Notice of Inventory Completion: U.S. Department of the Interior, National Park Service, Canyon de Chelly National Monument, Chinle, AZ, 35051-35052 [2016-12750]

Download as PDF Federal Register / Vol. 81, No. 105 / Wednesday, June 1, 2016 / Notices DEPARTMENT OF THE INTERIOR National Park Service [NPS–PWRO–TUSK–21087; PPPWTUSK00, PPMPSPD1Z.YM0000] Notice of June 16, 2016, Meeting of the Tule Springs Fossil Beds National Monument Advisory Council National Park Service, Interior. Meeting notice. AGENCY: ACTION: This notice sets forth the date of the first meeting of the Tule Springs Fossil Beds National Monument Advisory Council. DATES: The meeting of the Tule Springs Fossil Beds National Monument Advisory Council will be held on Thursday, June 16, 2016, at 6:00 p.m. (PACIFIC). SUMMARY: The first meeting of the Tule Springs Fossil Beds National Monument Advisory Council will take place on Thursday, June 16, 2016, at 6:00 p.m., in the Community Center of Sun City Aliante, 7394 Aliante Parkway, North Las Vegas, Nevada 89084, to discuss the following: 1. Introduction of Designated Federal Officer (DFO) and Council Members 2. Roles and Responsibilities of DFO and Council Members 3. Review of Legislation Relative to the Tule Springs Fossil Beds National Monument Advisory Council 4. State of the Park (Superintendent’s Update) 5. Selection Process for the Chairperson 6. Setting of Future Meeting Dates 7. Public Input Activity 8. Adjournment FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Further information concerning the meeting may be obtained from Jon Burpee, Superintendent and Designated Federal Officer, Tule Springs Fossil Beds National Monument, 601 Nevada Way, Boulder City, Nevada 89005, telephone at (702) 902–0431 or email tusk_information@nps.gov. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: The Council was established pursuant to section 3092(a)(6) of Public Law 113– 291 and in accordance with the provisions of the Federal Advisory Management Act (5 U.S.C. Appendix 1– 16). The purpose of the Council is to advise the Secretary of the Interior, or her designee, with respect to the preparation and implementation of the management plan. The meeting is open to the public. It is expected that 60 persons will be able to attend the meeting in addition to Council members. Interested persons may make oral/written presentations to sradovich on DSK3TPTVN1PROD with NOTICES ADDRESSES: VerDate Sep<11>2014 21:59 May 31, 2016 Jkt 238001 the Commission during the business meeting or file written statements. Such requests should be made to the park superintendent prior to the meeting. Before including your address, telephone number, email address, or other personal identifying information in your comment, you should be aware that your entire comment—including your personal identifying information— may be made publicly available at any time. While you may 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. Alma Ripps, Chief, Office of Policy. [FR Doc. 2016–12801 Filed 5–31–16; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 4310–EE–P DEPARTMENT OF THE INTERIOR National Park Service [NPS–WASO–NAGPRA–21133; PPWOCRADN0–PCU00RP14.R50000] Notice of Inventory Completion: U.S. Department of the Interior, National Park Service, Canyon de Chelly National Monument, Chinle, AZ National Park Service, Interior. Notice. AGENCY: ACTION: The U.S. Department of the Interior, National Park Service, Canyon de Chelly National Monument has completed an inventory of human remains, in consultation with the appropriate Indian tribes or Native Hawaiian organizations, and has identified a lineal descendant of the human remains and has determined that there is a cultural affiliation between the human remains and present-day Indian tribes or Native Hawaiian organizations. Lineal descendants or representatives of any Indian tribe or Native Hawaiian organization not identified in this notice that wish to request transfer of control of these human remains should submit a written request to Canyon de Chelly National Monument. If no additional requestors come forward, transfer of control of the human remains 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 request transfer of control of these human remains should submit a written request with information in support of the request to Canyon de Chelly SUMMARY: PO 00000 Frm 00083 Fmt 4703 Sfmt 4703 35051 National Monument at the address in this notice by July 1, 2016. ADDRESSES: Lyn Carranza, Superintendent, Canyon de Chelly National Monument, P.O. Box 588, Chinle, AZ 86503, telephone (928) 674– 5500 ext. 224, email lyn_carranza@ nps.gov. 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 U.S. Department of the Interior, National Park Service, Canyon de Chelly National Monument, Chinle, AZ. The human remains were removed from a site in Apache County, AZ. 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, Canyon de Chelly National Monument. Consultation A detailed assessment of the human remains was made by Canyon de Chelly National Monument professional staff in consultation with representatives of the Apache Tribe of Oklahoma; Fort McDowell Yavapai Nation, Arizona; Fort Sill Apache Tribe of Oklahoma; Hopi Tribe of Arizona; Jicarilla Apache Nation, New Mexico; Kaibab Band of Paiute Indians of the Kaibab Indian Reservation, Arizona; Mescalero Apache Tribe of the Mescalero Reservation, New Mexico; Navajo Nation, Arizona, New Mexico & Utah; Pueblo of Acoma, New Mexico; Pueblo of Jemez, New Mexico; Pueblo of Laguna, New Mexico; Pueblo of Nambe, New Mexico; Pueblo of Pojoaque, New Mexico; Pueblo of San Ildefonso, New Mexico; Pueblo of Santa Ana, New Mexico; Pueblo of Santa Clara, New Mexico; Pueblo of Taos, New Mexico; Pueblo of Tesuque, New Mexico; San Carlos Apache Tribe of the San Carlos Reservation, Arizona; Southern Ute Indian Tribe of the Southern Ute Reservation, Colorado; Ute Mountain Ute Tribe (previously listed as the Ute Mountain Tribe of the Ute Mountain Reservation, Colorado, New Mexico & Utah); White Mountain Apache Tribe of the Fort Apache Reservation, Arizona; Yavapai-Apache Nation of the Camp Verde Indian Reservation, Arizona; and Zuni