Notice of Intended Repatriation: Michigan History Center, Lansing, MI, 51362-51363 [2024-13248]

Download as PDF 51362 Federal Register / Vol. 89, No. 117 / Monday, June 17, 2024 / Notices faunal material, and one broken bone awl. This list comprises additional objects from a Notice of Inventory Completion published in the Federal Register on December 19, 2023 (88 FR 87797–87798). These funerary objects were excavated in 1899 by Mark Harrington from NY, Nassau County, Port Washington, Goodwin Sandworks Property, as part of an expedition. The Museum accessioned these funerary objects in 1900. While it no longer does so, in the past, the Museum applied potentially hazardous pesticides to items in the collections. Museum records do not list specific objects treated or which of several chemicals used were applied to a particular item. Therefore, those handling this material should follow the advice of industrial hygienists or medical personnel with specialized training in occupational health or with potentially hazardous substances. 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. khammond on DSKJM1Z7X2PROD with NOTICES Determinations The American Museum of Natural History has determined that: • The six 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 connection between the associated funerary objects described in this notice and the Delaware Nation, Oklahoma; Delaware Tribe of Indians; Shinnecock Indian Nation; and the Stockbridge Munsee Community, Wisconsin. 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 an Indian Tribe or Native Hawaiian organization with cultural affiliation. Repatriation of the associated funerary objects described in this notice VerDate Sep<11>2014 17:00 Jun 14, 2024 Jkt 262001 to a requestor may occur on or after July 17, 2024. If competing requests for repatriation are received, the American Museum of Natural History 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 American Museum of Natural History 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: June 7, 2024. Melanie O’Brien, Manager, National NAGPRA Program. [FR Doc. 2024–13246 Filed 6–14–24; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 4312–52–P DEPARTMENT OF THE INTERIOR National Park Service [NPS–WASO–NAGPRA–NPS0038097; PPWOCRADN0–PCU00RP14.R50000] Notice of Intended Repatriation: Michigan History Center, Lansing, MI National Park Service, Interior. Notice. AGENCY: ACTION: In accordance with the Native American Graves Protection and Repatriation Act (NAGPRA), the Michigan History Center intends to repatriate a certain cultural item that meets the definition of an unassociated funerary objects and that has a cultural affiliation with the Indian Tribes or Native Hawaiian organizations in this notice. DATES: Repatriation of the cultural item in this notice may occur on or after July 17, 2024. ADDRESSES: Tobi Voigt, Director of Museums, Michigan History Center, 702 W Kalamazoo Street, Lansing, MI 48915, telephone (517) 243–4041, email VoigtT@Michigan.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 Michigan History Center, 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. SUMMARY: PO 00000 Frm 00063 Fmt 4703 Sfmt 4703 Abstract of Information Available A total of one cultural item has been requested for repatriation. The one unassociated funerary object is a pottery bowl ‘‘found in an ‘Indian mound’ near Waverly, Tennessee, Collected by W.O. Emery. Acquired by J.T. Reeder (Calumet, Michigan). Acquired by Michigan Historical Commission from J.T. Reeder, date unknown.’’ Determinations The Michigan History Center has determined that: • The one unassociated funerary object described in this notice are reasonably believed to have been placed intentionally with or near human remains, and are connected, either at the time of death or later as part of the death rite or ceremony of a Native American culture according to the Native American traditional knowledge of a lineal descendant, Indian Tribe, or Native Hawaiian organization. The unassociated funerary object has been identified by a preponderance of the evidence as related to human remains, specific individuals, or families, or removed from a specific burial site or burial area of an individual or individuals with cultural affiliation to an Indian Tribe or Native Hawaiian organization. • There is a reasonable connection between the cultural items described in this notice and The Chickasaw Nation. Requests for Repatriation Additional, written requests for repatriation of the cultural item 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 item in this notice to a requestor may occur on or after July 17, 2024. If competing requests for repatriation are received, the Michigan History Center must determine the most appropriate requestor prior to repatriation. Requests for joint repatriation of the cultural item are considered a single request and not competing requests. The Michigan History Center 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 E:\FR\FM\17JNN1.SGM 17JNN1 Federal Register / Vol. 89, No. 117 / Monday, June 17, 2024 / Notices U.S.C. 3004 and the implementing regulations, 43 CFR 10.9. Dated: June 7, 2024 Melanie O’Brien, Manager, National NAGPRA Program. [FR Doc. 2024–13248 Filed 6–14–24; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 4312–52–P DEPARTMENT OF THE INTERIOR National Park Service [NPS–WASO–NAGPRA–NPS0038094; PPWOCRADN0–PCU00RP14.R50000] Notice of Intended Repatriation: 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 (PMAE) intends to repatriate a certain cultural item that meets the definition of an unassociated funerary objects and that has a cultural affiliation with the Indian Tribes or Native Hawaiian organizations in this notice. DATES: Repatriation of the cultural item in this notice may occur on or after July 17, 2024. ADDRESSES: Patricia Capone, Peabody Museum of Archaeology and Ethnology, Harvard University, 11 Divinity Avenue, Cambridge, MA 02138, telephone (617) 496–3702, email pcapone@ 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, 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. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: khammond on DSKJM1Z7X2PROD with NOTICES Abstract of Information Available A total of one cultural item has been requested for repatriation. The one unassociated funerary object is one ceramic vessel. This item was collected by Mr. Frederick S. Bacon at an unknown date, probably near Memphis, Shelby County, TN, and donated to the PMAE in 1955. PMAE documentation indicates that this vessel was ‘‘[p]robably made by the ancestors of present day Chickasaw Indians.’’ VerDate Sep<11>2014 17:00 Jun 14, 2024 Jkt 262001 51363 Determinations DEPARTMENT OF THE INTERIOR The PMAE has determined that: • The one unassociated funerary object described in this notice is reasonably believed to have been placed intentionally with or near human remains, and is connected, either at the time of death or later as part of the death rite or ceremony of a Native American culture according to the Native American traditional knowledge of a lineal descendant, Indian Tribe, or Native Hawaiian organization. The unassociated funerary object has been identified by a preponderance of the evidence as related to human remains, specific individuals, or families, or removed from a specific burial site or burial area of an individual or individuals with cultural affiliation to an Indian Tribe or Native Hawaiian organization. • There is a reasonable connection between the cultural item described in this notice and The Chickasaw Nation. National Park Service Requests for Repatriation Additional, written requests for repatriation of the cultural item 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 item in this notice to a requestor may occur on or after July 17, 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 cultural item are considered a single request and not competing requests. The PMAE 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: June 7, 2024. Melanie O’Brien, Manager, National NAGPRA Program. [FR Doc. 2024–13243 Filed 6–14–24; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 4312–52–P PO 00000 Frm 00064 Fmt 4703 Sfmt 4703 [NPS–WASO–NAGPRA–NPS0038093; PPWOCRADN0–PCU00RP14.R50000] Notice of Inventory Completion: California Department of Transportation, Sacramento, CA National Park Service, Interior. Notice. AGENCY: ACTION: In accordance with the Native American Graves Protection and Repatriation Act (NAGPRA), the California Department of Transportation (Caltrans), 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. The human remains and associated funerary objects were removed from Lake County, CA. DATES: Repatriation of the human remains and associated funerary objects in this notice may occur on or after July 17, 2024. ADDRESSES: Marisol Espino, California Department of Transportation, 703 B Street, Marysville, CA 95901, telephone (530) 812–4546, email Marisol.Espino@ dot.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 Caltrans, 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 least one individual have been reasonably identified. The 528 catalog entries of associated funerary objects (221 from Acc. 75–12 and 307 from Acc. 362) are modified stone, unmodified stone, debitage, unmodified faunal elements, modified faunal elements, historic material, modified shell, organics, and charcoal samples. Eighteen objects represented by 12 catalog entries are missing from the collections, and Caltrans and CSU Chico continue to look for them. These objects were not identified during the catalog verification process. The individual and associated funerary objects are from archaeological E:\FR\FM\17JNN1.SGM 17JNN1

