Federal Register #2026-11236

Notice of Intended Repatriation of Cultural Items by University of California, Riverside

This notice concerns the intended repatriation of cultural items by the University of California, Riverside, as overseen by the National Park Service (Department of the Interior): - Government Buyer: - National Park Service, Department of the Interior - University of California, Riverside (holder of the items) - Products/Items Involved: - One lot of ceramic sherds, classified as objects of cultural patrimony - Cultural affiliation: Agua Caliente Band of Cahuilla Indians of the Agua Caliente Indian Reservation, California - Unique/Notable Requirements: - Action is in accordance with the Native American Graves Protection and Repatriation Act (NAGPRA) - Notice provides a process for lineal descendants, Indian Tribes, or Native Hawaiian organizations to submit written requests for repatriation - No OEMs, vendors, or procurement of goods/services are involved; this is an administrative action related to cultural heritage

Description

The University of California, Riverside intends to repatriate certain cultural items classified as objects of cultural patrimony that have cultural affiliation with Indian Tribes or Native Hawaiian organizations. The repatriation is conducted under the Native American Graves Protection and Repatriation Act (NAGPRA). The cultural items include one lot of ceramic sherds, which have ongoing historical, traditional, or cultural importance central to the Native American group. Repatriation may occur on or after July 6, 2026, and requests for repatriation must be submitted in writing to the authorized representative at the University of California, Riverside.

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