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ACTION:
Notice.
In accordance with the Native
American Graves Protection and
Repatriation Act (NAGPRA), the
Gilcrease Museum 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.
SUMMARY:
Repatriation of the human
remains and associated funerary objects
in this notice may occur on or after May
13, 2024.
DATES:
Laura Bryant, Gilcrease
Museum, 800 S Tucker Drive, Tulsa, OK
74104, telephone (918) 596–2747, email
laura-bryant@utulsa.edu.
ADDRESSES:
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 Gilcrease
Museum, 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
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Based on the information available,
human remains representing, at least,
one individual has been reasonably
identified. The two lots of associated
funerary objects are faunal remains and
sherds. These were removed from the
Edward Marsh site in Scott County, AR,
at an unknown date and came to
Gilcrease Museum likely in the mid20th century.
Based on the information available,
human remains representing, at least,
one individual has been reasonably
identified. The 173 lots of associated
funerary objects are lithic tools, pipe
fragments, sherds, shell and faunal
fragments, and a ceramic bead. These
were removed in 1942 from a Caddo
River site (Soday site #165) in Clark
County, AR, by Frank Soday, an
avocational archaeologist. Gilcrease
Museum purchased Soday’s collection
in 1982.
Cultural Affiliation
Based on the information available
and the results of consultation, cultural
affiliation is clearly identified by the
information available about the human
remains and associated funerary objects
described in this notice.
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Determinations
DEPARTMENT OF THE INTERIOR
The Gilcrease Museum has
determined that:
• The human remains described in
this notice represent the physical
remains of two individuals of Native
American ancestry.
• The 175 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 human remains and
associated funerary objects described in
this notice and the Caddo Nation of
Oklahoma.
Bureau of Reclamation
Requests for Repatriation
Written requests for repatriation of the
human remains and 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 human remains
and associated funerary objects in this
notice to a requestor may occur on or
after May 13, 2024. If competing
requests for repatriation are received,
the Gilcrease Museum must determine
the most appropriate requestor prior to
repatriation. Requests for joint
repatriation of the human remains and
associated funerary objects are
considered a single request and not
competing requests. The Gilcrease
Museum is 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: April 3, 2024.
Melanie O’Brien,
Manager, National NAGPRA Program.
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Call for Nominations for the Glen
Canyon Dam Adaptive Management
Work Group Federal Advisory
Committee
Bureau of Reclamation,
Interior.
ACTION: Notice of call for nominations.
AGENCY:
The U.S. Department of the
Interior (Interior) proposes to appoint
one new member to the Glen Canyon
Dam Adaptive Management Work
Group (AMWG). The Secretary of the
Interior (Secretary), acting as
administrative lead, is soliciting
nominations for qualified persons to
serve as members of the AMWG.
DATES: Nominations must be
postmarked by April 26, 2024.
ADDRESSES: Nominations should be sent
to Mr. Daniel Picard, Deputy Regional
Director, Bureau of Reclamation, 125 S
State Street, Room 8100, Salt Lake City,
UT 84138; or submitted via email to borsha-ucr-gcdamp@usbr.gov.
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Mr.
William Stewart, Bureau of
Reclamation, telephone (385) 622–2179,
email at wstewart@usbr.gov. Individuals
who are deaf, deafblind, hard of hearing,
or have a speech disability may dial 711
(TTY, TDD, or TeleBraille) to access
telecommunications relay services.
Individuals outside the United States
should use the relay services offered
within their country to make
international calls to the point-ofcontact in the United States.
SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:
SUMMARY:
Advisory Committee Scope and
Objectives
The Grand Canyon Protection Act
(Act) of October 30, 1992, Public Law
102–575, directs the Secretary to consult
with the Governors of the Colorado
River Basin States and with the general
public, including members of the public
with certain interests or affiliations,
when preparing the requisite criteria
and operating plans for Glen Canyon
Dam. This group, designated the Glen
Canyon Dam Adaptive Management
Work Group or AMWG, provides advice
and recommendations to the Secretary
relative to the operation of the Glen
Canyon Dam. The AMWG operates in
accordance with the Federal Advisory
Committee Act, as amended, 5 U.S.C.
ch. 10.
