Notice of Intended Repatriation: Placer County Museums, Auburn, CA, 41466-41467 [2024-10326]

Download as PDF 41466 Federal Register / Vol. 89, No. 93 / Monday, May 13, 2024 / Notices National Park Service is not responsible for the determinations in this notice. Abstract of Information Available Human remains representing, at least, one individual have been identified based on the information available. No associated funerary objects are present. At unknown dates, the human remains were removed from unknown locations in Monterey, CA, and deposited at the Monterey Peninsula College Anthropology Department. The College found articles from a former student from the 1960s indicating human remains were discovered in Monterey, CA, ‘‘12 miles south of Point Lobos’’ and ‘‘near Jack’s Peak’’ by a former student and donated to the College. The College has no evidence that the human remains referenced in the article are those listed in this notice other than the location of the human remains. No further information is known about the provenience of these human remains. lotter on DSK11XQN23PROD with NOTICES1 Consultation Invitations to consult were sent to the Tule River Indian Tribe of the Tule River Reservation, California and to the following Indian groups without Federal recognition: Amah Mutsun Tribal Band in Galt, CA; Amah Mutsun Tribal Band of Mission San Juan Bautista in Lakeport, CA; Costanoan Ohlone Rumsen-Mutsen Tribe in Watsonville, CA; Costanoan Rumsen Carmel Tribe in Pomona, CA; Esselen Tribe of Monterey County in Carmel Valley, CA; Indian Canyon Mutsun Band of Costanoan in Hollister, CA; Muwekma Ohlone Indian Tribe of the SF Bay Area in Castro Valley, CA; North Valley Yokuts Tribe in Linden, CA; Ohlone/CostanoanEsselen Nation in Monterey, CA; The Ohlone Indian Tribe in Fremont, CA; KaKoon Ta Ruk Band of OhloneCostanoan Indians of the Big Sur Rancheria in Woodland, CA; Rumsen Am:a Tur:ataj Ohlone in Hesperia, CA; and Tamien Nation in San Jose, CA. The Ohlone/Costanoan Esselen Nation responded to the invitation and participated in consultation. Cultural Affiliation The following types of information about the cultural affiliation of the human remains in this notice are available: geographical and other relevant information. The information, including the results of consultation, reasonably identified: 1. The Ohlone/Costanoan as an earlier group connected to the human remains; 2. The Tule River Indian Tribe of the Tule River Reservation, California as an Indian Tribe connected to the human remains; and VerDate Sep<11>2014 21:33 May 10, 2024 Jkt 262001 3. No relationship of shared group identity between the earlier group and the Indian Tribe that can be reasonably traced through time. Determinations The Monterey Peninsula College has determined that: • The human remains described in this notice represent the physical remains of one individual of Native American ancestry. • No known lineal descendant who can trace ancestry to the human remains in this notice has been identified. • No Indian Tribe or Native Hawaiian organization with cultural affiliation to the human remains in this notice has been clearly or reasonably identified. Requests for Repatriation Written requests for repatriation of the human remains in this notice must be sent to the authorized representative identified in this notice under ADDRESSES. Requests for repatriation may be submitted by any lineal descendant, Indian Tribe, or Native Hawaiian organization 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. Upon request, repatriation of the human remains described in this notice may occur on or after June 12, 2024. If competing requests for repatriation are received, Monterey Peninsula College 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. The Monterey Peninsula College is responsible for sending a copy of this notice to any consulting lineal descendant, Indian Tribe, or Native Hawaiian organization. Authority: Native American Graves Protection and Repatriation Act, 25 U.S.C. 3003, and the implementing regulations, 43 CFR 10.10. Dated: May 3, 2024. Melanie O’Brien, Manager, National NAGPRA Program. [FR Doc. 2024–10325 Filed 5–10–24; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 4312–52–P DEPARTMENT OF THE INTERIOR National Park Service [NPS–WASO–NAGPRA–NPS0037913; PPWOCRADN0–PCU00RP14.R50000] Notice of Intended Repatriation: Placer County Museums, Auburn, CA AGENCY: PO 00000 National Park Service, Interior. Frm 00095 Fmt 4703 Sfmt 4703 ACTION: Notice. In accordance with the Native American Graves Protection and Repatriation Act (NAGPRA), the Placer County Museums 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. SUMMARY: Repatriation of the cultural items in this notice may occur on or after June 12, 2024. ADDRESSES: Ralph Gibson, Museums Administrator, Placer County Museums, 101 Maple Street, Auburn, CA 95603, telephone (530) 889–6500, email museums@placer.ca.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 Placer County Museums, and additional information on the determinations in this notice, including the results of consultation, can be found in the summary or related records. The National Park Service is not responsible for the determinations in this notice. DATES: Abstract of Information Available A total of three lots of cultural items have been requested for repatriation. They are three lots of modified stones. At an unknown date, one lot of modified stones were removed from users residing in Auburn, CA. At an unknown date, one lot of modified stones were removed from an unknown location. In 1890, one lot of modified stones were removed from an earthen bank near Alta in Placer County, CA. Determinations The Placer County Museums has determined that: • The three lots of objects of cultural patrimony described in this notice have ongoing historical, traditional, or cultural importance central to the Native American group, including any