Notice of Inventory Completion: U.S. Army Garrison, Fort Leonard Wood, MO, 80925-80926 [2024-22894]

Download as PDF Federal Register / Vol. 89, No. 193 / Friday, October 4, 2024 / Notices chemicals on any cultural items. A former SF State professor, Dr. Michael Moratto, stated that staff used glues, polyvinyl acetate, and a solution called Glyptol to mend and stabilize cultural objects in the past. Prior non-invasive and non-destructive hazardous chemical tests conducted at the SF State NAGPRA Program repositories show arsenic, mercury, and/or lead in some storage containers, surfaces, and certain cultural items. Dated: September 25, 2024. Melanie O’Brien, Manager, National NAGPRA Program. Determinations Notice of Inventory Completion: U.S. Army Garrison, Fort Leonard Wood, MO The SF State NAGPRA Program has determined that: • The one object of cultural patrimony described in this notice have 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 Wiyot Tribe, California. khammond on DSKJM1Z7X2PROD with NOTICES 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 November 4, 2024. If competing requests for repatriation are received, the SF State NAGPRA Program 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 SF State NAGPRA Program 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. VerDate Sep<11>2014 17:26 Oct 03, 2024 Jkt 265001 [FR Doc. 2024–22895 Filed 10–3–24; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 4312–52–P DEPARTMENT OF THE INTERIOR National Park Service [NPS–WASO–NAGPRA–NPS0038779; PPWOCRADN0–PCU00RP14.R50000] National Park Service, Interior. Notice. AGENCY: ACTION: In accordance with the Native American Graves Protection and Repatriation Act (NAGPRA), the U.S. Army Garrison, Fort Leonard Wood (Fort Leonard Wood) 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 November 4, 2024. ADDRESSES: Stephanie Nutt, Archaeologist/Cultural Resources Manager, 8112 Nebraska Avenue, Building 11400, Fort Leonard Wood, MO 65473, telephone (573) 596–7607, email Stephanie.L.Nutt.civ@army.mil. 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 Fort Leonard Wood 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. SUMMARY: Abstract of Information Available Human remains representing, at least, three individuals have been reasonably identified. No associated funerary objects are present. The individuals were removed from Miller Cave, site 23PU2, in Pulaski County, MO. The individuals were found by Markman and Associates, Inc. in a back dirt pile of an earlier 1922 excavation of the site. The individuals were later identified during an analysis of faunal remains. The site dates from the Early Archaic PO 00000 Frm 00071 Fmt 4703 Sfmt 4703 80925 (7800–5000 BC) to the Mississippian (A.D. 950–1600). One associated funerary object has been identified. The one associated funerary object is one faunal (deer) tooth. In 1982, human remains representing, at minimum, one adult individual and associated funerary object was removed from Wilson Cave, site 23PU152 in Pulaski County, MO. The individual and associated funerary object was removed by Environmental Consultants, Inc. during an archaeological excavation of the cave in 1982. The site dates from the Middle Archaic (5000–2500 BC) to the Mississippian (A.D. 950–1600). The individual associated with this object has been listed in a Notice of Inventory Completion published in the Federal Register on March 7, 2017 (82 FR12835– 12836). Human remains representing, at least, one individual has been identified. The one associated funerary object is one faunal tooth. The individual and associated funerary object were removed from Joy Cave, site 23PU210 in Pulaski County, MO. The individual and associated funerary object were removed by Environmental Consultants, Inc., during archaeological survey in 1982. The site dates from the Archaic (7800– 700 BC) to the Mississippian (A.D. 950– 1600). Human remains representing, at least, one individual has been identified. No associated funerary objects are present. The individual was removed from Martin Cave B, site 23PU217 in Pulaski County, MO. The individual was removed by Environmental Consultants, Inc., during an archaeological survey of the cave in 1982. The site dates from the Middle Woodland (200 BC–A.D. 450) to the Late Woodland (A.D. 450–950). Human remains representing, at least, two individuals have been identified. The two associated funerary objects are one lot of ceramics and one lot of