Federal Register #2026-20566

NAGPRA notice for planned repatriation of two lots of funerary objects held by California State University, Chico

The National Park Service published a NAGPRA notice regarding funerary objects held by California State University, Chico. - Government entities and institution: National Park Service, within the U.S. Department of the Interior; California State University, Chico. - Notice purpose: The University completed an inventory of two lots of associated funerary objects from Tehama County, California, and announced planned repatriation. - Objects: One lot of modified lithic materials and one lot of shells; individual item counts and part numbers are not provided. - Cultural affiliation: Paskenta Band of Nomlaki Indians of California. - Procurement status: This is a repatriation notice, not a solicitation. No products or services are requested, and no OEMs or vendors are identified. Eligible Tribes, Native Hawaiian organizations, or lineal descendants may submit requests to the University.

Description

California State University, Chico completed an inventory of two lots of associated funerary objects originating from Tehama County, California. The objects consist of modified lithic materials and shells, and the notice identifies a cultural affiliation with the Paskenta Band of Nomlaki Indians of California. Repatriation may occur on or after November 9, 2026. Written requests for repatriation are to be sent to the contact identified in the notice.

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