Notice - Notice of Inventory Completion: University of Washington, Department of Anthropology, Seattle, WA

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Federal Register / Vol. 77, No. 165 / Friday, August 24, 2012 / Notices DEPARTMENT OF THE INTERIOR National Park Service [NPS?WASO?NAGPRA?10892; 2200?1100? 665] Notice of Inventory Completion: University of Washington, Department of Anthropology, Seattle, WA National Park Service, Interior. Notice. AGENCY: ACTION: The University of Washington, Department of Anthropology, has completed an inventory of human remains and associated funerary objects, in consultation with the appropriate Indian tribes, and has determined that there is no cultural affiliation between the remains and any present-day Indian tribe. Representatives of any Indian tribe that believes itself to be culturally affiliated with the human remains may contact the Burke Museum acting on behalf of the University of Washington, Department of Anthropology. Disposition of the human remains and associated funerary objects to the Indian tribes stated below may occur if no additional requestors come forward. DATES: Representatives of any Indian tribe that believes it has a cultural affiliation with the human remains should contact the University of Washington at the address below by September 24, 2012. ADDRESSES: Peter Lape, Burke Museum, University of Washington, Box 353010, Seattle, WA 98195, telephone (206) 685?3849. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: Notice is here given in accordance with the Native American Graves Protection and Repatriation Act (NAGPRA), 25 U.S.C. 3003, of the completion of an inventory of human remains and associated funerary objects under the control of the University of Washington, Department of Anthropology. The human remains and associated funerary objects were removed from an unknown location in South Carolina. This notice is published as part of the National Park Service?s administrative responsibilities under NAGPRA, 25 U.S.C. 3003(d)(3) and 43 CFR 10.11(d). The determinations in this notice are the sole responsibility of the museum, institution, or Federal agency that has control of the Native American human remains. The National Park Service is not responsible for the determinations in this notice. erowe on DSK2VPTVN1PROD with SUMMARY: Consultation A detailed assessment of the human remains was made by the University of VerDate Mar2010 15:22 Aug 23, 2012 Jkt 226001 Washington, Department of Anthropology and the Burke Museum professional staff in consultation with representatives of Catawba Indian Nation (aka Catawba Tribe of South Carolina); Cherokee Nation, Oklahoma; Eastern Band of Cherokee Indians of North Carolina; and the United Keetoowah Band of Cherokee Indians in Oklahoma. History and Description of the Remains At unknown date, human remains representing, at minimum, seven individuals were removed from an unknown location in South Carolina. It is believed that they were collected by Dr. Daris Swindler prior to his appointment at the University of Washington in 1968. No known individuals were identified. The one associated funerary object is a bag containing non-human bone fragments, soil, seven shell fragments, charcoal, and unmodified stones. Determinations Made by the University of Washington, Department of Anthropology Officials of the University of Washington, Department of Anthropology have determined that: ? Based on the cranial morphology and documentation records, the human remains are Native American. ? Pursuant to 25 U.S.C. 3001(2), a relationship of shared group identity cannot be reasonably traced between the Native American human remains and any present-day Indian tribe. ? According to final judgments of the Indian Claims Commission, the land from which the Native American human remains and associated funerary objects were removed is the aboriginal land of the Cherokee. The Cherokee are represented by the modern day Cherokee Nation, Oklahoma; Eastern Band of Cherokee Indians of North Carolina; and the United Keetoowah Band of Cherokee Indians in Oklahoma. ? Multiple lines of evidence, including treaties, Acts of Congress, and Executive Orders, indicate that the land from which the Native American human remains and associated funerary objects were removed is also the aboriginal land of the Catawba Indian Nation (aka Catawba Tribe of South Carolina). The Catawba and the King of England entered into the Treaty of Fort Augusta in 1763. This treaty guaranteed the Catawba 144,000 acres of land in South Carolina, while ceding the remaining portion of their claim to South Carolina. Later in 1840, the Catawba attempted to sell these 144,000 