faunal fragments. The individuals and associated funerary objects were removed from site 23PU234 in Pulaski County, MO. The individuals and associated funerary objects were removed by Cultural Resource Analysts, Inc. during an archaeological excavation at a disturbed cairn site in 1983. The site dates to the Late Woodland period (A.D. 450–950). Human remains representing, at least, one individual has been identified. The 13 associated funerary objects are 13 faunal fragments. The individual and associated funerary objects were removed from site 23PU311 in Pulaski County, MO. The individuals and associated funerary objects were removed by Cultural Resource Analysts, E:\FR\FM\04OCN1.SGM 04OCN1 80926 Federal Register / Vol. 89, No. 193 / Friday, October 4, 2024 / Notices Inc. during archaeological testing at a disturbed cairn site in 1983. The site dates to the Late Woodland period (A.D. 450–950). Human remains representing, at least, two individuals have been identified. The seven associated funerary objects are one Columnella bead, one Anculosa bead, one bone awl, one lot unsorted matrix, one faunal fragment, one wood fragment, and one snail shell. The individuals and associated funerary objects were removed from site 23PU313 in Pulaski County MO. The individuals and associated funerary objects were removed by Cultural Resource Analysts, Inc., during archaeological testing of a disturbed cairn site. The site dates to the Late Woodland period (A.D. 450–950). Human remains representing, at least, one individual has been identified. There are no associated funerary objects. The individual was removed from site 23PU321 in Pulaski County, MO. The individual was removed by Cultural Resource Analysts, Inc. during archaeological excavation in 1983. The site dates to the Late Woodland (A.D. 450–950). 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 and associated funerary objects described in this notice to a requestor may occur on or after November 4, 2024. If competing requests for repatriation are received, Fort Leonard Wood 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. Fort Leonard Wood 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: September 25, 2024. Melanie O’Brien, Manager, National NAGPRA Program. [FR Doc. 2024–22894 Filed 10–3–24; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 4312–52–P 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 Fort Leonard Wood has determined that: • The human remains described in this notice represent the physical remains of 11 individuals of Native American ancestry. • The 24 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 Osage 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 VerDate Sep<11>2014 17:26 Oct 03, 2024 Jkt 265001 DEPARTMENT OF THE INTERIOR National Park Service [NPS–WASO–NAGPRA–NPS0038784; PPWOCRADN0–PCU00RP14.R50000] Notice of Intended Repatriation: California State University, Sacramento, Sacramento, CA National Park Service, Interior. Notice. AGENCY: ACTION: In accordance with the Native American Graves Protection and Repatriation Act (NAGPRA), the California State University, Sacramento intends to repatriate a certain cultural item that meets the definition of an unassociated funerary object 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 November 4, 2024. ADDRESSES: Dr. Mark R. Wheeler, Senior Advisor to President Luke Wood, California State University, Sacramento, 6000 J Street, Sacramento, CA 95819, telephone (916) 460–0490, email mark.wheeler@csus.edu. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: This notice is published as part of the National Park Service’s administrative responsibilities under NAGPRA. The SUMMARY: PO 00000 Frm 00072 Fmt 4703 Sfmt 4703 determinations in this notice are the sole responsibility of the California State University, Sacramento, 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 shell bead. The item was removed from CA– SAC–60 in Sacramento County, CA. No acquisition records have been located and it is not known how the item came into the University’s possession. It was assigned accession 81–466 after its discovery in 2024. Determinations The California State University, Sacramento 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 items described in this notice and the Wilton 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 November 4, 2024. If competing requests for repatriation are received, the California State University, E:\FR\FM\04OCN1.SGM 04OCN1

