Notice of Inventory Completion: U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, Alaska Region, Anchorage, AK, 7765-7766 [2018-03634]
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human remains should submit a written
request with information in support of
the request to History Colorado at the
address in this notice by March 26,
2018.
ADDRESSES: Sheila Goff, History
Colorado, Denver, CO 80203, telephone
(303) 866–4531, email sheila.goff@
state.co.us.
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
History Colorado, Denver, CO. The
human remains were removed from an
unknown location in South Dakota.
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 History Colorado
professional staff in consultation with
representatives of the Cheyenne River
Sioux Tribe of the Cheyenne River
Reservation, South Dakota; Flandreau
Santee Sioux Tribe of South Dakota;
Iowa Tribe of Kansas and Nebraska;
Iowa Tribe of Oklahoma; Lower Brule
Sioux Tribe of the Lower Brule
Reservation, South Dakota; Lower Sioux
Indian Community in the State of
Minnesota; Oglala Sioux Tribe
(previously listed as the Oglala Sioux
Tribe of the Pine Ridge Reservation,
South Dakota); Otoe-Missouria Tribe of
Indians, Oklahoma; Ponca Tribe of
Indians of Oklahoma; Ponca Tribe of
Nebraska; Prairie Island Indian
Community in the State of Minnesota;
Rosebud Sioux Tribe of the Rosebud
Indian Reservation, South Dakota; Sac &
Fox Nation, Oklahoma; Sac & Fox Tribe
of the Mississippi in Iowa; 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; Upper Sioux Community,
Minnesota; and the Yankton Sioux Tribe
of South Dakota. The Assiniboine and
Sioux Tribes of the Fort Peck Indian
Reservation, Montana; Crow Creek
Sioux Tribe of the Crow Creek
Reservation, South Dakota; Omaha Tribe
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of Nebraska; and the Sac & Fox Nation
of Missouri in Kansas and Nebraska
were invited to consult, but did not
participate (hereafter referred to as ‘‘The
Invited and Consulted Tribes’’).
History and Description of the Remains
At some time before 1996, human
remains representing, at minimum, one
individual were removed from an
unknown location in South Dakota and
delivered to the Colorado Office of
Archaeology and Historic Preservation
in 1996. The human remains are of an
adult female. No known individual was
identified. No associated funerary
objects are present.
History Colorado has no evidence that
at the time of the excavation and
removal of these human remains the
land from which the human remains
were removed was the tribal land of any
Indian Tribe or Native Hawaiian
organization. Between February 2015
and November 2017, History Colorado
contacted The Invited and Consulted
Tribes, who are recognized as aboriginal
to the area from which these Native
American human remains were
removed, requesting telephonic
consultation. The Cheyenne River Sioux
Tribe of the Cheyenne River
Reservation, South Dakota, have agreed
to accept control of the human remains
and the Indian Tribes who participated
in consultations concurred.
Determinations Made by the History
Colorado
Officials of History Colorado have
determined that:
• Pursuant to 25 U.S.C. 3001(9), the
human remains described in this notice
are Native American based on
osteological analysis conducted at
Metropolitan State University of Denver.
• 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(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 or the Court
of Federal Claims, the land from which
the Native American human remains
were removed is the aboriginal land of
The Invited and Consulted Tribes.
• Treaties, Acts of Congress, or
Executive Orders, indicate that the land
from which the Native American human
remains were removed is the aboriginal
land of The Invited and Consulted
Tribes.
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• Pursuant to 43 CFR 10.11(c)(1), the
disposition of the human remains may
be to The Invited and Consulted Tribes.
Additional Requestors and Disposition
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 Sheila Goff, History
Colorado, Denver, CO 80203, telephone
(303) 866–4531, email sheila.goff@
state.co.us, by March 26, 2018. After
that date, if no additional requestors
have come forward, transfer of control
of the human remains to The Invited
and Consulted Tribes may proceed.
History Colorado is responsible for
notifying The Invited and Consulted
Tribes that this notice has been
published.
Dated: February 2, 2018.
Melanie O’Brien,
Manager, National NAGPRA Program.
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DEPARTMENT OF THE INTERIOR
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Notice of Inventory Completion: U.S.
Fish and Wildlife Service, Alaska
Region, Anchorage, AK
National Park Service, Interior.
Notice.
