Notice of Inventory Completion: Tennessee Valley Authority, Knoxville, TN; Correction, 7122-7123 [2019-03586]

Download as PDF 7122 Federal Register / Vol. 84, No. 41 / Friday, March 1, 2019 / Notices heading ‘‘Determinations Made by the Tennessee Valley Authority,’’ is corrected by substituting the following sentence: Pursuant to 25 U.S.C. 3001(9), the human remains described in this notice represent the physical remains of 353 individuals of Native American ancestry. 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 Dr. Thomas O. Maher, TVA, 400 West Summit Hill Drive, WT11C, Knoxville, TN 37902, telephone (865) 632–7458, email tomaher@tva.gov, by April 1, 2019. After that date, if no additional requestors have come forward, transfer of control of the human remains to the Alabama-Coushatta Tribe of Texas (previously listed as the AlabamaCoushatta Tribes of Texas); AlabamaQuassarte Tribal Town; Coushatta Tribe of Louisiana; and The Muscogee (Creek) Nation (hereafter referred to as ‘‘The Tribes’’) may proceed. The Tennessee Valley Authority is responsible for notifying The Tribes that this notice has been published. Dated: February 1, 2019 Melanie O’Brien, Manager, National NAGPRA Program. [FR Doc. 2019–03585 Filed 2–28–19; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 4312–52–P DEPARTMENT OF THE INTERIOR National Park Service [NPS–WASO–NAGPRA–NPS0027258; PPWOCRADN0–PCU00RP14.R50000] Notice of Inventory Completion: Tennessee Valley Authority, Knoxville, TN; Correction National Park Service, Interior. Notice; correction. AGENCY: jbell on DSK30RV082PROD with NOTICES ACTION: SUMMARY: The Tennessee Valley Authority (TVA) has corrected an inventory of human remains and associated funerary objects published in a Notice of Inventory Completion in the Federal Register on September 5, 2017. This notice corrects the minimum number of individuals. 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 the TVA. If no VerDate Sep<11>2014 18:13 Feb 28, 2019 Jkt 247001 additional requestors come forward, transfer of control of the human remains to the Indian Tribes 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 the TVA at the address in this notice by April 1, 2019. ADDRESSES: Dr. Thomas O. Maher, TVA, 400 West Summit Hill Drive, WT11C, Knoxville, TN 37902, telephone (865) 632–7458, email tomaher@tva.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 correction of an inventory of human remains under the control of the Tennessee Valley Authority, Knoxville, TN. The human remains were removed from sites 1JA27, 1JA28 and 1MS121 in Jackson and Marshall County, AL. 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. The National Park Service is not responsible for the determinations in this notice. This notice corrects the minimum number of individuals published in a Notice of Inventory Completion in the Federal Register (82 FR 41990–41991, September 5, 2017). Additional human remains from these sites were discovered during improvement of the curation of the non-NAGPRA TVA archeological collection. Transfer of control of the items in this correction notice has not occurred. Correction In the Federal Register (82 FR 41990, September 5, 2017), column 3, paragraph 3, sentence 1, under the heading ‘‘History and Description of the Remains,’’ is corrected by substituting the following sentence: From March to April of 1938, human remains representing, at minimum, 49 individuals were removed from the Hardin site (1JA27) in Jackson County, AL, after TVA acquired the site on October 16, 1936. In the Federal Register (82 FR 41990, September 5, 2017), column 3, paragraph 4, sentence 1, under the heading ‘‘History and Description of the Remains,’’ is corrected by substituting the following sentence: PO 00000 Frm 00107 Fmt 4703 Sfmt 4703 From January to June of 1938, human remains