acres to the State of South Carolina in the Treaty of Nation Ford. The Treaty of Nation Ford was PO 00000 Frm 00053 Fmt 4703 Sfmt 9990 51563 nullified by the Federal Government stating that the State did not have authority to enter into this agreement. In 1993, the Catawba settled with the Federal Government and the State of South Carolina. Congress ratified this settlement. ? Pursuant to 25 U.S.C. 3001(9), the human remains described in this notice represent the physical remains of seven individuals of Native American ancestry. ? Pursuant to 25 U.S.C. 3001(3)(A), the object described above is reasonably believed to have been placed with or near individual human remains at the time of death or later as part of the death rite or ceremony. ? Pursuant to 43 CFR 10.11(c)(1), the disposition of the human remains is to Catawba Indian Nation (aka Catawba Tribe of South Carolina); Cherokee Nation, Oklahoma; Eastern Band of Cherokee Indians of North Carolina; and the United Keetoowah Band of Cherokee Indians in Oklahoma. Additional Requestors and Disposition Representatives of any Indian tribe that believes itself to be culturally affiliated with the human remains or any other Indian tribe that believes it satisfies the criteria in 43 CFR 10.11(c)(1) should contact Peter Lape, Burke Museum, University of Washington, Box 353010, Seattle, WA 98195, telephone (206) 685?3849, before September 24, 2012. Disposition of the human remains to the Catawba Indian Nation (aka Catawba Tribe of South Carolina); Cherokee Nation, Oklahoma; Eastern Band of Cherokee Indians of North Carolina; and the United Keetoowah Band of Cherokee Indians in Oklahoma may proceed after that date if no additional requestors come forward. The University of Washington, Department of Anthropology is responsible for notifying the Catawba Indian Nation (aka Catawba Tribe of South Carolina); Cherokee Nation, Oklahoma; Eastern Band of Cherokee Indians of North Carolina; and the United Keetoowah Band of Cherokee Indians in Oklahoma that this notice has been published. Dated: July 23, 2012. Melanie O?Brien, Acting Manager, National NAGPRA Program. [FR Doc. 2012?20963 Filed 8?23?12; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 4312?50?P E:\FR\FM\24AUN1.SGM 24AUN1

[Federal Register Volume 77, Number 165 (Friday, August 24, 2012)] [Notices] [Page 51563] From the Federal Register Online via the Government Printing Office [www.gpo.gov] [FR Doc No: 2012-20963]    [[Page 51563]]  -----------------------------------------------------------------------  DEPARTMENT OF THE INTERIOR  National Park Service  [NPS-WASO-NAGPRA-10892; 2200-1100-665]   Notice of Inventory Completion: University of Washington,  Department of Anthropology, Seattle, WA  AGENCY: National Park Service, Interior.  ACTION: Notice.  -----------------------------------------------------------------------  SUMMARY: The University of Washington, Department of Anthropology, has  completed an inventory of human remains and associated funerary  objects, in consultation with the appropriate Indian tribes, and has  determined that there is no cultural affiliation between the remains  and any present-day Indian tribe. Representatives of any Indian tribe  that believes itself to be culturally affiliated with the human remains  may contact the Burke Museum acting on behalf of the University of  Washington, Department of Anthropology. Disposition of the human  remains and associated funerary objects to the Indian tribes stated  below may occur if no additional requestors come forward.  DATES: Representatives of any Indian tribe that believes it has a  cultural affiliation with the human remains should contact the  University of Washington at the address below by September 24, 2012.  ADDRESSES: Peter Lape, Burke Museum, University of Washington, Box  353010, Seattle, WA 98195, telephone (206) 685-3849.  SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: Notice is here given in accordance with the  Native American Graves Protection and Repatriation Act (NAGPRA), 25  U.S.C. 3003, of the completion of an inventory of human remains and  associated funerary objects under the control of the University of  Washington, Department of Anthropology. The human remains and  associated funerary objects were removed from an unknown location in  South Carolina.     This notice is published as part of the National Park Service's  administrative responsibilities under NAGPRA, 25 U.S.C. 3003(d)(3) and  43 CFR 10.11(d). The determinations in this notice are the sole  responsibility of the museum, institution, or Federal agency that has  control of the Native American human remains. The National Park Service  is not responsible for the determinations in this notice.  