Federal Register #2026-14185

Notice of Intended Repatriation of Pottery Pipe Fragment by Franklin Pierce University

This notice concerns the intended repatriation of a Pottery Pipe Fragment by Franklin Pierce University, facilitated by the National Park Service under the Department of the Interior. - Government Buyer: - Department of the Interior - National Park Service - Subject: - Repatriation of a Pottery Pipe Fragment, classified as an unassociated funerary object - Item originates from Troy, Rensselaer County, New York - Cultural Affiliation: - Stockbridge Munsee Community, Wisconsin - Eligible Indian Tribes or Native Hawaiian organizations may submit requests - Process: - Written requests for repatriation must demonstrate cultural affiliation - No OEMs, vendors, or procurement of products/services are involved in this notice

Description

In accordance with the Native American Graves Protection and Repatriation Act (NAGPRA), Franklin Pierce University intends to repatriate a cultural item defined as an unassociated funerary object with cultural affiliation to Indian Tribes or Native Hawaiian organizations. The item is a Pottery Pipe Fragment from Troy, Rensselaer County, New York. Repatriation may occur on or after August 14, 2026. Requests for repatriation must be sent to the authorized representative and may be submitted by any lineal descendant, Indian Tribe, or Native Hawaiian organization showing cultural affiliation.

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