Tribe of the Zuni Reservation, New Mexico (hereafter referred to as ‘‘The Consulted Tribes’’). The following tribes were invited to consult but did not participate in the face-to-face consultation meeting: Kewa E:\FR\FM\01JNN1.SGM 01JNN1 35052 Federal Register / Vol. 81, No. 105 / Wednesday, June 1, 2016 / Notices Pueblo, New Mexico (previously listed as the Pueblo of Santo Domingo); Ohkay Owingeh, New Mexico (previously listed as the Pueblo of San Juan); Pueblo of Cochiti, New Mexico; Pueblo of Isleta, New Mexico; Pueblo of Picuris, New Mexico; Pueblo of San Felipe, New Mexico; Pueblo of Sandia, New Mexico; Pueblo of Zia, New Mexico (hereafter referred to as ‘‘The Invited Tribes’’). History and Description of the Remains Canyon de Chelly National Monument was established in 1931 on lands that were then, and continue to be, held in trust by the United States for the Navajo Nation, Arizona, New Mexico & Utah. In 1972, human remains representing, at minimum, one individual were removed from an unnamed site (NRM 020) just outside the boundaries of Canyon de Chelly National Monument in Apache County, AZ, by the Museum of Northern Arizona (MNA) during excavations in advance of road construction along a North Rim spur road. This individual has been identified as Ned Bia. No associated funerary objects are present. The site is a historic Navajo habitation site that dates from the 1930s to shortly after World War II. Like other historic Navajo sites located in close proximity, this habitation site was abandoned after the death of an individual. The occupant of the site, Ned Bia, who was interviewed by the MNA archeologist in 1972, indicated that the tooth was his. Direct lineal descendant, David Bia, who is the son of Ned Bia, confirmed their relationship and the site location. sradovich on DSK3TPTVN1PROD with NOTICES Determinations Made by Canyon de Chelly National Monument Officials of Canyon de Chelly National Monument have determined that: • 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 10.6 (a) David Bia can trace his ancestry directly and without interruption to Ned Bia. • 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 Navajo Nation, Arizona, New Mexico & Utah. Additional Requestors and Disposition Lineal descendants or representatives of any Indian tribe or Native Hawaiian organization not identified in this notice that wish to request transfer of control of these human remains should submit a written request with information in VerDate Sep<11>2014 21:59 May 31, 2016 Jkt 238001 support of the request to Lyn Carranza, Superintendent, Canyon de Chelly National Monument, P.O. Box 588, Chinle, AZ 86503, telephone (928) 674– 5500 ext. 224, email lyn_carranza@ nps.gov, by July 1, 2016. After that date, if no additional requestors have come forward, transfer of control of the human remains to the lineal descendant David Bia or the Navajo Nation, Arizona, New Mexico & Utah may proceed. Canyon de Chelly National Monument is responsible for notifying David Bia, The Consulted Tribes, and The Invited Tribes that this notice has been published. Dated: May 20, 2016. Melanie O’Brien, Manager, National NAGPRA Program. 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FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Mary Messer (202–205–3193), Office of Investigations, U.S. International Trade Commission, 500 E Street SW., SUMMARY: 1 No response to this request for information is required if a currently valid Office of Management and Budget (OMB) number is not displayed; the OMB number is 3117–0016/USITC No. 16–5–357, expiration date June 30, 2017. Public reporting burden for the request is estimated to average 15 hours per response. Please send comments regarding the accuracy of this burden estimate to the Office of Investigations, U.S. International Trade Commission, 500 E Street SW., Washington, DC 20436. PO 00000 Frm 00084 Fmt 4703 Sfmt 4703 Washington, DC 20436. Hearingimpaired persons can obtain information on this matter by contacting the Commission’s TDD terminal on 202– 205–1810. 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. General information concerning the Commission may also be obtained by accessing its Internet server (https:// www.usitc.gov). The public record for this proceeding may be viewed on the Commission’s electronic docket (EDIS) at https://edis.usitc.gov. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: Background.— On November 25, 1994, the Department of Commerce (‘‘Commerce’’) issued an antidumping duty order on imports of paper clips from China (59 FR 60606). Following five-year reviews by Commerce and the Commission, effective August 15, 2000, Commerce issued a continuation of the antidumping duty order on imports of paper clips from China (65 FR 49784). Following second five-year reviews by Commerce and the Commission, effective February 7, 2006, Commerce issued a continuation of the antidumping duty order on imports of paper clips from China (71 FR 6269). Following the third five-year reviews by Commerce and the Commission, effective July 26, 2011, Commerce issued a continuation of the antidumping duty order on imports of paper clips from China (76 FR 44575). The Commission is now conducting a fourth review pursuant to section 751(c) of the Act, as amended (19 U.S.C. 1675(c)), to determine whether revocation of the order would be likely to lead to continuation or recurrence of material injury to the domestic industry within a reasonably foreseeable time. Provisions concerning the conduct of this proceeding may be found in the Commission’s Rules of Practice and Procedure at 19 CFR parts 201, Subparts A and B and 19 CFR part 207, subparts A and F. The Commission will assess the adequacy of interested party responses to this notice of institution to determine whether to conduct a full review or an expedited review. 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[Federal Register Volume 81, Number 105 (Wednesday, June 1, 2016)]
[Notices]
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From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
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DEPARTMENT OF THE INTERIOR

