Notice of Inventory Completion: Office of the State Archaeologist, University of Iowa, Iowa City, IA, 16378-16379 [2020-06036]

Download as PDF 16378 Federal Register / Vol. 85, No. 56 / Monday, March 23, 2020 / Notices DEPARTMENT OF THE INTERIOR National Park Service [NPS–WASO–NAGPRA–NPS0029883; 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; Correction National Park Service, Interior. Notice. AGENCY: ACTION: The Baylor University’s Mayborn Museum Complex (formerly Baylor University’s Strecker Museum; formerly Baylor University Museum) has corrected an inventory of human remains and associated funerary objects, published in a Notice of Inventory Completion in the Federal Register on March 1, 2019. This notice corrects the cultural affiliation. 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 Baylor University’s Mayborn Museum Complex. If no additional requestors come forward, transfer of control of the human remains and associated funerary objects to the 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 and associated funerary objects 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 22, 2020. 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 correction of an inventory of human remains and associated funerary objects under the control of Baylor University’s Mayborn Museum Complex, Waco, TX. The human remains and associated funerary object were removed from a dry cave 25 miles northwest of Toyah, Reeves County, TX. This notice is published as part of the National Park Service’s administrative jbell on DSKJLSW7X2PROD with NOTICES SUMMARY: VerDate Sep<11>2014 17:26 Mar 20, 2020 Jkt 250001 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. This notice corrects the cultural affiliation published in a Notice of Inventory Completion in the Federal Register (84 FR 7115–7116, March 1, 2019). An offer of disposition, which was followed by phone calls, emails, and brief in-person conversations, was extended to the Apache Tribe of Oklahoma; Fort McDowell Yavapai Nation, Arizona; Fort Sill Apache 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 the Yavapai-Apache Nation of the Camp Verde Indian Reservation, Arizona, hereby referred to as ‘‘The Tribes Whose Aboriginal Territory includes Reeves County, TX’’, in compliance with 43 CFR 10.11 before a relationship of shared group identity could be established. Transfer of control of the items in this correction notice has not occurred. Tonkawa Tribe of Indians of Oklahoma, based on geography and oral tradition. 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 and associated funerary object should submit a written request with information in support of the request to 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, by April 22, 2020. After that date, if no additional requestors have come forward, transfer of control of the human remains and associated funerary object to the Tonkawa Tribe of Indians of Oklahoma may proceed. The Baylor University’s Mayborn Museum Complex is responsible for notifying The Consulted Tribes and The Tribes Whose Aboriginal Territory includes Reeves County, TX, that this notice has been published. Dated: February 19, 2020. Melanie O’Brien, Manager, National NAGPRA Program. [FR Doc. 2020–06034 Filed 3–20–20; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 4312–52–P DEPARTMENT OF THE INTERIOR Correction National Park Service In the Federal Register (84 FR 7116, March 1, 2019), column 2, paragraph 1 under the heading ‘‘Determinations Made by Baylor University’s Mayborn Museum Complex’’ is corrected by replacing the paragraph with the following paragraph: 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 preservation, associated funerary object, and museum documentation. • 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(3)(A), the one object described in this notice 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. • Pursuant to 25 U.S.C. 3001(2), a relationship of shared group identity can be reasonably traced between the Native American human remains and associated funerary object and the [NPS–WASO–NAGPRA–NPS0029870; PPWOCRADN0–PCU00RP14.R50000] PO 00000 Frm 00066 Fmt 4703 Sfmt 4703 Notice of Inventory Completion: Office of the State Archaeologist, University of Iowa, Iowa City, IA National Park Service, Interior. Notice. AGENCY: ACTION: The Office of the State Archaeologist Bioarchaeology Program, previously listed as the Office of the State Archaeologist Burials Program, 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 the Office of the State Archaeologist Bioarchaeology Program. If no additional requestors come forward, transfer of control of the SUMMARY: E:\FR\FM\23MRN1.SGM 23MRN1 Federal Register / Vol. 85, No. 56 / Monday, March 23, 2020 / Notices 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 the Office of the State Archaeologist Bioarchaeology Program at the address in this notice by April 22, 2020. ADDRESSES: Dr. Lara Noldner, Office of the State Archaeologist Bioarchaeology Program, University of Iowa, 700 S Clinton Street, Iowa City, IA 52242, telephone (319) 384–0740, email laranoldner@uiowa.