constituent sub-group (such as a band, clan, lineage, ceremonial society, or other subdivision), according to the Native American traditional knowledge of an Indian Tribe or Native Hawaiian organization. • There is a reasonable connection between the cultural items described in this notice and the United Auburn Indian Community of the Auburn Rancheria of California. E:\FR\FM\13MYN1.SGM 13MYN1 Federal Register / Vol. 89, No. 93 / Monday, May 13, 2024 / Notices Requests for Repatriation Additional, written requests for repatriation of the cultural items in this notice must be sent to the authorized representative identified in this notice under 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 June 12, 2024. If competing requests for repatriation are received, the Placer County Museums 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 Placer County Museums is responsible for sending a copy of this notice to the Indian Tribes and Native Hawaiian organizations identified in this notice and to any other consulting parties. Authority: Native American Graves Protection and Repatriation Act, 25 U.S.C. 3004 and the implementing regulations, 43 CFR 10.9. Dated: May 3, 2024. Melanie O’Brien, Manager, National NAGPRA Program. [FR Doc. 2024–10326 Filed 5–10–24; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 4312–52–P DEPARTMENT OF THE INTERIOR National Park Service [NPS–WASO–NAGPRA–NPS0037916; PPWOCRADN0–PCU00RP14.R50000] Notice of Intended Repatriation: Ball State University, David Owsley Museum of Art, Muncie, IN National Park Service, Interior. ACTION: Notice. AGENCY: In accordance with the Native American Graves Protection and Repatriation Act (NAGPRA), the David Owsley Museum of Art of Ball State University (DOMA) intends to repatriate certain cultural items that meet the definition of sacred objects, and objects of cultural patrimony and that have a cultural affiliation with the Indian Tribes or Native Hawaiian organizations in this notice. DATES: Repatriation of the cultural items in this notice may occur on or after June 12, 2024. lotter on DSK11XQN23PROD with NOTICES1 SUMMARY: VerDate Sep<11>2014 21:33 May 10, 2024 Chyan Gilaspy, Ball State University, Applied Anthropology Laboratories, 2000 W University Avenue, Muncie, IN 47306, telephone (765) 285–5362, email NAGPRA@ bsu.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 DOMA, and additional information on the determinations in this notice, including the results of consultation, can be found in the summary or related records. The National Park Service is not responsible for the determinations in this notice. ADDRESSES: Jkt 262001 Abstract of Information Available A total of two cultural items have been requested for repatriation. The sacred objects/objects of cultural patrimony are one royal poi bowl and one carved wood bowl with two standing figures. In 1983, a private donor donated one item of cultural patrimony/sacred object (carved wood bowl with two standing figures) to DOMA. This item is identified by DOMA catalog number 1983.006.080. There is no known information for this item regarding the geographic location or donor acquisition history. In 1986, a private donor donated one object of cultural patrimony/sacred object (royal poi bowl) to DOMA. This item is identified by DOMA catalog number 1986.044.010. This item was given to the donor’s father by the Governor of Hawaii in the early 1900s. There is no known information regarding the possible dates of creation or the presence of any potentially hazardous substances used to treat either of the cultural items. Determinations DOMA has determined that: • The two sacred objects/objects of cultural patrimony described in this notice are, according to the Native American traditional knowledge of an Indian Tribe or Native Hawaiian organization, specific ceremonial objects needed by a traditional Native American religious leader for present-day adherents to practice traditional Native American religion, and have ongoing historical, traditional, or cultural importance central to the Native American group, including any constituent sub-group (such as a band, clan, lineage, ceremonial society, or other subdivision). • There is a reasonable connection between the cultural items described in this notice and the Pu1uhonua o Wailupe. PO 00000 Frm 00096 Fmt 4703 Sfmt 4703 41467 Requests for Repatriation Additional, written requests for repatriation of the cultural items in this notice must be sent to the authorized representative identified in this notice under 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 June 12, 2024. If competing requests for repatriation are received, DOMA 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. DOMA is responsible for sending a copy of this notice to the Indian Tribes and Native Hawaiian organizations identified in this notice and to any other consulting parties. Authority: Native American Graves Protection and Repatriation Act, 25 U.S.C. 3004 and the implementing regulations, 43 CFR 10.9. Dated: May 3, 2024. Melanie O’Brien, Manager, National NAGPRA Program. [FR Doc. 2024–10334 Filed 5–10–24; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 4312–52–P DEPARTMENT OF THE INTERIOR National Park Service [NPS–WASO–NAGPRA–NPS0037918; PPWOCRADN0–PCU00RP14.R50000] Notice of Intended Repatriation: Longyear Museum of Anthropology, Colgate University, Hamilton, NY National Park Service, Interior. Notice. AGENCY: ACTION: In accordance with the Native American Graves Protection and Repatriation Act (NAGPRA), the Longyear Museum of Anthropology (LMA) at Colgate University intends to repatriate certain cultural items that meet the definition of unassociated funerary objects that have a cultural affiliation with the Indian Tribes or Native Hawaiian organizations in this notice. SUMMARY: Repatriation of the cultural items in this notice may occur on or after June 12, 2024. DATES: E:\FR\FM\13MYN1.SGM 13MYN1

