Federal Register #2026-13328

Notice of Inventory Completion for Human Remains and Funerary Objects at Joshua Tree National Park

This notice announces the completion of an inventory of human remains and funerary objects at Joshua Tree National Park under the Native American Graves Protection and Repatriation Act (NAGPRA). - Government Buyer: - U.S. Department of the Interior, National Park Service, Joshua Tree National Park - No OEMs or commercial vendors are involved - No products or services are being procured - Key Details: - Inventory includes human remains of one individual and 173 associated funerary objects - Objects include pottery sherds, a pottery disc, manos, quartz crystal, non-human bone fragments, basketry fragments, and two narrow shaft fragments - Items were excavated from archeological sites CARIV4841 and CARIV3888 in Riverside County, California - Cultural affiliation established with the Agua Caliente Band of Cahuilla Indians, the Cahuilla Band of Indians, and the Morongo Band of Mission Indians, California - No procurement action, contract, or acquisition is associated with this notice

Description

The U.S. Department of the Interior, National Park Service, Joshua Tree National Park has completed an inventory of human remains and associated funerary objects in accordance with the Native American Graves Protection and Repatriation Act (NAGPRA). The inventory identified one individual and 173 associated funerary objects including pottery sherds, manos, quartz crystal, and basketry fragments. A cultural affiliation has been determined between these remains and objects and specific Indian Tribes. Repatriation of these items may occur on or after August 3, 2026.

View original listing