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 of the Office of the State Archaeologist Bioarchaeology Program, Iowa City, IA. The human remains were removed from Belle Glade Mound (8PB41) in Palm Beach County, FL. 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 the Office of the State Archaeologist Bioarchaeology Program professional staff in consultation with representatives of the Miccosukee Tribe of Indians; Seminole Tribe of Florida (previously listed as the Seminole Tribe of Florida (Dania, Big Cypress, Brighton, Hollywood & Tampa Reservations)); and The Seminole Nation of Oklahoma (hereafter referred to as ‘‘The Tribes’’). jbell on DSKJLSW7X2PROD with NOTICES History and Description of the Remains In 1933–1934, human remains representing, at minimum, 35 individuals were removed from Belle Glade Mound (8PB41) in Palm Beach County, FL. The human remains were excavated as part of the Federal Relief Projects. Originally, all of the skeletal remains from this excavation were housed at the Smithsonian Institution in Washington, DC. In 1973, a portion of the Belle Glade material culture was VerDate Sep<11>2014 17:26 Mar 20, 2020 Jkt 250001 deaccessioned and transferred to the Iowa State University Archaeological Laboratory (ISUAL). The transferred human remains were given accession numbers 8–1 to 8–12, 8–14, 8–16 to 8– 18, 8–20, 8–22 to 8–44, 8–46 to 8–51, 8– 57, 8–59 to 8–81, 8–83, 8–85, 8–87, 8– 89 to 8–91, 8–93, 8–95 to 105, 8–107 to 8–114, 8–116 to 8–134, and 8–136. In 1994, the ISUAL transferred the human remains to the Office of the State Archaeologist Bioarchaeology Program. At least 25 adults, including two possible males and five possible females, are represented by the human remains. Additionally, long bones representing 10 juveniles ranging in age from six months to 13.5 years are present (Burial Project 753). No known individuals were identified. No associated funerary objects are present. Belle Glade mound is the type site for the Belle Glade culture in Florida, which may have spanned the period from 1000 B.C. to A.D. 1700. Currently, the cultural affiliation of human remains from Belle Glade sites cannot be determined. Determinations Made by the Office of the State Archaeologist Bioarchaeology Program Officials of the Office of the State Archaeologist Bioarchaeology Program have determined that: • Pursuant to 25 U.S.C. 3001(9), the human remains described in this notice are Native American based on excavation context. • Pursuant to 25 U.S.C. 3001(9), the human remains described in this notice represent the physical remains of 35 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 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 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 Tribes. • Pursuant to 43 CFR 10.11(c)(1), the disposition of the human remains may be to The 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 PO 00000 Frm 00067 Fmt 4703 Sfmt 4703 16379 human remains should submit a written request with information in support of the request to Dr. Lara Noldner, Office of the State Archaeologist Bioarchaeology Program, University of Iowa, 700 S Clinton Street, Iowa City, IA 52242, telephone (319) 384–0740, email lara-noldner@uiowa.edu, by April 22, 2020. After that date, if no additional requestors have come forward, transfer of control of the human remains to The Tribes may proceed. The Office of the State Archaeologist Bioarchaeology Program is responsible for notifying The Tribes that this notice has been published. Dated: February 18, 2020. Melanie O’Brien, Manager, National NAGPRA Program. [FR Doc. 2020–06036 Filed 3–20–20; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 4312–52–P DEPARTMENT OF THE INTERIOR National Park Service [NPS–WASO–NAGPRA–NPS0029888; PPWOCRADN0–PCU00RP14.R50000] Notice of Inventory Completion: Illinois State Museum, Springfield, IL National Park Service, Interior. Notice. AGENCY: ACTION: The Illinois State 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 the Illinois State Museum. 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 the Illinois State Museum at the address in this notice by April 22, 2020. ADDRESSES: Dr. Brooke Morgan, Illinois State Museum—Research & Collections Center, 1011 East Ash Street, Springfield, IL 62703, telephone (217) SUMMARY: E:\FR\FM\23MRN1.SGM 23MRN1

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DEPARTMENT OF THE INTERIOR

National Park Service

[NPS-WASO-NAGPRA-NPS0029870; PPWOCRADN0-PCU00RP14.R50000]


Notice of Inventory Completion: Office of the State 
Archaeologist, University of Iowa, Iowa City, IA

AGENCY: National Park Service, Interior.

