Federal Register #2026-17710

Notice of Repatriation of Native American Cultural Items and Human Remains

This notice concerns the repatriation of Native American cultural items and human remains by the U.S. Department of the Interior, involving the Bureau of Indian Affairs, National Park Service, California State University Stanislaus, and Arizona State University. - Government Buyer: - U.S. Department of the Interior - Bureau of Indian Affairs - National Park Service - California State University Stanislaus - Arizona State University (Center for Archaeology and Society Repository) - Items for Repatriation: - 20 objects of cultural patrimony (pottery sherds and groundstone items) from the Pauma Band of Luiseno Mission Indians Reservation, San Diego County, California - Human remains representing at least two individuals - Five associated funerary objects (including four lots of ceramics and one lot of shell bracelet fragments) from site AZ U:15:002 (ASU), Pinal County, Arizona - Cultural Affiliation: - Pauma Band of Luiseno Mission Indians Reservation - Ak-Chin Indian Community - Gila River Indian Community - Salt River Pima-Maricopa Indian Community - Tohono O'odham Nation - Hopi Tribe - Zuni Tribe - Unique Requirements: - Repatriation process follows NAGPRA compliance - Items have not been treated with hazardous substances, though unknown adhesives and preservatives may be present - No OEMs or commercial vendors involved; this is a compliance and notification action, not a procurement opportunity - Period of Performance: - Repatriation may occur on or after the completion of the inventory and upon request; no specific contract period or subscription applies

Description

The Arizona State University, Center for Archaeology and Society Repository (ASU CASR), acting on behalf of the School of Human Evolution and Social Change, has completed an inventory of human remains and associated funerary objects. These remains and objects have been determined to have cultural affiliation with several Indian Tribes and Native Hawaiian organizations. The inventory includes at least two individuals and five associated funerary objects, including ceramics and shell bracelet fragments. Repatriation of these items may occur on or after September 30, 2026, and requests for repatriation must be submitted to the authorized representative at ASU.

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