Notice of Intended Repatriation: University of Tennessee, Department of Anthropology, Knoxville, TN, and Tennessee Department of Environment and Conservation, Division of Archaeology, Nashville, TN, 58402-58403 [2024-15831]

Download as PDF 58402 Federal Register / Vol. 89, No. 138 / Thursday, July 18, 2024 / Notices lots of botanicals, three lots of daub, 23 lots of other stone, and one lot of post/ beam wood. In the spring semester of 1987, these human remains and associated funerary objects were removed from the Rancherı́a de Bernier site in Maricopa County, AZ during a field school conducted by Paul Minnis, then a research associate in the Department of Anthropology at Arizona State University (ASU). Archaeological evidence suggests the site was occupied between A.D. 630–870, during the Hohokam Pioneer to Colonial Periods. After the field season, the collection was curated by the then Department of Anthropology, now School of Human Evolution and Social Change, at ASU’s CASR. 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. khammond on DSKJM1Z7X2PROD with NOTICES Determinations The Arizona State University CASR has determined that: • The human remains described in this notice represent the physical remains of 20 individuals of Native American ancestry. • The 364 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 Ak-Chin Indian Community; Gila River Indian Community of the Gila River Indian Reservation, Arizona; Hopi Tribe of Arizona; Salt River Pima-Maricopa Indian Community of the Salt River Reservation, Arizona; Tohono O’odham Nation of Arizona; and the Zuni Tribe of the Zuni Reservation, New Mexico. 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 VerDate Sep<11>2014 16:47 Jul 17, 2024 Jkt 262001 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 August 19, 2024. If competing requests for repatriation are received, the ASU Center for Archaeology and Society Repository 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 ASU Center for Archaeology and Society Repository 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: July 10, 2024. Melanie O’Brien, Manager, National NAGPRA Program. [FR Doc. 2024–15833 Filed 7–17–24; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 4312–52–P DEPARTMENT OF THE INTERIOR National Park Service [NPS–WASO–NAGPRA–NPS0038302; PPWOCRADN0–PCU00RP14.R50000] Notice of Intended Repatriation: University of Tennessee, Department of Anthropology, Knoxville, TN, and Tennessee Department of Environment and Conservation, Division of Archaeology, Nashville, TN National Park Service, Interior. Notice. AGENCY: ACTION: In accordance with the Native American Graves Protection and Repatriation Act (NAGPRA), the University of Tennessee, Department of Anthropology (UTK) and the Tennessee Department of Environment and Conservation, Division of Archaeology (TDEC–DOA) intend to repatriate certain cultural items that meet the definition of sacred objects 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 August 19, 2024. ADDRESSES: Dr. Ellen Lofaro, University of Tennessee, Office of Repatriation, 5723 Middlebrook Pike, Knoxville, TN 37921–6053, telephone (865) 974–3370, email nagpra@utk.edu and Phillip R. SUMMARY: PO 00000 Frm 00076 Fmt 4703 Sfmt 4703 Hodge, Tennessee Department of Environment and Conservation, Division of Archaeology, 1216 Foster Avenue, Cole Building #3, Nashville, TN 37243, telephone (615) 626–2025, email Phil.Hodge@tn.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 UTK and TDEC– DOA, 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 five cultural items have been requested for repatriation. The five sacred objects are five dog burials (remains and associated objects). These dog burials were removed from 40GL26, the Bailey site, in Giles County, TN. The Bailey site was identified during an archeological survey by the Tennessee Department of Transportation (TDOT) due to proposed replacement of a bridge over Sugar Creek and relocation of part of State Route 11. TDOT applied for and received the required permits from TDEC–DOA, and UTK was contracted to excavate. UTK excavated from May 20 to August 23, 1986. All cultural material and disinterred burials were transferred to UTK, where they have been housed since. To our knowledge, no known hazardous substances were used to treat any of the cultural items. Giles County, TN is part of lands ceded to the United States by the Chickasaw, as recorded in, Treaty with the Chickasaw, 1805. Giles County, TN is also part of lands ceded to the United States by the Cherokee, as recorded in, Treaty with the Cherokee, 1806, and Treaty with the Cherokee, 1807. Tribal oral tradition also establishes that Muscogee (Creek) Ancestors once inhabited Giles County. These objects were identified as sacred objects through consultation; specifically in reference to the role of the white dog Ofi’ Tohbi Ishto’ in the Chickasaw Migration story and the need of The Chickasaw Nation to venerate these animals alongside ancestral remains in current day reburial practices. Determinations UTK and TDEC–DOA have determined that: • The five sacred objects described in this notice are specific ceremonial objects needed by a traditional Native American religious leader for present- E:\FR\FM\18JYN1.SGM 18JYN1 Federal Register / Vol. 89, No. 138 / Thursday, July 18, 2024 / Notices day adherents to practice traditional Native American religion, according to the Native American traditional knowledge of a lineal descendant, Indian Tribe, or Native Hawaiian organization. • There is a reasonable connection between the cultural items described in this notice and the Cherokee Nation; Eastern Band of Cherokee Indians; Poarch Band of Creek Indians; The Chickasaw Nation; and The Muscogee (Creek) Nation. 