Notice of Inventory Completion: California Department of Transportation, Oakland, CA, 25627-25628 [2025-11152]

Download as PDF Federal Register / Vol. 90, No. 115 / Tuesday, June 17, 2025 / Notices Repatriation of the cultural items in this notice may occur on or after July 17, 2025. ADDRESSES: Send additional, written requests for repatriation of the cultural items in this notice to Christina Hellmich, Fine Arts Museums of San Francisco, 50 Hagiwara Tea Garden Drive, San Francisco, CA 94118, email chellmich@famsf.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 FAMSF 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. DATES: ddrumheller on DSK120RN23PROD with NOTICES1 Abstract of Information Available A total of two cultural item lots have been requested for repatriation. The two objects of cultural patrimony are one lot of pestles and one lot of mortars. These two lots of cultural items (FAMSF Accession 51890) were removed at some point, before 1924, from Folsom, CA. These cultural items were gifted to FAMSF by Mr. Raymer W. Hayes in memory of Colonel John F. Hayes in 1924. In 1964, FAMSF loaned part of one lot to the East Bay Regional Parks District. In 2019, East Bay Regional Parks returned one item to FAMSF. There is no documentation of the presence of any potentially hazardous substances used to treat any of the cultural items. Determinations FAMSF has determined that: • Two lots of objects 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 items described in this notice and the Shingle Springs Band of Miwok Indians, Shingle Springs Rancheria (Verona Tract), California; United Auburn Indian Community of the Auburn Rancheria of California; 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 VerDate Sep<11>2014 18:48 Jun 16, 2025 Jkt 265001 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 July 17, 2025. If competing requests for repatriation are received, FAMSF 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. FAMSF 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: June 11, 2025. Melanie O’Brien, Manager, National NAGPRA Program. [FR Doc. 2025–11137 Filed 6–16–25; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 4312–52–P DEPARTMENT OF THE INTERIOR National Park Service [NPS–WASO–NAGPRA–NPS0040412; PPWOCRADN0–PCU00RP14.R50000] 25627 California Department of Transportation, District 4, 111 Grand Avenue, Oakland, CA 94612, email lindsay.busse@dot.ca.gov and althea.asaro@dot.ca.gov. 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 Caltrans, 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. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: Abstract of Information Available Associated funerary objects have been identified totaling 76 catalog entries representing lithics, faunal remains, shell, net sinker, and ground stone artifacts. Of the 76 associated funerary objects, no catalog numbers are missing. These two collections are from Marin County along Highway 1 near Point Reyes Station, Tomales Bay and are housed at Sonoma State University (SSU). The collections are the result of Caltrans project-delivery related excavations at the following sites between 1999 and 2006: CA–MRN–482/ H (Acc. 2022–7); CA–MRN–651 (Acc. 2022–6). There are no known/ documented potentially hazardous substances used to treat any of the cultural items. Cultural Affiliation AGENCY: Based on the information available and the results of consultation, cultural affiliation is clearly identified by the information available about the associated funerary objects described in this notice. ACTION: Determinations Notice of Inventory Completion: California Department of Transportation, Oakland, CA National Park Service, Interior. Notice. In accordance with the Native American Graves Protection and Repatriation Act (NAGPRA), the California Department of Transportation (Caltrans) 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. SUMMARY: Repatriation of the associated funerary objects in this notice may occur on or after July 17, 2025. ADDRESSES: Send written requests for repatriation of the associated funerary objects in this notice to Lindsay Busse and Althea Asaro, PQS Principal Investigators—Prehistoric Archaeology, DATES: PO 00000 Frm 00045 Fmt 4703 Sfmt 4703 Caltrans has determined that: • The 76 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 associated funerary objects described in this notice and the Federated Indians of Graton Rancheria, California. Requests for Repatriation Written requests for repatriation of the 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: E:\FR\FM\17JNN1.SGM 17JNN1 25628 Federal Register / Vol. 90, No. 115 / Tuesday, June 17, 2025 / Notices 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 associated funerary objects described in this notice to a requestor may occur on or after July 17, 2025. If competing requests for repatriation are received, Caltrans must determine the most appropriate requestor prior to repatriation. Requests for joint repatriation of the associated funerary objects are considered a single request and not competing requests. Caltrans 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: June 11, 2025. Melanie O’Brien, Manager, National NAGPRA Program. [FR Doc. 2025–11152 Filed 6–16–25; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 4312–52–P DEPARTMENT OF THE INTERIOR National Park Service [NPS–WASO–NAGPRA–NPS0040406; PPWOCRADN0–PCU00RP14.R50000] Notice of Inventory Completion: William S. Webb Museum of Anthropology, University of Kentucky, Lexington, KY National Park Service, Interior. Notice. AGENCY: ACTION: In accordance with the Native American Graves Protection and Repatriation Act (NAGPRA), the William S. Webb Museum of Anthropology, University of Kentucky (WSWM) 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 July 17, 2025. ADDRESSES: Send written requests for repatriation of the human remains and associated funerary objects in this notice ddrumheller on DSK120RN23PROD with NOTICES1 SUMMARY: VerDate Sep<11>2014 18:48 Jun 16, 2025 Jkt 265001 to Celise Chilcote-Fricker, William S. Webb Museum of Anthropology, University of Kentucky, 1020 Export Street, Lexington, KY 40504, email celise.fricker@uky.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 WSWM, and additional information on the determinations in this notice, including the results of consultation, can be found in the inventory or related records. The National Park Service is not responsible for the determinations in this notice. Abstract of Information Available Based on the information available, human remains representing, at least, five individuals have been reasonably identified. The four associated funerary objects are one lot ceramic, one lot lithic, one lot faunal and one soil sample. Site 15CY/OWxx, Clay Bluff Shelter, of Clay or Owsley County, Kentucky was donated by a private collector to the WSWM at an unknown time. No known hazardous substances are present. Based on the information available, human remains representing, at least, six individuals have been reasonably identified. The one associated funerary object is one lot of faunal. Site 15CYxx was collected by Kentucky State Police from the Manchester lumberyard in Clay County, Kentucky and donated to the University of Kentucky Museum of Anthropology in 1965. No known hazardous substances are present. Based on the information available, human remains representing, at least, five individuals have been reasonably identified. The one associated funerary object is a sandstone slab. Site 15HL13, Anderson Rockshelter in Harlan County, Kentucky was excavated in 1981 by University of Kentucky Museum of Anthropology staff and the Office of State Archaeology in response to a Kentucky State Police request about looting. No known hazardous substances are present. Based on the information available, human remains representing, at least, seven individuals have been reasonably identified. The 13 associated funerary objects are one lot botanics, one lot ceramic, one lot charcoal, two lots faunal, one lot flotation, one lot lithic, one lot shell, two bone beads, one grinding/nutting stone, one projectile point, and one engraved shell gorget. Site 15KX24, Croley-Evans in Knox County, Kentucky was first surveyed by archaeologists from the Office of State Archaeology in 1978, then in 1979 PO 00000 Frm 00046 Fmt 4703 Sfmt 4703 remains were donated to the WSWM by the Kentucky Heritage Commission and then excavated in 1992–1994 and 1996 by University of Kentucky archaeologists as part of the Upper Cumberland Archaeological Project. No known hazardous substances are present. Based on the information available, human remains representing, at least, two individuals have been reasonably identified. The seven associated funerary objects are one deer antler, one lot ceramic, one lot faunal, one floatation, one lot lithic, one lot shell, and one soil sample. Site 15PE08, Hall Shelter of Perry County, KY was surveyed, and surface collected by the Kentucky Heritage Commission in 1977, then excavated in 1978 and 1979 as part of a University of Kentucky Anthropology Department thesis project. No known hazardous substances are present. Based on the information available, human remains representing, at least, three individuals have been reasonably identified. The four associated funerary objects are one lot botanics, one lot faunal, one lot lithics and one lot shell. Site 15PExx, Dead Man’s Hollow in Perry County, Kentucky was donated to the WSWM in 1991 by the family of a private collector. No known hazardous substances are present. Based on the information available, human remains representing, at least, one individual has been reasonably identified. No associated funerary objects are present. Site 15PUxx, a rockshelter in Pulaski County, Kentucky was sent to the University of Kentucky Museum of Anthropology for analysis. No known hazardous substances are present. Based on the information available, human remains representing, at least, one individual has been reasonably identified. No associated funerary objects are present. Site 15PUxx, an unknown cave in Pulaski County, Kentucky was collected in 1910 and then donated to the WSWM in 2009. No known hazardous substances are present. Based on the information available, human remains representing, at least, one individual has been reasonably identified. The one associated funerary object is a deer tibia. Site 15PU22, Jones Cave in Pulaski County, Kentucky was excavated by an amateur archaeologist in 1977 and then reported it to the Kentucky Heritage Commission who surveyed and surface collected, then donated to the WSWM. No known hazardous substances are present. Based on the information available, human remains representing, at least, E:\FR\FM\17JNN1.SGM 17JNN1

