Notice of Intent To Repatriate Cultural Items: California State University, Sacramento, Sacramento, CA, 13146-13147 [2023-04262]

Download as PDF 13146 Federal Register / Vol. 88, No. 41 / Thursday, March 2, 2023 / Notices Total Estimated Annual Nonhour Burden Cost: $41,250. ACTION: Bureau of Land Management In accordance with the Native American Graves Protection and Repatriation Act (NAGPRA), the California State University, Sacramento intends to repatriate certain cultural items that meet the definition of objects of cultural patrimony and that have a cultural affiliation with the Indian Tribes or Native Hawaiian organizations in this notice. The cultural items were removed from Amador County, CA. DATES: Repatriation of the cultural items in this notice may occur on or after April 3, 2023. ADDRESSES: Dr. Dianne Hyson, Dean of the College of Social Sciences and Interdisciplinary Studies, California State University, Sacramento, 6000 J Street Sacramento, CA 95819, telephone (916) 278–6504, email dhyson@ csus.edu. [LLNM930000.L14400000.BJ0000.BX0000] SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: Authority An agency may not conduct or sponsor and a person is not required to respond to a collection of information unless it displays a currently valid OMB control number. The authority for these ICR actions is the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995 (44 U.S.C. 3501 et seq.). Steven Mullen, Information Collection Clearance Officer, Office of Regulatory Affairs and Collaborative, Office of the Assistant Secretary—Indian Affairs. [FR Doc. 2023–04266 Filed 3–1–23; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 4337–15–P DEPARTMENT OF THE INTERIOR Notice of Filing of Plat of Survey; Oklahoma Bureau of Land Management, Interior. ACTION: Notice of official filing of plat of survey; Oklahoma, suspended. AGENCY: On Friday, June 19, 2015, there was published in the Federal Register, Volume 80, Number 118, on pages 35393–35394, a notice entitled ‘‘Notice of Filing of Plats of Survey, New Mexico’’. In said notice was the following Plat: Indian Meridian, Oklahoma The plat, in three sheets, representing the dependent resurvey and survey in Township 9 North, Range 25 East, of the Indian Meridian, accepted April 15, 2015, for Group 220 OK. The official filing of this plat, on July 20, 2015, is hereby suspended, pending further investigation by NMSO Cadastral Survey. Authority: 43 U.S.C. chapter 3. Michael J. Purtee, Chief Cadastral Surveyor of New Mexico. [FR Doc. 2023–04305 Filed 3–1–23; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 4310–FB–P DEPARTMENT OF THE INTERIOR ddrumheller on DSK120RN23PROD with NOTICES1 Notice. National Park Service [NPS–WASO–NAGPRA–NPS0035423; PPWOCRADN0–PCU00RP14.R50000] Notice of Intent To Repatriate Cultural Items: California State University, Sacramento, Sacramento, CA AGENCY: National Park Service, Interior. VerDate Sep<11>2014 18:21 Mar 01, 2023 Jkt 259001 SUMMARY: This notice is published as part of the National Park Service’s administrative responsibilities under NAGPRA. The determinations in this notice are the sole responsibility of the California State University, Sacramento. The National Park Service is not responsible for the determinations in this notice. Additional information on the determinations in this notice, including the results of consultation, can be found in the summary or related records held by the California State University, Sacramento. Description The 108 cultural items were removed from several sites in Amador County, CA, all of which are cataloged under accession number 81–95. In 1959 and through the early 1960s, Jerald Johnson, Patti Palumbo, Louis Payen, Lynn Kauffman, David Boloyan, Hansen, Gorman, and unnamed students of California State University, Sacramento collected various cultural items from CA–AMA–06, AMA–07, AMA–21, AMA–25, AMA–41, AMA–51, AMA–53, AMA–65, AMA–67, AMA–78, AMA–96, AMA–97, AMA–105, AMA–255, and four sites with no known trinomial: unnamed site, Rabbit Creek, Wrapped Stick Cave, and 3–118. All collections were curated at California State University, Sacramento. The 108 objects of cultural patrimony include faunal and flora remains, flaked and ground stone objects, historic objects, modified stone and wood, ochre, and thermally altered rocks. Cultural Affiliation The cultural items in this notice are connected to one or more identifiable PO 00000 Frm 