Federal Register #2026-06356

Notice of Intended Repatriation of Native American Cultural Items by CSUF

This notice concerns the intended repatriation of Native American cultural items by California State University, Fullerton (CSUF), in coordination with the Department of the Interior's National Park Service. - Government Buyer: - Department of the Interior, National Park Service - California State University, Fullerton (CSUF) - No OEMs or commercial vendors are involved, as this is not a procurement action. - Items for Repatriation: - 14 cultural items classified as objects of cultural patrimony - Ceramics (lots) - Charcoal (lots) - Shell (lots) - Faunal bone (lots) - Organic material (lots) - Lithics (lots) - Items were removed from archaeological sites in San Bernardino County, California - Unique Requirements: - Repatriation is conducted under the Native American Graves Protection and Repatriation Act (NAGPRA) - Items are affiliated with the Yuhaaviatam of San Manuel Nation (formerly San Manuel Band of Mission Indians, California) - Eligible parties may submit repatriation requests as outlined in the notice - No hazardous substances are associated with the items - No products or services are being procured; this is a legal and cultural process, not a contract opportunity.

Description

California State University, Fullerton (CSUF) intends to repatriate 14 cultural items classified as objects of cultural patrimony. These items include ceramics, charcoal, shell, faunal bone, organic material, and lithics removed from various archaeological sites in San Bernardino County, California. The repatriation is conducted under the Native American Graves Protection and Repatriation Act (NAGPRA) and is affiliated with the Yuhaaviatam of San Manuel Nation. Repatriation may occur on or after May 4, 2026, and requests for repatriation must be submitted in writing to the authorized representative at CSUF.

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