Consultation      A detailed assessment of the human remains was made by the  University of Washington, Department of Anthropology and the Burke  Museum professional staff in consultation with representatives of  Catawba Indian Nation (aka Catawba Tribe of South Carolina); Cherokee  Nation, Oklahoma; Eastern Band of Cherokee Indians of North Carolina;  and the United Keetoowah Band of Cherokee Indians in Oklahoma.  History and Description of the Remains      At unknown date, human remains representing, at minimum, seven  individuals were removed from an unknown location in South Carolina. It  is believed that they were collected by Dr. Daris Swindler prior to his  appointment at the University of Washington in 1968. No known  individuals were identified. The one associated funerary object is a  bag containing non-human bone fragments, soil, seven shell fragments,  charcoal, and unmodified stones.  Determinations Made by the University of Washington, Department of  Anthropology      Officials of the University of Washington, Department of  Anthropology have determined that:      Based on the cranial morphology and documentation records,  the human remains are Native American.      Pursuant to 25 U.S.C. 3001(2), a relationship of shared  group identity cannot be reasonably traced between the Native American  human remains and any present-day Indian tribe.      According to final judgments of the Indian Claims  Commission, the land from which the Native American human remains and  associated funerary objects were removed is the aboriginal land of the  Cherokee. The Cherokee are represented by the modern day Cherokee  Nation, Oklahoma; Eastern Band of Cherokee Indians of North Carolina;  and the United Keetoowah Band of Cherokee Indians in Oklahoma.      Multiple lines of evidence, including treaties, Acts of  Congress, and Executive Orders, indicate that the land from which the  Native American human remains and associated funerary objects were  removed is also the aboriginal land of the Catawba Indian Nation (aka  Catawba Tribe of South Carolina). The Catawba and the King of England  entered into the Treaty of Fort Augusta in 1763. This treaty guaranteed  the Catawba 144,000 acres of land in South Carolina, while ceding the  remaining portion of their claim to South Carolina. Later in 1840, the  Catawba attempted to sell these 144,000 acres to the State of South  Carolina in the Treaty of Nation Ford. The Treaty of Nation Ford was  nullified by the Federal Government stating that the State did not have  authority to enter into this agreement. In 1993, the Catawba settled  with the Federal Government and the State of South Carolina. Congress  ratified this settlement.      Pursuant to 25 U.S.C. 3001(9), the human remains described  in this notice represent the physical remains of seven individuals of  Native American ancestry.      Pursuant to 25 U.S.C. 3001(3)(A), the object described  above is reasonably believed to have been placed with or near  individual human remains at the time of death or later as part of the  death rite or ceremony.      Pursuant to 43 CFR 10.11(c)(1), the disposition of the  human remains is to Catawba Indian Nation (aka Catawba Tribe of South  Carolina); Cherokee Nation, Oklahoma; Eastern Band of Cherokee Indians  of North Carolina; and the United Keetoowah Band of Cherokee Indians in  Oklahoma.  Additional Requestors and Disposition      Representatives of any Indian tribe that believes itself to be  culturally affiliated with the human remains or any other Indian tribe  that believes it satisfies the criteria in 43 CFR 10.11(c)(1) should  contact Peter Lape, Burke Museum, University of Washington, Box 353010,  Seattle, WA 98195, telephone (206) 685-3849, before September 24, 2012.  Disposition of the human remains to the Catawba Indian Nation (aka  Catawba Tribe of South Carolina); Cherokee Nation, Oklahoma; Eastern  Band of Cherokee Indians of North Carolina; and the United Keetoowah  Band of Cherokee Indians in Oklahoma may proceed after that date if no  additional requestors come forward.     The University of Washington, Department of Anthropology is  responsible for notifying the Catawba Indian Nation (aka Catawba Tribe  of South Carolina); Cherokee Nation, Oklahoma; Eastern Band of Cherokee  Indians of North Carolina; and the United Keetoowah Band of Cherokee  Indians in Oklahoma that this notice has been published.      Dated: July 23, 2012. Melanie O'Brien, Acting Manager, National NAGPRA Program. [FR Doc. 2012-20963 Filed 8-23-12; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 4312-50-P

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