National Park Service

[NPS-WASO-NAGPRA-21133; PPWOCRADN0-PCU00RP14.R50000]


Notice of Inventory Completion: U.S. Department of the Interior, 
National Park Service, Canyon de Chelly National Monument, Chinle, AZ

AGENCY: National Park Service, Interior.

ACTION: Notice.

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SUMMARY: The U.S. Department of the Interior, National Park Service, 
Canyon de Chelly National Monument has completed an inventory of human 
remains, in consultation with the appropriate Indian tribes or Native 
Hawaiian organizations, and has identified a lineal descendant of the 
human remains and has determined that there is a cultural affiliation 
between the human remains and present-day Indian tribes or Native 
Hawaiian organizations. Lineal descendants or representatives of any 
Indian tribe or Native Hawaiian organization not identified in this 
notice that wish to request transfer of control of these human remains 
should submit a written request to Canyon de Chelly National Monument. 
If no additional requestors come forward, transfer of control of the 
human remains 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 
request transfer of control of these human remains should submit a 
written request with information in support of the request to Canyon de 
Chelly National Monument at the address in this notice by July 1, 2016.

ADDRESSES: Lyn Carranza, Superintendent, Canyon de Chelly National 
Monument, P.O. Box 588, Chinle, AZ 86503, telephone (928) 674-5500 ext. 
224, email lyn_carranza@nps.gov.

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 U.S. Department of the Interior, National Park 
Service, Canyon de Chelly National Monument, Chinle, AZ. The human 
remains were removed from a site in Apache County, AZ.
    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, Canyon de Chelly National Monument.

