Federal Register #2026-16486

Notice of Intended Repatriation of Cultural Items at Mesa Verde National Park

This notice concerns the intended repatriation of cultural items at Mesa Verde National Park, Colorado. - Government Buyer: - U.S. Department of the Interior, National Park Service, Mesa Verde National Park - No OEMs or commercial vendors are involved, as this is not a procurement or contracting action - Items involved: - 23 cultural items classified as unassociated funerary objects - Examples include incised bone gaming pieces, pottery, projectile points, feather textile fragments, bead necklaces, and other artifacts - Purpose and requirements: - Repatriation is conducted under the Native American Graves Protection and Repatriation Act (NAGPRA) - Items are affiliated with Indian Tribes or Native Hawaiian organizations, specifically the Hopi Tribe of Arizona - Notice outlines the process and criteria for submitting repatriation requests - No products or services are being purchased or solicited

Description

The U.S. Department of the Interior, National Park Service, Mesa Verde National Park intends to repatriate 23 cultural items classified as unassociated funerary objects. These items have cultural affiliations with Indian Tribes or Native Hawaiian organizations. The repatriation is conducted in accordance with the Native American Graves Protection and Repatriation Act (NAGPRA). Repatriation may occur on or after September 14, 2026, and requests for repatriation must be submitted in writing to the Superintendent of Mesa Verde National Park.

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