Federal Register #2026-14716

Notice of Inventory Completion for Associated Funerary Objects by DOE Idaho Operations Office

This notice concerns the completion of an inventory of associated funerary objects by the U.S. Department of Energy, Idaho Operations Office (DOE-ID): - Government Buyer: - U.S. Department of Energy, Idaho Operations Office (DOE-ID) - Subject of Notice: - Completion of inventory for 32 associated funerary objects - 28 black obsidian biface tools - 4 arrow shafts - Objects are culturally affiliated with the Shoshone-Bannock Tribes of the Fort Hall Reservation - Items were collected from archaeological sites on Idaho National Laboratory Site lands - Purpose and Requirements: - Notice issued in accordance with the Native American Graves Protection and Repatriation Act (NAGPRA) - Outlines process for repatriation to eligible Indian Tribes, Native Hawaiian organizations, or lineal descendants - No procurement, commercial products, OEMs, or vendors are involved - No contract actions, purchases, or services are requested or awarded

Description

This notice announces the completion of an inventory of associated funerary objects by the U.S. Department of Energy, Idaho Operations Office (DOE-ID) in accordance with the Native American Graves Protection and Repatriation Act (NAGPRA). The inventory identified 32 associated funerary objects, including black obsidian biface tools and arrow shafts, culturally affiliated with the Shoshone-Bannock Tribes of the Fort Hall Reservation. The objects were collected from archaeological sites on Idaho National Laboratory Site lands. Repatriation of these objects may occur on or after August 21, 2026, following consultation and determination of the appropriate requestor.

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