Consultation

    A detailed assessment of the human remains was made by Canyon de 
Chelly National Monument professional staff in consultation with 
representatives of the Apache Tribe of Oklahoma; Fort McDowell Yavapai 
Nation, Arizona; Fort Sill Apache Tribe of Oklahoma; Hopi Tribe of 
Arizona; Jicarilla Apache Nation, New Mexico; Kaibab Band of Paiute 
Indians of the Kaibab Indian Reservation, Arizona; Mescalero Apache 
Tribe of the Mescalero Reservation, New Mexico; Navajo Nation, Arizona, 
New Mexico & Utah; Pueblo of Acoma, New Mexico; Pueblo of Jemez, New 
Mexico; Pueblo of Laguna, New Mexico; Pueblo of Nambe, New Mexico; 
Pueblo of Pojoaque, New Mexico; Pueblo of San Ildefonso, New Mexico; 
Pueblo of Santa Ana, New Mexico; Pueblo of Santa Clara, New Mexico; 
Pueblo of Taos, New Mexico; Pueblo of Tesuque, New Mexico; San Carlos 
Apache Tribe of the San Carlos Reservation, Arizona; Southern Ute 
Indian Tribe of the Southern Ute Reservation, Colorado; Ute Mountain 
Ute Tribe (previously listed as the Ute Mountain Tribe of the Ute 
Mountain Reservation, Colorado, New Mexico & Utah); White Mountain 
Apache Tribe of the Fort Apache Reservation, Arizona; Yavapai-Apache 
Nation of the Camp Verde Indian Reservation, Arizona; and Zuni Tribe of 
the Zuni Reservation, New Mexico (hereafter referred to as ``The 
Consulted Tribes'').
    The following tribes were invited to consult but did not 
participate in the face-to-face consultation meeting: Kewa

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Pueblo, New Mexico (previously listed as the Pueblo of Santo Domingo); 
Ohkay Owingeh, New Mexico (previously listed as the Pueblo of San 
Juan); Pueblo of Cochiti, New Mexico; Pueblo of Isleta, New Mexico; 
Pueblo of Picuris, New Mexico; Pueblo of San Felipe, New Mexico; Pueblo 
of Sandia, New Mexico; Pueblo of Zia, New Mexico (hereafter referred to 
as ``The Invited Tribes'').

History and Description of the Remains

    Canyon de Chelly National Monument was established in 1931 on lands 
that were then, and continue to be, held in trust by the United States 
for the Navajo Nation, Arizona, New Mexico & Utah.
    In 1972, human remains representing, at minimum, one individual 
were removed from an unnamed site (NRM 020) just outside the boundaries 
of Canyon de Chelly National Monument in Apache County, AZ, by the 
Museum of Northern Arizona (MNA) during excavations in advance of road 
construction along a North Rim spur road. This individual has been 
identified as Ned Bia. No associated funerary objects are present.
    The site is a historic Navajo habitation site that dates from the 
1930s to shortly after World War II. Like other historic Navajo sites 
located in close proximity, this habitation site was abandoned after 
the death of an individual. The occupant of the site, Ned Bia, who was 
interviewed by the MNA archeologist in 1972, indicated that the tooth 
was his. Direct lineal descendant, David Bia, who is the son of Ned 
Bia, confirmed their relationship and the site location.

Determinations Made by Canyon de Chelly National Monument

    Officials of Canyon de Chelly National Monument have determined 
that:
     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 10.6 (a) David Bia can trace his 
ancestry directly and without interruption to Ned Bia.
     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 Navajo Nation, Arizona, New Mexico & 
Utah.

Additional Requestors and Disposition

    Lineal descendants or representatives of any Indian tribe or Native 
Hawaiian organization not identified in this notice that wish to 
request transfer of control of these human remains should submit a 
written request with information in support of the request to Lyn 
Carranza, Superintendent, Canyon de Chelly National Monument, P.O. Box 
588, Chinle, AZ 86503, telephone (928) 674-5500 ext. 224, email 
lyn_carranza@nps.gov, by July 1, 2016. After that date, if no 
additional requestors have come forward, transfer of control of the 
human remains to the lineal descendant David Bia or the Navajo Nation, 
Arizona, New Mexico & Utah may proceed.
    Canyon de Chelly National Monument is responsible for notifying 
David Bia, The Consulted Tribes, and The Invited Tribes that this 
notice has been published.

    Dated: May 20, 2016.
Melanie O'Brien,
Manager, National NAGPRA Program.
[FR Doc. 2016-12750 Filed 5-31-16; 8:45 am]
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