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 August 19, 2024. If competing requests for repatriation are received, UTK and TDEC–DOA 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. UTK and TDEC– DOA are 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: July 10, 2024. Melanie O’Brien, Manager, National NAGPRA Program. [FR Doc. 2024–15831 Filed 7–17–24; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 4312–52–P DEPARTMENT OF THE INTERIOR National Park Service khammond on DSKJM1Z7X2PROD with NOTICES [NPS–WASO–NAGPRA–NPS0038300; PPWOCRADN0–PCU00RP14.R50000] Notice of Inventory Completion: University of Tennessee, Department of Anthropology, Knoxville, TN, and Tennessee Department of Environment and Conservation, Division of Archaeology, Nashville, TN AGENCY: National Park Service, Interior. VerDate Sep<11>2014 16:47 Jul 17, 2024 Jkt 262001 ACTION: Notice. In accordance with the Native American Graves Protection and Repatriation Act (NAGPRA), the University of Tennessee, Department of Anthropology (UTK) and the Tennessee Department of Environment and Conservation, Division of Archaeology (TDEC–DOA) have 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. DATES: Repatriation of the human remains and associated funerary objects in this notice may occur on or after August 19, 2024. ADDRESSES: Dr. Ellen Lofaro, University of Tennessee, Office of Repatriation, 5723 Middlebrook Pike, Knoxville, TN 37921–6053, telephone (865) 974–3370, email nagpra@utk.edu and Phillip R. Hodge, Tennessee Department of Environment and Conservation, Division of Archaeology, 1216 Foster Avenue, Cole Building #3, Nashville, TN 37243, telephone (615) 626–2025, email Phil.Hodge@tn.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 UTK and TDEC– DOA, and additional information on the determinations in this notice, including the results of consultation, can be found in their inventory or related records. The National Park Service is not responsible for the determinations in this notice. SUMMARY: Abstract of Information Available Human remains representing, at least, 16 individuals have been identified. The 101 lots of associated funerary objects are 17 lots of lithics, 15 lots of faunal remains, 32 lots of floatation samples, 17 lots of charcoal, 15 lots of clay, three lots of hematite, and two lots of shell. These individuals were removed from 40GL26, the Bailey site, in Giles County, TN. The Bailey site was identified during an archeological survey by the Tennessee Department of Transportation (TDOT) due to proposed replacement of a bridge over Sugar Creek and relocation of part of State Route 11. TDOT applied for and received the required permits from TDEC–DOA. UTK was contracted to excavate and did so from May 20 to August 23, 1986. All cultural material and disinterred remains were PO 00000 Frm 00077 Fmt 4703 Sfmt 4703 58403 transferred to UTK, where they have been housed since. While some of the human remains have been ‘‘repaired’’ using glue, to our knowledge, no known hazardous substances were used to treat any of the remains or objects. Human remains representing at least, two individuals have been identified. The single associated funerary object is one lot of faunal remains. These individuals were removed from a mound in Giles County, TN, around 1970 and donated to UTK by Greg Rost on an unknown date prior to 2016. Given the location and site type, this unknown site could be part of 40GL14, the Potts site. To our knowledge, no known hazardous substances were used to treat any of the remains or objects. Cultural affiliation between these human remains and funerary objects, and the Indian Tribes listed in this notice was established via historical information, geographical information, and oral tradition. Giles County, TN is part of lands ceded to the United States by the Chickasaw, as recorded in, Treaty with the Chickasaw, 1805. Giles County, TN is also part of lands ceded to the United States by the Cherokee, as recorded in, Treaty with the Cherokee, 1806, and Treaty with the Cherokee, 1807. Tribal oral tradition also establishes that Muscogee (Creek) Ancestors once inhabited Giles County. 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. Determinations UTK and TDEC–DOA have determined that: • The human remains described in this notice represent the physical remains of 18 individuals of Native American ancestry. • The 102 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 human remains and associated funerary objects described in this notice and the Cherokee Nation; Eastern Band of Cherokee Indians; Poarch Band of Creek Indians; The Chickasaw Nation; and The Muscogee (Creek) Nation. Requests for Repatriation Written requests for repatriation of the human remains and associated funerary objects in this notice must be sent to the E:\FR\FM\18JYN1.SGM 18JYN1

