Federal Register #2026-10554

Notice of Intended Repatriation of Cultural Items by Oakland Museum of California

This notice concerns the intended repatriation of cultural items by the Oakland Museum of California (OMCA), as overseen by the Department of the Interior's National Park Service: - The OMCA plans to return seven unassociated funerary objects under the Native American Graves Protection and Repatriation Act (NAGPRA) - Items include five charm stones, one arrow point, and one fishing weight - Artifacts were removed from Sonoma and Marin Counties - Eligible Indian Tribes, Native Hawaiian organizations, or lineal descendants may request repatriation - The presence of hazardous substances on these items is unknown - No OEMs, vendors, or commercial products are involved, as this is not a procurement or contracting action - This is a regulatory and cultural compliance notice, not a solicitation for goods or services

Description

The Oakland Museum of California (OMCA) intends to repatriate certain cultural items classified as unassociated funerary objects that have cultural affiliation with Indian Tribes or Native Hawaiian organizations. These items include seven cultural objects such as charm stones, an arrow point, and a fishing weight, removed from Sonoma and Marin Counties. The repatriation process is in accordance with the Native American Graves Protection and Repatriation Act (NAGPRA). Repatriation may occur on or after June 29, 2026, and requests for repatriation must be submitted to the authorized representative at OMCA.

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