00067 Fmt 4703 Sfmt 4703 earlier groups, tribes, peoples, or cultures. There is a relationship of shared group identity between the identifiable earlier groups, tribes, peoples, or cultures and one or more Indian Tribes or Native Hawaiian organizations. The following types of information were used to reasonably trace the relationship: anthropological, archeological, geographical, historical, kinship, linguistic, oral, traditional, and expert opinion. Determinations Pursuant to NAGPRA and its implementing regulations, and after consultation with the appropriate Indian Tribes and Native Hawaiian organizations, the California State University, Sacramento has determined that: • The 108 cultural items described above have ongoing historical, traditional, or cultural importance central to the Native American group or culture itself, rather than property owned by an individual. • There is a relationship of shared group identity that can be reasonably traced between the cultural items and the Buena Vista Rancheria of Me-Wuk Indians of California. Requests for Repatriation Additional, written requests for repatriation of the cultural items in this notice must be sent to the Responsible Official identified in ADDRESSES. Requests for repatriation may be submitted by any lineal descendant, Indian Tribe, or Native Hawaiian organization not identified in this notice who shows, by a preponderance of the evidence, that the requestor is a lineal descendant or a culturally affiliated Indian Tribe or Native Hawaiian organization. Repatriation of the cultural items in this notice to a requestor may occur on or after April 3, 2023. If competing requests for repatriation are received, the California State University, Sacramento must determine the most appropriate requestor prior to repatriation. Requests for joint repatriation of the cultural items are considered a single request and not competing requests. The California State University, Sacramento is responsible for sending a copy of this notice to the Indian Tribe identified in this notice. Authority: Native American Graves Protection and Repatriation Act, 25 U.S.C. 3003, and the implementing regulations, 43 CFR 10.8, § 10.10, and § 10.14. E:\FR\FM\02MRN1.SGM 02MRN1 Federal Register / Vol. 88, No. 41 / Thursday, March 2, 2023 / Notices Dated: February 22, 2023. Melanie O’Brien, Manager, National NAGPRA Program. [FR Doc. 2023–04262 Filed 3–1–23; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 4312–52–P DEPARTMENT OF THE INTERIOR National Park Service [NPS–WASO–NAGPRA–NPS0035425; PPWOCRADN0–PCU00RP14.R50000] Notice of Intent To Repatriate Cultural Items: California State University, Sacramento, Sacramento, CA National Park Service, Interior. Notice. AGENCY: ACTION: In accordance with the Native American Graves Protection and Repatriation Act (NAGPRA), the California State University, Sacramento, Sacramento, CA intends to repatriate certain cultural items that meet the definition of unassociated funerary objects and that have a cultural affiliation with the Indian Tribes or Native Hawaiian organizations in this notice. The cultural items were removed from Yolo County, CA. DATES: Repatriation of the cultural items in this notice may occur on or after April 3, 2023. ADDRESSES: Dr. Dianne Hyson, Dean of the College of Social Sciences and Interdisciplinary Studies, California State University, Sacramento, 6000 J Street Sacramento, CA 95819, telephone (916) 278–6504, email dhyson@ csus.edu. SUMMARY: This notice is published as part of the National Park Service’s administrative responsibilities under NAGPRA. The determinations in this notice are the sole responsibility of California State University, Sacramento. The National Park Service is not responsible for the determinations in this notice. Additional information on the determinations in this notice, including the results of consultation, can be found in the summary or related records held by California State University, Sacramento. