Federal Register #2026-06816

Notice of Inventory Completion for Native American Remains and Objects at University of Vermont

This notice announces the completion of an inventory of Native American human remains and associated funerary objects at the University of Vermont, in partnership with the Department of the Interior and National Park Service, under the Native American Graves Protection and Repatriation Act (NAGPRA). - Government Buyer: - University of Vermont (in coordination with the Department of the Interior and National Park Service) - Products/Objects Identified: - Human remains of at least 10 individuals - 33 lots of pottery - 22 lots of faunal remains - 45 lots of lithics - Antler and assorted pottery sherds - Cultural Affiliation: - Stockbridge-Munsee Community, Wisconsin - Notable Requirements: - Repatriation requests may be submitted by affiliated tribes, Native Hawaiian organizations, or lineal descendants - The process follows NAGPRA guidelines for inventory and repatriation - No OEMs or commercial vendors are involved, as this is not a procurement for goods or services but a federal notice regarding repatriation of cultural items.

Description

This notice announces the completion of an inventory of human remains and associated funerary objects by the University of Vermont in accordance with the Native American Graves Protection and Repatriation Act (NAGPRA). The inventory includes remains of at least 10 individuals and 100 associated objects such as pottery, faunal remains, and lithics from the Rivers site in Vermont. The cultural affiliation has been identified with the Stockbridge-Munsee Community, Wisconsin. Repatriation may occur on or after May 11, 2026, and requests must be sent to the University of Vermont's authorized representative.

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