Notice of Inventory Completion: Arkansas Archeological Survey, Fayetteville, AR, 13739-13740 [2024-03648]

Download as PDF Federal Register / Vol. 89, No. 37 / Friday, February 23, 2024 / Notices 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 Collaborating Museums, and additional information on the determinations in this notice, including the results of consultation, can be found in the inventory or related records. The National Park Service is not responsible for the determinations in this notice. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: Abstract of Information Available Based on the information available, 19 funerary objects have been reasonably identified as associated with human remains described on a previous notice submitted by the Collaborating Museums. The 19 associated funerary objects are bowls with painted decoration over white slip. These items were excavated from the Cameron Creek site in Grant County NM in 1923, 1927, and 1928 by multiple institutions in partnership including the University of Minnesota. While human remains were transported to the University of Minnesota, funerary items were divided among participating institutions, including the Santa Fe Museum (now the Museum of Indian Arts and Culture/ Laboratory of Anthropology). The latter museum sold 20 bowls, including those listed here, to the Cleveland Museum of Art in 1930. The Cameron Creek site is identified by archaeologists as a Mimbres culture site. ddrumheller on DSK120RN23PROD with NOTICES1 Cultural Affiliation Based on the information available and the results of consultation, cultural affiliation is clearly identified by the information available about the associated funerary objects described in this notice. Determinations The Collaborating Museums have determined that: • The 19 objects described in this notice are reasonably believed to have been placed intentionally with or near individual human remains at the time of death or later as part of the death rite or ceremony. • There is a reasonable connection between the associated funerary objects described in this notice and the Hopi Tribe of Arizona; Mescalero Apache Tribe of the Mescalero Reservation, New Mexico; Okhay Owingeh, New Mexico; Pueblo of Acoma, New Mexico; Pueblo of Cochiti, New Mexico; Pueblo of Isleta, New Mexico; Pueblo of Jemez, New Mexico; Pueblo of Laguna, New Mexico; Pueblo of Nambe, New Mexico; Pueblo of Picuris, New Mexico; Pueblo VerDate Sep<11>2014 17:19 Feb 22, 2024 Jkt 262001 of Pojoaque, New Mexico; Pueblo of San Felipe, New Mexico; Pueblo of San Ildefonso, New Mexico; Pueblo of Santa Ana, New Mexico; Pueblo of Santa Clara, New Mexico; Pueblo of Taos, New Mexico; Pueblo of Tesuque, New Mexico; Pueblo of Zia, New Mexico; Santo Domingo Pueblo; Ysleta del Sur Pueblo; and the Zuni Tribe of the Zuni Reservation, New Mexico. Requests for Repatriation Written requests for repatriation of the associated funerary objects in this notice must be sent to the authorized representative identified in this notice under 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 associated funerary objects in this notice to a requestor may occur on or after March 25, 2024. If competing requests for repatriation are received, the Collaborating Museums must determine the most appropriate requestor prior to repatriation. Requests for joint repatriation of the associated funerary objects are considered a single request and not competing requests. The Collaborating Museums are responsible for sending a copy of this notice to the Indian Tribes and 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 10.10. Dated: February 14, 2024. Melanie O’Brien, Manager, National NAGPRA Program. [FR Doc. 2024–03654 Filed 2–22–24; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 4312–52–P DEPARTMENT OF THE INTERIOR National Park Service [NPS–WASO–NAGPRA–NPS0037436; PPWOCRADN0–PCU00RP14.R50000] Notice of Inventory Completion: Arkansas Archeological Survey, Fayetteville, AR National Park Service, Interior. Notice. AGENCY: ACTION: In accordance with the Native American Graves Protection and SUMMARY: PO 00000 Frm 00061 Fmt 4703 Sfmt 4703 13739 Repatriation Act (NAGPRA), the Arkansas Archeological Survey 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 Little River County Arkansas. DATES: Repatriation of the human remains and associated funerary objects in this notice may occur on or after March 25, 2024. ADDRESSES: Sarah Shepard, Arkansas Archeological Survey, 2475 N. Hatch Avenue, Fayetteville, AR 72704, telephone (479) 575–6552, email nagpra@uark.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 Arkansas Archeological Survey. 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 Arkansas Archeological Survey. Consultation A detailed assessment of the human remains was made by the FBI professional staff in consultation with representatives of the Caddo’s Nation’s Tribal Historic Preservation Office. A government-to-government tribal consultation meeting was held on November 8, 2023, in Shawnee, Oklahoma. Conversations between the ARAS and Caddo Nation continued after that period. History and Description of the Remains The Arkansas Archeological Survey (ARAS) received a transfer from the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) on October 5, 2023, of human remains recovered from a seizure in Indiana. At an unknown date, human remains representing, at minimum, one individual were removed Little River County Arkansas. This individual was removed from the Bowman site, a large prehistoric Caddo ceremonial center on the Red River (Little River County) in Southwestern Arkansas. Following removal, the human remains (a single cranium) were transported to Indiana, where they remained as part of a private collection of Native American antiquities and cultural heritage. In April 2014, the human remains were seized by the FBI as part of a criminal E:\FR\FM\23FEN1.SGM 23FEN1 13740 Federal Register / Vol. 89, No. 37 / Friday, February 23, 2024 / Notices investigation. The human remains represent one young adult female that, according to the osteology report, ‘‘18– 25 yrs. age-at-death.’’ No associated funerary objects are present. Based upon the historical record, site analysis, evidence obtained through criminal investigation, osteological analysis, and tribal consultation, the ARAS believes that there is a relationship of shared group identity that can be reasonably traced between the Native American human remains and the Caddo Nation. ddrumheller on DSK120RN23PROD with NOTICES1 Determinations Pursuant to NAGPRA and its implementing regulations, and after consultation with the appropriate Indian Tribes, ARAS has determined that: • The human remains described in this notice represent the physical remains of one individual of Native American ancestry. • There is a relationship of shared group identity that can be reasonably traced between the Native American human remains and the Caddo Nation of Oklahoma. 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 March 25, 2024. If competing requests for repatriation are received, ARAS 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. ARAS is responsible for notifying the Caddo Nation that this notice has been published. This notice was submitted before the effective date of the revised regulations (88 FR 86452, December 13, 2023, effective January 12, 2024). As the notice conforms to the mandatory format of the Federal Register and includes the required information, the National Park Service is publishing this notice as submitted. VerDate Sep<11>2014 17:19 Feb 22, 2024 Jkt 262001 Authority: Native American Graves Protection and Repatriation Act, 25 U.S.C. 3003, and the implementing regulations, 43 CFR 10.10. Dated: February 14, 2024. Melanie O’Brien, Manager, National NAGPRA Program. [FR Doc. 2024–03648 Filed 2–22–24; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 4312–52–P DEPARTMENT OF THE INTERIOR National Park Service [NPS–WASO–NAGPRA–NPS0037432; PPWOCRADN0–PCU00RP14.R50000] Notice of Intended Disposition: U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Nashville District, Nashville, TN National Park Service, Interior. Notice. AGENCY: ACTION: In accordance with the Native American Graves Protection and Repatriation Act (NAGPRA), the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Nashville District intends to carry out the disposition of human remains removed from Federal lands to the lineal descendants, Indian Tribe, or Native Hawaiian organization with priority for disposition in this notice. DATES: Disposition of the human remains or cultural items in this notice may occur on or after March 25, 2024. If no claim for disposition is received by February 24, 2025, the human remains or cultural items in this notice will become unclaimed human remains or cultural items. ADDRESSES: Crystal Geiger, Archaeologist, U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Nashville District, 110 9th Avenue South, Room A–405, Nashville, TN 37203, telephone (615) 736–2472, email crystal.l.geiger@usace.army.mil. 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 U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Nashville District and additional information on the human remains or cultural items in this notice, including the results of consultation, can be found in the related records. The National Park Service is not responsible for the identifications in this notice. SUMMARY: Abstract of Information Available Based on the information available, human remains representing, at least, one individual have been reasonably identified. No associated funerary PO 00000 Frm 00062 Fmt 4703 Sfmt 4703 objects are present. In October 2023 a local fisherman reported exposed skeletal remains located on U.S. Army Corps, Nashville District managed lands in Dover, Stewart County, TN. The Stewart County Deputy Sheriff and a representative from the Tennessee Bureau of Investigation (TBI) visited the site and the TBI took possession of the remains. The human remains collected by TBI were transferred to U.S. Army Corps, Nashville District custody on October 20, 2023, and are stored in a secure location. Given the stratigraphic location of the discovery, and nearby pre-contact period sites with similar graves, the human remains are determined to be Native American in origin. Determinations The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Nashville District has determined that: • The human remains described in this notice represent the physical remains of one individual of Native American ancestry. • The Cherokee Nation; Eastern Band of Cherokee Indians; The Chickasaw Nation; and the United Keetoowah Band of Cherokee Indians in Oklahoma have priority for disposition of the human remains or cultural item described in this notice. Claims for Disposition Written claims for disposition of the human remains or cultural items in this notice must be sent to the appropriate official identified in this notice under ADDRESSES. If no claim for disposition is received by February 24, 2025, the human remains or cultural items in this notice will become unclaimed human remains or cultural items. Claims for disposition may be submitted by: 1. Any lineal descendant, Indian Tribe, or Native Hawaiian organization 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 they have priority for disposition. Disposition of the human remains or cultural items in this notice may occur on or after March 25, 2024. If competing claims for disposition are received, the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Nashville District must determine the most appropriate claimant prior to disposition. Requests for joint disposition of the human remains or cultural items are considered a single request and not competing requests. The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Nashville District is responsible for sending a copy of this notice to the lineal descendants, Indian Tribes, and Native E:\FR\FM\23FEN1.SGM 23FEN1

