Federal Register #2026-16493

Notice of Inventory Completion for Native Hawaiian Human Remains at Bruce Museum, Greenwich, CT

This notice concerns the completion of an inventory of Native Hawaiian human remains at the Bruce Museum in Greenwich, CT, under the Native American Graves Protection and Repatriation Act (NAGPRA). - Government buyer: - Department of the Interior, National Park Service - No OEMs or commercial vendors are involved - No products or services are being procured - Key details: - The Bruce Museum has identified at least one set of Native Hawaiian human remains in its collection - A necklace (lei niho palaoa) made of braided human hair and a whale tooth pendant is referenced, but no associated funerary objects are present - The notice outlines the process for repatriation requests by eligible Indian Tribes, Native Hawaiian organizations, or lineal descendants - The process for handling competing repatriation requests is described - No contract, procurement, or purchase activity is associated with this notice

Description

In accordance with the Native American Graves Protection and Repatriation Act (NAGPRA), the Bruce Museum has completed an inventory of human remains and determined a cultural affiliation between the remains and Indian Tribes or Native Hawaiian organizations. The notice details the inventory completion and the potential repatriation of the remains. Repatriation may occur on or after September 14, 2026. The Bruce Museum is responsible for handling repatriation requests and consultation results.

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