Notice of Inventory Completion: New York State Museum, Albany, NY, 65927-65928 [2024-17980]

Download as PDF Federal Register / Vol. 89, No. 156 / Tuesday, August 13, 2024 / Notices 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 September 12, 2024. If competing requests for repatriation are received, the New York State Museum 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 New York State Museum 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: August 1, 2024. Melanie O’Brien, Manager, National NAGPRA Program. [FR Doc. 2024–17979 Filed 8–12–24; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 4312–52–P DEPARTMENT OF THE INTERIOR National Park Service [NPS–WASO–NAGPRA–NPS0038479; PPWOCRADN0–PCU00RP14.R50000] Notice of Inventory Completion: New York State Museum, Albany, NY National Park Service, Interior. Notice. AGENCY: ACTION: In accordance with the Native American Graves Protection and Repatriation Act (NAGPRA), the New York State Museum (NYSM) 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. DATES: Repatriation of the human remains and associated funerary objects in this notice may occur on or after September 12, 2024. ADDRESSES: Lisa Anderson, New York State Museum, 3049 Cultural Education Center, Albany, NY 12230, telephone (518) 486–2020, email lisa.anderson@ nysed.gov. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: This notice is published as part of the National Park Service’s administrative lotter on DSK11XQN23PROD with NOTICES1 SUMMARY: VerDate Sep<11>2014 17:55 Aug 12, 2024 Jkt 262001 responsibilities under NAGPRA. The determinations in this notice are the sole responsibility of the New York State 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, seven individuals have been identified. The 310 associated funerary objects are 243 Meadowood cache blades, one projectile point, two projectile point fragments, one biface, two biface fragments, two side-notched projectile points, 10 stone scrapers, 26 chert flakes, four quartz crystals, four stone gorget fragments, one groundstone tool, one groundstone fragment, one firecracked rock, four hematite samples, two beaver incisors, two antler fragments, one turtle shell fragment, one charcoal sample, and two soil samples. The human remains and associated funerary objects were removed from the Hunter site, Jefferson County, NY, during excavations conducted in 1952 by Dr. William A. Ritchie of the NYSM. Human remains representing, at least, seven individuals have been identified. The 253 associated funerary objects include one copper flaking tool with carved wooden handle, 226 Meadowood-type cache blades, one chert drill, one chert tool, two groundstone celts, two groundstone tools, one piece of fire-cracked rock, four hematite samples, four chert flakes, one wood fragment, three calcined bone fragments, one Meadowood-type projectile point, one projectile point tip, two biface fragments, two chert scrapers, and one utilized chert flake. The human remains and associated funerary objects were removed from the Muskalonge Lake site, Jefferson County, NY, during excavations conducted in 1951 and 1952 by Dr. William A. Ritchie of the NYSM. Human remains representing, at least, two individuals have been identified. No associated funerary objects are present. The human remains were removed from Jefferson County, NY, and acquired by the NYSM by Mr. Robert D. Loveland in 1912. Human remains representing, at least, one individual have been identified. No associated funerary objects are present. The human remains were removed from Jefferson County, NY, and acquired by the NYSM by Mr. Charles P. Oatman in 1913. Human remains representing, at least, four individuals have been identified. PO 00000 Frm 00092 Fmt 4703 Sfmt 4703 65927 No associated funerary objects are present. The human remains were removed from Jefferson County, NY. NYSM has no record of the acquisition. Human remains representing, at least, one individual have been identified. No associated funerary objects are present. The human remains were removed from the Colligan site, Jefferson County, NY, and acquired by the NYSM from Mr. R.D. Loveland in 1912. Human remains representing, at least, one individual have been identified. No associated funerary objects are present. The human remains were removed from the vicinity of Rutland, Jefferson County, NY, and acquired by NYSM in 1897 from Mr. J.S. Twining. Human remains representing, at least one individual have been identified. No associated funerary objects are present. The human remains were removed from the Atwell Fort site, Madison County, NY, and acquired by the NYSM from Mr. Otis M. Bigelow in 1914. Cultural Affiliation Based on the information available and the results of consultation, cultural affiliation is reasonably identified by the geographical location or acquisition history of the human remains and associated funerary objects described in this notice. Determinations The New York State Museum has determined that: • The human remains described in this notice represent the physical remains of 24 individuals of Native American ancestry. • The 563 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 Oneida Indian Nation and the Onondaga Nation. 