Notice2022-16569
Notice of Inventory Completion: State University of New York at New Paltz, Department of Anthropology, New Paltz, NY
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Published
August 3, 2022
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Interior DepartmentNational Park Service
Abstract
The State University of New York at New Paltz, Department of Anthropology (SUNY New Paltz) has completed an inventory of human remains, 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 a present-day Indian Tribe or Native Hawaiian organization. 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 should submit a written request to SUNY New Paltz. If no additional requestors come forward, transfer of control of the human remains to the lineal descendants, Indian Tribes, or Native Hawaiian organizations stated in this notice may proceed.
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[Federal Register Volume 87, Number 148 (Wednesday, August 3, 2022)]
[Notices]
[Page 47462]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [<a href="http://www.gpo.gov">www.gpo.gov</a>]
[FR Doc No: 2022-16569]
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DEPARTMENT OF THE INTERIOR
National Park Service
[NPS-WASO-NAGPRA-NPS0034290; PPWOCRADN0-PCU00RP14.R50000]
Notice of Inventory Completion: State University of New York at
New Paltz, Department of Anthropology, New Paltz, NY
AGENCY: National Park Service, Interior.
ACTION: Notice.
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SUMMARY: The State University of New York at New Paltz, Department of
Anthropology (SUNY New Paltz) has completed an inventory of human
remains, 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 a present-day Indian Tribe or
Native Hawaiian organization. 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
should submit a written request to SUNY New Paltz. If no additional
requestors come forward, transfer of control of the human remains 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 should submit a
written request with information in support of the request to SUNY New
Paltz at the address in this notice by September 2, 2022.
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Dr. Joseph E. Diamond, Associate
Professor of Anthropology, 325 Wooster Hall, State University of New
York at New Paltz, 1 Hawk Drive, New Paltz, NY 12561, telephone (845)
257-2990, email <a href="/cdn-cgi/l/email-protection#c3a7aaa2aeacada7a983ada6b4b3a2afb7b9eda6a7b6"><span class="__cf_email__" data-cfemail="fe9a979f9391909a94be909b898e9f928a84d09b9a8b">[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 under
the control of the State University of New York at New Paltz,
Department of Anthropology, New Paltz, NY. The human remains were
removed from several locations in Ulster County, NY, and one location
in Dutchess County, NY.
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. 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 SUNY New
Paltz professional staff in consultation with representatives of the
Stockbridge Munsee Community, Wisconsin.
History and Description of the Remains
In 1985, human remains representing, at minimum, one individual
were removed from the Hendrickson Site in Kingston, Ulster County, NY,
by Dr. A. Leonard Eisenberg of SUNY New Paltz. The human remains--one
complete skeleton belonging to a male 19-20 years old--were excavated
from Feature #6. No known individual was identified. No associated
funerary objects are present.
In 1973, human remains representing, at minimum, one individual
were removed from Richmond Parkway in the Town of Ulster, Ulster
County, NY. The human remains were found in a utility trench and were
brought to SUNY New Paltz by Dr. Leonard Eisenberg at that time. The
human remains belong to a female 10-14 years old. Although a 1973
newspaper article discussed the discovery of points and pottery at the
site, these were not included with the human remains that were
transferred to SUNY New Paltz. No known individual was identified. No
associated funerary objects are present.
Sometime during the 1930s-1940s, human remains representing, at
minimum, one individual were removed from River Road in the Town of
Esopus, Ulster County, NY. The human remains were found by road
workers. The human remains belong to a female 25-35 years old. The
nearly complete skeleton is missing the mandible and cranium. No known
individual was identified. No associated funerary objects are present.
At an unknown time, human remains representing, at minimum, three
individuals were removed from an unknown location reasonably believed
to be in NY. The human remains were assembled by or gifted to Dr.
Leonard Eisenberg of SUNY New Paltz prior to his death in 1992. The
comingled human remains include multiple skeletal elements belonging to
three individuals. No known individuals were identified. No associated
funerary objects are present.
Sometime in the 1930s, human remains representing, at minimum, two
individuals were removed from Huyler Rockshelter in Hyde Park, Dutchess
County, NY, by Alvin Wanzer and F. Lawrence Flewelling. The human
remains belong to a subadult 14-23 years old and an adult 21-32 years
old, both of unknown gender. No known individuals were identified. No
associated funerary objects are present.
Determinations Made by the State University of New York at New Paltz,
Department of Anthropology
Officials of the State University of New York at New Paltz,
Department of Anthropology have determined that:
<bullet> Pursuant to 25 U.S.C. 3001(9), the human remains described
in this notice represent the physical remains of eight individuals of
Native American ancestry.
<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 the Stockbridge Munsee Community, Wisconsin.
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 should submit a
written request with information in support of the request to Dr.
Joseph E. Diamond, Associate Professor of Anthropology, 325 Wooster
Hall, State University at New York at New Paltz, 1 Hawk Drive, New
Paltz, NY 12561, telephone (845) 257-2990, email <a href="/cdn-cgi/l/email-protection#25414c44484a4b414f654b4052554449515f0b404150"><span class="__cf_email__" data-cfemail="6f0b060e0200010b052f010a181f0e031b15410a0b1a">[email protected]</span></a>,
by September 2, 2022. After that date, if no additional requestors have
come forward, transfer of control of the human remains to the
Stockbridge Munsee Community, Wisconsin may proceed.
The State University of New York at New Paltz, Department of
Anthropology is responsible for notifying the Stockbridge Munsee
Community, Wisconsin that this notice has been published.
Dated: July 27, 2022.
Melanie O'Brien,
Manager, National NAGPRA Program.
[FR Doc. 2022-16569 Filed 8-2-22; 8:45 am]
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