Notice of Intent To Repatriate a Cultural Item: Virginia Museum of Fine Arts, Richmond, VA, 6922-6923 [2014-02310]

Download as PDF 6922 Federal Register / Vol. 79, No. 24 / Wednesday, February 5, 2014 / Notices modern, Federally-recognized tribe most closely affiliated with the pre-historic cultural group that occupied the Nodena site. The staff of the Sweet Briar College Art Collection and Galleries inventoried and researched the provenance of the Nodena site objects in 2012, and distributed a NAGPRA summary to The Quapaw Tribe of Indians. Carrie Wilson, NAGPRA representative of The Quapaw Tribe of Indians, contacted Sweet Briar College in the summer of 2013, and subsequently requested repatriation of the objects. Determinations Made by the Art Collection and Galleries of Sweet Briar College Officials of Sweet Briar College have determined that: • Pursuant to 25 U.S.C. 3001(3)(B), the 10 cultural items described above are 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 and are believed, by a preponderance of the evidence, to have been removed from a specific burial site of a Native American individual. • Pursuant to 25 U.S.C. 3001(2), there is a relationship of shared group identity that can be reasonably traced between the unassociated funerary objects and The Quapaw Tribe of Indians. mstockstill on DSK4VPTVN1PROD with NOTICES 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 these cultural items should submit a written request with information in support of the claim to Dr. Karol A. Lawson, Director, Art Collection and Galleries, Pannell 208, Sweet Briar College, Sweet Briar, VA 24595, telephone (434) 381–6248, email klawson@sbc.edu by March 7, 2014. After that date, if no additional claimants have come forward, transfer of control of the unassociated funerary objects to The Quapaw Tribe of Indians may proceed. The Art Collection and Galleries of Sweet Briar College is responsible for notifying The Quapaw Tribe of Indians that this notice has been published. Dated: January 9, 2014. Mariah Soriano, Acting Manager, National NAGPRA Program. [FR Doc. 2014–02305 Filed 2–4–14; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 4312–50–P VerDate Mar<15>2010 16:50 Feb 04, 2014 Jkt 232001 DEPARTMENT OF THE INTERIOR National Park Service [NPS–WASO–NAGPRA–14819; PPWOCRADN0–PCU00RP14.R50000] Notice of Intent To Repatriate a Cultural Item: Virginia Museum of Fine Arts, Richmond, VA National Park Service, Interior. Notice. AGENCY: ACTION: The Virginia Museum of Fine Arts, in consultation with the appropriate Indian tribes or Native Hawaiian organizations, has determined that the cultural item listed in this notice meets the definition of an object of cultural patrimony and a sacred object. 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 to the Virginia Museum of Fine Arts. 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 this cultural item should submit a written request with information in support of the claim to the Virginia Museum of Fine Arts at the address in this notice by March 7, 2014. ADDRESSES: Kelly Burrow, Virginia Museum of Fine Arts, 200 N. Boulevard, Richmond, VA 23220, telephone (804) 204–2669, email kelly.burrow@ vmfa.museum. SUMMARY: 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 Virginia Museum of Fine Arts, Richmond, VA, that meets the definition of a sacred object and an object of cultural patrimony 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 Native American cultural items. The National Park Service is not responsible for the determinations in this notice. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: PO 00000 Frm 00042 Fmt 4703 Sfmt 4703 History and Description of the Cultural Item ´ ´ The X’atgu K’udas’ also called the ‘‘Mudshark Shirt’’ is made of red flannel edged with blue silk ribbon pendants along the side seams. The shark, which ´ according to the Naanya.aayı Clan, is ´ the clan crest and embodies the X’atgu (Mudshark). It is depicted as a stylized shark, composed of small pearl buttons, most of them in triple lines, and outlined in black. The shark is split down the center of the head and body so as to allow for the opening at the neck of the shirt. The Mudshark Shirt was originally in the collection of Axel Rasmussen, a superintendent of schools in Skagway, AK. In 1948, the Portland Art Museum purchased his collection. Records from the Portland Art Museum read as follows: ‘‘Purchase, Indian Collection Subscription Fund. To be known as the Axel Rasmussen Collection. Vendor, Earl Stendahl.’’ In 1955, the Virginia Museum of Fine Arts purchased part of the Rasmussen Collection from the Portland Art Museum, which included this Mudshark Shirt (PAM accession # 48.3.567; VMFA accession # 55.31.10). Representatives of the Central Council of the Tlingit & Haida Indian Tribes, ´ specifically the Naanya.aayı clan, have identified that this shirt depicts a ´ representation of the X’atgu crest and is ´ owned by the Naanya.aayı clan. This crest is an object of cultural patrimony, as it is communally owned, and has ongoing historical, traditional, and cultural importance central to the Tlingit society and culture. This object is also a sacred object as it is vital to the ongoing cultural and religious practices that are unique to the Tlingit. Based on this information and consultation with the Central Council of the Tlingit & Haida Indian Tribes, the Virginia Museum of Fine Arts reasonably believes the Mudshark Shirt is culturally affiliated with the Tlingit. Determinations Made by the Virginia Museum of Fine Arts Officials of the Virginia Museum of Fine Arts 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. 3001(3)(D), the one cultural item described above has ongoing historical, traditional, or cultural importance central to the Native American group or culture itself, rather than property owned by an individual. E:\FR\FM\05FEN1.SGM 05FEN1 Federal Register / Vol. 79, No. 24 / Wednesday, February 5, 2014 / Notices • Pursuant to 25 U.S.C. 3001(2), there is a relationship of shared group identity that can be reasonably traced between the Mudshark Shirt and the Central Council Tlingit & Haida Indian Tribes. 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 Kelly Burrow, Virginia Museum of Fine Arts, 200 N. Boulevard, Richmond, VA 23220, telephone (804) 204–2669, email kelly.burrow@vmfa.museum by March 7, 2014. After that date, if no additional claimants have come forward, transfer of control of the Mudshark Shirt to the Central Council Tlingit & Haida Indian Tribes may proceed. The Virginia Museum of Fine Arts is responsible for notifying the Central Council Tlingit & Haida Indian Tribes that this notice has been published. Dated: January 13, 2014. Melanie O’Brien, Acting Manager, National NAGPRA Program. BILLING CODE 4312–50–P INTERNATIONAL TRADE COMMISSION [Investigation No. 731–TA–990 (Second Review)] Non-Malleable Cast Iron Pipe Fittings From China mstockstill on DSK4VPTVN1PROD with NOTICES Determination On the basis of the record 1 developed in the subject five-year review, the United States International Trade Commission (Commission) determines, pursuant to section 751(c) of the Tariff Act of 1930 (‘‘the Act’’) (19 U.S.C. 1675(c)), that revocation of the antidumping duty order on nonmalleable cast iron pipe fittings from China would be likely to lead to continuation or recurrence of material injury to an industry in the United States within a reasonably foreseeable time. Background The Commission instituted this review on July 1, 2013 (78 FR 39321) and determined on October 21, 2013, that it would conduct an expedited review (78 FR 68474, November 14, 2013). 1 The record is defined in sec. 207.2(f) of the Commission’s Rules of Practice and Procedure (19 CFR 207.2(f)). 16:50 Feb 04, 2014 Jkt 232001 By order of the Commission. Issued: January 30, 2014. Lisa R. Barton, Acting Secretary to the Commission. [FR Doc. 2014–02367 Filed 2–4–14; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 7020–02–P Department of Labor, 200 Constitution Avenue NW., Frances Perkins Bldg. Room S–4519, Washington, DC 20210. Telephone number: 202–693–3208 (this is not a toll-free number). Individuals with hearing or speech impairments may access the telephone number above via TTY by calling the toll-free Federal Information Relay Service at 1–877– 889–5627 (TTY/TDD). Email: parker.ericka@dol.gov. A copy of the proposed information collection request (ICR) can be obtained by contacting the person listed above. