Notice of Intent To Repatriate Cultural Items: University of California, Berkeley, Berkeley, CA, 84348-84349 [2023-26617]

Download as PDF 84348 Federal Register / Vol. 88, No. 232 / Tuesday, December 5, 2023 / Notices search function. Interested persons are also invited to submit comments regarding this proposal by name and/or OMB Control Number and can be sent to: Colette Pollard, Reports Management Officer, REE, Department of Housing and Urban Development, 451 7th Street SW, Room 8210, Washington, DC 20410–5000 or email at PaperworkReductionActOffice@ hud.gov. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Colette Pollard, Reports Management Officer, REE, Department of Housing and Urban Development, 451 7th Street SW, Washington, DC 20410; email; Colette.Pollard@hud.gov or telephone (202) 402–3400. This is not a toll-free number. HUD welcomes and is prepared to receive calls from individuals who are deaf or hard of hearing, as well as individuals with speech and communication disabilities. To learn more about how to make an accessible telephone call, please visit https:// www.fcc.gov/consumers/guides/ telecommunications-relay-service-trs. Copies of available documents submitted to OMB may be obtained from Ms. Pollard. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: This notice informs the public that HUD is seeking approval from OMB for the information collection described in Section A. khammond on DSKJM1Z7X2PROD with NOTICES A. Overview of Information Collection Title of Information Collection: Request for Construction on Project Mortgages. OMB Approval Number: 2502–0011. Type of Request: Reinstatement, with change, of previously approved collection for which approval has expired. Form Number: HUD–92437. Description of the need for the information and proposed use: The previous OMB collection reflects an accurate assessment of the numbers submitted under this collection, which included two forms used by OMAPO, formally Contract Administration, CA (HUD–92442–CA, HUD–92442–A–CA). In addition, the specific forms, HUD– 92441, HUD–92442, and HUD–92442– A, have been deleted under this collection and placed under the Closing documents, OMB control number 2502– 0598. The current numbers were based on the average of three fiscal years of initial endorsements. Furthermore, the numbers under this collection reflect a healthy housing industry since 2010 in which credit markets stabilized and interest rates were low and Multifamily housing occupancy was very strong. HUD plays a vital part in the housing VerDate Sep<11>2014 16:35 Dec 04, 2023 Jkt 262001 industry and the increased numbers reflect that strong demand. This form HUD–92437 serves as the project’s change order involving changes to contact work, contract price, or contract time. All on-site construction changes are submitted on this form. The contractor, architect, mortgagor, and mortgagee must approve the proposed changes before the request is submitted to HUD for approval. The form ensures that viable projects are developed. Respondents: Individuals participating in HUD Multifamily mortgage insurance programs as principals of sponsors, mortgagors, and general contractors. Estimated Number of Respondents: 1,174. Estimated Number of Responses: 3,522. Frequency of Response: 3. Average Hours per Response: 2. Total Estimated Burden: 7,044. B. Solicitation of Public Comment This notice is soliciting comments from members of the public and affected parties concerning the collection of information described in Section A on the following: (1) Whether the proposed collection of information is necessary for the proper performance of the functions of the agency, including whether the information will have practical utility; (2) The accuracy of the agency’s estimate of the burden of the proposed collection of information; (3) Ways to enhance the quality, utility, and clarity of the information to be collected; and (4) Ways to minimize the burden of the collection of information on those who are to respond; including through the use of appropriate automated collection techniques or other forms of information technology, e.g., permitting electronic submission of responses. HUD encourages interested parties to submit comment in response to these questions. C. Authority Section 3507 of the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995, 44 U.S.C. 3507. Jeffrey D. Little, General Deputy Assistant Secretary, Office of Housing. [FR Doc. 2023–26690 Filed 12–4–23; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 4210–67–P INTER–AMERICAN FOUNDATION Sunshine Act Meetings December 11, 2023, ET. 1:30 p.m.–3 p.m. TIME AND DATE: PO 00000 Frm 00052 Fmt 4703 Sfmt 4703 Via Zoom. Meeting of the Board of Directors, open to the public. MATTERS TO BE CONSIDERED: ■ Call to Order ■ Overview of Meeting Rules by General Counsel ■ Approval of October 10, 2023 Minutes ■ Check in on FY 2024 Strategic Priorities ■ Evolve the program model ■ Champion community-led development ■ Drive greater efficiencies of processes and expenses ■ Strengthen employee engagement and culture ■ Adjournment Any requests to attend the Meeting of the Board of Directors should be submitted by 2 p.m. on December 8th. CONTACT PERSON FOR MORE INFORMATION: Nicole Stinson, Associate General Counsel, (202) 683–7117 or nstinson@ iaf.gov. For Dial-in Information Contact: Nicole Stinson, Associate General Counsel, nstinson@iaf.gov. The Inter-American Foundation is holding this meeting under the Government in the Sunshine Act, 5 U.S.C. 552b. PLACE: STATUS: Natalia Mandrus, Associate General Counsel. [FR Doc. 2023–26771 Filed 12–1–23; 11:15 am] BILLING CODE 7025–01–P DEPARTMENT OF THE INTERIOR National Park Service [NPS–WASO–NAGPRA–NPS0037012; PPWOCRADN0–PCU00RP14.R50000] Notice