Federal Register #2026-06819

Notice of Intended Disposition of Native American Remains and Funerary Objects – Caldwell Creek Site, MO

This notice from the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, St. Louis District, announces the intended disposition of Native American human remains and funerary objects under the Native American Graves Protection and Repatriation Act (NAGPRA): - Government Buyer: - U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, St. Louis District (Department of the Interior) - Products/Objects for Disposition: - Human remains from the Caldwell Creek site (23WE779), Wayne County, Missouri - 127 associated funerary objects, including: - Shell fragments - Faunal fragments - Projectile points - Lithics - Other archaeological items - Notable Requirements: - Disposition is prioritized to lineal descendants, Indian Tribes, or Native Hawaiian organizations, with the Osage Nation identified as having priority - Claims for disposition must be submitted in writing; if no claim is received by the deadline, remains and objects will be considered unclaimed - Action is in accordance with NAGPRA regulations - Related Entities: - University of Missouri Museum of Anthropology and Case Western Reserve University are referenced for related actions, but the primary focus is on the St. Louis District's disposition - No commercial OEMs or vendors are involved, as this is a legal notice regarding cultural items, not a procurement of goods or services

Description

The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, St. Louis District, intends to carry out the disposition of human remains and associated funerary objects removed from Federal or Tribal lands. This action is in accordance with the Native American Graves Protection and Repatriation Act (NAGPRA) and prioritizes disposition to lineal descendants, Indian Tribes, or Native Hawaiian organizations. The disposition may occur on or after May 11, 2026, with a claim deadline of April 9, 2027. If no claim is received by the deadline, the remains and objects will be considered unclaimed.

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