Notice of Inventory Completion: Lindsay Wildlife Museum, Walnut Creek, CA, 23460-23461 [2023-08058]

Download as PDF 23460 Federal Register / Vol. 88, No. 73 / Monday, April 17, 2023 / Notices Dated: April 6, 2023. Melanie O’Brien, Manager, National NAGPRA Program. from a location in western Pennsylvania. At an unknown date, an avocational collection known as the Cochran Collection was donated to IUP and, subsequently, the collection was found to contain these human remains. The human remains consist of a manual phalanx (finger bone). No known individual was identified. No associated funerary objects are present. [FR Doc. 2023–08060 Filed 4–14–23; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 4312–52–P DEPARTMENT OF THE INTERIOR National Park Service [NPS–WASO–NAGPRA–NPS0035612; PPWOCRADN0–PCU00RP14.R50000] Notice of Inventory Completion: Indiana University of Pennsylvania, Indiana, PA National Park Service, Interior. ACTION: Notice. AGENCY: In accordance with the Native American Graves Protection and Repatriation Act (NAGPRA), Indiana University of Pennsylvania (IUP) has completed an inventory of human remains and has determined that there is a cultural affiliation between the human remains and Indian Tribes or Native Hawaiian organizations in this notice. The human remains were removed from western Pennsylvania. DATES: Repatriation of the human remains in this notice may occur on or after May 17, 2023. ADDRESSES: Andrea Palmiotto, Indiana University of Pennsylvania, 1011 South Street, Indiana, PA 15705, telephone (724) 357–2841, email apalmiot@ iup.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 IUP. 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 inventory or related records held by IUP. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: lotter on DSK11XQN23PROD with NOTICES1 Description Human remains representing, at minimum, one individual were removed from Allegheny County, PA. The human remains were examined by the Allegheny County Coroner in 1976, and they were donated to Indiana University of Pennsylvania at an unknown date. The human remains consist of a partial cranium, mandible, vertebra, and right femur. No known individual was identified. No associated funerary objects are present. Human remains representing, at minimum, one individual were removed VerDate Sep<11>2014 16:57 Apr 14, 2023 Jkt 259001 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 10.9, 10.10, and 10.14. Dated: March 29, 2023. Melanie O’Brien, Manager, National NAGPRA Program. Cultural Affiliation The human remains 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, biological, geographical, historical, and other relevant information. [FR Doc. 2023–08052 Filed 4–14–23; 8:45 am] Determinations Pursuant to NAGPRA and its implementing regulations, and after consultation with the appropriate Indian Tribes and Native Hawaiian organizations, the IUP has determined that: • The human remains described in this notice represent the physical remains of two individuals of Native American ancestry. • There is a relationship of shared group identity that can be reasonably traced between the human remains described in this notice and the Seneca Nation of Indians. ACTION: Requests for Repatriation Written requests for repatriation of the human remains in this notice must be sent to the Responsible Official identified in ADDRESSES. Requests for repatriation may be submitted by: 1. Any one or more of the Indian Tribes or Native Hawaiian organizations identified in this notice. 2. 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 human remains in this notice to a requestor may occur on or after May 17, 2023. If competing requests for repatriation are received, IUP must determine the most appropriate requestor prior to repatriation. Requests for joint repatriation of the human remains are considered a single request and not competing requests. IUP is responsible PO 00000 Frm 00071 Fmt 4703 Sfmt 4703 BILLING CODE 4312–52–P DEPARTMENT OF THE INTERIOR National Park Service [NPS–WASO–NAGPRA–NPS0035669; PPWOCRADN0–PCU00RP14.R50000] Notice of Inventory Completion: Lindsay Wildlife Museum, Walnut Creek, CA National Park Service, Interior. Notice. AGENCY: In accordance with the Native American Graves Protection and Repatriation Act (NAGPRA), Lindsay Wildlife Museum has completed an inventory of human remains and has determined that there is no cultural affiliation between the human remains and any Indian Tribe. The human remains were removed from an unknown location but were likely removed from in or around Walnut Creek, Contra Costa County, CA. DATES: Disposition of the human remains in this notice may occur on or after May 17, 2023. ADDRESSES: Christina Schwandt, Curator of Education, Lindsay Wildlife Museum, 1931 First Avenue, Walnut Creek, CA 94530, telephone (925) 627– 2913, email cschwandt@ lindsaywildlife.org. 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 Lindsay Wildlife Museum. 