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[Federal Register Volume 89, Number 93 (Monday, May 13, 2024)]
[Notices]
[Pages 41466-41467]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 2024-10326]


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DEPARTMENT OF THE INTERIOR

National Park Service

[NPS-WASO-NAGPRA-NPS0037913; PPWOCRADN0-PCU00RP14.R50000]


Notice of Intended Repatriation: Placer County Museums, Auburn, 
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 Placer County Museums 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.

DATES: Repatriation of the cultural items in this notice may occur on 
or after June 12, 2024.

ADDRESSES: Ralph Gibson, Museums Administrator, Placer County Museums, 
101 Maple Street, Auburn, CA 95603, telephone (530) 889-6500, 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 
Placer County Museums, and additional information on the determinations 
in this notice, including the results of consultation, can be found in 
the summary or related records. The National Park Service is not 
responsible for the determinations in this notice.

Abstract of Information Available

    A total of three lots of cultural items have been requested for 
repatriation. They are three lots of modified stones.
    At an unknown date, one lot of modified stones were removed from 
users residing in Auburn, CA.
    At an unknown date, one lot of modified stones were removed from an 
unknown location.
    In 1890, one lot of modified stones were removed from an earthen 
bank near Alta in Placer County, CA.

Determinations

    The Placer County Museums has determined that:
     The three lots of objects of cultural patrimony described 
in this notice have ongoing historical, traditional, or cultural 
importance central to the Native American group, including any 
constituent sub-group (such as a band, clan, lineage, ceremonial 
society, or other subdivision), according to the Native American 
traditional knowledge of an Indian Tribe or Native Hawaiian 
organization.
     There is a reasonable connection between the cultural 
items described in this notice and the United Auburn Indian Community 
of the Auburn Rancheria of California.

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Requests for Repatriation

    Additional, written requests for repatriation of the cultural items 
in this notice must be sent to the authorized representative identified 
in this notice under 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 June 12, 2024. If competing requests for 
repatriation are received, the Placer County Museums 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 Placer County Museums is responsible for 
sending a copy of this notice to the Indian Tribes and Native Hawaiian 
organizations identified in this notice and to any other consulting 
parties.
    Authority: Native American Graves Protection and Repatriation Act, 
25 U.S.C. 3004 and the implementing regulations, 43 CFR 10.9.

    Dated: May 3, 2024.
Melanie O'Brien,
Manager, National NAGPRA Program.
[FR Doc. 2024-10326 Filed 5-10-24; 8:45 am]
 BILLING CODE 4312-52-P
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