Federal Register #2026-11700

Notice of Inventory Completion and Repatriation by American Museum of Natural History

This notice concerns the completion of an inventory and repatriation process by the American Museum of Natural History in New York, NY, under the oversight of the National Park Service: - Government Buyer: - National Park Service, Department of the Interior - American Museum of Natural History, New York, NY - No procurement of goods or services is being requested - Subject: Inventory completion and repatriation of human remains and associated funerary objects - Key details: - The museum has determined cultural affiliation of the remains and objects with multiple Indian Tribes and Native Hawaiian organizations - Items include the remains of one individual and a bone awl (funerary object) - The notice outlines the process for written repatriation requests - The museum cautions that collection items may have been treated with potentially hazardous substances and recommends appropriate handling - No OEMs, vendors, or commercial products are involved in this notice - This is a compliance and notification action under the Native American Graves Protection and Repatriation Act (NAGPRA), not a procurement opportunity

Description

In accordance with the Native American Graves Protection and Repatriation Act (NAGPRA), the American Museum of Natural History has completed an inventory of human remains and associated funerary objects. The museum has determined a cultural affiliation between these remains and objects and various Indian Tribes or Native Hawaiian organizations. The notice details the repatriation process and the cultural significance of the items. Repatriation may occur on or after July 13, 2026.

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