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DEPARTMENT OF THE INTERIOR

National Park Service

[NPS-WASO-NAGPRA-NPS0037436; PPWOCRADN0-PCU00RP14.R50000]


Notice of Inventory Completion: Arkansas Archeological Survey, 
Fayetteville, AR

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 Arkansas Archeological Survey 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 Little River County Arkansas.

DATES: Repatriation of the human remains and associated funerary 
objects in this notice may occur on or after March 25, 2024.

ADDRESSES: Sarah Shepard, Arkansas Archeological Survey, 2475 N. Hatch 
Avenue, Fayetteville, AR 72704, telephone (479) 575-6552, 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 
Arkansas Archeological Survey. 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 Arkansas Archeological Survey.

Consultation

    A detailed assessment of the human remains was made by the FBI 
professional staff in consultation with representatives of the Caddo's 
Nation's Tribal Historic Preservation Office. A government-to-
government tribal consultation meeting was held on November 8, 2023, in 
Shawnee, Oklahoma. Conversations between the ARAS and Caddo Nation 
continued after that period.

History and Description of the Remains

    The Arkansas Archeological Survey (ARAS) received a transfer from 
the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) on October 5, 2023, of human 
remains recovered from a seizure in Indiana.
    At an unknown date, human remains representing, at minimum, one 
individual were removed Little River County Arkansas. This individual 
was removed from the Bowman site, a large prehistoric Caddo ceremonial 
center on the Red River (Little River County) in Southwestern Arkansas. 
Following removal, the human remains (a single cranium) were 
transported to Indiana, where they remained as part of a private 
collection of Native American antiquities and cultural heritage. In 
April 2014, the human remains were seized by the FBI as part of a 
criminal

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investigation. The human remains represent one young adult female that, 
according to the osteology report, ``18-25 yrs. age-at-death.'' No 
associated funerary objects are present.
    Based upon the historical record, site analysis, evidence obtained 
through criminal investigation, osteological analysis, and tribal 
consultation, the ARAS believes that there is a relationship of shared 
group identity that can be reasonably traced between the Native 
American human remains and the Caddo Nation.

Determinations

    Pursuant to NAGPRA and its implementing regulations, and after 
consultation with the appropriate Indian Tribes, ARAS has determined 
that:
     The human remains described in this notice represent the 
physical remains of one individual of Native American ancestry.
     There is a relationship of shared group identity that can 
be reasonably traced between the Native American human remains and the 
Caddo Nation of Oklahoma.

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 March 25, 2024. If competing requests for 
repatriation are received, ARAS 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. ARAS is responsible for notifying the Caddo Nation that this 
notice has been published.
    This notice was submitted before the effective date of the revised 
regulations (88 FR 86452, December 13, 2023, effective January 12, 
2024). As the notice conforms to the mandatory format of the Federal 
Register and includes the required information, the National Park 
Service is publishing this notice as submitted.
    Authority: Native American Graves Protection and Repatriation Act, 
25 U.S.C. 3003, and the implementing regulations, 43 CFR 10.10.

    Dated: February 14, 2024.
Melanie O'Brien,
Manager, National NAGPRA Program.
[FR Doc. 2024-03648 Filed 2-22-24; 8:45 am]
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