Notice of Intended Disposition: General Services Administration, Fort Worth, TX, 49188-49189 [2024-12710]

Download as PDF 49188 Federal Register / Vol. 89, No. 113 / Tuesday, June 11, 2024 / Notices human remains and Indian Tribes or Native Hawaiian organizations in this notice. The human remains were removed from 45–WH–11 in Whatcom County, WA. DATES: Repatriation of the human remains in this notice may occur on or after July 11, 2024. ADDRESSES: Dr. Judith Pine, Western Washington University, Department of Anthropology, Arntzen Hall 340, 516 High Street, Bellingham, WA 98225, telephone (360) 650–4783, email pinej@ wwu.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 WWU, and additional information on the determinations in this notice, including the results of consultation, can be found in its inventory or related records. The National Park Service is not responsible for the determinations in this notice. khammond on DSKJM1Z7X2PROD with NOTICES Abstract of Information Available Based on the information available, human remains representing, at least, one individual have been reasonably identified. No associated funerary objects are present. The human remains in this notice were removed from 45–WH–11 (Birch Bay, Washington) by students from Western Washington University under the direction of WWU professor Dr. Garland Grabert in the fall of 1970. Notes indicated that surface collection and a small-scale excavation occurred; the human remains were found in Test Cut #2 but were not recognized as human remains until after 2018. No known individuals were identified. No hazardous chemicals are known to have been used to treat the human remains while in the custody of WWU. 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 information, archaeological information, geographical information, historical information, and oral tradition. Cultural Affiliation Based on the information available and the results of consultation, cultural affiliation is clearly identified by the VerDate Sep<11>2014 17:09 Jun 10, 2024 Jkt 262001 information available about the human remains described in this notice. Determinations The WWU has determined that: • The human remains described in this notice represent the physical remains of one individual of Native American ancestry. • There is a connection between the human remains described in this notice and the Lummi Tribe of the Lummi Reservation and the Nooksack Indian Tribe. 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: 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 an Indian Tribe or Native Hawaiian organization with cultural affiliation. Repatriation of the human remains described in this notice to a requestor may occur on or after July 11, 2024. If competing requests for repatriation are received, the WWU 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 WWU 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: May 31, 2024. Melanie O’Brien, Manager, National NAGPRA Program. [FR Doc. 2024–12713 Filed 6–10–24; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 4312–52–P DEPARTMENT OF THE INTERIOR National Park Service [NPS–WASO–NAGPRA–NPS0038054; PPWOCRADN0–PCU00RP14.R50000] Notice of Intended Disposition: General Services Administration, Fort Worth, TX National Park Service, Interior. Notice. AGENCY: ACTION: PO 00000 Frm 00044 Fmt 4703 Sfmt 4703 In accordance with the Native American Graves Protection and Repatriation Act (NAGPRA), the General Services Administration (GSA) intends to carry out the disposition of human remains, associated funerary objects, unassociated funerary objects, sacred objects, or objects of cultural patrimony removed from Federal or Tribal 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 July 11, 2024. If no claim for disposition is received by June 11, 2025, the human remains or cultural items in this notice will become unclaimed human remains or cultural items. ADDRESSES: Victoria Clow, General Services Administration, 819 Taylor Street, 11th Floor, Fort Worth, TX 76012, telephone (817) 978–0199, email Victoria.clow@gsa.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 General Services Administration, 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 The one object of cultural patrimony is a small, complete stone ax. The object was found on Federal property within the city of Santa Fe, Santa Fe County, New Mexico. In November of 2019, during sprinkler maintenance work outside of the archaeological monitoring area, an irrigation worker discovered an artifact in disturbed soils identified as construction fill. The irrigation worker submitted the discovery to the New Mexico Office of Archeological Studies with the Department of Cultural Affairs. An archaeologist with that office notified the General Services Administration and identified the object as likely having ongoing historical, traditional, or cultural importance. Determinations The General Services Administration has determined that: • The one object 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, E:\FR\FM\11JNN1.SGM 11JNN1 Federal Register / Vol. 89, No. 113 / Tuesday, June 11, 2024 / Notices clan, lineage, ceremonial society, or other subdivision), according to the Native American traditional knowledge of an Indian Tribe or Native Hawaiian organization. • The Pueblo of Tesuque, New Mexico has priority for disposition of the 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 June 11, 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 July 11, 2024. If competing claims for disposition are received, the General Services Administration 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 General Services Administration is responsible for sending a copy of this notice to the lineal descendants, 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. 3002, and the implementing regulations, 43 CFR 10.7. Dated: May 31, 2024. Melanie O’Brien, Manager, National NAGPRA Program. [FR Doc. 2024–12710 Filed 6–10–24; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 4312–52–P DEPARTMENT OF THE INTERIOR khammond on DSKJM1Z7X2PROD with NOTICES National Park Service [NPS–WASO–NAGPRA–NPS0038056; PPWOCRADN0–PCU00RP14.R50000] Notice of Inventory Completion: Peabody Museum of Archaeology and Ethnology, Harvard University, Cambridge, MA AGENCY: National Park Service, Interior. VerDate Sep<11>2014 17:09 Jun 10, 2024 Jkt 262001 ACTION: Notice. 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 the Rosebud Indian Reservation, SD, and Flandreau Indian School, Moody County, SD. DATES: Repatriation of the human remains in this notice may occur on or after July 11, 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. 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 PMAE, 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. SUMMARY: Abstract of Information Available Based on the information available, human remains representing, at minimum, two individuals were collected at the Rosebud Indian Reservation, SD. The human remains are hair clippings collected from one individual who was recorded as being 58 years old and one individual who was recorded as being 46 years old and identified as ‘‘Yankton.’’ William O. Roberts took the hair clippings at the Rosebud Indian Reservation between 1930 and 1933. Roberts sent the hair clippings to George Woodbury, who donated the hair clippings to the PMAE in 1935. No associated funerary objects are present. Based on the information available, human remains representing, at minimum, one individual was collected at the Flandreau Indian School, Moody County, SD. The human remains are hair clippings collected from one individual who was recorded as being 22 years old and identified as ‘‘Sioux.’’ George E. Peters took the hair clippings at the Flandreau Indian School between 1930 and 1933. Peters sent the hair clippings to George Woodbury, who PO 00000 Frm 00045 Fmt 4703 Sfmt 4703 49189 donated the hair clippings to the PMAE in 1935. No associated funerary objects are present. Cultural Affiliation Based on the available information and the results of consultation, cultural affiliation is clearly identified by the information available about the human remains described in this notice. Determinations The PMAE has determined that: • The human remains described in this notice represent the physical remains of three individuals of Native American ancestry. • There is a reasonable connection between the human remains described in this notice and the Yankton Sioux Tribe of South Dakota. 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 July 11, 2024. If competing requests for repatriation are received, the PMAE 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 PMAE is responsible 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 10.10. Dated: May 31, 2024. Melanie O’Brien, Manager, National NAGPRA Program. [FR Doc. 2024–12712 Filed 6–10–24; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 4312–52–P E:\FR\FM\11JNN1.SGM 11JNN1

