Notice of Inventory Completion: Department of Anthropology, Southern Methodist University, Dallas, TX, 32420-32421 [2020-11563]

Download as PDF jbell on DSKJLSW7X2PROD with NOTICES 32420 Federal Register / Vol. 85, No. 104 / Friday, May 29, 2020 / Notices age is ‘‘probably much greater’’ (Skinner and Ferring 1999). As a result of previous construction activities in the area, multiple sites were eroded. Surface survey and excavation revealed large numbers of prehistoric artifacts. Skinner and Ferring (1999) concluded that there had been ‘‘one or more’’ occupations in this area over an extended period of time, but that the artifacts associated with these occupations had been redeposited by natural and human activities, and that, therefore, they are not in their original depositional context. Artifact analysis indicates that a Late Archaic occupation definitely was present, but it is unclear if there was also a Late Prehistoric occupation. No artifacts were associated with the burial, because the specific context of the human remains is unknown. The definitive age of the burial is currently unknown. No known individual was identified. No associated funerary objects are present. At an unknown date, human remains representing, at minimum, one individual were removed from the Hutchins Sand and Gravel Yard in Dallas County, TX. The only provenience information provided for these long bone fragments is ‘‘Hutchins Sand and Gravel Yard, about half a mile from the Trinity River.’’ This yard, in Dallas County, TX, is unrelated to any SMU excavation project. Dr. Meltzer determined that the bones postdated the Pleistocene period stratum below them, but that their context may have been disturbed. Since this is the only extant contextual information, it is not possible to assign these human remains to a time period or culture, or even associate them with any artifacts. No known individual was identified. No associated funerary objects are present. At an unknown date, human remains representing, at minimum, one individual were removed from Rowlett Creek in Dallas County, TX. The only provenience information provided for these bone fragments is ‘‘Rowlett Creek, 1980’’. Presumably, the reference is to the Rowlett Creek that runs through Dallas County. The only known project related to Rowlett Creek was completed by AR Consultants and reported by Alan Skinner in 1990. No human remains, however, were identified during that project and, ultimately, the excavators determined that the only sign of occupation was a historic house in the Rowlett Creek Park area. Although the artifacts were connected to a collection of lithics, those lithics are just flakes and fire-cracked rock that are not indicative of a time period or culture. Moreover, the Skinner report indicates that the area was heavily eroded, and VerDate Sep<11>2014 17:06 May 28, 2020 Jkt 250001 that no visible secure contexts were visible. Since this is the only extent contextual information, it is not possible to assign an associated time period or culture to these human remains. No known individual was identified. No associated funerary objects are present. Determinations Made by the Department of Anthropology, Southern Methodist University Officials of the Department of Anthropology, Southern Methodist University have determined that: • Pursuant to 25 U.S.C. 3001(9), the human remains described in this notice are Native American based on geographical location. • Pursuant to 25 U.S.C. 3001(9), the human remains described in this notice represent the physical remains of three 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. • 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 B. Sunday Eiselt, Department of Anthropology, Southern Methodist University, 3225 Daniel Avenue, Heroy Hall #450, Dallas, TX 75205, telephone (214) 768–2915, email seiselt@smu.edu, by June 29, 2020. After that date, if no additional requestors have come forward, transfer of control of the human remains to The Tribes may proceed. The Department of Anthropology, Southern Methodist University is responsible for notifying The Tribes that this notice has been published. Dated: April 21, 2020. Melanie O’Brien, Manager, National NAGPRA Program. [FR Doc. 2020–11565 Filed 5–28–20; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 4312–52–P PO 00000 Frm 00065 Fmt 4703 Sfmt 4703 DEPARTMENT OF THE INTERIOR National Park Service [NPS–WASO–NAGPRA–NPS0030220; PPWOCRADN0–PCU00RP14.R50000] Notice of Inventory Completion: Department of Anthropology, Southern Methodist University, Dallas, TX National Park Service, Interior. Notice. AGENCY: ACTION: The Department of Anthropology, Southern Methodist University (SMU) 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 Department of Anthropology, Southern Methodist University. 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 Department of Anthropology, Southern Methodist University at the address in this notice by June 29, 2020. ADDRESSES: B. Sunday Eiselt, Department of Anthropology, Southern Methodist University, 3225 Daniel Avenue, Heroy Hall #450, Dallas, TX 75205, telephone (214) 768–2915, email seiselt@smu.