of Intent To Repatriate Cultural Items: University of California, Berkeley, Berkeley, CA National Park Service, Interior. Notice. AGENCY: ACTION: In accordance with the Native American Graves Protection and Repatriation Act (NAGPRA), the University of California, Berkeley intends to repatriate certain cultural items that meet the definition of sacred objects and have a cultural affiliation with the Native Hawaiian organizations in this notice. The cultural items were removed from the Hawaiian Islands. DATES: Repatriation of the cultural items in this notice may occur on or after January 4, 2024. ADDRESSES: Alexandra Lucas, Repatriation Coordinator, Government SUMMARY: E:\FR\FM\05DEN1.SGM 05DEN1 Federal Register / Vol. 88, No. 232 / Tuesday, December 5, 2023 / Notices khammond on DSKJM1Z7X2PROD with NOTICES and Community Relations (Chancellor’s Office), University of California, Berkeley, 200 California Hall, Berkeley, CA 94720, telephone (510) 570–0964, email nagpra-ucb@berkeley.edu. 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 University of California, Berkeley. 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 University of California, Berkeley. Description Between 1881 and 1917, 29 sacred objects were removed from the Hawaiian Islands by, variously, the Alaska Commercial Company, Arthur Rodgers, Franc¸ois L. A. Pioche, H.W. O’Melveny, Jackson R. Myers, Phoebe Apperson Hearst, and other unknown collectors, and were donated to the Lowie Museum (Phoebe A. Hearst Museum of Anthropology). The sacred objects are one ‘opu‘u (pendant), one ‘umeke (bowl), 10 hoana (grindstone), one ‘ihe (spear), one ipu ‘aina (scrap bowl), one ipu kuha (spittoon), two ku¯pe‘e (anklet/bracelet), one makau (fishhook) or niho palaoa (whale tooth pendent), four niho palaoa (whale tooth pendent), two lei niho palaoa (whale tooth pendent human hair necklace) and five lei lauoho (human hair necklace). The human hair in the two lei niho palaoa and five lei lauoho are reasonably believed to have been freely given or naturally shed by the individuals from whom it was obtained. Five sacred objects were removed from the Hawaiian Islands by Mr. and Mrs. Gardner Dailey and were donated in 1970 to the Lowie Museum (Phoebe A. Hearst Museum of Anthropology). The sacred objects are five lei hulu (feather necklace). Also, 301 additional items which are not ‘cultural items’ under NAGPRA are being returned pursuant to the University of California Native American Cultural Affiliation and Repatriation Policy, Section V.G., Voluntary Deaccessioning of Items which are not NAGPRA/CalNAGPRAeligible. 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 VerDate Sep<11>2014 16:35 Dec 04, 2023 Jkt 262001 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: Tribal traditional knowledge, geographical, and historical. Determinations Pursuant to NAGPRA and its implementing regulations, and after consultation with the appropriate Indian Tribes and Native Hawaiian organizations, the University of California, Berkeley has determined that: • The 34 cultural items described above are specific ceremonial objects needed by traditional Native American religious leaders for the practice of traditional Native American religions by their present-day adherents. • There is a relationship of shared group identity that can be reasonably traced between the cultural items and the Council for Native Hawaiian Advancement, and Hui Iwi Kuamo‘o. 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 January 4, 2024. If competing requests for repatriation are received, the University of California, Berkeley 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 University of California, Berkeley is responsible for sending a copy of this notice to the Native Hawaiian organizations 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: November 28, 2023. Melanie O’Brien, Manager, National NAGPRA Program. [FR Doc. 2023–26617 Filed 12–4–23; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 4312–52–P PO 00000 Frm 00053 Fmt 4703 Sfmt 4703 84349 DEPARTMENT OF THE INTERIOR National Park Service [NPS–WASO–NAGPRA–NPS0037007; PPWOCRADN0–PCU00RP14.R50000] Notice of Inventory Completion: Peabody Museum of Archaeology and Ethnology, Harvard University, Cambridge, MA National Park Service, Interior. Notice. AGENCY: ACTION: In accordance with the Native American Graves Protection and Repatriation Act (NAGPRA), the Peabody Museum of Archaeology and Ethnology, Harvard University (PMAE) 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 collected at Fort Totten in Benson County, ND, Pierre Indian School in Hughes County, SD, ‘‘Standing Rock School’’ in Fort Yates, Sioux County, ND, and ‘‘U.S. Indian School’’ (now Flandreau Indian School) in Flandreau, Moody County, SD. DATES: Repatriation of the human remains in this notice may occur on or after January 4, 2024. ADDRESSES: Jane Pickering, Peabody Museum of Archaeology and Ethnology, Harvard University, 11 Divinity Avenue, Cambridge, MA 02138, telephone (617) 496–2374, email jpickering@ fas.harvard.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 the PMAE. 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 PMAE. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: Description Human remains representing, at minimum, 52 individuals, were collected at Fort Totten in Benson County, ND. The human remains are hair clippings collected from one individual recorded as 69 years old, one individual recorded as 67 years old, one individual recorded as 66 years old, one individual recorded as 62 years old, two individuals recorded as 61 years old, two individuals recorded as 56 years old, one individual recorded as 55 years E:\FR\FM\05DEN1.SGM 05DEN1