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[Federal Register Volume 89, Number 113 (Tuesday, June 11, 2024)]
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DEPARTMENT OF THE INTERIOR

National Park Service

[NPS-WASO-NAGPRA-NPS0038054; PPWOCRADN0-PCU00RP14.R50000]


Notice of Intended Disposition: General Services Administration, 
Fort Worth, TX

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 General Services Administration (GSA) 
intends to carry out the disposition of human remains, associated 
funerary objects, unassociated funerary objects, sacred objects, or 
objects of cultural patrimony removed from Federal or Tribal 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 July 11, 2024. If no claim for disposition 
is received by June 11, 2025, the human remains or cultural items in 
this notice will become unclaimed human remains or cultural items.

ADDRESSES: Victoria Clow, General Services Administration, 819 Taylor 
Street, 11th Floor, Fort Worth, TX 76012, telephone (817) 978-0199, 
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 
General Services Administration, 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.

Abstract of Information Available

    The one object of cultural patrimony is a small, complete stone ax. 
The object was found on Federal property within the city of Santa Fe, 
Santa Fe County, New Mexico. In November of 2019, during sprinkler 
maintenance work outside of the archaeological monitoring area, an 
irrigation worker discovered an artifact in disturbed soils identified 
as construction fill. The irrigation worker submitted the discovery to 
the New Mexico Office of Archeological Studies with the Department of 
Cultural Affairs. An archaeologist with that office notified the 
General Services Administration and identified the object as likely 
having ongoing historical, traditional, or cultural importance.

Determinations

    The General Services Administration has determined that:
     The one object 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,

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clan, lineage, ceremonial society, or other subdivision), according to 
the Native American traditional knowledge of an Indian Tribe or Native 
Hawaiian organization.
     The Pueblo of Tesuque, New Mexico has priority for 
disposition of the 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 June 11, 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 July 11, 2024. If competing claims for 
disposition are received, the General Services Administration 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 General 
Services Administration is responsible for sending a copy of this 
notice to the lineal descendants, 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. 3002, and the implementing regulations, 43 CFR 10.7.

    Dated: May 31, 2024.
Melanie O'Brien,
Manager, National NAGPRA Program.
[FR Doc. 2024-12710 Filed 6-10-24; 8:45 am]
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