Federal Register #2026-08754

Notice of Inventory Completion for Native American Remains at Santa Barbara Museum of Natural History

This notice announces the completion of an inventory of Native American human remains by the Santa Barbara Museum of Natural History, in partnership with the National Park Service (Department of the Interior), in compliance with the Native American Graves Protection and Repatriation Act (NAGPRA). - Government Buyer: - Santa Barbara Museum of Natural History - National Park Service, Department of the Interior (coordination) - No OEMs or commercial vendors are involved - No products or services are being requested or procured - Key Details: - Inventory covers remains of at least four Native American individuals removed from Placer County, California - Cultural affiliation determined with several Indian Tribes: - Jackson Band of Miwuk Indians - Shingle Springs Band of Miwok Indians - United Auburn Indian Community of the Auburn Rancheria - Washoe Tribe of Nevada & California - Wilton Rancheria - Notice outlines process for eligible tribes to request repatriation - No procurement, contract, or acquisition activity is associated with this notice

Description

The Santa Barbara Museum of Natural History has completed an inventory of human remains in accordance with the Native American Graves Protection and Repatriation Act (NAGPRA). The inventory identified at least four individuals of Native American ancestry from Placer County, CA. The museum has determined a cultural affiliation between these remains and several Indian Tribes including the Jackson Band of Miwuk Indians and others. Repatriation of the human remains may occur on or after June 4, 2026, and requests for repatriation must be sent to the museum's authorized representative.

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