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: I. Background DEPARTMENT OF LABOR Section 303(a)(1) of the Social Security Act requires a state’s unemployment insurance UI law to include provisions for: Employment and Training Administration Comment Request for Information Collection for the ETA 227, Overpayment Detection and Recovery Activities, Extension Without Revision Such methods of administration . . . as are found by the Secretary of Labor to be reasonably calculated to insure full payment of unemployment compensation when due . . . AGENCY: Employment and Training Administration (ETA), Labor. ACTION: Notice. Section 303(a)(5) of the Social Security Act further requires a state’s UI law to include provisions for: The Department of Labor, as part of its continuing effort to reduce paperwork and respondent burden, conducts a preclearance consultation program to provide the public and Federal agencies with an opportunity to comment on proposed and/or continuing collections of information in accordance with the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995 [44 U.S.C. 3506(c)(2)(A)]. This program helps to ensure that requested data can be provided in the desired format, reporting burden (time and financial resources) is minimized, collection instruments are clearly understood, and the impact of collection requirements on respondents can be properly assessed. Currently, ETA is soliciting comments concerning the collection of data about the ETA 227, Overpayment Detection and Recovery Activities. The Unemployment Insurance (UI) program paid approximately $46 billion in benefits in FY 2013. Collecting data through ETA 227 allows us to measure the effectiveness of the benefit payment control programs in the State Workforce Agencies (SWA). The current expiration date is August 31, 2014. DATES: Written comments must be submitted to the office listed in the addresses section below on or before April 7, 2014. ADDRESSES: Submit written comments to Ericka Parker, Office of Unemployment Insurance, Employment and Training Administration, U.S. Expenditure of all money withdrawn from an unemployment fund of such State, in the payment of unemployment compensation . . . SUMMARY: [FR Doc. 2014–02310 Filed 2–4–14; 8:45 am] VerDate Mar<15>2010 The Commission completed and filed its determination in this review on January 29, 2014. The views of the Commission are contained in USITC Publication 4450 (January 2014), entitled Non-Malleable Cast Iron Pipe Fittings from China: Investigation No.731–TA–990 (Second Review). 6923 PO 00000 Frm 00043 Fmt 4703 Sfmt 4703 Section 3304(a)(4) of the Internal Revenue Code of 1954 provides that: all money withdrawn from the unemployment fund of the State shall be used solely in the payment of unemployment compensation . . . The Secretary of Labor has interpreted the above sections of federal law in Section 7511, Part V, ES Manual to further require a state’s UI law to include provisions for such methods of administration as are, within reason, calculated to: (1) Detect benefits paid through error by the SWA or through willful misrepresentation or error by the claimant or others; (2) deter claimants from obtaining benefits through willful misrepresentation; and (3) recover benefits overpaid. The ETA 227 is used to determine whether SWAs meet these requirements. The ETA 227 contains data on the number and amounts of fraud and nonfraud overpayments established, the methods by which overpayments were detected, the amounts and methods by which overpayments were collected, the amounts of overpayments waived and written off, the accounts receivable for overpayments outstanding, and data on criminal/civil actions. These data are gathered by 53 SWAs and reported to the Department of Labor following the end of each calendar quarter. The E:\FR\FM\05FEN1.SGM 05FEN1

