Federal Register #2026-13321

Notice of Inventory Completion for Native American Human Remains at National Museum of Health and Medicine

This notice from the National Park Service addresses the completion of an inventory of Native American human remains at the National Museum of Health and Medicine. - Government Buyer: - U.S. Department of the Interior, National Park Service - U.S. Department of Defense, Defense Health Agency, National Museum of Health and Medicine - Purpose: - Notice of inventory completion under the Native American Graves Protection and Repatriation Act (NAGPRA) - Human remains culturally affiliated with the Pueblo of Acoma and the Zuni Tribe of the Zuni Reservation, New Mexico - Remains represent at least two individuals, removed from Indian Ruins No. 6, Upper San Francisco River, Catron County, New Mexico - No products or services are being procured or awarded - No OEMs or vendors are involved - Eligible Indian Tribes, Native Hawaiian organizations, or lineal descendants may request repatriation - No associated funerary objects are present - Notable requirement: Compliance with NAGPRA for repatriation process

Description

In accordance with the Native American Graves Protection and Repatriation Act (NAGPRA), the U.S. Department of Defense, Defense Health Agency, National Museum of Health and Medicine has completed an inventory of human remains. The inventory determined a cultural affiliation between the human remains and Indian Tribes or Native Hawaiian organizations. The notice provides information on the repatriation process and the responsible parties for consultation and requests. Repatriation of the human remains may occur on or after August 3, 2026.

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