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DEPARTMENT OF THE INTERIOR

National Park Service

[NPS-WASO-NAGPRA-NPS0038779; PPWOCRADN0-PCU00RP14.R50000]


Notice of Inventory Completion: U.S. Army Garrison, Fort Leonard 
Wood, MO

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. Army Garrison, Fort Leonard Wood 
(Fort Leonard Wood) 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 November 4, 2024.

ADDRESSES: Stephanie Nutt, Archaeologist/Cultural Resources Manager, 
8112 Nebraska Avenue, Building 11400, Fort Leonard Wood, MO 65473, 
telephone (573) 596-7607, 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 Fort 
Leonard Wood 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, three individuals have been 
reasonably identified. No associated funerary objects are present. The 
individuals were removed from Miller Cave, site 23PU2, in Pulaski 
County, MO. The individuals were found by Markman and Associates, Inc. 
in a back dirt pile of an earlier 1922 excavation of the site. The 
individuals were later identified during an analysis of faunal remains. 
The site dates from the Early Archaic (7800-5000 BC) to the 
Mississippian (A.D. 950-1600).
    One associated funerary object has been identified. The one 
associated funerary object is one faunal (deer) tooth. In 1982, human 
remains representing, at minimum, one adult individual and associated 
funerary object was removed from Wilson Cave, site 23PU152 in Pulaski 
County, MO. The individual and associated funerary object was removed 
by Environmental Consultants, Inc. during an archaeological excavation 
of the cave in 1982. The site dates from the Middle Archaic (5000-2500 
BC) to the Mississippian (A.D. 950-1600). The individual associated 
with this object has been listed in a Notice of Inventory Completion 
published in the Federal Register on March 7, 2017 (82 FR12835-12836).
    Human remains representing, at least, one individual has been 
identified. The one associated funerary object is one faunal tooth. The 
individual and associated funerary object were removed from Joy Cave, 
site 23PU210 in Pulaski County, MO. The individual and associated 
funerary object were removed by Environmental Consultants, Inc., during 
archaeological survey in 1982. The site dates from the Archaic (7800-
700 BC) to the Mississippian (A.D. 950-1600).
    Human remains representing, at least, one individual has been 
identified. No associated funerary objects are present. The individual 
was removed from Martin Cave B, site 23PU217 in Pulaski County, MO. The 
individual was removed by Environmental Consultants, Inc., during an 
archaeological survey of the cave in 1982. The site dates from the 
Middle Woodland (200 BC-A.D. 450) to the Late Woodland (A.D. 450-950).
    Human remains representing, at least, two individuals have been 
identified. The two associated funerary objects are one lot of ceramics 
and one lot of faunal fragments. The individuals and associated 
funerary objects were removed from site 23PU234 in Pulaski County, MO. 
The individuals and associated funerary objects were removed by 
Cultural Resource Analysts, Inc. during an archaeological excavation at 
a disturbed cairn site in 1983. The site dates to the Late Woodland 
period (A.D. 450-950).
    Human remains representing, at least, one individual has been 
identified. The 13 associated funerary objects are 13 faunal fragments. 
The individual and associated funerary objects were removed from site 
23PU311 in Pulaski County, MO. The individuals and associated funerary 
objects were removed by Cultural Resource Analysts,

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Inc. during archaeological testing at a disturbed cairn site in 1983. 
The site dates to the Late Woodland period (A.D. 450-950).
    Human remains representing, at least, two individuals have been 
identified. The seven associated funerary objects are one Columnella 
bead, one Anculosa bead, one bone awl, one lot unsorted matrix, one 
faunal fragment, one wood fragment, and one snail shell. The 
individuals and associated funerary objects were removed from site 
23PU313 in Pulaski County MO. The individuals and associated funerary 
objects were removed by Cultural Resource Analysts, Inc., during 
archaeological testing of a disturbed cairn site. The site dates to the 
Late Woodland period (A.D. 450-950).
    Human remains representing, at least, one individual has been 
identified. There are no associated funerary objects. The individual 
was removed from site 23PU321 in Pulaski County, MO. The individual was 
removed by Cultural Resource Analysts, Inc. during archaeological 
excavation in 1983. The site dates to the Late Woodland (A.D. 450-950).

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

    Fort Leonard Wood has determined that:
     The human remains described in this notice represent the 
physical remains of 11 individuals of Native American ancestry.
     The 24 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 Osage 
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 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 November 
4, 2024. If competing requests for repatriation are received, Fort 
Leonard Wood 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. Fort Leonard Wood 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: September 25, 2024.
Melanie O'Brien,
Manager, National NAGPRA Program.
[FR Doc. 2024-22894 Filed 10-3-24; 8:45 am]
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