Federal Register #2026-06823

Notice of Inventory Completion for Native American Human Remains at Case Western Reserve University

This notice announces the completion of an inventory of Native American human remains by Case Western Reserve University in Cleveland, Ohio, under the oversight of the National Park Service (Department of the Interior). - Government Buyer: - National Park Service (Department of the Interior) - Case Western Reserve University conducted the inventory - OEMs and Vendors: - No OEMs or vendors are involved; this is not a procurement action - Products/Services Requested: - No products or services are being requested or procured - Unique or Notable Requirements: - The notice pertains to the Native American Graves Protection and Repatriation Act (NAGPRA) - Inventory identified the remains of one 4-year-old boy from Newcomb, New Mexico, culturally affiliated with the Navajo Nation (Arizona, New Mexico, & Utah) - No associated funerary objects are present - The notice outlines the process for repatriation requests from lineal descendants, Indian Tribes, or Native Hawaiian organizations - This is not a solicitation or contract opportunity

Description

This notice announces that Case Western Reserve University has completed an inventory of human remains in accordance with the Native American Graves Protection and Repatriation Act (NAGPRA). The inventory identified one individual of Native American ancestry, specifically a 4-year-old boy from Newcomb, New Mexico, with a cultural affiliation to the Navajo Nation. No associated funerary objects are present. Repatriation of the human remains may occur on or after May 11, 2026, and requests for repatriation must be submitted to the university's authorized representative.

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