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[Federal Register Volume 89, Number 117 (Monday, June 17, 2024)]
[Notices]
[Pages 51362-51363]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 2024-13248]


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DEPARTMENT OF THE INTERIOR

National Park Service

[NPS-WASO-NAGPRA-NPS0038097; PPWOCRADN0-PCU00RP14.R50000]


Notice of Intended Repatriation: Michigan History Center, 
Lansing, MI

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 Michigan History Center intends to 
repatriate a certain cultural item that meets the definition of an 
unassociated funerary objects and that has a cultural affiliation with 
the Indian Tribes or Native Hawaiian organizations in this notice.

DATES: Repatriation of the cultural item in this notice may occur on or 
after July 17, 2024.

ADDRESSES: Tobi Voigt, Director of Museums, Michigan History Center, 
702 W Kalamazoo Street, Lansing, MI 48915, telephone (517) 243-4041, 
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 
Michigan History Center, 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 one cultural item has been requested for repatriation. 
The one unassociated funerary object is a pottery bowl ``found in an 
`Indian mound' near Waverly, Tennessee, Collected by W.O. Emery. 
Acquired by J.T. Reeder (Calumet, Michigan). Acquired by Michigan 
Historical Commission from J.T. Reeder, date unknown.''

Determinations

    The Michigan History Center has determined that:
     The one unassociated funerary object described in this 
notice are reasonably believed to have been placed intentionally with 
or near human remains, and are connected, either at the time of death 
or later as part of the death rite or ceremony of a Native American 
culture according to the Native American traditional knowledge of a 
lineal descendant, Indian Tribe, or Native Hawaiian organization. The 
unassociated funerary object has been identified by a preponderance of 
the evidence as related to human remains, specific individuals, or 
families, or removed from a specific burial site or burial area of an 
individual or individuals with cultural affiliation to an Indian Tribe 
or Native Hawaiian organization.
     There is a reasonable connection between the cultural 
items described in this notice and The Chickasaw Nation.

Requests for Repatriation

    Additional, written requests for repatriation of the cultural item 
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 item in this notice to a requestor may 
occur on or after July 17, 2024. If competing requests for repatriation 
are received, the Michigan History Center must determine the most 
appropriate requestor prior to repatriation. Requests for joint 
repatriation of the cultural item are considered a single request and 
not competing requests. The Michigan History Center 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, 
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U.S.C. 3004 and the implementing regulations, 43 CFR 10.9.

    Dated: June 7, 2024
Melanie O'Brien,
Manager, National NAGPRA Program.
[FR Doc. 2024-13248 Filed 6-14-24; 8:45 am]
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