Federal Register #N7261

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

This notice concerns the completion of an inventory of Native American human remains by the U.S. Department of Defense, Defense Health Agency, National Museum of Health and Medicine, in compliance with the Native American Graves Protection and Repatriation Act (NAGPRA). - Government Buyer: - U.S. Department of Defense - Defense Health Agency - National Museum of Health and Medicine - No products or services are being procured or awarded - The inventory identified remains of at least one individual of Native American ancestry - Affiliated with the Inupiat Community of the Arctic Slope and the Native Village of Point Hope - No associated funerary objects are present - Notice outlines the process for repatriation requests by eligible tribes or descendants - The National Park Service and Department of the Interior are referenced as agencies involved in the administrative process - This is a compliance notice regarding cultural affiliation and repatriation, not a procurement opportunity

Description

This notice announces the completion of an inventory of human remains by the U.S. Department of Defense, Defense Health Agency, National Museum of Health and Medicine in accordance with the Native American Graves Protection and Repatriation Act (NAGPRA). The inventory identified human remains culturally affiliated with Indian Tribes or Native Hawaiian organizations. The remains represent at least one individual of Native American ancestry, specifically connected to the Inupiat Community of the Arctic Slope and the Native Village of Point Hope. Repatriation of the remains may occur on or after July 31, 2026, upon written request by affiliated tribes or descendants.

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