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 E:\FR\FM\13AUN1.SGM 13AUN1 65928 Federal Register / Vol. 89, No. 156 / Tuesday, August 13, 2024 / Notices an Indian Tribe or Native Hawaiian organization with cultural affiliation. Repatriation of the human remains and associated funerary objects described in this notice to a requestor may occur on or after September 12, 2024. If competing requests for repatriation are received, the New York State Museum 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 New York State 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: August 1, 2024. Melanie O’Brien, Manager, National NAGPRA Program. BILLING CODE 4312–52–P DEPARTMENT OF THE INTERIOR National Park Service [NPS–WASO–NAGPRA–NPS0038476; PPWOCRADN0–PCU00RP14.R50000] Notice of Inventory Completion: San Diego State University, San Diego, CA National Park Service, Interior. Notice. AGENCY: In accordance with the Native American Graves Protection and Repatriation Act (NAGPRA), San Diego State University (SDSU) 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 September 12, 2024. ADDRESSES: Jaime Lennox, San Diego State University, 5500 Campanile Drive, San Diego, CA 92182, telephone (619) 594–4575, email jlennox@sdsu.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 SDSU, and additional information on the determinations in this notice, including the results of consultation, can be found in the inventory or related records. The lotter on DSK11XQN23PROD with NOTICES1 SUMMARY: VerDate Sep<11>2014 17:55 Aug 12, 2024 Jkt 262001 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. Site SDI–38 (San Diego Presidio) is located in San Diego County, CA and was excavated by SDSU in 1965–1975. SDSU received the individual in 1973; the individual was later accessioned as BIOANTH–002 in 2021 for NAGPRA-related reporting purposes. For unknown reasons, the individual was not accessioned with the cultural items and other individuals removed from the site (accessioned into SDSU’s assemblage as CMP–SDSU– 0400). Landscaping activities had previously taken place throughout the site including the use of nitrates, traces of which may be present with the individual. Cultural Affiliation Based on the information available and the results of consultation, cultural affiliation is reasonably identified by the geographical location or acquisition history of the human remains described in this notice. [FR Doc. 2024–17980 Filed 8–12–24; 8:45 am] ACTION: National Park Service is not responsible for the determinations in this notice. Determinations SDSU has determined that: • The human remains described in this notice represent the physical remains of one individual of Native American ancestry. • There is a reasonable connection between the human remains described in this notice and the Campo Band of Diegueno Mission Indians of the Campo Indian Reservation, California; Capitan Grande Band of Diegueno Mission Indians of California (Barona Group of Capitan Grande Band of Mission Indians of the Barona Reservation, California; Viejas (Baron Long) Group of Capitan Grande Band of Mission Indians of the Viejas Reservation, California); Ewiiaapaayp Band of Kumeyaay Indians, California; Iipay Nation of Santa Ysabel, California; Inaja Band of Diegueno Mission Indians of the Inaja and Cosmit Reservation, California; Jamul Indian Village of California; La Posta Band of Diegueno Mission Indians of the La Posta Indian Reservation, California; Manzanita Band of Diegueno Mission Indians of the Manzanita Reservation, California; Mesa Grande Band of Diegueno Mission Indians of the Mesa Grande Reservation, California; San Pasqual Band of Diegueno Mission Indians of California; and the Sycuan Band of the Kumeyaay Nation. PO 00000 Frm 00093 Fmt 4703 Sfmt 4703 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 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 September 12, 2024. If competing requests for repatriation are received, SDSU 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. SDSU 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: August 1, 2024. Melanie O’Brien, Manager, National NAGPRA Program. [FR Doc. 2024–17977 Filed 8–12–24; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 4312–52–P DEPARTMENT OF THE INTERIOR National Park Service [NPS–WASO–NAGPRA–NPS0038473; PPWOCRADN0–PCU00RP14.R50000] Notice of Inventory Completion: University of California, Berkeley, Berkeley, CA National Park Service, Interior. Notice. AGENCY: ACTION: In accordance with the Native American Graves Protection and Repatriation Act (NAGPRA), the University of California, Berkeley has completed an inventory of associated funerary objects and has determined that there is a cultural affiliation between the associated funerary objects and Indian Tribes or Native Hawaiian organizations in this notice. DATES: Repatriation of the associated funerary objects in this notice may occur on or after September 12, 2024. SUMMARY: E:\FR\FM\13AUN1.SGM 13AUN1

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[Federal Register Volume 89, Number 156 (Tuesday, August 13, 2024)]
[Notices]
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From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 2024-17980]


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DEPARTMENT OF THE INTERIOR

National Park Service

[NPS-WASO-NAGPRA-NPS0038479; PPWOCRADN0-PCU00RP14.R50000]


Notice of Inventory Completion: New York State Museum, Albany, NY

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 New York State Museum (NYSM) 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.

