Federal Register #2026-17167

Notice of Inventory Completion for Native American Human Remains at California State University, Chico

This notice concerns the completion of an inventory of Native American human remains by California State University, Chico, in compliance with the Native American Graves Protection and Repatriation Act (NAGPRA). - Government Buyer: - National Park Service, Department of the Interior - California State University, Chico - No products or services are being procured; this is a regulatory notice, not a procurement opportunity. - OEMs and Vendors: - No OEMs or vendors are mentioned. - Key Details: - Inventory includes remains of at least two individuals of Native American ancestry, affiliated with the Paskenta Band of Nomlaki Indians of California. - No associated funerary objects are present. - Documentation consists of an osteology report labeled Los Molinos-3. - Remains have not been treated with hazardous substances. - Eligible Indian Tribes, Native Hawaiian organizations, or lineal descendants may request repatriation. - The notice outlines the process and criteria for repatriation requests. - Unique Requirements: - Compliance with NAGPRA regulations. - Determination of the most appropriate requestor for repatriation.

Description

In accordance with the Native American Graves Protection and Repatriation Act (NAGPRA), California State University, Chico has completed an inventory of human remains and determined a cultural affiliation between the remains and Indian Tribes or Native Hawaiian organizations. The inventory identifies at least two individuals of Native American ancestry connected to the Paskenta Band of Nomlaki Indians of California. Repatriation of the human remains may occur on or after September 21, 2026. Requests for repatriation must be sent to the authorized representative at California State University, Chico.

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