AGENCY:
ACTION:
The U.S. Fish and Wildlife
Service, Alaska Region (Alaska Region
USFWS) has completed an inventory of
human remains and associated funerary
objects, in consultation with the
appropriate Indian Tribes or Native
Hawaiian organizations, 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 and associated
funerary objects should submit a written
request to the Alaska Region USFWS. If
no additional requestors come forward,
transfer of control of the human remains
and associated funerary objects 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
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Native Hawaiian organization not
identified in this notice that wish to
request transfer of control of these
human remains and associated funerary
objects should submit a written request
with information in support of the
request to the Alaska Region USFWS at
the address in this notice by March 26,
2018.
ADDRESSES: Edward DeCleva, Regional
Historic Preservation Officer, U.S. Fish
and Wildlife Service, Alaska Region,
1011 East Tudor Road MS–235,
Anchorage, AK 99503, telephone (907)
786–3399, email edward_decleva@
fws.gov.
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 under the control of the
Alaska Region USFWS, Anchorage, AK.
The human remains and associated
funerary objects were removed from
Amchitka Island and Adak Island,
Aleutians West Census Area, AK.
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.
SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:
Consultation
A detailed assessment of the human
remains was made by the Alaska Region
USFWS professional staff in
consultation with representatives of the
Native Village of Atka, the Atxam
Corporation, and the Aleut Corporation.
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History and Description of the Remains
In 1944, human remains representing,
at minimum, one individual were
removed from an unknown site on
Amchitka Island, Aleutians West
Census Area, AK, by Fred Swearingen,
who made surface collections from the
midden site. The human remains were
transferred to the University of
Washington, Burke Museum in 1945,
and then to the Alaska Region USFWS
headquarters in 2016. The human
remains include 21 vertebrae, three ribs,
sternum, sacrum, one patella, and hand
and foot bones, and represent one adult
male. No known individual was
identified. The one associated funerary
object is an unmodified mammal bone.
There are no diagnostics artifacts or
radiocarbon dates associated with the
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human remains. The consensus among
anthropologists is that midden sites
began to appear around 3,000 years ago.
The human remains were found on the
surface of the midden and likely date to
the Late Prehistoric period, possibly no
earlier than 500—1000 years B.P.
On April 15th, 1944, human remains
representing, at minimum, one
individual were removed from Adak
Island, Aleutians West Census Area,
AK, by Harley Goodrich while operating
a bulldozer. The human remains
include one cranium, discovered at a
depth of approximately 25 feet. The
human remains were transferred to the
University of Washington, Burke
Museum on August 1, 1944. A physical
anthropologist at the Burke Museum
determined that the human remains are
from an adult female. No known
individuals were identified. No known
funerary objects were present.
The present-day Aleut cultural
affiliation with prehistoric Aleut
populations is evident in the human
remains. The context and physical traits
are consistent with those expected for
pre-contact Aleut populations.
Determinations Made by the Alaska
Region USFWS
Officials of the Alaska Region USFWS
have determined that:
• Pursuant to 25 U.S.C. 3001(9), the
human remains described in this notice
represent the physical remains of two
individuals of Native American
ancestry.
• Pursuant to 25 U.S.C. 3001(3)(A),
the one object described in this notice
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 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 Native Village of Atka.
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 and associated
funerary objects should submit a written
request with information in support of
the request to Edward DeCleva, Regional
Historic Preservation Officer, U.S. Fish
and Wildlife Service, Alaska Region,
1011 East Tudor Road MS–235,
Anchorage, AK 99503, telephone (907)
786–3399, email edward_decleva@
fws.gov, by March 26, 2018. After that
date, if no additional requestors have
come forward, transfer of control of the
human remains and associated funerary
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objects to the Native Village of Atka may
proceed.
The Alaska Region USFWS is
responsible for notifying the Native
Village of Atka, the Atxam Corporation,
and the Aleut Corporation that this
notice has been published.
Dated: February 2, 2018.
Melanie O’Brien,
Manager, National NAGPRA Program.
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Notice of Intent To Repatriate Cultural
Items: United States Army Corps of
Engineers, Tulsa District, Tulsa, OK
National Park Service, Interior.
Notice.
AGENCY:
ACTION:
The United States Army
Corps of Engineers, Tulsa District, 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 the United
States Army Corps of Engineers, Tulsa
District. 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
the United States Army Corps of
Engineers, Tulsa District, at the address
in this notice by March 26, 2018.
