Notice of Intended Disposition: U.S. Department of the Interior, National Park Service, Timucuan Ecological and Historic Preserve, Jacksonville, FL, 77182-77183 [2024-21537]

Download as PDF 77182 Federal Register / Vol. 89, No. 183 / Friday, September 20, 2024 / Notices • The human remains described in this notice represent the physical remains of 20 individuals of Native American ancestry. • There is a reasonable connection between the human remains described in this notice and the Pueblo of Laguna, New Mexico. 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 October 21, 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: September 12, 2024. Melanie O’Brien, Manager, National NAGPRA Program. BILLING CODE 4312–52–P DEPARTMENT OF THE INTERIOR National Park Service [NPS–WASO–NAGPRA–NPS0038735; PPWOCRADN0–PCU00RP14.R50000] Notice of Intended Repatriation: Denver Museum of Nature & Science, Denver, CO National Park Service, Interior. Notice. ddrumheller on DSK120RN23PROD with NOTICES1 AGENCY: In accordance with the Native American Graves Protection and Repatriation Act (NAGPRA), the Denver Museum of Nature & Science intends to repatriate certain a cultural item that meets the definition of an object of cultural patrimony and that has a SUMMARY: VerDate Sep<11>2014 16:44 Sep 19, 2024 Jkt 262001 Abstract of Information Available A total of one cultural item has been requested for repatriation. The one object of cultural patrimony is a Xheitl S’aaxhw (Thunderbird Clan Hat) belonging to the Ketchikan Indian Community. The clan hat (AC.11360) was originally collected in Ketchikan, Alaska, by a Mr. Zeigler at an unknown date. In 1965, the clan hat was purchased by the Michael R. Johnson Gallery. In 1973, the clan hat was purchased by Mary and Francis Crane, who donated their collection to the Denver Museum of Nature & Science between 1968 and 1983. Determinations [FR Doc. 2024–21535 Filed 9–19–24; 8:45 am] ACTION: 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 October 21, 2024. ADDRESSES: Chris Patrello, Denver Museum of Nature & Science, 2001 Colorado Boulevard, Denver, CO 80205, telephone (303) 370–6378, email chris.patrello@dmns.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 Denver Museum of Nature & Science, 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. The Denver Museum of Nature & Science has determined that: • The one object of cultural patrimony described in this notice has ongoing historical, traditional, or cultural importance central to the Native American group, including any constituent sub-group (such as a band, clan, lineage, ceremonial society, or other subdivision), according to the Native American traditional knowledge of an Indian Tribe or Native Hawaiian organization. • There is a reasonable connection between the cultural item described in this notice and the Ketchikan Indian Community. 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 PO 00000 Frm 00108 Fmt 4703 Sfmt 4703 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 October 21, 2024. If competing requests for repatriation are received, the Denver Museum of Nature & Science 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 Denver Museum of Nature & Science 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: September 12, 2024. Melanie O’Brien, Manager, National NAGPRA Program. [FR Doc. 2024–21538 Filed 9–19–24; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 4312–52–P DEPARTMENT OF THE INTERIOR National Park Service [NPS–WASO–NAGPRA–NPS0038734; PPWOCRADN0–PCU00RP14.R50000] Notice of Intended Disposition: U.S. Department of the Interior, National Park Service, Timucuan Ecological and Historic Preserve, Jacksonville, FL National Park Service, Interior. Notice. AGENCY: ACTION: In accordance with the Native American Graves Protection and Repatriation Act (NAGPRA), the U.S. Department of the Interior, National Park Service, Timucuan Ecological and Historic Preserve (TIMU) intends to carry out the disposition of human remains removed from Federal or Tribal lands to the lineal descendants, Indian Tribe, or Native Hawaiian organization with priority for disposition in this notice. SUMMARY: Disposition of the human remains in this notice may occur on or after October 21, 2024. If no claim for disposition is received by September 22, 2025, the human remains in this notice will become unclaimed human remains. ADDRESSES: Chris Hughes, Superintendent, Timucuan Ecological DATES: E:\FR\FM\20SEN1.SGM 20SEN1 Federal Register / Vol. 89, No. 183 / Friday, September 20, 2024 / Notices and Historic Preserve, 13165 Mount Pleasant Road, Jacksonville, FL 32225, telephone (904)–805–7510, email chris_ hughes@nps.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 Superintendent, TIMU, and additional information on the human remains in this notice, including the results of consultation, can be found in the related records. Abstract of Information Available Based on the information available, human remains representing, at least, three individuals have been reasonably identified. No associated funerary objects are present. Human remains were discovered eroding out of the Green Trail in Duval County, FL on June 21st 2023. National Park Service archeologists opened a small excavation unit and additional human remains were discovered. Artifacts removed from the site were determined to be historic and not associated with the burials. The remains of the ancestors were collected and transferred to the Southeast Archeology Center (SEAC) in Tallahassee, FL to be housed. ddrumheller on DSK120RN23PROD with NOTICES1 Determinations TIMU has determined that: • The human remains described in this notice represent the physical remains of three individuals of Native American ancestry. • The Miccosukee Tribe of Indians; Seminole Tribe of Florida; and The Seminole Nation of Oklahoma have priority for disposition of the human remains described in this notice. 16:44 Sep 19, 2024 Jkt 262001 Dated: September 12, 2024. Melanie O’Brien, Manager, National NAGPRA Program. [FR Doc. 2024–21537 Filed 9–19–24; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 4312–52–P DEPARTMENT OF THE INTERIOR National Park Service [NPS–WASO–NAGPRA–NPS0038731; 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, Harvard University (PMAE) intends 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. SUMMARY: Claims for Disposition Written claims for disposition of the human remains in this notice must be sent to the appropriate official identified in this notice under ADDRESSES. If no claim for disposition is received by September 22, 2025, the human remains in this notice will become unclaimed human remains. 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 in this notice may occur on or after October 21, 2024. If competing claims for disposition are received, TIMU must VerDate Sep<11>2014 determine the most appropriate claimant prior to disposition. Requests for joint disposition of the human remains are considered a single request and not competing requests. TIMU 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. Repatriation of the cultural items in this notice may occur on or after October 21, 2024. ADDRESSES: Deanna Byrd, Peabody Museum of Archaeology and Ethnology, Harvard University, 11 Divinity Avenue, Cambridge, MA 02138, telephone (617) 384–0672, deannabyrd@ fas.harvard.edu. DATES: 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: PO 00000 Frm 00109 Fmt 4703 Sfmt 4703 77183 Abstract of Information Available A total of eight lots of cultural items have been requested for repatriation. The eight lots of sacred objects are one lot of faunal remains, one lot of floral remains, one lot of small percussion instruments, one lot of obsidian knives, one lot of stone implements, one lot of fabric bags, one lot of iron dishes, and one lot of netting. Grace Nicholson purchased these sacred objects from Dr. Bob Fred Hogan, a known Tribal member of the Big Valley Band of Pomo Indians of the Big Valley Rancheria, California, in 1905–1906. Nicholson purchased these sacred objects on behalf of Lewis Hobart Farlow who donated them to the PMAE in 1906. The PMAE scanned sixty organic items from the Dr. Bob Fred Hogan collection with x-ray fluorescence (XRF) at the request of Tribal Chairman Flaman Craig McCloud, Jr. Results determined the presence of the following heavy metals: iron, lead, arsenic, and mercury. Determinations The PMAE has determined that: • The eight lots of sacred objects described in this notice are specific ceremonial objects needed by a traditional Native American religious leader for present-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 Big Valley Band of Pomo Indians of the Big Valley Rancheria, California. 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 October 21, 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 items are considered a single request and not competing requests. The PMAE is E:\FR\FM\20SEN1.SGM 20SEN1