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 Department of Anthropology, Southern Methodist University, Dallas, TX. The human remains were removed from Somervell County, 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 SUMMARY: E:\FR\FM\29MYN1.SGM 29MYN1 Federal Register / Vol. 85, No. 104 / Friday, May 29, 2020 / Notices control of the Native American human remains. The National Park Service is not responsible for the determinations in this notice. • Pursuant to 43 CFR 10.11(c)(1), the disposition of the human remains may be to The Tribes. Consultation 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 B. Sunday Eiselt, Department of Anthropology, Southern Methodist University, 3225 Daniel Avenue, Heroy Hall #450, Dallas, TX 75205, telephone (214) 768–2915, email seiselt@smu.edu, by June 29, 2020. After that date, if no additional requestors have come forward, transfer of control of the human remains to The Tribes may proceed. The Department of Anthropology, Southern Methodist University is responsible for notifying The Tribes that this notice has been published. A detailed assessment of the human remains was made by the Department of Anthropology, Southern Methodist University professional staff in consultation with representatives of the Apache Tribe of Oklahoma; Coushatta Tribe of Louisiana; Delaware Nation, Oklahoma; Tonkawa Tribe of Indians of Oklahoma; and the Wichita and Affiliated Tribes (Wichita, Keechi, Waco & Tawakonie), Oklahoma (hereafter referred to as ‘‘The Tribes’’). History and Description of the Remains At an unknown date, human remains representing, at minimum, one individual were removed from Somervell County, TX. The only provenience information provided for these long bone fragments is ‘‘41SV’’. This is the state and county designation for Somerville, TX. Only SMU worked on the Squaw Creek Reservoir project in Somerville. Consequently, SMU has determined that more likely than not, these human remains derive from that project. Since this is the only extant contextual information, it is impossible to associate the human remains with any artifacts from the site. Consequently, these human remains cannot be assigned to any time period or culture. No known individual was identified. No associated funerary objects are present. jbell on DSKJLSW7X2PROD with NOTICES Determinations Made by the Department of Anthropology, Southern Methodist University Officials of the Department of Anthropology, Southern Methodist University have determined that: • Pursuant to 25 U.S.C. 3001(9), the human remains described in this notice are Native American, based on geographical location. • 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 judgements 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. VerDate Sep<11>2014 17:06 May 28, 2020 Jkt 250001 Additional Requestors and Disposition Dated: April 21, 2020. Melanie O’Brien, Manager, National NAGPRA Program. [FR Doc. 2020–11563 Filed 5–28–20; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 4312–52–P INTERNATIONAL TRADE COMMISSION [Investigation Nos. TA–131–046 and TPA– 105–007] U.S.-Kenya Trade Agreement: Advice on the Probable Economic Effect of Providing Duty-Free Treatment for Currently Dutiable Imports Institution of Investigation and Scheduling of Hearing United States International Trade Commission. ACTION: Notice of investigation and scheduling of a public hearing. AGENCY: Following receipt on March 17, 2020, of a request from the United States Trade Representative (USTR), the Commission instituted Investigation Nos. TA–131–046 and TPA–105–007, U.S.-Kenya Trade Agreement: Advice on the Probable Economic Effect of Providing Duty-free Treatment for Currently Dutiable Imports. DATES: June 10, 2020: Deadline for filing requests to appear at the public hearing. June 12, 2020: Deadline for filing prehearing briefs and statements. July 7, 2020: Public hearing. July 14, 2020: Deadline for filing posthearing briefs and submissions. July 14, 2020: Deadline for filing all other written statements. SUMMARY: PO 00000 Frm 00066 Fmt 4703 Sfmt 4703 32421 September 16, 2020: Transmittal of Commission report to the USTR. Because COVID–19 mitigation measures are in effect, the Commission will hold the public hearing using Go To Meeting. For further information on the hearing, see the section below on ‘‘public hearing’’ and also the Commission’s ongoing investigations website (https://usitc.gov/research_and_ analysis/what_we_are_working_ on.htm), before July 7, 2020 for details about the hearing format. ADDRESSES: All Commission offices are located in the United States International Trade Commission Building, 500 E Street SW, Washington, DC. All written submissions should be addressed to the Secretary, United States International Trade Commission, 500 E Street SW, Washington, DC 20436. The public record for this investigation may be viewed on the Commissions electronic docket (EDIS) at https://edis.usitc.gov. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Caroline Peters, Project Leader, (202– 708–1433 or caroline.peters@usitc.gov), or Erika Bethmann, Deputy Project Leader (202–205–3001 or erika.bethmann@usitc.gov), for information specific to this investigation. For information on the legal aspects of this investigation, contact William Gearhart of the Commission’s Office of the General Counsel (202–205–3091 or william.gearhart@usitc.gov). The media should contact Margaret O’Laughlin, Office of External Relations (202–205– 1819 or margaret.olaughlin@usitc.gov). Hearing-impaired individuals may obtain information on this matter by contacting the Commission’s TDD terminal at 202–205–1810. General information concerning the Commission may also be obtained by accessing its website (https://www.usitc.gov). 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. Background: In his letter of March 17, 2020, the USTR requested that the Commission provide certain advice under section 131 of the Trade Act of 1974 (19 U.S.C. 2151) and an assessment under section 105(a)(2)(B)(i)(III) of the Bipartisan Congressional Trade Priorities and Accountability Act of 2015 (19 U.S.C. 4204(a)(2)(B)(i)(III) with respect to the effects of providing duty-free treatment for imports of products from Kenya. More specifically, the USTR, under authority delegated by the President and pursuant to section 131 of the Trade Act of 1974, requested that the Commission E:\FR\FM\29MYN1.SGM 29MYN1

