Federal Register #2026-15500

Notice of Inventory Completion for Native American Human Remains and Funerary Objects by Louisiana Division of Archaeology

This notice concerns the completion of an inventory of Native American human remains and funerary objects by the Louisiana Department of Culture, Recreation, and Tourism, Division of Archaeology (LDOA): - Issued by the National Park Service, Department of the Interior - Inventory includes remains of at least 40 individuals and 14 lots of funerary objects - Items originate from multiple archaeological sites across Louisiana parishes - Cultural affiliation established with the Chitimacha Tribe of Louisiana - Notice outlines procedures for Indian Tribes, Native Hawaiian organizations, or lineal descendants to request repatriation - No products, services, vendors, or OEMs are involved - This is an administrative notice, not a procurement or contracting opportunity

Description

The Louisiana Division of Archaeology (LDOA) 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 identifies a cultural affiliation between the human remains and associated funerary objects and Indian Tribes or Native Hawaiian organizations. The notice details the repatriation process and specifies that repatriation may occur on or after August 31, 2026. Written requests for repatriation must be sent to the authorized representative at the Louisiana Division of Archaeology.

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