Federal Register #2026-07391

Notice of Inventory Completion for Native American Remains and Funerary Objects at San Diego State University

This notice announces the completion of an inventory of Native American human remains and associated funerary objects curated by San Diego State University (SDSU) in San Diego, California, under the Native American Graves Protection and Repatriation Act (NAGPRA). - Government Buyer: - National Park Service, Department of the Interior - Involved Institution: - San Diego State University (SDSU) - Scope of Notice: - Inventory completion of human remains and approximately 80 lots of associated funerary objects - Objects include ceramics, lithics, ground stone, shell, faunal remains, charcoal, and other items - Items originate from multiple archaeological sites in San Diego and Imperial Counties, California - Cultural Affiliation: - Remains and objects are affiliated with several Native American tribes, including: - Campo Band of Diegueno Mission Indians - Capitan Grande Band of Diegueno Mission Indians (Barona and Viejas Groups) - Ewiiaapaayp Band of Kumeyaay Indians - Iipay Nation of Santa Ysabel - Inaja Band of Diegueno Mission Indians - Jamul Indian Village - La Posta Band of Diegueno Mission Indians - Manzanita Band of Diegueno Mission Indians - Mesa Grande Band of Diegueno Mission Indians - San Pasqual Band of Diegueno Mission Indians - Sycuan Band of the Kumeyaay Nation - Notable Requirements: - Notice provides instructions for eligible parties to request repatriation - No procurement of products or services is involved - No OEMs or vendors are mentioned

Description

San Diego State University (SDSU) has completed an inventory of human remains and associated funerary objects in accordance with the Native American Graves Protection and Repatriation Act (NAGPRA). The inventory includes multiple lots of associated funerary objects and human remains from various archaeological sites in San Diego County, California. SDSU has determined cultural affiliation between these remains and objects and several Native American tribes, and repatriation may occur on or after May 18, 2026. Requests for repatriation must be submitted to SDSU as specified in the notice.

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