nps.gov.

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: 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 a cultural item under the 
control of the U.S. Department of the Interior, National Park Service, 
Little Bighorn Battlefield National Monument, Crow Agency, MT, that 
meets 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 
Superintendent, Little Bighorn Battlefield National Monument.

History and Description of the Cultural Item

    In 1960, one cultural item was purchased by Thomas K. Garry, 
Superintendent of Custer Battlefield National Monument, now known as 
Little Bighorn Battlefield National Monument. The cultural item 
originally belonged to Charles Whistling Elk, a member of the Northern 
Cheyenne Tribe. On April 27, 1960 it was purchased from Charles 
Whistling Elk's son-in-law, Albert Tallbull, also of the Northern 
Cheyenne Tribe. The sacred object is a medicine bundle containing 
multiple objects including rattles, a buffalo tail, a beaded leather 
bag, and several small bags containing herbs, roots, and amulets.
    Gilbert Whitedirt, grandson of Charles Whistling Elk, is requesting 
repatriation of the cultural item described above. The medicine bundle 
is needed by Mr. Whitedirt to continue traditional ceremonies. Little 
Bighorn Battlefield National Monument consulted with the Northern 
Cheyenne Cultural Commission and Tribal Historic Preservation Office to 
determine that Gilbert Whitedirt is an appropriate recipient under the 
Northern Cheyenne traditional kinship system and common law system of 
descendance.

Determinations Made by Little Bighorn Battlefield National Monument

    Officials of Little Bighorn Battlefield National Monument have 
determined that:
     Pursuant to 25 U.S.C. 3001(3)(C), the one cultural item 
described above is a specific ceremonial object needed by traditional 
Native American religious leaders for the practice of traditional 
Native American religions by their present-day adherents.
     Pursuant to 25 U.S.C. 3005(a)(5)(A), Mr. Gilbert Whitedirt 
is the direct lineal descendant of the individual who owned this sacred 
object.

Additional Requestors and Disposition

    Lineal descendants or representatives of any Indian tribe or Native 
Hawaiian organization not identified in this notice that wish to claim 
this cultural item should submit a written request with information in 
support of the claim to Denice Swanke, Superintendent, Little Bighorn 
Battlefield National Monument, P.O. Box 39, Crow Agency, MT 59022-0039, 
telephone (406) 638-3201, email denice_swanke@nps.gov, by May 15, 
2013. After that date, if no additional claimants have come forward, 
transfer of control of the sacred object to Mr. Gilbert Whitedirt may 
proceed.
    Little Bighorn Battlefield National Monument is responsible for 
notifying Mr. Gilbert Whitedirt; the Arapaho Tribe of the Wind River 
Reservation, Wyoming; Assiniboine and Sioux Tribes of the Fort Peck 
Indian Reservation, Montana; Cheyenne and Arapaho Tribes, Oklahoma 
(previously listed as the Cheyenne-Arapaho Tribes of Oklahoma); 
Cheyenne River Sioux Tribe of the Cheyenne River Reservation, South 
Dakota; Crow Creek Sioux Tribe of the Crow Creek Reservation, South 
Dakota; Crow Tribe of Montana; Flandreau Santee Sioux Tribe of South 
Dakota; Lower Brule Sioux Tribe of the Lower Brule Reservation, South 
Dakota; Northern Cheyenne Tribe of the Northern Cheyenne Indian 
Reservation, Montana; Oglala Sioux Tribe (previously listed as the 
Oglala Sioux Tribe of the Pine Ridge Reservation, South Dakota); 
Rosebud Sioux Tribe of the Rosebud Indian Reservation, South Dakota; 
Santee Sioux Nation, Nebraska; Sisseton-Wahpeton Oyate of the Lake 
Traverse Reservation, South Dakota; Spirit Lake Tribe, North Dakota; 
Standing Rock Sioux Tribe of North & South Dakota; Three Affiliated 
Tribes of the Fort Berthold Reservation, North Dakota; and Yankton 
Sioux Tribe of South Dakota that this notice has been published.

    Dated: March 26, 2013.
Sherry Hutt,
Manager, National NAGPRA Program.
[FR Doc. 2013-08769 Filed 4-12-13; 8:45 am]
BILLING CODE 4312-50-P

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