Notice2021-25523
Notice of Inventory Completion: Florida State University, Department of Anthropology Tallahassee, FL
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Published
November 23, 2021
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Interior DepartmentNational Park Service
Abstract
The Department of Anthropology at Florida State University (FSU) has completed an inventory of human remains and associated funerary objects, in consultation with the appropriate Indian Tribes or Native Hawaiian organizations and has determined that there is a cultural affiliation between the human remains and associated funerary objects and present-day Indian Tribes or Native Hawaiian organizations. Lineal descendants or representatives of any Indian Tribe or Native Hawaiian organization not identified in this notice that wish to request transfer of control of these human remains and associated funerary objects should submit a written request to the Department of Anthropology at FSU. If no additional requestors come forward, transfer of control of the human remains and associated funerary objects to the lineal descendants, Indian Tribes, or Native Hawaiian organizations stated in this notice may proceed.
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[Federal Register Volume 86, Number 223 (Tuesday, November 23, 2021)]
[Notices]
[Pages 66583-66584]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [<a href="http://www.gpo.gov">www.gpo.gov</a>]
[FR Doc No: 2021-25523]
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DEPARTMENT OF THE INTERIOR
National Park Service
[NPS-WASO-NAGPRA-NPS0033014; PPWOCRADN0-PCU00RP14.R50000]
Notice of Inventory Completion: Florida State University,
Department of Anthropology Tallahassee, FL
AGENCY: National Park Service, Interior.
ACTION: Notice.
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SUMMARY: The Department of Anthropology at Florida State University
(FSU) has completed an inventory of human remains and associated
funerary objects, in consultation with the appropriate Indian Tribes or
Native Hawaiian organizations and has determined that there is a
cultural affiliation between the human remains and associated funerary
objects and present-day Indian Tribes or Native Hawaiian organizations.
Lineal descendants or representatives of any Indian Tribe or Native
Hawaiian organization not identified in this notice that wish to
request transfer of control of these human remains and associated
funerary objects should submit a written request to the Department of
Anthropology at FSU. If no additional requestors come forward, transfer
of control of the human remains and associated funerary objects to the
lineal descendants, Indian Tribes, or Native Hawaiian organizations
stated in this notice may proceed.
DATES: Lineal descendants or representatives of any Indian Tribe or
Native Hawaiian organization not identified in this notice that wish to
request transfer of control of these human remains and associated
funerary objects should submit a written request with information in
support of the request to the Department of Anthropology at FSU at the
address in this notice by December 23, 2021.
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Dr. Geoffrey Thomas, Florida State
University, Department of Anthropology, 60 North Woodward Avenue,
Tallahassee, FL 32306, telephone (850) 644-8156, email
<a href="/cdn-cgi/l/email-protection#f59285819d9a989486b5938680db909180"><span class="__cf_email__" data-cfemail="751205011d1a181406351306005b101100">[email protected]</span></a>.
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 Florida State
University, Department of Anthropology, Tallahassee, FL. The human
remains and associated funerary objects were removed from Jefferson
County and Wakulla County, FL.
This notice is published as part of the National Park Service's
administrative responsibilities under NAGPRA, 25 U.S.C. 3003(d)(3). 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 and associated funerary objects. 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
Department of Anthropology at FSU professional staff in consultation
with representatives of the Miccosukee Tribe of Indians; Seminole Tribe
of Florida [previously listed as Seminole Tribe of Florida (Dania, Big
Cypress, Brighton, Hollywood, & Tampa Reservations)]; Thlopthlocco
Tribal Town; and the Tunica-Biloxi Indian Tribe (hereafter referred to
as ``The Tribes'').
History and Description of the Remains
In 1964, human remains representing, at minimum, one individual
were removed from Oakland Mound and Village Area (8JE53), in Jefferson
County, FL, by D. Phelps. This site was recorded in 1956 by Florida
State University and was initially excavated in 1958-1959 by Charles
Fairbanks, Edward Dolan, and Bennie Keel. In 1964, D. Phelps excavated
test squares within the burial mound. The human remains from Phelps'
excavations have
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been at Florida State University since that investigation. They belong
to an individual of unknown age and sex. No known individual was
identified. No associated funerary objects are present.
In 1966, human remains representing, at minimum, 15 individuals
were removed from the Marsh Island Site (8WA1), in Wakulla County, FL,
by R.O. Brock and brought to FSU. Based on information provided by
Brock in the site report, a total of seven intrusive burials were found
that, together, contained at least 15 individuals. These intrusive
burials were classified as belonging to either the Weeden Island or
Fort Walton cultural phase. No known individuals were identified. The
three associated funerary objects are plain ceramic sherds.
In 1966, human remains representing, at minimum, four individuals
were removed from the Nichols Site (8WA3) in Wakulla County, FL, by D.
Phelps of Florida State University. All the burials at this site were
superficial. The mound has been completely destroyed, but contextual
information suggests it is a Weeden island platform mound with
intrusive Fort Walton burials. No known individuals were identified.
The 14 associated funerary objects are stamped and plain ceramic
sherds.
Determinations Made by the Department of Anthropology, Florida State
University
Officials of the Department of Anthropology, Florida State
University have determined that:
<bullet> Pursuant to 25 U.S.C. 3001(9), the human remains described
in this notice represent the physical remains of 20 individuals of
Native American ancestry.
<bullet> Pursuant to 25 U.S.C. 3001(3)(A), the 17 objects described
in this notice are 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.
<bullet> Pursuant to 25 U.S.C. 3001(2), there is a relationship of
shared group identity that can be reasonably traced between the Native
American human remains and associated funerary objects and The Tribes.
Additional Requestors and Disposition
Lineal descendants or representatives of any Indian Tribe or Native
Hawaiian organization not identified in this notice that wish to
request transfer of control of these human remains and associated
funerary objects should submit a written request with information in
support of the request to Dr. Geoffrey Thomas, Florida State
University, Department of Anthropology, 60 North Woodward Avenue,
Tallahassee, FL 32306, telephone (850) 644-8156, email
<a href="/cdn-cgi/l/email-protection#51362125393e3c3022113722247f343524"><span class="__cf_email__" data-cfemail="d1b6a1a5b9bebcb0a291b7a2a4ffb4b5a4">[email protected]</span></a>, by December 23, 2021. After that date, if no
additional requestors have come forward, transfer of control of the
human remains and associated funerary objects to The Tribes may
proceed.
The Department of Anthropology, Florida State University is
responsible for notifying The Tribes that this notice has been
published.
Dated: November 17, 2021.
Melanie O'Brien,
Manager, National NAGPRA Program.
[FR Doc. 2021-25523 Filed 11-22-21; 8:45 am]
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