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: ddrumheller on DSK120RN23PROD with NOTICES1 Description The 61 cultural items were removed from three sites in Yolo County, CA. Sometime in the 1950s, cultural items were removed from CA–YOL–16 (also known as the Kuchler Site) by students at Sacramento State College (now California State University, Sacramento) under the direction of Dr. Reeves. At all times thereafter, the collection has been VerDate Sep<11>2014 18:21 Mar 01, 2023 Jkt 259001 housed at California State University, Sacramento. In 1966, cultural items were removed from CA–YOL–71 by Harry Hanson. How this collection came into the possession of California State University, Sacramento is unknown. In 1973, cultural items were found during a survey of unknown sites in the Capay Valley. How this collection came into the possession of California State University, Sacramento is unknown. In total there are 61 unassociated funerary objects, of which six objects are currently missing from the collections. The 61 unassociated funerary objects include faunal and floral remains; flaked and ground stone; historic period materials; and modified bones, shells, and stones. California State University, Sacramento continues to look for the six missing objects. Cultural Affiliation The cultural items in this notice are connected to one or more identifiable earlier groups, tribes, peoples, or cultures. There is a relationship of shared group identity between the identifiable earlier groups, tribes, peoples, or cultures and one or more Indian Tribes or Native Hawaiian organizations. The following types of information were used to reasonably trace the relationship: anthropological, archeological, folkloric, geographical, historical, kinship, linguistic, oral, traditional, other relevant information, and expert opinion. Determinations Pursuant to NAGPRA and its implementing regulations, and after consultation with the appropriate Indian Tribes and Native Hawaiian organizations, the California State University, Sacramento, Sacramento, CA has determined that: • The 61 cultural items described above 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 and are believed, by a preponderance of the evidence, to have been removed from a specific burial site of a Native American individual. • There is a relationship of shared group identity that can be reasonably traced between the cultural items and the Yocha Dehe Wintun Nation, California. Requests for Repatriation Additional, written requests for repatriation of the cultural items in this notice must be sent to the Responsible Official identified in ADDRESSES. Requests for repatriation may be submitted by any lineal descendant, PO 00000 Frm 00068 Fmt 4703 Sfmt 4703 13147 Indian Tribe, or Native Hawaiian organization not identified in this notice who shows, by a preponderance of the evidence, that the requestor is a lineal descendant or a culturally affiliated Indian Tribe or Native Hawaiian organization. Repatriation of the cultural items in this notice to a requestor may occur on or after April 3, 2023. If competing requests for repatriation are received, California State University, Sacramento must determine the most appropriate requestor prior to repatriation. Requests for joint repatriation of the cultural items are considered a single request and not competing requests. California State University, Sacramento is responsible for sending a copy of this notice to the Indian Tribe identified in this notice. Authority: Native American Graves Protection and Repatriation Act, 25 U.S.C. 3003, and the implementing regulations, 43 CFR 10.8, § 10.10, and § 10.14. Dated: February 22, 2023. Melanie O’Brien, Manager, National NAGPRA Program. [FR Doc. 2023–04261 Filed 3–1–23; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 4312–52–P DEPARTMENT OF THE INTERIOR National Park Service [NPS–WASO–NAGPRA–NPS0035424; PPWOCRADN0–PCU00RP14.R50000] Notice of Inventory Completion: California State University, Sacramento, Sacramento, CA National Park Service, Interior. Notice. AGENCY: ACTION: In accordance with the Native American Graves Protection and Repatriation Act (NAGPRA), the California State University, Sacramento has completed an inventory of human remains and associated funerary objects and has determined that there is a cultural affiliation between the human remains and associated funerary objects and Indian Tribes or Native Hawaiian organizations in this notice. The human remains and associated funerary objects were removed from Sacramento County, CA. DATES: Repatriation of the human remains and associated funerary objects in this notice may occur on or after April 3, 2023. ADDRESSES: Dr. Dianne Hyson, Dean of the College of Social Sciences and Interdisciplinary Studies, California State University, Sacramento, 6000 J SUMMARY: E:\FR\FM\02MRN1.SGM 02MRN1

