Notice of Inventory Completion: Alabama Department of Transportation, Montgomery, AL, 49609-49610 [2022-17295]

Download as PDF Federal Register / Vol. 87, No. 154 / Thursday, August 11, 2022 / Notices FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Federal Bureau of Investigation, FBI Headquarters, Attn: Supervisory Special Agent (SSA) Randolph J. Deaton IV, Art Theft Program, 935 Pennsylvania Avenue NW, Washington, DC 20535, telephone (202) 324–5525, email artifacts@ic.fbi.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 and associated funerary objects under the control of the Federal Bureau of Investigation, Washington, DC. The human remains and associated funerary objects were removed from various locations throughout 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). 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. lotter on DSK11XQN23PROD with NOTICES1 Consultation A detailed assessment of the human remains was made by FBI professional staff in consultation with representatives of the Assiniboine and Sioux Tribes of the Fort Peck Indian Reservation, Montana; Cheyenne River Sioux Tribe of the Cheyenne River Reservation, South Dakota; Crow Creek Sioux Tribe of the Crow Creek Reservation, South Dakota; Flandreau Santee Sioux Tribe of South Dakota; Oglala Sioux Tribe (previously listed as Oglala Sioux Tribe of the Pine Ridge Reservation, South Dakota); Rosebud Sioux Tribe of the Rosebud Indian Reservation, South Dakota; SissetonWahpeton 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; and the Yankton Sioux Tribe of South Dakota (hereafter referred to as ‘‘The Tribes’’). History and Description of the Remains Over the course of several years beginning in the early 1960s, human remains representing, at minimum, 274 individuals were removed from various locations throughout South Dakota. Following their removal, the human remains were transported to Indiana, where they remained part of a private collection. In April of 2014, the human VerDate Sep<11>2014 17:49 Aug 10, 2022 Jkt 256001 remains were seized by the FBI as part of a criminal investigation. No known individuals were identified. The 84 associated funerary objects are six projectile points, 54 Pottery sherds, five beads, 17 metal jewelry pieces, and two unidentified metal objects. Based upon the physical evidence obtained through criminal investigation, osteological analysis, and tribal consultation, the FBI has determined that these human remains are Native American and that a relationship of shared group identity can be reasonably traced between the human remains and The Tribes. During a tribal consultation meeting held between December 17–19, 2021, The Tribes reached consensus that the Oglala Sioux Tribe (previously listed as Oglala Sioux Tribe of the Pine Ridge Reservation, South Dakota) would request the repatriation of these ancestral human remains and associated funerary objects on behalf of The Tribes, all of whom consider South Dakota their ancestral homeland. Determinations Made by the Federal Bureau of Investigation Officials of the Federal Bureau of Investigation have determined that: • Pursuant to 25 U.S.C. 3001(9), the human remains described in this notice represent the physical remains of 274 individuals of Native American ancestry. • Pursuant to 25 U.S.C. 3001(3)(A), the 84 objects 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), there is a relationship of shared group identity that can be reasonably traced between the Native American human remains and The Tribes. 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 the Federal Bureau of Investigation, FBI Headquarters, Attn: Supervisory Special Agent (SSA) Randolph J. Deaton IV, Art Theft Program, 935 Pennsylvania Avenue NW, Washington, DC 20535, telephone (202) 324–5525, email artifacts@ic.fbi.gov, by September 12, 2022. After that date, if no additional requestors have come forward, transfer of control of the human remains and associated funerary objects to The Tribes may proceed. PO 00000 Frm 00032 Fmt 4703 Sfmt 4703 49609 The Federal Bureau of Investigation is responsible for notifying The Tribes that this notice has been published. Dated: August 3, 2022. Melanie O’Brien, Manager, National NAGPRA Program. [FR Doc. 2022–17292 Filed 8–10–22; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 4312–52–P DEPARTMENT OF THE INTERIOR National Park Service [NPS–WASO–NAGPRA–NPS0034334; PPWOCRADN0–PCU00RP14.R50000] Notice of Inventory Completion: Alabama Department of Transportation, Montgomery, AL National Park Service, Interior. Notice. AGENCY: ACTION: The Alabama Department of Transportation (ALDOT) 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 associated funerary objects 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 ALDOT. 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 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 ALDOT at the address in this notice by September 12, 2022. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: William B. Turner, Alabama Department of Transportation, 1409 Coliseum Blvd., Montgomery, AL 36110, telephone (334) 242–6144, email turnerw@ dot.state.al.