Notice of Intended Disposition: U.S. Department of Agriculture, Forest Service, Nebraska National Forests and Grasslands, Chadron, NE, 4793-4794 [2025-01016]

Download as PDF Federal Register / Vol. 90, No. 10 / Thursday, January 16, 2025 / Notices Illinois Urbana-Champaign 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: January 6, 2025. Melanie O’Brien, Manager, National NAGPRA Program. [FR Doc. 2025–01009 Filed 1–15–25; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 4312–52–P DEPARTMENT OF THE INTERIOR National Park Service [NPS–WASO–NAGPRA–NPS0039315; PPWOCRADN0–PCU00RP14.R50000] Notice of Inventory Completion: University of Florida, Florida Museum of Natural History, Gainesville, FL AGENCY: ACTION: National Park Service, Interior. Notice. In accordance with the Native American Graves Protection and Repatriation Act (NAGPRA), the University of Florida, Florida Museum of Natural History (FLMNH), 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. SUMMARY: Repatriation of the human remains and associated funerary objects in this notice may occur on or after February 18, 2025. DATES: Megan Fry, NAGPRA Coordinator and Bioarchaeologist, University of Florida, Florida Museum of Natural History, 1659 Museum Road, Gainesville, FL 32611, telephone (352) 273–1921, email megan.fry@ floridamuseum.ufl.edu. ADDRESSES: 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 FLMNH, 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. ddrumheller on DSK120RN23PROD with NOTICES1 SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: VerDate Sep<11>2014 19:42 Jan 15, 2025 Jkt 265001 Abstract of Information Available Waddell’s Mill (8JA65) Human remains representing, at least, one individual has been identified from the Waddell’s Mill Site (8JA65). The 8,512 associated funerary objects include faunal bone, faunal shell, ceramic sherds, lithic flakes, glass shards, charred and uncharred plant remains, faunal coprolite, and unfired clay fragments. The site was excavated numerous times between 1952–1973. The site is located in Jackson County, Florida, approximately seven miles northwest of Marianna, Florida. The site is situated on a limestone hill of the Crystal River Formation. The Ancestor was found buried in a cave shelter (Cave 1) on the mound which sits along the spring-fed pond. The site dates to the Middle Woodland through the Mission Period (A.D. 200 to 17th Century) but is predominantly associated with the Fort Walton Period. The FLMNH undertook building-wide fumigation with Vikane (sulfuryl fluoride) several times since this collection has entered the museum. No other exposure to potentially hazardous substances is known to FLMNH. Marine Street (8SJ?) Human remains representing, at least, seven individuals have been identified. There are no associated funerary objects. Human remains were uncovered as part of a construction project on the corner of Marine St. and Arsenal St. in St. Augustine, St. Johns County, Florida in June of 1973. They were donated to the Historic St. Augustine Preservation Board, who subsequently transferred them to the FLMNH, also in June of 1973. The FLMNH undertook building wide fumigation with Vikane (sulfuryl fluoride) several times since this collection has entered the museum. No other exposure to potentially hazardous substances is known. 4793 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 Seminole Tribe of Florida 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 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 February 18, 2025. If competing requests for repatriation are received, the FLMNH 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 FLMNH 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: January 6, 2025. Melanie O’Brien, Manager, National NAGPRA Program. [FR Doc. 2025–01008 Filed 1–15–25; 8:45 am] 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. BILLING CODE 4312–52–P Determinations The FLMNH has determined that: • The human remains described in this notice represent the physical remains of eight individuals of Native American ancestry from two sites. • The 8,512 objects described in this notice are reasonably believed to have been placed intentionally with or near Notice of Intended Disposition: U.S. Department of Agriculture, Forest Service, Nebraska National Forests and Grasslands, Chadron, NE PO 00000 Frm 00082 Fmt 4703 Sfmt 4703 DEPARTMENT OF THE INTERIOR National Park Service [NPS–WASO–NAGPRA–NPS0039325; PPWOCRADN0–PCU00RP14.R50000] National Park Service, Interior. Notice. AGENCY: ACTION: In accordance with the Native American Graves Protection and SUMMARY: E:\FR\FM\16JAN1.SGM 16JAN1 4794 Federal Register / Vol. 90, No. 10 / Thursday, January 16, 2025 / Notices Repatriation Act (NAGPRA), the U.S. Department of Agriculture, Forest Service, Nebraska National Forests and Grasslands intends to carry out the disposition of human remains and an associated funerary object 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 associated funerary object in this notice may occur on or after February 18, 2025. If no claim for disposition is received by January 16, 2026, the human remains and associated funerary object in this notice will become unclaimed human remains and associated funerary object. ADDRESSES: Jack Isaacs, Nebraska National Forests and Grasslands, Forest Supervisor, 125 North Main Street, Chadron, NE 69337, telephone (308) 430–1379, email jack.isaacs@usda.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 Nebraska National Forests and Grasslands, and additional information on the human remains and associated funerary object 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 ddrumheller on DSK120RN23PROD with NOTICES1 Based on the information available, human remains representing, at least, one individual has been reasonably identified. The one associated funerary object is a projectile point. On November 17, 2021, in Sioux County, Nebraska human remains (a skull with teeth, two small bones, a long bone, two femur bones and two long slender bones) and a single associated cultural item (projectile point) were removed. Part of the burial remains in situ and will be removed so the remains of the ancestor can be reunited per the wishes of the Tribe listed in this notice. death or later as part of the death rite or ceremony. • The Oglala Sioux Tribe has priority for disposition of the human remains and associated funerary object described in this notice. Claims for Disposition Written claims for disposition of the human remains and associated funerary object in this notice must be sent to the appropriate official identified in this notice under ADDRESSES. If no claim for disposition is received by January 16, 2026, the human remains and associated funerary object in this notice will become unclaimed human remains and associated funerary object. 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 and associated funerary object in this notice may occur on or after February 18, 2025. If competing claims for disposition are received, the Nebraska National Forests and Grasslands must determine the most appropriate claimant prior to disposition. Requests for joint disposition of the human remains and associated funerary object are considered a single request and not competing requests. The Nebraska National Forests and Grasslands 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: January 6, 2025. Melanie O’Brien, Manager, National NAGPRA Program. [FR Doc. 2025–01016 Filed 1–15–25; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 4312–52–P Determinations DEPARTMENT OF THE INTERIOR The Nebraska National Forests and Grasslands has determined that: • The human remains described in this notice represent the physical remains of one individual of Native American ancestry. • The one object described in this notice are reasonably believed to have been placed intentionally with or near individual human remains at the time of National Park Service VerDate Sep<11>2014 19:42 Jan 15, 2025 Jkt 265001 [NPS–WASO–NAGPRA–NPS0039321; PPWOCRADN0–PCU00RP14.R50000] Notice of Intended Repatriation: Field Museum, Chicago, IL National Park Service, Interior. Notice. AGENCY: ACTION: PO 00000 Frm 00083 Fmt 4703 Sfmt 4703 In accordance with the Native American Graves Protection and Repatriation Act (NAGPRA), the Field Museum intends to repatriate certain cultural items that meet the definition of sacred objects or objects of cultural patrimony 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 February 18, 2025. ADDRESSES: June Carpenter, NAGPRA Director, Field Museum, 1400 S Lake Shore Drive, Chicago, IL 60605, telephone (312) 665–7820, email jcarpenter@fieldmuseum.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 Field Museum, 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. SUMMARY: Abstract of Information Available A total of 54 cultural items have been requested for repatriation. The 19 sacred objects are two baskets, two lots of tobacco, three pipes, two meal plaques, one soup paddle, two game balls, two flutes, two ear sticks, one stick covered in quail scalps, and two bunches of human hair. The 35 objects of cultural patrimony are six baskets, one weft case, one basket warp, one leach mat, seven bone awls, one amole brush, 10 bird snares, one pigeon snare pole, one bone die, one lance and hoop game, three charm stones, one yarn belt, and one gorget. In 1901, the cultural items were removed from Fresno, Madera, and Mariposa Counties in California. The items were collected by Dr. John Hudson on behalf of the Field Museum during a two-year expedition among the Native populations of California and accessioned by the Museum in 1901. Determinations The Field Museum has determined that: • The 19 sacred objects described in this notice are specific ceremonial objects needed by a traditional Native American religious leader for presentday adherents to practice traditional Native American religion, according to the Native American traditional knowledge of a lineal descendant, Indian Tribe, or Native Hawaiian organization. E:\FR\FM\16JAN1.SGM 16JAN1

