Federal Register #2026-17165

Notice of Inventory Completion for Native American Human Remains at Robert S. Peabody Institute of Archaeology

This notice from the National Park Service announces the completion of an inventory of Native American human remains at the Robert S. Peabody Institute of Archaeology (RSPI) in Andover, MA, in compliance with the Native American Graves Protection and Repatriation Act (NAGPRA). - Government Buyer: - Department of the Interior, National Park Service - No products or services are being procured; this is a regulatory notice, not a procurement opportunity - No OEMs or vendors are involved - Key Details: - The RSPI has completed an inventory of human remains determined to be of Native American ancestry - Cultural affiliation identified with the Central Council of the Tlingit & Haida Indian Tribes and the Quapaw Nation - Notice outlines the process for repatriation requests from affiliated tribes, organizations, or lineal descendants - In the event of competing requests, the RSPI will determine the most appropriate requestor - Compliance with NAGPRA regulations is required - Similar repatriation actions are referenced at the Princeton University Art Museum and the University of North Dakota - No contract value, products, or services are associated with this notice

Description

The Robert S. Peabody Institute of Archaeology (RSPI) has completed an inventory of human remains in accordance with the Native American Graves Protection and Repatriation Act (NAGPRA). The inventory determined a cultural affiliation between the human remains and Indian Tribes or Native Hawaiian organizations. The notice provides information on the repatriation process and identifies the affiliated tribes. Repatriation of the human remains may occur on or after September 23, 2026.

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