Federal Register #2026-14171

Notice of Inventory Completion for Native American Remains and Funerary Objects at University of Tennessee, Knoxville

This notice concerns the completion of an inventory of Native American human remains and funerary objects at the University of Tennessee, Knoxville, Department of Anthropology, as required by the Native American Graves Protection and Repatriation Act (NAGPRA). - Government Buyer: - National Park Service, Department of the Interior - University of Tennessee, Knoxville, Department of Anthropology - No OEMs or commercial vendors are involved, as this is not a procurement or acquisition opportunity - Products/Services: - Inventory of human remains representing at least 16 Native American individuals - Three associated funerary objects (two lots from Cedar County, NE, and one lot from Dixon County, NE) - Notable Requirements: - Establishes cultural affiliation with the Pawnee Nation of Oklahoma and the Ponca Tribe of Nebraska - Items have not been treated with hazardous substances - Eligible parties (tribes, lineal descendants) may request repatriation - No contract, purchase, or service is being solicited; this is a compliance and notification action under federal law

Description

The University of Tennessee, Knoxville, Department of Anthropology 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 16 individuals of Native American ancestry and three associated funerary objects. A cultural affiliation has been determined between these remains and objects and the Pawnee Nation of Oklahoma and the Ponca Tribe of Nebraska. Repatriation of these items may occur on or after August 14, 2026.

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