ACTION: Notice.

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SUMMARY: The Office of the State Archaeologist Bioarchaeology Program, 
previously listed as the Office of the State Archaeologist Burials 
Program, 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 the Office of the State Archaeologist Bioarchaeology 
Program. If no additional requestors come forward, transfer of control 
of the

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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 the Office of the 
State Archaeologist Bioarchaeology Program at the address in this 
notice by April 22, 2020.

ADDRESSES: Dr. Lara Noldner, Office of the State Archaeologist 
Bioarchaeology Program, University of Iowa, 700 S Clinton Street, Iowa 
City, IA 52242, telephone (319) 384-0740, 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 under 
the control of the Office of the State Archaeologist Bioarchaeology 
Program, Iowa City, IA. The human remains were removed from Belle Glade 
Mound (8PB41) in Palm Beach County, FL.
    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 the Office 
of the State Archaeologist Bioarchaeology Program professional staff in 
consultation with representatives of the Miccosukee Tribe of Indians; 
Seminole Tribe of Florida (previously listed as the Seminole Tribe of 
Florida (Dania, Big Cypress, Brighton, Hollywood & Tampa 
Reservations)); and The Seminole Nation of Oklahoma (hereafter referred 
to as ``The Tribes'').

History and Description of the Remains

    In 1933-1934, human remains representing, at minimum, 35 
individuals were removed from Belle Glade Mound (8PB41) in Palm Beach 
County, FL. The human remains were excavated as part of the Federal 
Relief Projects. Originally, all of the skeletal remains from this 
excavation were housed at the Smithsonian Institution in Washington, 
DC. In 1973, a portion of the Belle Glade material culture was 
deaccessioned and transferred to the Iowa State University 
Archaeological Laboratory (ISUAL). The transferred human remains were 
given accession numbers 8-1 to 8-12, 8-14, 8-16 to 8-18, 8-20, 8-22 to 
8-44, 8-46 to 8-51, 8-57, 8-59 to 8-81, 8-83, 8-85, 8-87, 8-89 to 8-91, 
8-93, 8-95 to 105, 8-107 to 8-114, 8-116 to 8-134, and 8-136. In 1994, 
the ISUAL transferred the human remains to the Office of the State 
Archaeologist Bioarchaeology Program. At least 25 adults, including two 
possible males and five possible females, are represented by the human 
remains. Additionally, long bones representing 10 juveniles ranging in 
age from six months to 13.5 years are present (Burial Project 753). No 
known individuals were identified. No associated funerary objects are 
present.
    Belle Glade mound is the type site for the Belle Glade culture in 
Florida, which may have spanned the period from 1000 B.C. to A.D. 1700. 
Currently, the cultural affiliation of human remains from Belle Glade 
sites cannot be determined.

Determinations Made by the Office of the State Archaeologist 
Bioarchaeology Program

    Officials of the Office of the State Archaeologist Bioarchaeology 
Program have determined that:
     Pursuant to 25 U.S.C. 3001(9), the human remains described 
in this notice are Native American based on excavation context.
     Pursuant to 25 U.S.C. 3001(9), the human remains described 
in this notice represent the physical remains of 35 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 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 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 Tribes.
     Pursuant to 43 CFR 10.11(c)(1), the disposition of the 
human remains may be to The 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 Dr. Lara Noldner, Office of the State 
Archaeologist Bioarchaeology Program, University of Iowa, 700 S Clinton 
Street, Iowa City, IA 52242, telephone (319) 384-0740, email [email protected], by April 22, 2020. After that date, if no additional 
requestors have come forward, transfer of control of the human remains 
to The Tribes may proceed.
    The Office of the State Archaeologist Bioarchaeology Program is 
responsible for notifying The Tribes that this notice has been 
published.

    Dated: February 18, 2020.
Melanie O'Brien,
Manager, National NAGPRA Program.
[FR Doc. 2020-06036 Filed 3-20-20; 8:45 am]
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