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[Federal Register Volume 89, Number 183 (Friday, September 20, 2024)]
[Notices]
[Pages 77182-77183]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 2024-21537]


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DEPARTMENT OF THE INTERIOR

National Park Service

[NPS-WASO-NAGPRA-NPS0038734; PPWOCRADN0-PCU00RP14.R50000]


Notice of Intended Disposition: U.S. Department of the Interior, 
National Park Service, Timucuan Ecological and Historic Preserve, 
Jacksonville, FL

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 U.S. Department of the Interior, 
National Park Service, Timucuan Ecological and Historic Preserve (TIMU) 
intends to carry out the disposition of human remains 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 in this notice may occur on or 
after October 21, 2024. If no claim for disposition is received by 
September 22, 2025, the human remains in this notice will become 
unclaimed human remains.

ADDRESSES: Chris Hughes, Superintendent, Timucuan Ecological

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and Historic Preserve, 13165 Mount Pleasant Road, Jacksonville, FL 
32225, telephone (904)-805-7510, 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 
Superintendent, TIMU, and additional information on the human remains 
in this notice, including the results of consultation, can be found in 
the related records.

Abstract of Information Available

    Based on the information available, human remains representing, at 
least, three individuals have been reasonably identified. No associated 
funerary objects are present. Human remains were discovered eroding out 
of the Green Trail in Duval County, FL on June 21st 2023. National Park 
Service archeologists opened a small excavation unit and additional 
human remains were discovered. Artifacts removed from the site were 
determined to be historic and not associated with the burials. The 
remains of the ancestors were collected and transferred to the 
Southeast Archeology Center (SEAC) in Tallahassee, FL to be housed.

Determinations

    TIMU has determined that:
     The human remains described in this notice represent the 
physical remains of three individuals of Native American ancestry.
     The Miccosukee Tribe of Indians; Seminole Tribe of 
Florida; and The Seminole Nation of Oklahoma have priority for 
disposition of the human remains described in this notice.

Claims for Disposition

    Written claims for disposition of the human remains in this notice 
must be sent to the appropriate official identified in this notice 
under ADDRESSES. If no claim for disposition is received by September 
22, 2025, the human remains in this notice will become unclaimed human 
remains. 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 in this notice may occur on or 
after October 21, 2024. If competing claims for disposition are 
received, TIMU must determine the most appropriate claimant prior to 
disposition. Requests for joint disposition of the human remains are 
considered a single request and not competing requests. TIMU 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: September 12, 2024.
Melanie O'Brien,
Manager, National NAGPRA Program.
[FR Doc. 2024-21537 Filed 9-19-24; 8:45 am]
BILLING CODE 4312-52-P


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