Federal Register #2026-18338

Notice of Inventory Completion for Native American Remains and Funerary Objects at UC Davis

This notice announces the completion of an inventory of Native American human remains and 1,836 associated funerary objects at the University of California, Davis, in partnership with the Department of the Interior and National Park Service. - No procurement or commercial opportunity is present; this is a compliance notice under NAGPRA. - Key details: - Inventory includes chipped stone, groundstone, faunal materials, historic materials, and other artifacts. - No OEMs or commercial vendors are involved; items are cultural and historical artifacts. - UC Davis has determined a cultural affiliation with the Federated Indians of Graton Rancheria, California. - The notice outlines the process for repatriation requests from affiliated tribes or lineal descendants. - No products, services, or unique procurement requirements are being solicited or awarded.

Description

The University of California, Davis (UC Davis) has completed an inventory of human remains and associated funerary objects in accordance with the Native American Graves Protection and Repatriation Act (NAGPRA). The inventory includes human remains representing at least two individuals and 1,836 associated funerary objects from various archaeological sites. UC Davis has determined a cultural affiliation between these remains and the Federated Indians of Graton Rancheria, California. Repatriation of the human remains and associated funerary objects may occur on or after October 9, 2026, and requests for repatriation must be sent to the authorized representative at UC Davis.

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