Federal Register #2026-15499

Notice of Intended Repatriation of Cultural Items by San Bernardino County Museum

This notice announces the intended repatriation of cultural items by the San Bernardino County Museum in Redlands, California, under the Department of the Interior and National Park Service oversight. - Government Buyer: - San Bernardino County Museum (local government entity) - Oversight by Department of the Interior, National Park Service - Cultural Items for Repatriation: - One lot of trade beads (cataloged as CA SBR00216/SBCM126) - Identified as objects of cultural patrimony significant to the Morongo Band of Mission Indians, California - Unique Requirements: - Action is in compliance with the Native American Graves Protection and Repatriation Act (NAGPRA) - Written requests for repatriation are accepted from lineal descendants, Indian Tribes, or Native Hawaiian organizations with demonstrated cultural affiliation - No products or services are being procured - No OEMs or vendors are involved; this is a compliance and notification action, not a procurement opportunity

Description

San Bernardino County Museum intends to repatriate certain cultural items that meet the definition of objects of cultural patrimony and have a cultural affiliation with Indian Tribes or Native Hawaiian organizations. The repatriation is conducted in accordance with the Native American Graves Protection and Repatriation Act (NAGPRA). The notice includes one lot of trade beads with cultural significance to the Morongo Band of Mission Indians, California. Repatriation may occur on or after August 31, 2026, and requests for repatriation must be submitted to the museum's authorized representative.

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