Notice of Inventory Completion: Willamette University, Salem, OR, 83047-83048 [2024-23719]

Download as PDF Federal Register / Vol. 89, No. 199 / Tuesday, October 15, 2024 / Notices by a preponderance of the evidence, that they have priority for disposition. Disposition of the human remains and associated funerary objects in this notice may occur on or after November 14, 2024. If competing claims for disposition are received, HOCU must determine the most appropriate claimant prior to disposition. Requests for joint disposition of the human remains and associated funerary objects are considered a single request and not competing requests. HOCU 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: October 4, 2024. Melanie O’Brien, Manager, National NAGPRA Program. [FR Doc. 2024–23726 Filed 10–11–24; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 4312–52–P DEPARTMENT OF THE INTERIOR National Park Service [NPS–WASO–NAGPRA–NPS0038880; PPWOCRADN0–PCU00RP14.R50000] Notice of Inventory Completion: Western Washington University, Department of Anthropology, Bellingham, WA National Park Service, Interior. ACTION: Notice. AGENCY: In accordance with the Native American Graves Protection and Repatriation Act (NAGPRA), the Western Washington University (WWU) 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 November 14, 2024. ADDRESSES: Dr. Judith Pine, Western Washington University, Department of Anthropology, Arntzen Hall 340, 516 High Street, Bellingham, WA 98225, telephone (360) 650–4783, email pinej@ wwu.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 the WWU, and khammond on DSKJM1Z7X2PROD with NOTICES SUMMARY: VerDate Sep<11>2014 16:35 Oct 11, 2024 Jkt 265001 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, one individual have been identified. No associated funerary objects are present. Representatives from Western Washington University worked at 45– WH–17 in both 1973 and 1977. Dr. Garland Grabert directed a summer field school at the site in 1973. In 1977, Western Washington University entered a contract (C530–695–02) with the city of Blaine, WA, to conduct salvage in conjunction with the construction of the sewage treatment facility. Operations began in June and continued through the end of August 1977. One burial was recovered at 45–WH–17 in 1973 and a total of 40 burials were recovered during the 1977 project. All the known burials and associated funerary objects in the WWU collections from the 1973 and 1977 work were repatriated to the Lummi Nation in the early 1980’s. During the WWU NAGPRA compliance efforts in 1995, closer examination of faunal remains from 45– WH–17 resulted in numerous additional fragments of human bone being recognized. These human remains were listed in the original 1995 WWU NAGPRA Inventory and they, too, were repatriated to the Lummi Nation, upon their request in 2001. During the recent rehousing project described above, one additional human remain was identified from the 45–WH–17 collection and it is described below. No known individuals were identified. No hazardous chemicals are known to have been used to treat the human remains while in the custody of WWU. Based on the information available and the results of consultation, cultural affiliation is clearly identified by the information available about the human remains described in this notice. Determinations The WWU has determined that: • The human remains described in this notice represent the physical remains of one individual of Native American ancestry. • There is a connection between the human remains described in this notice and the Lummi Tribe of the Lummi Reservation and the Nooksack Indian Tribe. Frm 00079 Fmt 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 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 November 14, 2024. If competing requests for repatriation are received, the WWU 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 WWU 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: October 4, 2024. Melanie O’Brien, Manager, National NAGPRA Program. [FR Doc. 2024–23721 Filed 10–11–24; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 4312–52–P DEPARTMENT OF THE INTERIOR National Park Service [NPS–WASO–NAGPRA–NPS0038878; PPWOCRADN0–PCU00RP14.R50000] Notice of Inventory Completion: Willamette University, Salem, OR Cultural Affiliation PO 00000 83047 Sfmt 4703 National Park Service, Interior. Notice. AGENCY: ACTION: In accordance with the Native American Graves Protection and Repatriation Act (NAGPRA), Willamette University 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 November 14, 2024. ADDRESSES: Emilio Solano, Willamette University, 900 State Street, Salem, OR SUMMARY: E:\FR\FM\15OCN1.SGM 15OCN1 83048 Federal Register / Vol. 89, No. 199 / Tuesday, October 15, 2024 / Notices 97209, telephone (503) 370–6027, email easolano@willamette.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 Willamette University, 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, one individual have been identified. No associated funerary objects are present. The osteological elements from one individual include a mandible, four teeth, two radii, two humeri, five vertebrae, and one femur. There is no known acquisition history of the ancestral remains, but the preponderance of the evidence suggests that either W.S. Laughlin or John Rademaker disturbed and acquired these remains. There were no markings, labels, or other documentation found with this individual. The geographic location is unknown but is likely associated with the Willamette Valley, Oregon mounds excavated by Laughlin or near The Dalles, Oregon site excavation by Rademaker. Cultural affiliation is unknown but likely the Confederated Tribes of Grand Ronde, Confederated Tribes of Siletz Indians, or Confederated Tribes of the Warm Springs based on information available, including archeological, geographical, and historical. The remains have not been tested for the presence of any potentially hazardous substances. khammond on DSKJM1Z7X2PROD with NOTICES 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 Willamette University has determined that: • The human remains described in this notice represent the physical remains of one individual of Native American ancestry. • There is a connection between the human remains described in this notice and the Confederated Tribes of Siletz Indians of Oregon; Confederated Tribes of the Grand Ronde Community of Oregon; and the Confederated Tribes of VerDate Sep<11>2014 16:35 Oct 11, 2024 Jkt 265001 the Warm Springs Reservation of Oregon. 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 November 14, 2024. If competing requests for repatriation are received, Willamette University 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. Willamette University 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: October 4, 2024. Melanie O’Brien, Manager, National NAGPRA Program. [FR Doc. 2024–23719 Filed 10–11–24; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 4312–52–P DEPARTMENT OF THE INTERIOR National Park Service [NPS–WASO–NAGPRA–NPS0038879; PPWOCRADN0–PCU00RP14.R50000] Notice of Intended Disposition: U.S. Department of the Interior, Bureau of Land Management, Colorado State Office, Tres Rios Field Office, Dolores, CO 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, Bureau of Land Management, Colorado State Office, Tres Rios Field Office (BLM Tres Rios Field Office) intends to carry out the disposition of human remains SUMMARY: PO 00000 Frm 00080 Fmt 4703 Sfmt 4703 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 November 14, 2024. If no claim for disposition is received by October 15, 2025, the human remains in this notice will become unclaimed human remains. ADDRESSES: Derek Padilla, Field Office Manager, Bureau of Land Management, Tres Rios Field Office, 29211 Highway 184, Dolores, CO 81323, telephone (970) 882–7296, email dpadilla@blm.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 BLM Tres Rios Field Office, and additional information on the human remains in this notice, including the results of consultation, can be found in the related records. The National Park Service is not responsible for the identifications in this notice. Abstract of Information Available Based on the information available, human remains representing two individuals have been reasonably identified. No associated funerary objects are present. The remains represent one individual from San Miguel County, Colorado, specifically archaeological site 5SM377. The remains from 5SM377 consist of one fragment of a human metatarsal or metacarpal bone, which were inadvertently removed from the site in 2012. Additionally, remains from a second individual were located next to a road in San Miguel County, Colorado. These remains consist of one human cranium and are unassociated with an archaeological site. Determinations The BLM Tres Rios Field Office has determined that: • The human remains described in this notice represent the physical remains of two individuals of Native American ancestry. • The Hopi Tribe of Arizona; Jicarilla Apache Nation, New Mexico; Navajo Nation, Arizona, New Mexico, & Utah; Ohkay Owingeh, New Mexico; Pueblo of Acoma, New Mexico; Pueblo of Cochiti, New Mexico; Pueblo of Isleta, New Mexico; Pueblo of Jemez, New Mexico; Pueblo of Laguna, New Mexico; Pueblo of Nambe, New Mexico; Pueblo of Picuris, New Mexico; Pueblo of Pojoaque, New Mexico; Pueblo of San Felipe, New Mexico; Pueblo of San E:\FR\FM\15OCN1.SGM 15OCN1

