Federal Register #2026-05965

Notice of Inventory Completion for Associated Funerary Objects at California State University, Chico

This notice concerns the completion of an inventory of associated funerary objects at California State University, Chico, in compliance with the Native American Graves Protection and Repatriation Act (NAGPRA). - Government Buyer: - Department of the Interior, National Park Service - California State University, Chico - Purpose: - Announcement of inventory completion for associated funerary objects - Identification of cultural affiliation with the Karuk Tribe - Notification of potential repatriation to affiliated Indian Tribes, Native Hawaiian organizations, or lineal descendants - Products/Services: - No products, part numbers, or purchase quantities are involved - No procurement or vendor requirements - Unique Requirements: - Compliance with NAGPRA for cultural heritage and repatriation - Formal process for written repatriation requests - This is not a procurement or contract opportunity; it is a formal notice regarding cultural heritage and repatriation.

Description

California State University, Chico has completed an inventory of associated funerary objects in accordance with the Native American Graves Protection and Repatriation Act (NAGPRA). The inventory identifies a cultural affiliation between these funerary objects and the Karuk Tribe. The notice announces that repatriation of these objects may occur on or after April 27, 2026, and invites written requests for repatriation from affiliated tribes or lineal descendants.

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