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DEPARTMENT OF THE INTERIOR

National Park Service

[NPS-WASO-NAGPRA-NPS0038302; PPWOCRADN0-PCU00RP14.R50000]


Notice of Intended Repatriation: University of Tennessee, 
Department of Anthropology, Knoxville, TN, and Tennessee Department of 
Environment and Conservation, Division of Archaeology, Nashville, TN

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 University of Tennessee, Department of 
Anthropology (UTK) and the Tennessee Department of Environment and 
Conservation, Division of Archaeology (TDEC-DOA) intend to repatriate 
certain cultural items that meet the definition of sacred objects 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 August 19, 2024.

ADDRESSES: Dr. Ellen Lofaro, University of Tennessee, Office of 
Repatriation, 5723 Middlebrook Pike, Knoxville, TN 37921-6053, 
telephone (865) 974-3370, email [email protected] and Phillip R. Hodge, 
Tennessee Department of Environment and Conservation, Division of 
Archaeology, 1216 Foster Avenue, Cole Building #3, Nashville, TN 37243, 
telephone (615) 626-2025, 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 UTK 
and TDEC-DOA, 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 five cultural items have been requested for 
repatriation. The five sacred objects are five dog burials (remains and 
associated objects). These dog burials were removed from 40GL26, the 
Bailey site, in Giles County, TN. The Bailey site was identified during 
an archeological survey by the Tennessee Department of Transportation 
(TDOT) due to proposed replacement of a bridge over Sugar Creek and 
relocation of part of State Route 11. TDOT applied for and received the 
required permits from TDEC-DOA, and UTK was contracted to excavate. UTK 
excavated from May 20 to August 23, 1986. All cultural material and 
disinterred burials were transferred to UTK, where they have been 
housed since. To our knowledge, no known hazardous substances were used 
to treat any of the cultural items.
    Giles County, TN is part of lands ceded to the United States by the 
Chickasaw, as recorded in, Treaty with the Chickasaw, 1805. Giles 
County, TN is also part of lands ceded to the United States by the 
Cherokee, as recorded in, Treaty with the Cherokee, 1806, and Treaty 
with the Cherokee, 1807. Tribal oral tradition also establishes that 
Muscogee (Creek) Ancestors once inhabited Giles County.
    These objects were identified as sacred objects through 
consultation; specifically in reference to the role of the white dog 
Ofi' Tohbi Ishto' in the Chickasaw Migration story and the need of The 
Chickasaw Nation to venerate these animals alongside ancestral remains 
in current day reburial practices.

Determinations

    UTK and TDEC-DOA have determined that:
     The five sacred objects described in this notice are 
specific ceremonial objects needed by a traditional Native American 
religious leader for present-

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day adherents to practice traditional Native American religion, 
according to the Native American traditional knowledge of a lineal 
descendant, Indian Tribe, or Native Hawaiian organization.
     There is a reasonable connection between the cultural 
items described in this notice and the Cherokee Nation; Eastern Band of 
Cherokee Indians; Poarch Band of Creek Indians; The Chickasaw Nation; 
and The Muscogee (Creek) Nation.

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 August 19, 2024. If competing requests for 
repatriation are received, UTK and TDEC-DOA 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. UTK and TDEC-DOA are 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: July 10, 2024.
Melanie O'Brien,
Manager, National NAGPRA Program.
[FR Doc. 2024-15831 Filed 7-17-24; 8:45 am]
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