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[Federal Register Volume 90, Number 115 (Tuesday, June 17, 2025)]
[Notices]
[Pages 25627-25628]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 2025-11152]


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DEPARTMENT OF THE INTERIOR

National Park Service

[NPS-WASO-NAGPRA-NPS0040412; PPWOCRADN0-PCU00RP14.R50000]


Notice of Inventory Completion: California Department of 
Transportation, Oakland, CA

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 California Department of Transportation 
(Caltrans) 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 July 17, 2025.

ADDRESSES: Send written requests for repatriation of the associated 
funerary objects in this notice to Lindsay Busse and Althea Asaro, PQS 
Principal Investigators--Prehistoric Archaeology, California Department 
of Transportation, District 4, 111 Grand Avenue, Oakland, CA 94612, 
email [email protected] and [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 
Caltrans, 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

    Associated funerary objects have been identified totaling 76 
catalog entries representing lithics, faunal remains, shell, net 
sinker, and ground stone artifacts. Of the 76 associated funerary 
objects, no catalog numbers are missing. These two collections are from 
Marin County along Highway 1 near Point Reyes Station, Tomales Bay and 
are housed at Sonoma State University (SSU). The collections are the 
result of Caltrans project-delivery related excavations at the 
following sites between 1999 and 2006: CA-MRN-482/H (Acc. 2022-7); CA-
MRN-651 (Acc. 2022-6). There are no known/documented potentially 
hazardous substances used to treat any of the cultural items.

Cultural Affiliation

    Based on the information available and the results of consultation, 
cultural affiliation is clearly identified by the information available 
about the associated funerary objects described in this notice.

Determinations

    Caltrans has determined that:
     The 76 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 associated funerary objects 
described in this notice and the Federated Indians of Graton Rancheria, 
California.

Requests for Repatriation

    Written requests for repatriation of the 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:

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    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 associated funerary objects described in this 
notice to a requestor may occur on or after July 17, 2025. If competing 
requests for repatriation are received, Caltrans must determine the 
most appropriate requestor prior to repatriation. Requests for joint 
repatriation of the associated funerary objects are considered a single 
request and not competing requests. Caltrans 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: June 11, 2025.
Melanie O'Brien,
Manager, National NAGPRA Program.
[FR Doc. 2025-11152 Filed 6-16-25; 8:45 am]
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