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 inventory or related records held by Lindsay Wildlife Museum. SUMMARY: Description Human remains representing, at minimum, four individuals were removed from unknown location(s). These partial human remains were at E:\FR\FM\17APN1.SGM 17APN1 Federal Register / Vol. 88, No. 73 / Monday, April 17, 2023 / Notices the Lindsay Wildlife Collection before 1965 when the museum started keeping records for its collection. The Lindsay Wildlife Collection started as a private collection by Alexander ‘‘Sandy’’ Lindsay to share his curiosity and passion for the natural world with the people of Walnut Creek, CA. Mr. Lindsay focused his collection on specimens and objects acquired in or around Walnut Creek, Contra Costa County, CA. No associated funerary objects are present. received, Lindsay Wildlife Museum must determine the most appropriate requestor prior to disposition. Requests for joint disposition of the human remains are considered a single request and not competing requests. Lindsay Wildlife Museum is responsible for sending a copy of this notice to the Indian Tribes identified in this notice. Authority: Native American Graves Protection and Repatriation Act, 25 U.S.C. 3003, and the implementing regulations, 43 CFR 10.9 and 10.11. Aboriginal Land The human remains and associated funerary objects in this notice were removed from unknown geographic locations, most likely near Walnut Creek, Contra Costa County, CA. This location is the aboriginal lands of one or more Indian Tribes. The following information was used to identify the aboriginal land: treaties. Dated: April 6, 2023. Melanie O’Brien, Manager, National NAGPRA Program. lotter on DSK11XQN23PROD with NOTICES1 Determinations Pursuant to NAGPRA and its implementing regulations, and after consultation with the appropriate Indian Tribes, the Lindsay Wildlife Museum has determined that: • The human remains described in this notice represent the physical remains of four individuals of Native American ancestry. • No relationship of shared group identity can be reasonably traced between the human remains and any Indian Tribe. • The human remains and associated funerary objects described in this notice were removed from the aboriginal land of the California Valley Miwok Tribe, California; Scotts Valley Band of Pomo Indians of California; and the Tule River Indian Tribe of the Tule River Reservation, California. Requests for Disposition Written requests for disposition of the human remains in this notice must be sent to the Responsible Official identified in ADDRESSES. Requests for disposition may be submitted by: 1. Any one or more of the Indian Tribes identified in this notice. 2. 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, or who shows that the requestor is an aboriginal land Indian Tribe. Disposition of the human remains described in this notice to a requestor may occur on or after May 17, 2023. If competing requests for disposition are VerDate Sep<11>2014 16:57 Apr 14, 2023 Jkt 259001 [FR Doc. 2023–08058 Filed 4–14–23; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 4312–52–P DEPARTMENT OF THE INTERIOR National Park Service [NPS–WASO–NAGPRA–NPS0035668; PPWOCRADN0–PCU00RP14.R50000] Notice of Inventory Completion: Pioneer Museum, Blue Licks Battlefield State Resort, Kentucky Department of Parks, Carlisle, KY National Park Service, Interior. Notice. AGENCY: ACTION: In accordance with the Native American Graves Protection and Repatriation Act (NAGPRA), the Pioneer Museum, Blue Licks Battlefield State Resort Park, Kentucky Department of Parks has completed an inventory of human remains and has determined that there is no cultural affiliation between the human remains and any Indian Tribe. The human remains were removed from Franklin County, KY. DATES: Disposition of the human remains in this notice may occur on or after May 17, 2023. ADDRESSES: Jennifer Spence, Parks Museum Curator, Kentucky Department of Parks, 500 Mero Street, 5th Floor, Frankfort, KY 40601, telephone (502) 892–3339, email Jennifer.spence@ ky.gov. 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 Kentucky Department of Parks. 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 inventory or related records held by the Kentucky Department of Parks. SUMMARY: PO 00000 Frm 00072 Fmt 4703 Sfmt 4703 23461 Description Human remains representing, at minimum, three individuals were removed from Franklin County, KY. The human remains were collected from an unknown site in Franklin County, KY, sometime between May 29 and May 31, 1966, based on a handwritten note found with the human remains during an inventory project at the Pioneer Museum in January of 2021. No known individuals were identified. No associated funerary objects are present. Aboriginal Land The human remains in this notice were removed from known geographic locations. These locations are the aboriginal lands of one or more Indian Tribes. The following information was used to identify the aboriginal land: a treaty. Determinations Pursuant to NAGPRA and its implementing regulations, and after consultation with the appropriate Indian Tribes, the Kentucky Department of Parks has determined that: • The human remains described in this notice represent the physical remains of three individuals of Native American ancestry. • No relationship of shared group identity can be reasonably traced between the human remains and any Indian Tribe. • The human remains described in this notice were removed from the aboriginal land of the AbsenteeShawnee Tribe of Indians of Oklahoma; Cherokee Nation; Eastern Band of Cherokee Indians; Eastern Shawnee Tribe of Oklahoma; Shawnee Tribe; The Osage Nation; and the United Keetoowah Band of Cherokee Indians in Oklahoma. Requests for Disposition Written requests for disposition of the human remains in this notice must be sent to the Responsible Official identified in ADDRESSES. Requests for disposition may be submitted by: 1. Any one or more of the Indian Tribes identified in this notice. 2. 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, or who shows that the requestor is an aboriginal land Indian Tribe. Disposition of the human remains and described in this notice to a requestor may occur on or after May 17, 2023. If competing requests for disposition are E:\FR\FM\17APN1.SGM 17APN1

