Federal Register #2026-11234

Notice of Inventory Completion for Native American Human Remains at Case Western Reserve University

This notice concerns the completion of an inventory of Native American human remains at Case Western Reserve University, as required by the Native American Graves Protection and Repatriation Act (NAGPRA). - Government buyer: - Department of the Interior, National Park Service - No OEMs, vendors, or commercial products/services are involved - Key details: - Case Western Reserve University has completed an inventory of human remains in its Anthropology Department - The remains are culturally affiliated with the Miami Tribe of Oklahoma, Ottawa Tribe of Oklahoma, Seneca Nation of Indians, Shawnee Tribe, and Wyandotte Nation - The inventory covers remains representing at least two individuals, with no associated funerary objects - The notice outlines the process for repatriation requests from affiliated tribes or lineal descendants - No procurement, contract, or purchase activity is taking place - No products, part numbers, or quantities are listed - No unique technical or business requirements beyond compliance with NAGPRA and repatriation procedures

Description

Case Western Reserve University has completed an inventory of human remains in accordance with the Native American Graves Protection and Repatriation Act (NAGPRA). The university has determined a cultural affiliation between the human remains and several Indian Tribes or Native Hawaiian organizations. The notice details the repatriation process and identifies the affiliated tribes. Repatriation of the human remains may occur on or after July 6, 2026.

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