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 SUMMARY: E:\FR\FM\11AUN1.SGM 11AUN1 49610 Federal Register / Vol. 87, No. 154 / Thursday, August 11, 2022 / Notices of human remains and associated funerary objects under the control of the Alabama Department of Transportation, Montgomery, AL. The human remains and associated funerary objects were removed from the Hook Creek Site (1Et182) near Turkeytown, in Etowah 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 and associated funerary objects. The National Park Service is not responsible for the determinations in this notice. lotter on DSK11XQN23PROD with NOTICES1 Consultation A detailed assessment of the human remains was made by Tennessee Valley Archaeological Research and Alabama Department of Transportation professional staff in consultation with representatives of The Muscogee (Creek) Nation. History and Description of the Remains Between November of 2020 and January of 2021, human remains representing, at minimum, 13 individuals were removed from the Hook Creek Site (1Et182) in Etowah County, AL. The human remains were recovered during Phase III Data Recovery excavations conducted by Tennessee Valley Archaeological Research (TVAR) archeologists prior to the construction of additional lanes on US 411 (ALDOT project STPAA– 0137(010)). No known individuals were identified. The 121 associated funerary objects are 57 pottery sherds, 41 pieces of stone debitage, one biface, four hafted bifaces, two greenstone fragments, one unmodified quartz cobble, one possible fish bone, four lots of unmodified stone, five lots of carbonized wood, one lot of fired clay, one lot of fire-cracked rock, one lot of blocky chert, and one lot of burial fill (approximately 300 cubic feet of unscreened burial fill segregated by individual burial feature per a request by The Muscogee (Creek) Nation that all burial fill be retained). An early Late Archaic occupation of the site is indicated by the recovery of Ledbetter hafted bifaces and a possible associated structure, while a more extensive Late Woodland component associated with the Coker Ford phase is most evident in those portions of the site where human remains were encountered. The Coker Ford phase is defined primarily by a pottery assemblage dominated by Mulberry Creek Plain and small triangular arrow VerDate Sep<11>2014 17:49 Aug 10, 2022 Jkt 256001 points, such as Hamilton and Madison projectile points (Walthall 1980:147– 148). In addition to small triangular projectile points and a diagnostic Coker Ford ceramic assemblage recovered from site 1ET182, two Late Woodland radiocarbon assays were generated from carbonized materials. A sample from Feature 11 yielded a 2-sigma calibrated date of A.D. 765–895, A.D. 714–744, and A.D. 928–940 and a sample from Feature 1 yielded a 2-sigma calibrated date of A.D. 574–657. Based on information obtained during consultation, site 1ET182 is located within the historically Muskogean Language area. Determinations Made by the Alabama Department of Transportation Officials of the Alabama Department of Transportation have determined that: • Pursuant to 25 U.S.C. 3001(9), the human remains described in this notice represent the physical remains of 13 individuals of Native American ancestry. • Pursuant to 25 U.S.C. 3001(3)(A), the 121 objects 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), there is a relationship of shared group identity that can be reasonably traced between the Native American human remains and associated funerary objects and The Muscogee (Creek) Nation. 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 William B. Turner, Alabama Department of Transportation, 1409 Coliseum Blvd., Montgomery, AL 36110, telephone (334) 242–6144, email turnerw@dot.state.al.us, by September 12, 2022. After that date, if no additional requestors have come forward, transfer of control of the human remains and associated funerary objects to The Muscogee (Creek) Nation may proceed. The Alabama Department of Transportation is responsible for notifying The Muscogee (Creek) Nation that this notice has been published. Dated: August 3, 2022. Melanie O’Brien, Manager, National NAGPRA Program. [FR Doc. 2022–17295 Filed 8–10–22; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 4312–52–P PO 00000 Frm 00033 Fmt 4703 Sfmt 4703 DEPARTMENT OF THE INTERIOR National Park Service [NPS–WASO–NAGPRA–NPS0034332; PPWOCRADN0–PCU00RP14.R50000] Notice To Rescind a Notice of Inventory Completion: Minnesota Indian Affairs Council, Bemidji, MN National Park Service, Interior. Notice. AGENCY: ACTION: The Minnesota Indian Affairs Council, Bemidji, MN, is rescinding a Notice of Inventory Completion published in the Federal Register on September 11, 2002. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Melissa Cerda, Minnesota Indian Affairs Council, 161 St. Anthony Avenue, Suite 919, St. Paul, MN 55103, telephone (651) 276–2797, email melissa.cerda@ state.mn.us. SUMMARY: Notice was previously 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 Minnesota Indian Affairs Council, Bemidji, MN. The human remains and associated funerary objects were removed from the Warm Springs, Cameron Creek, Galaz, and Hot Springs sites in Grant County, NM. 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 institution 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. The Minnesota Indian Council is rescinding a Notice of Inventory Completion published in the Federal Register (67 FR 57623–57624, September 11, 2002). Transfer of control of the items listed in that notice has not occurred. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: Rescindment All paragraphs in the Federal Register notice of September 11, 2002 (67 FR 57623–57624) are deleted in their entirety. The Minnesota Indian Council is responsible for notifying the Hopi Tribe of Arizona; Pueblo of Acoma, New Mexico; Pueblo of Isleta, New Mexico; Pueblo of Laguna, New Mexico; Pueblo of Pojoaque, New Mexico; Pueblo of San Ildefonso, New Mexico; Pueblo of Taos, E:\FR\FM\11AUN1.SGM 11AUN1