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[Federal Register Volume 88, Number 73 (Monday, April 17, 2023)]
[Notices]
[Pages 23460-23461]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 2023-08058]


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DEPARTMENT OF THE INTERIOR

National Park Service

[NPS-WASO-NAGPRA-NPS0035669; PPWOCRADN0-PCU00RP14.R50000]


Notice of Inventory Completion: Lindsay Wildlife Museum, Walnut 
Creek, 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), Lindsay Wildlife Museum has completed an 
inventory of human remains and has determined that there is no cultural 
affiliation between the human remains and any Indian Tribe. The human 
remains were removed from an unknown location but were likely removed 
from in or around Walnut Creek, Contra Costa County, CA.

DATES: Disposition of the human remains in this notice may occur on or 
after May 17, 2023.

ADDRESSES: Christina Schwandt, Curator of Education, Lindsay Wildlife 
Museum, 1931 First Avenue, Walnut Creek, CA 94530, telephone (925) 627-
2913, 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 
Lindsay Wildlife Museum. 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 inventory or related records held by Lindsay 
Wildlife Museum.

Description

    Human remains representing, at minimum, four individuals were 
removed from unknown location(s). These partial human remains were at

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the Lindsay Wildlife Collection before 1965 when the museum started 
keeping records for its collection. The Lindsay Wildlife Collection 
started as a private collection by Alexander ``Sandy'' Lindsay to share 
his curiosity and passion for the natural world with the people of 
Walnut Creek, CA. Mr. Lindsay focused his collection on specimens and 
objects acquired in or around Walnut Creek, Contra Costa County, CA. No 
associated funerary objects are present.

Aboriginal Land

    The human remains and associated funerary objects in this notice 
were removed from unknown geographic locations, most likely near Walnut 
Creek, Contra Costa County, CA. This location is the aboriginal lands 
of one or more Indian Tribes. The following information was used to 
identify the aboriginal land: treaties.

Determinations

    Pursuant to NAGPRA and its implementing regulations, and after 
consultation with the appropriate Indian Tribes, the Lindsay Wildlife 
Museum has determined that:
     The human remains described in this notice represent the 
physical remains of four individuals of Native American ancestry.
     No relationship of shared group identity can be reasonably 
traced between the human remains and any Indian Tribe.
     The human remains and associated funerary objects 
described in this notice were removed from the aboriginal land of the 
California Valley Miwok Tribe, California; Scotts Valley Band of Pomo 
Indians of California; and the Tule River Indian Tribe of the Tule 
River Reservation, California.

Requests for Disposition

    Written requests for disposition of the human remains in this 
notice must be sent to the Responsible Official identified in 
ADDRESSES. Requests for disposition may be submitted by:
    1. Any one or more of the Indian Tribes identified in this notice.
    2. 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, or who shows that the requestor is an aboriginal land 
Indian Tribe.
    Disposition of the human remains described in this notice to a 
requestor may occur on or after May 17, 2023. If competing requests for 
disposition are received, Lindsay Wildlife Museum must determine the 
most appropriate requestor prior to disposition. Requests for joint 
disposition of the human remains are considered a single request and 
not competing requests. Lindsay Wildlife Museum is responsible for 
sending a copy of this notice to the Indian Tribes identified in this 
notice.
    Authority: Native American Graves Protection and Repatriation Act, 
25 U.S.C. 3003, and the implementing regulations, 43 CFR 10.9 and 
10.11.

    Dated: April 6, 2023.
Melanie O'Brien,
Manager, National NAGPRA Program.
[FR Doc. 2023-08058 Filed 4-14-23; 8:45 am]
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