The duties or roles and functions of
the AMWG are in an advisory capacity
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only. They are to: (1) establish AMWG
operating procedures, (2) advise the
Secretary in meeting environmental and
cultural commitments including those
contained in the Record of Decision for
the Glen Canyon Dam Long-Term
Experimental and Management Plan
Final Environmental Impact Statement
and subsequent related decisions, (3)
recommend resource management
objectives for development and
implementation of a long-term
monitoring plan, and any necessary
research and studies required to
determine the effect of the operation of
Glen Canyon Dam on the values for
which Grand Canyon National Park and
Glen Canyon Dam National Recreation
Area were established, including but not
limited to, natural and cultural
resources, and visitor use, (4) review
and provide input on the report
identified in the Act to the Secretary,
the Congress, and the Governors of the
Colorado River Basin States, (5)
annually review long-term monitoring
data to provide advice on the status of
resources and whether the Adaptive
Management Program (AMP) goals and
objectives are being met, and (6) review
and provide input on all AMP activities
undertaken to comply with applicable
laws, including permitting
requirements.
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Membership Criteria
Prospective members of AMWG need
to have a strong capacity for advising
individuals in leadership positions,
teamwork, project management, tracking
relevant Federal government programs
and policy making procedures, and
networking with and representing their
stakeholder group. Membership from a
wide range of disciplines and
professional sectors is encouraged.
Members of the AMWG are appointed
by the Secretary and are comprised of:
a. The Secretary’s Designee, who
serves as Chairperson for the AMWG.
b. One representative each from the
following entities: The Secretary of
Energy (Western Area Power
Administration), Arizona Game and
Fish Department, Hopi Tribe, Hualapai
Tribe, Navajo Nation, San Juan Southern
Paiute Tribe, Southern Paiute
Consortium, and the Pueblo of Zuni.
c. One representative each from the
Governors from the seven basin States:
Arizona, California, Colorado, Nevada,
New Mexico, Utah, and Wyoming.
d. Representatives from the general
public as follows: two from
environmental organizations, two from
the recreation industry, and two from
contractors who purchase Federal
power from Glen Canyon Powerplant.
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e. One representative from each of the
following Interior agencies as ex-officio
non-voting members: Bureau of
Reclamation, Bureau of Indian Affairs,
U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, and
National Park Service.
At this time, we are particularly
interested in applications from
representatives of the Hualapai Native
American Tribe due to a vacancy from
this Tribal community on the AMWG.
After consultation, the Secretary will
appoint one new member to the AMWG.
The member will be selected based on
the individual’s qualifications, as well
as the overall need to achieve a
balanced representation of viewpoints,
subject matter expertise, regional
knowledge, and representation of
communities of interest. AMWG
member terms are limited to 3 years
from their date of appointment.
Following completion of the
individual’s first term, the AMWG
member may request consideration for
reappointment to an additional term.
Reappointment is not guaranteed.
Typically, AMWG will hold two inperson meetings and one webinar
meeting per fiscal year. Between
meetings, AMWG members are expected
to participate in committee work via
conference calls and email exchanges.
Members of the AMWG and its
subcommittees serve without pay.
However, while away from their homes
or regular places of business in the
performance of services of the AMWG,
members may be reimbursed for travel
expenses, including per diem in lieu of
subsistence, in the same manner as
persons employed intermittently in the
government service, as authorized by 5
U.S.C. 5703.
Nominations should include a resume
that provides an adequate description of
the nominee’s qualifications,
particularly information that will enable
Interior to evaluate the nominee’s
potential to meet the membership
requirements of the AMWG and permit
Interior to contact a potential member.
Please refer to the membership criteria
stated in this notice.