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[Federal Register Volume 90, Number 10 (Thursday, January 16, 2025)]
[Notices]
[Pages 4793-4794]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 2025-01016]


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DEPARTMENT OF THE INTERIOR

National Park Service

[NPS-WASO-NAGPRA-NPS0039325; PPWOCRADN0-PCU00RP14.R50000]


Notice of Intended Disposition: U.S. Department of Agriculture, 
Forest Service, Nebraska National Forests and Grasslands, Chadron, NE

AGENCY: National Park Service, Interior.

ACTION: Notice.

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SUMMARY: In accordance with the Native American Graves Protection and

[[Page 4794]]

Repatriation Act (NAGPRA), the U.S. Department of Agriculture, Forest 
Service, Nebraska National Forests and Grasslands intends to carry out 
the disposition of human remains and an associated funerary object 
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 associated funerary object in 
this notice may occur on or after February 18, 2025. If no claim for 
disposition is received by January 16, 2026, the human remains and 
associated funerary object in this notice will become unclaimed human 
remains and associated funerary object.

ADDRESSES: Jack Isaacs, Nebraska National Forests and Grasslands, 
Forest Supervisor, 125 North Main Street, Chadron, NE 69337, telephone 
(308) 430-1379, 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 
Nebraska National Forests and Grasslands, and additional information on 
the human remains and associated funerary object 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, at 
least, one individual has been reasonably identified. The one 
associated funerary object is a projectile point. On November 17, 2021, 
in Sioux County, Nebraska human remains (a skull with teeth, two small 
bones, a long bone, two femur bones and two long slender bones) and a 
single associated cultural item (projectile point) were removed. Part 
of the burial remains in situ and will be removed so the remains of the 
ancestor can be reunited per the wishes of the Tribe listed in this 
notice.

Determinations

    The Nebraska National Forests and Grasslands has determined that:
     The human remains described in this notice represent the 
physical remains of one individual of Native American ancestry.
     The one object 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.
     The Oglala Sioux Tribe has priority for disposition of the 
human remains and associated funerary object described in this notice.

Claims for Disposition

    Written claims for disposition of the human remains and associated 
funerary object in this notice must be sent to the appropriate official 
identified in this notice under ADDRESSES. If no claim for disposition 
is received by January 16, 2026, the human remains and associated 
funerary object in this notice will become unclaimed human remains and 
associated funerary object. 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 and associated funerary object in 
this notice may occur on or after February 18, 2025. If competing 
claims for disposition are received, the Nebraska National Forests and 
Grasslands must determine the most appropriate claimant prior to 
disposition. Requests for joint disposition of the human remains and 
associated funerary object are considered a single request and not 
competing requests. The Nebraska National Forests and Grasslands 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: January 6, 2025.
Melanie O'Brien,
Manager, National NAGPRA Program.
[FR Doc. 2025-01016 Filed 1-15-25; 8:45 am]
BILLING CODE 4312-52-P


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