Federal Register #2026-11230

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

This notice concerns the intended repatriation of cultural items by the University of California, Berkeley, in partnership with the Department of the Interior and the National Park Service. - Government Buyer: - University of California, Berkeley - Department of the Interior - National Park Service - No OEMs or commercial vendors are involved, as this is not a procurement or purchase opportunity. - Products/Items Involved: - Five cultural items classified as objects of cultural patrimony: - Three jars - One vessel - One Pueblo stone image - All items originate from the Pueblo of Pojoaque, New Mexico - Items are currently held at the Phoebe A. Hearst Museum of Anthropology - Notable Requirements: - Notice issued under the Native American Graves Protection and Repatriation Act (NAGPRA) - Items may have been treated with preservation or pest control substances, some potentially hazardous - Process outlined for lineal descendants, Indian Tribes, or Native Hawaiian organizations to submit repatriation requests - University of California, Berkeley will determine the appropriate requestor in the event of competing claims

Description

The University of California, Berkeley intends to repatriate certain cultural items that are objects of cultural patrimony and have a cultural affiliation with Indian Tribes or Native Hawaiian organizations. The items include three jars, one vessel, and one Pueblo stone image originating from the Pueblo of Pojoaque, New Mexico. Repatriation may occur on or after July 6, 2026. Requests for repatriation can be submitted by lineal descendants, Indian Tribes, or Native Hawaiian organizations showing cultural affiliation.

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