Federal Register #2026-18343

Amendment to Inventory Completion Notice for Native American Repatriation at University of California San Diego

This opportunity involves an amendment to an inventory completion notice for Native American repatriation at the University of California San Diego, coordinated with the Department of the Interior and National Park Service. - Administrative update under the Native American Graves Protection and Repatriation Act (NAGPRA) - Amendment updates the list of Indian Tribes and Native Hawaiian organizations with cultural affiliation to specific human remains and funerary objects - Procedures outlined for repatriation requests, including eligibility for Indian Tribes, Native Hawaiian organizations, and lineal descendants - University of California San Diego responsible for determining the most appropriate requestor in cases of competing repatriation requests - No products, part numbers, or purchase quantities involved - Focused on legal and administrative requirements for repatriation, not procurement of goods or services

Description

This notice announces an amendment to a previously published inventory completion notice under the Native American Graves Protection and Repatriation Act (NAGPRA) by the University of California San Diego. The amendment updates the Indian Tribes or Native Hawaiian organizations with cultural affiliation related to the human remains and associated funerary objects. Repatriation of these items may occur on or after October 9, 2026. The University of California San Diego is responsible for determining the appropriate requestor if competing repatriation requests are received.

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