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DEPARTMENT OF THE INTERIOR

National Park Service

[NPS-WASO-NAGPRA-NPS0037012; PPWOCRADN0-PCU00RP14.R50000]


Notice of Intent To Repatriate Cultural Items: University of 
California, Berkeley, Berkeley, 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 University of California, Berkeley 
intends to repatriate certain cultural items that meet the definition 
of sacred objects and have a cultural affiliation with the Native 
Hawaiian organizations in this notice. The cultural items were removed 
from the Hawaiian Islands.

DATES: Repatriation of the cultural items in this notice may occur on 
or after January 4, 2024.

ADDRESSES: Alexandra Lucas, Repatriation Coordinator, Government

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and Community Relations (Chancellor's Office), University of 
California, Berkeley, 200 California Hall, Berkeley, CA 94720, 
telephone (510) 570-0964, 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 
University of California, Berkeley. 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 University of California, Berkeley.

Description

    Between 1881 and 1917, 29 sacred objects were removed from the 
Hawaiian Islands by, variously, the Alaska Commercial Company, Arthur 
Rodgers, Fran[ccedil]ois L. A. Pioche, H.W. O'Melveny, Jackson R. 
Myers, Phoebe Apperson Hearst, and other unknown collectors, and were 
donated to the Lowie Museum (Phoebe A. Hearst Museum of Anthropology). 
The sacred objects are one `opu`u (pendant), one `umeke (bowl), 10 
hoana (grindstone), one `ihe (spear), one ipu `aina (scrap bowl), one 
ipu kuha (spittoon), two k[umacr]pe`e (anklet/bracelet), one makau 
(fishhook) or niho palaoa (whale tooth pendent), four niho palaoa 
(whale tooth pendent), two lei niho palaoa (whale tooth pendent human 
hair necklace) and five lei lauoho (human hair necklace). The human 
hair in the two lei niho palaoa and five lei lauoho are reasonably 
believed to have been freely given or naturally shed by the individuals 
from whom it was obtained.
    Five sacred objects were removed from the Hawaiian Islands by Mr. 
and Mrs. Gardner Dailey and were donated in 1970 to the Lowie Museum 
(Phoebe A. Hearst Museum of Anthropology). The sacred objects are five 
lei hulu (feather necklace).
    Also, 301 additional items which are not `cultural items' under 
NAGPRA are being returned pursuant to the University of California 
Native American Cultural Affiliation and Repatriation Policy, Section 
V.G., Voluntary Deaccessioning of Items which are not NAGPRA/CalNAGPRA-
eligible.

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: Tribal traditional 
knowledge, geographical, and historical.

Determinations

    Pursuant to NAGPRA and its implementing regulations, and after 
consultation with the appropriate Indian Tribes and Native Hawaiian 
organizations, the University of California, Berkeley has determined 
that:
     The 34 cultural items described above are specific 
ceremonial objects needed by traditional Native American religious 
leaders for the practice of traditional Native American religions by 
their present-day adherents.
     There is a relationship of shared group identity that can 
be reasonably traced between the cultural items and the Council for 
Native Hawaiian Advancement, and Hui Iwi Kuamo`o.

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 January 4, 2024. If competing requests for 
repatriation are received, the University of California, Berkeley 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 University of 
California, Berkeley is responsible for sending a copy of this notice 
to the Native Hawaiian organizations 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: November 28, 2023.
Melanie O'Brien,
Manager, National NAGPRA Program.
[FR Doc. 2023-26617 Filed 12-4-23; 8:45 am]
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