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DEPARTMENT OF THE INTERIOR

National Park Service

[NPS-WASO-NAGPRA-14819; PPWOCRADN0-PCU00RP14.R50000]


Notice of Intent To Repatriate a Cultural Item: Virginia Museum 
of Fine Arts, Richmond, VA

AGENCY: National Park Service, Interior.

ACTION: Notice.

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SUMMARY: The Virginia Museum of Fine Arts, in consultation with the 
appropriate Indian tribes or Native Hawaiian organizations, has 
determined that the cultural item listed in this notice meets the 
definition of an object of cultural patrimony and a sacred object. 
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 to the Virginia 
Museum of Fine Arts. 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 this cultural item should submit a written request with 
information in support of the claim to the Virginia Museum of Fine Arts 
at the address in this notice by March 7, 2014.

ADDRESSES: Kelly Burrow, Virginia Museum of Fine Arts, 200 N. 
Boulevard, Richmond, VA 23220, telephone (804) 204-2669, email 
kelly.burrow@vmfa.museum.

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 Virginia Museum of Fine Arts, Richmond, VA, that meets 
the definition of a sacred object and an object of cultural patrimony 
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 Native 
American cultural items. The National Park Service is not responsible 
for the determinations in this notice.

History and Description of the Cultural Item

    The X'[aacute]tgu K'ud[aacute]s' also called the ``Mudshark Shirt'' 
is made of red flannel edged with blue silk ribbon pendants along the 
side seams. The shark, which according to the Naanya.aay[iacute] Clan, 
is the clan crest and embodies the X'[aacute]tgu (Mudshark). It is 
depicted as a stylized shark, composed of small pearl buttons, most of 
them in triple lines, and outlined in black. The shark is split down 
the center of the head and body so as to allow for the opening at the 
neck of the shirt.
    The Mudshark Shirt was originally in the collection of Axel 
Rasmussen, a superintendent of schools in Skagway, AK. In 1948, the 
Portland Art Museum purchased his collection. Records from the Portland 
Art Museum read as follows: ``Purchase, Indian Collection Subscription 
Fund. To be known as the Axel Rasmussen Collection. Vendor, Earl 
Stendahl.'' In 1955, the Virginia Museum of Fine Arts purchased part of 
the Rasmussen Collection from the Portland Art Museum, which included 
this Mudshark Shirt (PAM accession  48.3.567; VMFA accession 
 55.31.10).
    Representatives of the Central Council of the Tlingit & Haida 
Indian Tribes, specifically the Naanya.aay[iacute] clan, have 
identified that this shirt depicts a representation of the 
X'[aacute]tgu crest and is owned by the Naanya.aay[iacute] clan. This 
crest is an object of cultural patrimony, as it is communally owned, 
and has ongoing historical, traditional, and cultural importance 
central to the Tlingit society and culture. This object is also a 
sacred object as it is vital to the ongoing cultural and religious 
practices that are unique to the Tlingit. Based on this information and 
consultation with the Central Council of the Tlingit & Haida Indian 
Tribes, the Virginia Museum of Fine Arts reasonably believes the 
Mudshark Shirt is culturally affiliated with the Tlingit.

Determinations Made by the Virginia Museum of Fine Arts

    Officials of the Virginia Museum of Fine Arts 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. 3001(3)(D), the one cultural item 
described above has ongoing historical, traditional, or cultural 
importance central to the Native American group or culture itself, 
rather than property owned by an individual.

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     Pursuant to 25 U.S.C. 3001(2), there is a relationship of 
shared group identity that can be reasonably traced between the 
Mudshark Shirt and the Central Council Tlingit & Haida Indian Tribes.

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 Kelly Burrow, Virginia Museum of Fine Arts, 200 
N. Boulevard, Richmond, VA 23220, telephone (804) 204-2669, email 
kelly.burrow@vmfa.museum by March 7, 2014. After that date, if no 
additional claimants have come forward, transfer of control of the 
Mudshark Shirt to the Central Council Tlingit & Haida Indian Tribes may 
proceed.
    The Virginia Museum of Fine Arts is responsible for notifying the 
Central Council Tlingit & Haida Indian Tribes that this notice has been 
published.

    Dated: January 13, 2014.
Melanie O'Brien,
Acting Manager, National NAGPRA Program.
[FR Doc. 2014-02310 Filed 2-4-14; 8:45 am]
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