representing, at minimum, 162 individuals were removed from the Saulty and Riley site (1JA28) in Jackson County, AL, after TVA purchased the site on October 16, 1936. In the Federal Register (82 FR 41991, September 5, 2017), column 1, paragraph 2, sentence 1, under the heading ‘‘History and Description of the Remains,’’ is corrected by substituting the following sentence: From October to November of 1937, human remains representing, at minimum, 14 individuals were removed from site 1MS121 on Pine Island in Marshall County, AL, after TVA purchased the site on April 19, 1937. In the Federal Register (82 FR 41991, September 5, 2017), column 2, paragraph 1, sentence 2, under the heading ‘‘Determinations Made by the Tennessee Valley Authority,’’ is corrected by substituting the following sentence: Pursuant to 25 U.S.C. 3001(9), the human remains described in this notice represent the physical remains of 309 individuals of Native American ancestry. 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 Dr. Thomas O. Maher, TVA, 400 West Summit Hill Drive, WT11C, Knoxville, TN 37902, telephone (865) 632–7458, email tomaher@tva.gov, by April 1, 2019. After that date, if no additional requestors have come forward, transfer of control of the human remains to the Alabama-Coushatta Tribe of Texas (previously listed as the AlabamaCoushatta Tribes of Texas); AlabamaQuassarte Tribal Town; Coushatta Tribe of Louisiana; and The Muscogee (Creek) Nation may proceed. The Tennessee Valley Authority is responsible for notifying the Absentee Shawnee Tribe of Indians of Oklahoma; Alabama-Coushatta Tribe of Texas (previously listed as the AlabamaCoushatta Tribes of Texas); Cherokee Nation; Coushatta Tribe of Louisiana; Eastern Band of Cherokee Indians; Mississippi Band of Choctaw Indians; Poarch Band of Creeks (previously listed as the Poarch Band of Creek Indians of Alabama); The Chickasaw Nation; The Choctaw Nation of Oklahoma; The Muscogee (Creek) Nation; The Seminole Nation of Oklahoma; and the United Keetoowah Band of Cherokee Indians in Oklahoma that this notice has been published. E:\FR\FM\01MRN1.SGM 01MRN1 Federal Register / Vol. 84, No. 41 / Friday, March 1, 2019 / Notices Dated: February 1, 2019. Melanie O’Brien, Manager, National NAGPRA Program. [FR Doc. 2019–03586 Filed 2–28–19; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 4312–52–P DEPARTMENT OF THE INTERIOR National Park Service [NPS–WASO–NAGPRA–NPS0027249; PPWOCRADN0–PCU00RP14.R50000] Notice of Inventory Completion: Baylor University’s Mayborn Museum Complex, (Formerly Baylor University’s Strecker Museum; Formerly Baylor University Museum), Waco, TX National Park Service, Interior. Notice. AGENCY: jbell on DSK30RV082PROD with NOTICES ACTION: SUMMARY: The Baylor University’s Mayborn Museum Complex (formerly Baylor University’s Strecker Museum; formerly Baylor University Museum) has completed an inventory of human remains, in consultation with the appropriate Indian Tribes or Native Hawaiian organizations, and has determined that there is no cultural affiliation between the human remains and any present-day Indian Tribes or Native Hawaiian organizations. 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 Baylor University’s Mayborn Museum Complex. If no additional requestors come forward, transfer of control of the human remains to the Indian Tribes or Native Hawaiian organizations stated in this notice may proceed. DATES: 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 Baylor University’s Mayborn Museum Complex at the address in this notice by April 1, 2019. ADDRESSES: Anita L. Benedict, Baylor University’s Mayborn Museum Complex, One Bear Place #97154, Waco, TX 76798–7154, telephone (254) 710– 4835, email anita_benedict@baylor.edu. 