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[Federal Register Volume 87, Number 154 (Thursday, August 11, 2022)]
[Notices]
[Pages 49609-49610]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 2022-17295]


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DEPARTMENT OF THE INTERIOR

National Park Service

[NPS-WASO-NAGPRA-NPS0034334; PPWOCRADN0-PCU00RP14.R50000]


Notice of Inventory Completion: Alabama Department of 
Transportation, Montgomery, AL

AGENCY: National Park Service, Interior.

ACTION: Notice.

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SUMMARY: The Alabama Department of Transportation (ALDOT) 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 associated funerary objects 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 ALDOT. 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 
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 ALDOT at the address in this notice by 
September 12, 2022.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: William B. Turner, Alabama Department 
of Transportation, 1409 Coliseum Blvd., Montgomery, AL 36110, telephone 
(334) 242-6144, 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

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of human remains and associated funerary objects under the control of 
the Alabama Department of Transportation, Montgomery, AL. The human 
remains and associated funerary objects were removed from the Hook 
Creek Site (1Et182) near Turkeytown, in Etowah 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 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 Tennessee 
Valley Archaeological Research and Alabama Department of Transportation 
professional staff in consultation with representatives of The Muscogee 
(Creek) Nation.

History and Description of the Remains

    Between November of 2020 and January of 2021, human remains 
representing, at minimum, 13 individuals were removed from the Hook 
Creek Site (1Et182) in Etowah County, AL. The human remains were 
recovered during Phase III Data Recovery excavations conducted by 
Tennessee Valley Archaeological Research (TVAR) archeologists prior to 
the construction of additional lanes on US 411 (ALDOT project STPAA-
0137(010)). No known individuals were identified. The 121 associated 
funerary objects are 57 pottery sherds, 41 pieces of stone debitage, 
one biface, four hafted bifaces, two greenstone fragments, one 
unmodified quartz cobble, one possible fish bone, four lots of 
unmodified stone, five lots of carbonized wood, one lot of fired clay, 
one lot of fire-cracked rock, one lot of blocky chert, and one lot of 
burial fill (approximately 300 cubic feet of unscreened burial fill 
segregated by individual burial feature per a request by The Muscogee 
(Creek) Nation that all burial fill be retained).
    An early Late Archaic occupation of the site is indicated by the 
recovery of Ledbetter hafted bifaces and a possible associated 
structure, while a more extensive Late Woodland component associated 
with the Coker Ford phase is most evident in those portions of the site 
where human remains were encountered. The Coker Ford phase is defined 
primarily by a pottery assemblage dominated by Mulberry Creek Plain and 
small triangular arrow points, such as Hamilton and Madison projectile 
points (Walthall 1980:147-148). In addition to small triangular 
projectile points and a diagnostic Coker Ford ceramic assemblage 
recovered from site 1ET182, two Late Woodland radiocarbon assays were 
generated from carbonized materials. A sample from Feature 11 yielded a 
2-sigma calibrated date of A.D. 765-895, A.D. 714-744, and A.D. 928-940 
and a sample from Feature 1 yielded a 2-sigma calibrated date of A.D. 
574-657. Based on information obtained during consultation, site 1ET182 
is located within the historically Muskogean Language area.

Determinations Made by the Alabama Department of Transportation

    Officials of the Alabama Department of Transportation have 
determined that:
     Pursuant to 25 U.S.C. 3001(9), the human remains described 
in this notice represent the physical remains of 13 individuals of 
Native American ancestry.
     Pursuant to 25 U.S.C. 3001(3)(A), the 121 objects 
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), there is a relationship of 
shared group identity that can be reasonably traced between the Native 
American human remains and associated funerary objects and The Muscogee 
(Creek) Nation.

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 William B. Turner, Alabama Department of 
Transportation, 1409 Coliseum Blvd., Montgomery, AL 36110, telephone 
(334) 242-6144, email [email protected], by September 12, 2022. 
After that date, if no additional requestors have come forward, 
transfer of control of the human remains and associated funerary 
objects to The Muscogee (Creek) Nation may proceed.
    The Alabama Department of Transportation is responsible for 
notifying The Muscogee (Creek) Nation that this notice has been 
published.

    Dated: August 3, 2022.
Melanie O'Brien,
Manager, National NAGPRA Program.
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