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[Federal Register Volume 88, Number 41 (Thursday, March 2, 2023)]
[Notices]
[Pages 13146-13147]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 2023-04262]


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DEPARTMENT OF THE INTERIOR

National Park Service

[NPS-WASO-NAGPRA-NPS0035423; PPWOCRADN0-PCU00RP14.R50000]


Notice of Intent To Repatriate Cultural Items: California State 
University, Sacramento, Sacramento, CA

AGENCY: National Park Service, Interior.

ACTION: Notice.

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SUMMARY: In accordance with the Native American Graves Protection and 
Repatriation Act (NAGPRA), the California State University, Sacramento 
intends to repatriate certain cultural items that meet the definition 
of objects of cultural patrimony and that have a cultural affiliation 
with the Indian Tribes or Native Hawaiian organizations in this notice. 
The cultural items were removed from Amador County, CA.

DATES: Repatriation of the cultural items in this notice may occur on 
or after April 3, 2023.

ADDRESSES: Dr. Dianne Hyson, Dean of the College of Social Sciences and 
Interdisciplinary Studies, California State University, Sacramento, 
6000 J Street Sacramento, CA 95819, telephone (916) 278-6504, email 
[email protected].

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: This notice is published as part of the 
National Park Service's administrative responsibilities under NAGPRA. 
The determinations in this notice are the sole responsibility of the 
California State University, Sacramento. The National Park Service is 
not responsible for the determinations in this notice. Additional 
information on the determinations in this notice, including the results 
of consultation, can be found in the summary or related records held by 
the California State University, Sacramento.

Description

    The 108 cultural items were removed from several sites in Amador 
County, CA, all of which are cataloged under accession number 81-95. In 
1959 and through the early 1960s, Jerald Johnson, Patti Palumbo, Louis 
Payen, Lynn Kauffman, David Boloyan, Hansen, Gorman, and unnamed 
students of California State University, Sacramento collected various 
cultural items from CA-AMA-06, AMA-07, AMA-21, AMA-25, AMA-41, AMA-51, 
AMA-53, AMA-65, AMA-67, AMA-78, AMA-96, AMA-97, AMA-105, AMA-255, and 
four sites with no known trinomial: unnamed site, Rabbit Creek, Wrapped 
Stick Cave, and 3-118. All collections were curated at California State 
University, Sacramento. The 108 objects of cultural patrimony include 
faunal and flora remains, flaked and ground stone objects, historic 
objects, modified stone and wood, ochre, and thermally altered rocks.

Cultural Affiliation

    The cultural items in this notice are connected to one or more 
identifiable earlier groups, tribes, peoples, or cultures. There is a 
relationship of shared group identity between the identifiable earlier 
groups, tribes, peoples, or cultures and one or more Indian Tribes or 
Native Hawaiian organizations. The following types of information were 
used to reasonably trace the relationship: anthropological, 
archeological, geographical, historical, kinship, linguistic, oral, 
traditional, and expert opinion.

Determinations

    Pursuant to NAGPRA and its implementing regulations, and after 
consultation with the appropriate Indian Tribes and Native Hawaiian 
organizations, the California State University, Sacramento has 
determined that:
     The 108 cultural items described above have ongoing 
historical, traditional, or cultural importance central to the Native 
American group or culture itself, rather than property owned by an 
individual.
     There is a relationship of shared group identity that can 
be reasonably traced between the cultural items and the Buena Vista 
Rancheria of Me-Wuk Indians of California.

Requests for Repatriation

    Additional, written requests for repatriation of the cultural items 
in this notice must be sent to the Responsible Official identified in 
ADDRESSES. Requests for repatriation may be submitted by any lineal 
descendant, Indian Tribe, or Native Hawaiian organization not 
identified in this notice who shows, by a preponderance of the 
evidence, that the requestor is a lineal descendant or a culturally 
affiliated Indian Tribe or Native Hawaiian organization.
    Repatriation of the cultural items in this notice to a requestor 
may occur on or after April 3, 2023. If competing requests for 
repatriation are received, the California State University, Sacramento 
must determine the most appropriate requestor prior to repatriation. 
Requests for joint repatriation of the cultural items are considered a 
single request and not competing requests. The California State 
University, Sacramento is responsible for sending a copy of this notice 
to the Indian Tribe identified in this notice.
    Authority: Native American Graves Protection and Repatriation Act, 
25 U.S.C. 3003, and the implementing regulations, 43 CFR 10.8, Sec.  
10.10, and Sec.  10.14.


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    Dated: February 22, 2023.
Melanie O'Brien,
Manager, National NAGPRA Program.
[FR Doc. 2023-04262 Filed 3-1-23; 8:45 am]
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