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 Baylor University’s Mayborn Museum VerDate Sep<11>2014 18:13 Feb 28, 2019 Jkt 247001 Complex, Waco, TX. The human remains were removed from Randall and Scurry Counties, TX, and an unknown location in Northwest TX. 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 Baylor University’s Mayborn Museum Complex professional staff in consultation with representatives of the Caddo Nation of Oklahoma; Comanche Nation, Oklahoma; Jicarilla Apache Nation, New Mexico; Kiowa Indian Tribe of Oklahoma; Mescalero Apache Tribe of the Mescalero Reservation, New Mexico; Tonkawa Tribe of Indians of Oklahoma; and the Wichita and Affiliated Tribes (Wichita, Keechi, Waco & Tawakonie), Oklahoma. An invitation to consult was extended to the Apache Tribe of Oklahoma; Fort McDowell Yavapai Nation, Arizona; Fort Sill Apache Tribe of Oklahoma; San Carlos Apache Tribe of the San Carlos Reservation, Arizona; Tonto Apache Tribe of Arizona; White Mountain Apache Tribe of the Fort Apache Reservation, Arizona; and the Yavapai-Apache Nation of the Camp Verde Indian Reservation, Arizona. Hereafter, all Tribes listed in this section are referred to as ‘‘The Consulted and Notified Tribes.’’ History and Description of the Remains Prior to 1905, human remains representing, at minimum, one individual were removed from Palo Duro Canyon in Randall County, TX, by George W. Carroll. The human remains were donated to the Baylor University Museum on an unknown date. The human remains (AR 4015) represent an individual of undetermined sex and age. No known individuals were identified. No associated funerary objects are present. On March 14, 1970, human remains representing, at minimum, two individuals were removed from the south side of Lake J.B. Thomas, north of Lake Thomas Yacht Club in the southwest part of Scurry County, TX, by the Scurry County South Plains Archaeological Association. On May 29, 1972, the Scurry County South Plains Archeological Association donated the PO 00000 Frm 00108 Fmt 4703 Sfmt 4703 7123 human remains to the Scurry County Museum in Snyder, TX. On October 6, 1997, the Scurry County Museum transferred the human remains to Baylor University’s Strecker Museum. The human remains represent one adult male (AR 20810) and one adult female (AR 20922). No known individuals were identified. No associated funerary objects are present. Prior to 1906, human remains representing, at minimum, one individual were removed from Northwest TX, by R.B. Burleson. On an unknown date, the human remains were donated to the Baylor University Museum. The human remains (AR 4013) represent an individual of undetermined sex and age. No known individuals were identified. No associated funerary objects are present. Determinations Made by Baylor University’s Mayborn Museum Complex Officials of Baylor University’s Mayborn Museum Complex have determined that: • Pursuant to 25 U.S.C. 3001(9), the human remains described in this notice are Native American, based on the archeological context and museum documentation. • Pursuant to 25 U.S.C. 3001(9), the human remains described in this notice represent the physical remains of four individuals 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 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 Apache Tribe of Oklahoma; Comanche Nation, Oklahoma; Fort McDowell Yavapai Nation, Arizona; Fort Sill Apache Tribe of Oklahoma; Jicarilla Apache Nation, New Mexico; Kiowa Indian Tribe of Oklahoma; Mescalero Apache Tribe of the Mescalero Reservation, New Mexico; San Carlos Apache Tribe of the San Carlos Reservation, Arizona; Tonto Apache Tribe of Arizona; White Mountain Apache Tribe of the Fort Apache Reservation, Arizona; and Yavapai-Apache Nation of the Camp Verde Indian Reservation, Arizona, hereafter referred to as ‘‘The 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 Comanche Nation, E:\FR\FM\01MRN1.SGM 01MRN1