Any interested person or entity may
nominate one or more qualified
individuals for membership on the
AMWG. Nominations from the seven
basin states, as identified in this notice,
need to be submitted by the respective
Governors of those states, or by a state
representative formally designated by
the Governor. Persons or entities
submitting nomination packages on the
behalf of others must confirm that the
individual(s) is/are aware of their
nomination. Nominations must be
postmarked no later than April 26, 2024
and sent to Mr. Daniel Picard, Deputy
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Regional Director, U.S. Bureau of
Reclamation, 125 S State Street, Room
8100, Salt Lake City, UT 84138.
Authority: 5 U.S.C. ch. 10.
Daniel Picard,
Deputy Regional Director, Alternate
Designated Federal Officer, Interior Region
7: Upper Colorado Basin, Bureau of
Reclamation.
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Privacy Act of 1974; System of
Records
AGENCY:
Bureau of Reclamation,
Interior.
ACTION:
Notice of a modified system of
records.
Pursuant to the provisions of
the Privacy Act of 1974, as amended,
the Department of the Interior (DOI) is
issuing a public notice of its intent to
modify the Bureau of Reclamation
(Reclamation) Privacy Act system of
records, INTERIOR/WBR–7,
Concessions. DOI is revising this notice
to change the system bureau designation
to be consistent with Reclamation’s title,
propose new and modified routine uses,
and update all sections of the notice to
accurately reflect management of the
system of records. This modified system
will be included in DOI’s inventory of
record systems.
SUMMARY:
This modified system will be
effective upon publication. New or
modified routine uses will be effective
May 13, 2024. Submit comments on or
before May 13, 2024.
DATES:
You may send comments
identified by docket number [DOI–
2023–0024] by any of the following
methods:
• Federal eRulemaking Portal:
https://www.regulations.gov. Follow the
instructions for sending comments.
• Email: DOI_Privacy@ios.doi.gov.
Include docket number [DOI–2023–
0024] in the subject line of the message.
• U.S. mail or hand-delivery: Teri
Barnett, Departmental Privacy Officer,
U.S. Department of the Interior, 1849 C
Street NW, Room 7112, Washington, DC
20240.
ADDRESSES:
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DEPARTMENT OF THE INTERIOR
Bureau of Reclamation
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Call for Nominations for the Glen Canyon Dam Adaptive Management
Work Group Federal Advisory Committee
AGENCY: Bureau of Reclamation, Interior.
ACTION: Notice of call for nominations.
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SUMMARY: The U.S. Department of the Interior (Interior) proposes to
appoint one new member to the Glen Canyon Dam Adaptive Management Work
Group (AMWG). The Secretary of the Interior (Secretary), acting as
administrative lead, is soliciting nominations for qualified persons to
serve as members of the AMWG.
DATES: Nominations must be postmarked by April 26, 2024.
ADDRESSES: Nominations should be sent to Mr. Daniel Picard, Deputy
Regional Director, Bureau of Reclamation, 125 S State Street, Room
8100, Salt Lake City, UT 84138; or submitted via email to [email protected].
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Mr. William Stewart, Bureau of
Reclamation, telephone (385) 622-2179, email at [email protected].
Individuals who are deaf, deafblind, hard of hearing, or have a speech
disability may dial 711 (TTY, TDD, or TeleBraille) to access
telecommunications relay services. Individuals outside the United
States should use the relay services offered within their country to
make international calls to the point-of-contact in the United States.
SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:
Advisory Committee Scope and Objectives
The Grand Canyon Protection Act (Act) of October 30, 1992, Public
Law 102-575, directs the Secretary to consult with the Governors of the
Colorado River Basin States and with the general public, including
members of the public with certain interests or affiliations, when
preparing the requisite criteria and operating plans for Glen Canyon
Dam. This group, designated the Glen Canyon Dam Adaptive Management
Work Group or AMWG, provides advice and recommendations to the
Secretary relative to the operation of the Glen Canyon Dam. The AMWG
operates in accordance with the Federal Advisory Committee Act, as
amended, 5 U.S.C. ch. 10.