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DEPARTMENT OF THE INTERIOR

National Park Service

[NPS-WASO-NAGPRA-NPS0038878; PPWOCRADN0-PCU00RP14.R50000]


Notice of Inventory Completion: Willamette University, Salem, OR

AGENCY: National Park Service, Interior.

ACTION: Notice.

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SUMMARY: In accordance with the Native American Graves Protection and 
Repatriation Act (NAGPRA), Willamette University 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 November 14, 2024.

ADDRESSES: Emilio Solano, Willamette University, 900 State Street, 
Salem, OR

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97209, telephone (503) 370-6027, 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 
Willamette University, 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, one individual have been 
identified. No associated funerary objects are present. The 
osteological elements from one individual include a mandible, four 
teeth, two radii, two humeri, five vertebrae, and one femur. There is 
no known acquisition history of the ancestral remains, but the 
preponderance of the evidence suggests that either W.S. Laughlin or 
John Rademaker disturbed and acquired these remains. There were no 
markings, labels, or other documentation found with this individual. 
The geographic location is unknown but is likely associated with the 
Willamette Valley, Oregon mounds excavated by Laughlin or near The 
Dalles, Oregon site excavation by Rademaker. Cultural affiliation is 
unknown but likely the Confederated Tribes of Grand Ronde, Confederated 
Tribes of Siletz Indians, or Confederated Tribes of the Warm Springs 
based on information available, including archeological, geographical, 
and historical. The remains have not been tested for the presence of 
any potentially hazardous substances.

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

    Willamette University has determined that:
     The human remains described in this notice represent the 
physical remains of one individual of Native American ancestry.
     There is a connection between the human remains described 
in this notice and the Confederated Tribes of Siletz Indians of Oregon; 
Confederated Tribes of the Grand Ronde Community of Oregon; and the 
Confederated Tribes of the Warm Springs Reservation of Oregon.

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 November 14, 2024. If competing 
requests for repatriation are received, Willamette University 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. Willamette University 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: October 4, 2024.
Melanie O'Brien,
Manager, National NAGPRA Program.
[FR Doc. 2024-23719 Filed 10-11-24; 8:45 am]
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