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[Federal Register Volume 84, Number 41 (Friday, March 1, 2019)]
[Notices]
[Pages 7122-7123]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 2019-03586]


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DEPARTMENT OF THE INTERIOR

National Park Service

[NPS-WASO-NAGPRA-NPS0027258; PPWOCRADN0-PCU00RP14.R50000]


Notice of Inventory Completion: Tennessee Valley Authority, 
Knoxville, TN; Correction

AGENCY: National Park Service, Interior.

ACTION: Notice; correction.

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SUMMARY: The Tennessee Valley Authority (TVA) has corrected an 
inventory of human remains and associated funerary objects published in 
a Notice of Inventory Completion in the Federal Register on September 
5, 2017. This notice corrects the minimum number of individuals. 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 the TVA. If no additional requestors come forward, transfer 
of control of the human remains to the Indian Tribes 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 the TVA 
at the address in this notice by April 1, 2019.

ADDRESSES: Dr. Thomas O. Maher, TVA, 400 West Summit Hill Drive, WT11C, 
Knoxville, TN 37902, telephone (865) 632-7458, email tomaher@tva.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 correction of an inventory of human remains under 
the control of the Tennessee Valley Authority, Knoxville, TN. The human 
remains were removed from sites 1JA27, 1JA28 and 1MS121 in Jackson and 
Marshall County, AL.
    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. The National Park Service is not responsible 
for the determinations in this notice.
    This notice corrects the minimum number of individuals published in 
a Notice of Inventory Completion in the Federal Register (82 FR 41990-
41991, September 5, 2017). Additional human remains from these sites 
were discovered during improvement of the curation of the non-NAGPRA 
TVA archeological collection. Transfer of control of the items in this 
correction notice has not occurred.

Correction

    In the Federal Register (82 FR 41990, September 5, 2017), column 3, 
paragraph 3, sentence 1, under the heading ``History and Description of 
the Remains,'' is corrected by substituting the following sentence:

From March to April of 1938, human remains representing, at minimum, 
49 individuals were removed from the Hardin site (1JA27) in Jackson 
County, AL, after TVA acquired the site on October 16, 1936.

    In the Federal Register (82 FR 41990, September 5, 2017), column 3, 
paragraph 4, sentence 1, under the heading ``History and Description of 
the Remains,'' is corrected by substituting the following sentence:

From January to June of 1938, human remains representing, at 
minimum, 162 individuals were removed from the Saulty and Riley site 
(1JA28) in Jackson County, AL, after TVA purchased the site on 
October 16, 1936.

    In the Federal Register (82 FR 41991, September 5, 2017), column 1, 
paragraph 2, sentence 1, under the heading ``History and Description of 
the Remains,'' is corrected by substituting the following sentence:

From October to November of 1937, human remains representing, at 
minimum, 14 individuals were removed from site 1MS121 on Pine Island 
in Marshall County, AL, after TVA purchased the site on April 19, 
1937.

    In the Federal Register (82 FR 41991, September 5, 2017), column 2, 
paragraph 1, sentence 2, under the heading ``Determinations Made by the 
Tennessee Valley Authority,'' is corrected by substituting the 
following sentence:

Pursuant to 25 U.S.C. 3001(9), the human remains described in this 
notice represent the physical remains of 309 individuals of Native 
American ancestry.

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 Dr. 
Thomas O. Maher, TVA, 400 West Summit Hill Drive, WT11C, Knoxville, TN 
37902, telephone (865) 632-7458, email tomaher@tva.gov, by April 1, 
2019. After that date, if no additional requestors have come forward, 
transfer of control of the human remains to the Alabama-Coushatta Tribe 
of Texas (previously listed as the Alabama-Coushatta Tribes of Texas); 
Alabama-Quassarte Tribal Town; Coushatta Tribe of Louisiana; and The 
Muscogee (Creek) Nation may proceed.
    The Tennessee Valley Authority is responsible for notifying the 
Absentee Shawnee Tribe of Indians of Oklahoma; Alabama-Coushatta Tribe 
of Texas (previously listed as the Alabama-Coushatta Tribes of Texas); 
Cherokee Nation; Coushatta Tribe of Louisiana; Eastern Band of Cherokee 
Indians; Mississippi Band of Choctaw Indians; Poarch Band of Creeks 
(previously listed as the Poarch Band of Creek Indians of Alabama); The 
Chickasaw Nation; The Choctaw Nation of Oklahoma; The Muscogee (Creek) 
Nation; The Seminole Nation of Oklahoma; and the United Keetoowah Band 
of Cherokee Indians in Oklahoma that this notice has been published.


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    Dated: February 1, 2019.
Melanie O'Brien,
Manager, National NAGPRA Program.
[FR Doc. 2019-03586 Filed 2-28-19; 8:45 am]
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