The duties or roles and functions of the AMWG are in an advisory
capacity
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only. They are to: (1) establish AMWG operating procedures, (2) advise
the Secretary in meeting environmental and cultural commitments
including those contained in the Record of Decision for the Glen Canyon
Dam Long-Term Experimental and Management Plan Final Environmental
Impact Statement and subsequent related decisions, (3) recommend
resource management objectives for development and implementation of a
long-term monitoring plan, and any necessary research and studies
required to determine the effect of the operation of Glen Canyon Dam on
the values for which Grand Canyon National Park and Glen Canyon Dam
National Recreation Area were established, including but not limited
to, natural and cultural resources, and visitor use, (4) review and
provide input on the report identified in the Act to the Secretary, the
Congress, and the Governors of the Colorado River Basin States, (5)
annually review long-term monitoring data to provide advice on the
status of resources and whether the Adaptive Management Program (AMP)
goals and objectives are being met, and (6) review and provide input on
all AMP activities undertaken to comply with applicable laws, including
permitting requirements.
Membership Criteria
Prospective members of AMWG need to have a strong capacity for
advising individuals in leadership positions, teamwork, project
management, tracking relevant Federal government programs and policy
making procedures, and networking with and representing their
stakeholder group. Membership from a wide range of disciplines and
professional sectors is encouraged.
Members of the AMWG are appointed by the Secretary and are
comprised of:
a. The Secretary's Designee, who serves as Chairperson for the
AMWG.
b. One representative each from the following entities: The
Secretary of Energy (Western Area Power Administration), Arizona Game
and Fish Department, Hopi Tribe, Hualapai Tribe, Navajo Nation, San
Juan Southern Paiute Tribe, Southern Paiute Consortium, and the Pueblo
of Zuni.
c. One representative each from the Governors from the seven basin
States: Arizona, California, Colorado, Nevada, New Mexico, Utah, and
Wyoming.
d. Representatives from the general public as follows: two from
environmental organizations, two from the recreation industry, and two
from contractors who purchase Federal power from Glen Canyon
Powerplant.
e. One representative from each of the following Interior agencies
as ex-officio non-voting members: Bureau of Reclamation, Bureau of
Indian Affairs, U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, and National Park
Service.
At this time, we are particularly interested in applications from
representatives of the Hualapai Native American Tribe due to a vacancy
from this Tribal community on the AMWG.
After consultation, the Secretary will appoint one new member to
the AMWG. The member will be selected based on the individual's
qualifications, as well as the overall need to achieve a balanced
representation of viewpoints, subject matter expertise, regional
knowledge, and representation of communities of interest. AMWG member
terms are limited to 3 years from their date of appointment. Following
completion of the individual's first term, the AMWG member may request
consideration for reappointment to an additional term. Reappointment is
not guaranteed.
Typically, AMWG will hold two in-person meetings and one webinar
meeting per fiscal year. Between meetings, AMWG members are expected to
participate in committee work via conference calls and email exchanges.
Members of the AMWG and its subcommittees serve without pay. However,
while away from their homes or regular places of business in the
performance of services of the AMWG, members may be reimbursed for
travel expenses, including per diem in lieu of subsistence, in the same
manner as persons employed intermittently in the government service, as
authorized by 5 U.S.C. 5703.
Nominations should include a resume that provides an adequate
description of the nominee's qualifications, particularly information
that will enable Interior to evaluate the nominee's potential to meet
the membership requirements of the AMWG and permit Interior to contact
a potential member. Please refer to the membership criteria stated in
this notice.
Any interested person or entity may nominate one or more qualified
individuals for membership on the AMWG. Nominations from the seven
basin states, as identified in this notice, need to be submitted by the
respective Governors of those states, or by a state representative
formally designated by the Governor. Persons or entities submitting
nomination packages on the behalf of others must confirm that the
individual(s) is/are aware of their nomination. Nominations must be
postmarked no later than April 26, 2024 and sent to Mr. Daniel Picard,
Deputy Regional Director, U.S. Bureau of Reclamation, 125 S State
Street, Room 8100, Salt Lake City, UT 84138.
Authority: 5 U.S.C. ch. 10.
Daniel Picard,
Deputy Regional Director, Alternate Designated Federal Officer,
Interior Region 7: Upper Colorado Basin, Bureau of Reclamation.
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