DATES: Repatriation of the human remains and associated funerary 
objects in this notice may occur on or after September 12, 2024.

ADDRESSES: Lisa Anderson, New York State Museum, 3049 Cultural 
Education Center, Albany, NY 12230, telephone (518) 486-2020, 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 
New York State 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, seven individuals have been 
identified. The 310 associated funerary objects are 243 Meadowood cache 
blades, one projectile point, two projectile point fragments, one 
biface, two biface fragments, two side-notched projectile points, 10 
stone scrapers, 26 chert flakes, four quartz crystals, four stone 
gorget fragments, one groundstone tool, one groundstone fragment, one 
fire-cracked rock, four hematite samples, two beaver incisors, two 
antler fragments, one turtle shell fragment, one charcoal sample, and 
two soil samples. The human remains and associated funerary objects 
were removed from the Hunter site, Jefferson County, NY, during 
excavations conducted in 1952 by Dr. William A. Ritchie of the NYSM.
    Human remains representing, at least, seven individuals have been 
identified. The 253 associated funerary objects include one copper 
flaking tool with carved wooden handle, 226 Meadowood-type cache 
blades, one chert drill, one chert tool, two groundstone celts, two 
groundstone tools, one piece of fire-cracked rock, four hematite 
samples, four chert flakes, one wood fragment, three calcined bone 
fragments, one Meadowood-type projectile point, one projectile point 
tip, two biface fragments, two chert scrapers, and one utilized chert 
flake. The human remains and associated funerary objects were removed 
from the Muskalonge Lake site, Jefferson County, NY, during excavations 
conducted in 1951 and 1952 by Dr. William A. Ritchie of the NYSM.
    Human remains representing, at least, two individuals have been 
identified. No associated funerary objects are present. The human 
remains were removed from Jefferson County, NY, and acquired by the 
NYSM by Mr. Robert D. Loveland in 1912.
    Human remains representing, at least, one individual have been 
identified. No associated funerary objects are present. The human 
remains were removed from Jefferson County, NY, and acquired by the 
NYSM by Mr. Charles P. Oatman in 1913.
    Human remains representing, at least, four individuals have been 
identified. No associated funerary objects are present. The human 
remains were removed from Jefferson County, NY. NYSM has no record of 
the acquisition.
    Human remains representing, at least, one individual have been 
identified. No associated funerary objects are present. The human 
remains were removed from the Colligan site, Jefferson County, NY, and 
acquired by the NYSM from Mr. R.D. Loveland in 1912.
    Human remains representing, at least, one individual have been 
identified. No associated funerary objects are present. The human 
remains were removed from the vicinity of Rutland, Jefferson County, 
NY, and acquired by NYSM in 1897 from Mr. J.S. Twining.
    Human remains representing, at least one individual have been 
identified. No associated funerary objects are present. The human 
remains were removed from the Atwell Fort site, Madison County, NY, and 
acquired by the NYSM from Mr. Otis M. Bigelow in 1914.

Cultural Affiliation

    Based on the information available and the results of consultation, 
cultural affiliation is reasonably identified by the geographical 
location or acquisition history of the human remains and associated 
funerary objects described in this notice.

Determinations

    The New York State Museum has determined that:
     The human remains described in this notice represent the 
physical remains of 24 individuals of Native American ancestry.
     The 563 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 Oneida 
Indian Nation and the Onondaga Nation.

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

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an Indian Tribe or Native Hawaiian organization with cultural 
affiliation.
    Repatriation of the human remains and associated funerary objects 
described in this notice to a requestor may occur on or after September 
12, 2024. If competing requests for repatriation are received, the New 
York State Museum 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 New York State 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: August 1, 2024.
Melanie O'Brien,
Manager, National NAGPRA Program.
[FR Doc. 2024-17980 Filed 8-12-24; 8:45 am]
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