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DEPARTMENT OF THE INTERIOR

National Park Service

[NPS-WASO-NAGPRA-NPS0030220; PPWOCRADN0-PCU00RP14.R50000]


Notice of Inventory Completion: Department of Anthropology, 
Southern Methodist University, Dallas, TX

AGENCY: National Park Service, Interior.

ACTION: Notice.

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SUMMARY: The Department of Anthropology, Southern Methodist University 
(SMU) 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 Department of Anthropology, Southern Methodist 
University. 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 Department of 
Anthropology, Southern Methodist University at the address in this 
notice by June 29, 2020.

ADDRESSES: B. Sunday Eiselt, Department of Anthropology, Southern 
Methodist University, 3225 Daniel Avenue, Heroy Hall #450, Dallas, TX 
75205, telephone (214) 768-2915, 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 Department of Anthropology, Southern Methodist 
University, Dallas, TX. The human remains were removed from Somervell 
County, 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

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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 
Department of Anthropology, Southern Methodist University professional 
staff in consultation with representatives of the Apache Tribe of 
Oklahoma; Coushatta Tribe of Louisiana; Delaware Nation, Oklahoma; 
Tonkawa Tribe of Indians of Oklahoma; and the Wichita and Affiliated 
Tribes (Wichita, Keechi, Waco & Tawakonie), Oklahoma (hereafter 
referred to as ``The Tribes'').

History and Description of the Remains

    At an unknown date, human remains representing, at minimum, one 
individual were removed from Somervell County, TX. The only provenience 
information provided for these long bone fragments is ``41SV''. This is 
the state and county designation for Somerville, TX. Only SMU worked on 
the Squaw Creek Reservoir project in Somerville. Consequently, SMU has 
determined that more likely than not, these human remains derive from 
that project. Since this is the only extant contextual information, it 
is impossible to associate the human remains with any artifacts from 
the site. Consequently, these human remains cannot be assigned to any 
time period or culture. No known individual was identified. No 
associated funerary objects are present.

Determinations Made by the Department of Anthropology, Southern 
Methodist University

    Officials of the Department of Anthropology, Southern Methodist 
University have determined that:
     Pursuant to 25 U.S.C. 3001(9), the human remains described 
in this notice are Native American, based on geographical location.
     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 judgements 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.
     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 B. Sunday Eiselt, Department of 
Anthropology, Southern Methodist University, 3225 Daniel Avenue, Heroy 
Hall #450, Dallas, TX 75205, telephone (214) 768-2915, email 
[email protected], by June 29, 2020. After that date, if no additional 
requestors have come forward, transfer of control of the human remains 
to The Tribes may proceed.
    The Department of Anthropology, Southern Methodist University is 
responsible for notifying The Tribes that this notice has been 
published.

    Dated: April 21, 2020.
Melanie O'Brien,
Manager, National NAGPRA Program.
[FR Doc. 2020-11563 Filed 5-28-20; 8:45 am]
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