Federal Register #2026-17173

Notice of Inventory Completion for Human Remains at University of Iowa

This notice from the National Park Service, Department of the Interior, announces the completion of an inventory of human remains by the Office of the State Archaeologist Bioarchaeology Program (OSA BP) at the University of Iowa. - No procurement or award is involved; this is an administrative notice under the Native American Graves Protection and Repatriation Act (NAGPRA) - Inventory determined cultural affiliation between the remains and multiple Indian Tribes and Native Hawaiian organizations - Remains represent at least one individual, discovered near Arnolds Park, IA, likely from a gravel quarry site - No associated funerary objects are present - Notice outlines the process for repatriation requests by culturally affiliated tribes, organizations, or lineal descendants - No products, services, OEMs, or vendors are requested or awarded

Description

The Office of the State Archaeologist Bioarchaeology Program (OSA BP) 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 various Indian Tribes or Native Hawaiian organizations. The human remains represent one individual of Native American ancestry, discovered near Arnolds Park, IA, likely from a gravel quarry site. Repatriation of the remains may occur on or after September 23, 2026, and requests for repatriation must be sent to the authorized representative at the University of Iowa.

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