ADDRESSES: Michelle Horn, CESWT–
ODR–N, US Army Corps of Engineers,
Tulsa District, 2488 East 81st Street,
Tulsa, OK 74137–4290, telephone (918)
669–7642, email Michelle.C.Horn@
usace.army.mil.
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 cultural
SUMMARY:
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DEPARTMENT OF THE INTERIOR
National Park Service
[NPS-WASO-NAGPRA-NPS0024981; PPWOCRADN0-PCU00RP14.R50000]
Notice of Inventory Completion: U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service,
Alaska Region, Anchorage, AK
AGENCY: National Park Service, Interior.
ACTION: Notice.
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SUMMARY: The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, Alaska Region (Alaska
Region USFWS) has completed an inventory of human remains and
associated funerary objects, in consultation with the appropriate
Indian Tribes or Native Hawaiian organizations, 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 and associated funerary objects should submit a
written request to the Alaska Region USFWS. If no additional requestors
come forward, transfer of control of the human remains and associated
funerary objects 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
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Native Hawaiian organization not identified in this notice that wish to
request transfer of control of these human remains and associated
funerary objects should submit a written request with information in
support of the request to the Alaska Region USFWS at the address in
this notice by March 26, 2018.
ADDRESSES: Edward DeCleva, Regional Historic Preservation Officer, U.S.
Fish and Wildlife Service, Alaska Region, 1011 East Tudor Road MS-235,
Anchorage, AK 99503, telephone (907) 786-3399, email
[email protected].
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 and
associated funerary objects under the control of the Alaska Region
USFWS, Anchorage, AK. The human remains and associated funerary objects
were removed from Amchitka Island and Adak Island, Aleutians West
Census Area, AK.
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.
Consultation
A detailed assessment of the human remains was made by the Alaska
Region USFWS professional staff in consultation with representatives of
the Native Village of Atka, the Atxam Corporation, and the Aleut
Corporation.
History and Description of the Remains
In 1944, human remains representing, at minimum, one individual
were removed from an unknown site on Amchitka Island, Aleutians West
Census Area, AK, by Fred Swearingen, who made surface collections from
the midden site. The human remains were transferred to the University
of Washington, Burke Museum in 1945, and then to the Alaska Region
USFWS headquarters in 2016. The human remains include 21 vertebrae,
three ribs, sternum, sacrum, one patella, and hand and foot bones, and
represent one adult male. No known individual was identified. The one
associated funerary object is an unmodified mammal bone.
There are no diagnostics artifacts or radiocarbon dates associated
with the human remains. The consensus among anthropologists is that
midden sites began to appear around 3,000 years ago. The human remains
were found on the surface of the midden and likely date to the Late
Prehistoric period, possibly no earlier than 500--1000 years B.P.
On April 15th, 1944, human remains representing, at minimum, one
individual were removed from Adak Island, Aleutians West Census Area,
AK, by Harley Goodrich while operating a bulldozer. The human remains
include one cranium, discovered at a depth of approximately 25 feet.
The human remains were transferred to the University of Washington,
Burke Museum on August 1, 1944. A physical anthropologist at the Burke
Museum determined that the human remains are from an adult female. No
known individuals were identified. No known funerary objects were
present.
The present-day Aleut cultural affiliation with prehistoric Aleut
populations is evident in the human remains. The context and physical
traits are consistent with those expected for pre-contact Aleut
populations.
Determinations Made by the Alaska Region USFWS
Officials of the Alaska Region USFWS have determined that:
Pursuant to 25 U.S.C. 3001(9), the human remains described
in this notice represent the physical remains of two individuals of
Native American ancestry.
Pursuant to 25 U.S.C. 3001(3)(A), the one object described
in this notice 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 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 Native Village of Atka.
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 and associated
funerary objects should submit a written request with information in
support of the request to Edward DeCleva, Regional Historic
Preservation Officer, U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, Alaska Region,
1011 East Tudor Road MS-235, Anchorage, AK 99503, telephone (907) 786-
3399, email [email protected], by March 26, 2018. After that date,
if no additional requestors have come forward, transfer of control of
the human remains and associated funerary objects to the Native Village
of Atka may proceed.
The Alaska Region USFWS is responsible for notifying the Native
Village of Atka, the Atxam Corporation, and the Aleut Corporation that
this notice has been published.
Dated: February 2, 2018.
Melanie O'Brien,
Manager, National NAGPRA Program.
[FR Doc. 2018-03634 Filed 2-21-18; 8:45 am]
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