Notice2022-25128
Notice of Inventory Completion: Central Museum of History, Central Methodist University, Fayette, MO
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Published
November 18, 2022
Issuing agencies
Interior DepartmentNational Park Service
Abstract
The Central Museum of History, Central Methodist University has completed an inventory of human remains, in consultation with the appropriate Indian Tribes or Native Hawaiian organizations, and has determined that there is no cultural affiliation between the human remains and any present-day Indian Tribes or Native Hawaiian organizations. 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 the Central Museum of History. If no additional requestors come forward, transfer of control of the human remains to the Indian Tribes or Native Hawaiian organizations stated in this notice may proceed.
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[Federal Register Volume 87, Number 222 (Friday, November 18, 2022)]
[Notices]
[Pages 69306-69307]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [<a href="http://www.gpo.gov">www.gpo.gov</a>]
[FR Doc No: 2022-25128]
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DEPARTMENT OF THE INTERIOR
National Park Service
[NPS-WASO-NAGPRA-NPS0034882; PPWOCRADN0-PCU00RP14.R50000]
Notice of Inventory Completion: Central Museum of History,
Central Methodist University, Fayette, MO
AGENCY: National Park Service, Interior.
ACTION: Notice.
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SUMMARY: The Central Museum of History, Central Methodist University
has completed an inventory of human remains, in consultation with the
appropriate Indian Tribes or Native Hawaiian organizations, and has
determined that there is no cultural affiliation between the human
remains and any present-day Indian Tribes or Native Hawaiian
organizations. 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 the Central Museum of History. If no additional requestors
come forward, transfer of control of the human remains to the Indian
Tribes or Native Hawaiian organizations stated in this notice may
proceed.
DATES: 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 the Central
Museum of History at the address in this notice by December 19, 2022.
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Dr. Robert P. Wiegers, Central Museum
of History, 411 CMU Square, Fayette, MO 65248, telephone (660) 248-
6341, email <a href="/cdn-cgi/l/email-protection#1361647a76747661605370767d6761727f7e76677b7c777a60673d767766"><span class="__cf_email__" data-cfemail="99ebeef0fcfefcebead9fafcf7edebf8f5f4fcedf1f6fdf0eaedb7fcfdec">[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 Central Museum of History, Central Methodist
University, Fayette, MO. The human remains were removed from Howard
County, MO.
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 Central
Museum of History professional staff in consultation with
representatives of the Apache Tribe of Oklahoma; Miami Tribe of
Oklahoma; Seneca-Cayuga Nation (previously listed as Seneca-Cayuga
Tribe of Oklahoma); and The Osage Nation (previously listed as Osage
Tribe) (hereafter referred to as ``The Consulted Tribes'').
History and Description of the Remains
At an unknown date, human remains representing, at minimum, two
individuals were removed from a mound in Howard County, MO. The human
remains include one cranium without mandible, a left mandible, right
maxilla fragment, left femur, femur fragments, associated teeth, and
bone fragments. No known individuals were identified. No associated
funerary objects are present.
Determinations Made by the Central Museum of History, Central Methodist
University
Officials of the Central Museum of History, Central Methodist
University have determined that:
<bullet> Pursuant to 25 U.S.C. 3001(9), the human remains described
in this notice are Native American based on a handwritten note attached
to the human remains.
<bullet> Pursuant to 25 U.S.C. 3001(9), the human remains described
in this notice represent the physical remains of two individuals of
Native American ancestry.
<bullet> 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.
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<bullet> The Treaty of 1808, also known as the treaty of Fort
Clark, indicates that the land from which the Native American human
remains were removed is the aboriginal land of The Osage Nation
(previously listed as Osage Tribe).
<bullet> Pursuant to 43 CFR 10.11(c)(1), the disposition of the
human remains may be to The Osage Nation (previously listed as Osage
Tribe).
Additional Requestors and Disposition
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. Robert P. Wiegers, Central Museum of
History, 411 CMU Square, Fayette, MO 65248, telephone (660) 248-6341,
email <a href="/cdn-cgi/l/email-protection#acdedbc5c9cbc9dedfeccfc9c2d8decdc0c1c9d8c4c3c8c5dfd882c9c8d9"><span class="__cf_email__" data-cfemail="87f5f0eee2e0e2f5f4c7e4e2e9f3f5e6ebeae2f3efe8e3eef4f3a9e2e3f2">[email protected]</span></a>, by December 19, 2022. After that
date, if no additional requestors have come forward, transfer of
control of the human remains to The Osage Nation (previously listed as
Osage Tribe) may proceed.
The Central Museum of History, Central Methodist University is
responsible for notifying The Consulted Tribes that this notice has
been published.
Dated: November 9, 2022.
Melanie O'Brien,
Manager, National NAGPRA Program.
[FR Doc. 2022-25128 Filed 11-17-22; 8:45 am]
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