Federal Register #2026-17168

Notice of Intended Repatriation of Unassociated Funerary Objects by Sonoma State University

This notice from Sonoma State University, in partnership with the National Park Service (Department of the Interior), announces the intended repatriation of unassociated funerary objects under the Native American Graves Protection and Repatriation Act (NAGPRA). - Government Buyer: - Sonoma State University, Rohnert Park, CA - National Park Service, Department of the Interior - Cultural Items Requested: - One lot of soil samples (unassociated funerary objects) - Removed during a 1991 excavation near Timber Cove - Cultural Affiliation: - Kashia Band of Pomo Indians of the Stewarts Point Rancheria, California - Notable Requirements: - Repatriation requests may be submitted by lineal descendants, Indian Tribes, or Native Hawaiian organizations - Items are not commercial products; no OEMs or vendors involved - Notice issued in accordance with NAGPRA - No commercial procurement or product competition involved

Description

Sonoma State University intends to repatriate certain cultural items classified as unassociated funerary objects that have cultural affiliation with Indian Tribes or Native Hawaiian organizations. The items include soil samples removed during an excavation in 1991 near Timber Cove. The repatriation may occur on or after September 23, 2026. Requests for repatriation must be sent to the authorized representative at Sonoma State University.

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