Federal Register #2026-16488

Notice of Inventory Completion for Native American Human Remains at Cumberland Island National Seashore

This notice concerns the completion of an inventory of Native American human remains at Cumberland Island National Seashore by the U.S. Department of the Interior, National Park Service. - Government Buyer: - U.S. Department of the Interior - National Park Service - Cumberland Island National Seashore - Purpose: - Inventory of Native American human remains in accordance with the Native American Graves Protection and Repatriation Act (NAGPRA) - Identification of remains of at least three Native American individuals - Cultural affiliation established with multiple Indian Tribes: - Alabama-Coushatta Tribe of Texas - Alabama-Quassarte Tribal Town - Coushatta Tribe of Louisiana - Eastern Shawnee Tribe of Oklahoma - Kialegee Tribal Town - Miccosukee Tribe of Indians - Poarch Band of Creek Indians - Seminole Tribe of Florida - The Muscogee (Creek) Nation - The Seminole Nation of Oklahoma - Thlopthlocco Tribal Town - Notable Requirements: - Notice invites written requests for repatriation from affiliated tribes or lineal descendants - No products or services are being procured; this is a statutory notice regarding repatriation under NAGPRA - No OEMs, vendors, or procurement activity involved

Description

This notice announces the completion of an inventory of human remains by the U.S. Department of the Interior, National Park Service, Cumberland Island National Seashore, in accordance with the Native American Graves Protection and Repatriation Act (NAGPRA). The inventory identified human remains of at least three Native American individuals with established cultural affiliation to several Indian Tribes. The notice details the repatriation process and invites requests for repatriation from affiliated tribes or lineal descendants. Repatriation may occur on or after September 14, 2026.

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