Notice of Inventory Completion: Field Museum, Chicago, IL, 54854 [2024-14484]

Download as PDF 54854 Federal Register / Vol. 89, No. 127 / Tuesday, July 2, 2024 / Notices III. Consideration of Extraordinary Circumstances When applying these CEs, DHS will evaluate the proposed action to ensure evaluation of ‘‘Integral Elements’’ listed above. In addition, in considering extraordinary circumstances, DHS will consider whether the proposed action has the potential to result in significant effects as described in DOE’s extraordinary circumstances listed at 10 CFR 1021.410(b)(2). DOE defines extraordinary circumstances as unique situations presented by specific proposals, including, but not limited to, scientific controversy about the environmental effects of the proposal; uncertain effects or effects involving ‘‘unique or unknown risks; and unresolved conflicts concerning alternative uses of available resources.’’ (10 CFR 1021.410(b)(2). Consistent with DHS Instruction Manual 023–01–001– 01, Implementing the National Environmental Policy Act (DHS Instruction Manual), DHS will document each application of the abovelisted CEs and its consideration of extraordinary circumstances within the DHS Environmental Planning and Historic Preservation Decision Support System. IV. Consultation With DOE and Determination of Appropriateness lotter on DSK11XQN23PROD with NOTICES1 V. Notice to the Public and Documentation of Adoption This notice serves to identify to the public and document DHS’s adoption of DOE’s categorical exclusions and identifies the types of actions to which DHS contemplates applying the CEs at this time; DHS may expand use of one or more of the CEs identified above to other activities where appropriate, and in accordance with applicable conditions for use of the CE. Upon 17:34 Jul 01, 2024 Jkt 262001 Kenneth Burgess, Acting Deputy Chief Readiness Support Officer, Department of Homeland Security. [FR Doc. 2024–14568 Filed 7–1–24; 8:45 am] World’s Columbian Exposition in Chicago. The hair clippings were accessioned into the Field Museum’s collection in 1939. No information regarding the individual’s name, sex, age, or geographic location has been found. There is no known presence of any potentially hazardous substances. BILLING CODE 9112–FF–P Cultural Affiliation DEPARTMENT OF THE INTERIOR Based on the information available and the results of consultation, cultural affiliation is clearly identified by the information available about the human remains. National Park Service [NPS–WASO–NAGPRA–NPS0038200; PPWOCRADN0–PCU00RP14.R50000] Notice of Inventory Completion: Field Museum, Chicago, IL National Park Service, Interior. Notice. AGENCY: ACTION: In accordance with the Native American Graves Protection and Repatriation Act (NAGPRA), the Field Museum 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. SUMMARY: Repatriation of the human remains in this notice may occur on or after August 1, 2024. ADDRESSES: June Carpenter, NAGPRA Director, Field Museum, 1400 S Lake Shore Drive, Chicago, IL 60605, telephone (312) 665–7820, email jcarpenter@fieldmuseum.org. 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 Field Museum, 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. DATES: DHS and DOE consulted on the appropriateness of DHS’s adoption of the 18 CEs in April 2024. This consultation included a review of DOE’s experience developing and applying the CEs and the types of actions for which DHS plans to utilize the CEs. Based on this consultation and review, DHS has determined that the types of projects it intends to undertake are substantially similar to such projects for which DOE has applied the CEs. Accordingly, the impacts of DHS projects will be substantially similar to the impacts of DOE projects, which are not significant, absent the existence of extraordinary circumstances. Therefore, DHS has determined that DHS’s proposed use of the CEs, as described within this notice, is appropriate. VerDate Sep<11>2014 issuance of this notice, the CEs will be available to DHS and accessible at www.dhs.gov/national-environmentalpolicy-act. Abstract of Information Available Human remains representing, at least, 10 individuals have been identified. No associated funerary objects are present. The human remains are hair clippings belonging to 10 individuals, identified with the tribal designation ‘‘Cree’’ (Field Museum catalog numbers 193207.3, 193207.4, 193208.2, 193208.4, 193208.6, 193210.10, 193211.2, 193212.10, 193212.6, and 193215.9). Field Museum staff believe they were collected under the direction of Franz Boas and Frederick Ward Putnam for the 1893 PO 00000 Frm 00093 Fmt 4703 Sfmt 4703 Determinations The Field Museum has determined that: • The human remains described in this notice represent the physical remains of 10 individuals of Native American ancestry. • There is a connection between the human remains and described in this notice and the Little Shell Tribe of Chippewa Indians of Montana. 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 August 1, 2024. If competing requests for repatriation are received, the Field Museum 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 Field 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: June 26, 2024. Melanie O’Brien, Manager, National NAGPRA Program. [FR Doc. 2024–14484 Filed 7–1–24; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 4312–52–P E:\FR\FM\02JYN1.SGM 02JYN1

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[Federal Register Volume 89, Number 127 (Tuesday, July 2, 2024)]
[Notices]
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From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 2024-14484]


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DEPARTMENT OF THE INTERIOR

National Park Service

[NPS-WASO-NAGPRA-NPS0038200; PPWOCRADN0-PCU00RP14.R50000]


Notice of Inventory Completion: Field Museum, Chicago, IL

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 Field Museum 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.

DATES: Repatriation of the human remains in this notice may occur on or 
after August 1, 2024.

ADDRESSES: June Carpenter, NAGPRA Director, Field Museum, 1400 S Lake 
Shore Drive, Chicago, IL 60605, telephone (312) 665-7820, 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 
Field Museum, 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.

Abstract of Information Available

    Human remains representing, at least, 10 individuals have been 
identified. No associated funerary objects are present. The human 
remains are hair clippings belonging to 10 individuals, identified with 
the tribal designation ``Cree'' (Field Museum catalog numbers 193207.3, 
193207.4, 193208.2, 193208.4, 193208.6, 193210.10, 193211.2, 193212.10, 
193212.6, and 193215.9). Field Museum staff believe they were collected 
under the direction of Franz Boas and Frederick Ward Putnam for the 
1893 World's Columbian Exposition in Chicago. The hair clippings were 
accessioned into the Field Museum's collection in 1939. No information 
regarding the individual's name, sex, age, or geographic location has 
been found. There is no known presence of any 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 human remains.

Determinations

    The Field Museum has determined that:
     The human remains described in this notice represent the 
physical remains of 10 individuals of Native American ancestry.
     There is a connection between the human remains and 
described in this notice and the Little Shell Tribe of Chippewa Indians 
of Montana.

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 August 1, 2024. If competing requests 
for repatriation are received, the Field Museum 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 Field 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: June 26, 2024.
Melanie O'Brien,
Manager, National NAGPRA Program.
[FR Doc. 2024-14484 Filed 7-1-24; 8:45 am]
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