Notice2026-11241
Notice of Inventory Completion: Sonoma State University, Rohnert Park, CA
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Published
June 4, 2026
Issuing agencies
Interior DepartmentNational Park Service
Abstract
In accordance with the Native American Graves Protection and Repatriation Act (NAGPRA), Sonoma State University has completed an inventory of associated funerary objects and has determined that there is a cultural affiliation between the associated funerary objects and Indian Tribes or Native Hawaiian organizations in this notice.
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[Federal Register Volume 91, Number 107 (Thursday, June 4, 2026)]
[Notices]
[Pages 33737-33738]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [<a href="http://www.gpo.gov">www.gpo.gov</a>]
[FR Doc No: 2026-11241]
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DEPARTMENT OF THE INTERIOR
National Park Service
[N7202; NPS-WASO-NAGPRA-NPS0042934; PPWOCRADN0-PCU00RP14.R50000]
Notice of Inventory Completion: Sonoma State University, Rohnert
Park, CA
AGENCY: National Park Service, Interior.
ACTION: Notice.
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SUMMARY: In accordance with the Native American Graves Protection and
Repatriation Act (NAGPRA), Sonoma State University has completed an
inventory of associated funerary objects and has determined that there
is a cultural affiliation between the associated funerary objects and
Indian
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Tribes or Native Hawaiian organizations in this notice.
DATES: Repatriation of the associated funerary objects in this notice
may occur on or after July 6, 2026.
ADDRESSES: Send written requests for repatriation of the associated
funerary objects in this notice to Kirsten Twork, Sonoma State
University, 1801 E Cotati Avenue, Rohnert Park, CA 94928, email
<a href="/cdn-cgi/l/email-protection#4c383b233e27270c3f232223212d62292839"><span class="__cf_email__" data-cfemail="2357544c51484863504c4d4c4e420d464756">[email protected]</span></a>.
SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: This notice is published as part of the
National Park Service's administrative responsibilities under NAGPRA.
The determinations in this notice are the sole responsibility of the
Sonoma State University, and additional information on the
determinations in this notice, including the results of consultation,
can be found in its inventory or related records. The National Park
Service is not responsible for the determinations in this notice.
Abstract of Information Available
Based on the information available a total of 35 associated
funerary objects were identified.
A total of 28 associated funerary objects were removed from CA-LAK-
270/H located west of Chalk Mountain near Spring Valley in Lake County,
California. Paperwork documenting why the material was removed from the
site was not located. The associated funerary objects are modified
shell, abalone, modified obsidian, groundstone tools, faunal bone,
modified glass scrappers, and a historic button. The cultural material
has been at the university since 1976.
A total of two associated funerary objects were removed from CA-
LAK-301 located west of the Benmore Canyon, south of Spring Valley in
Lake County, California. Paperwork documenting why the material was
removed from the site was not located. The associated funerary objects
are modified obsidian. The material has been at the university since
1976.
A total of two associated funerary objects were removed from CA-
LAK-303 located west of Chalk Mountain near Spring Valley in Lake
County, California. Paperwork documenting why the material was removed
from the site was not located. The associated funerary objects are
modified obsidian. The material has been at the university since 1976.
A total of three associated funerary objects were removed from CA-
LAK-731 located west of the Benmore Canyon, south of Spring Valley in
Lake County, California. Paperwork documenting why the material was
removed from the site was not located. The associated funerary objects
are modified obsidian. The material has been at the university since
1976.
In the case of missing cultural items, any additional items when
located will also be repatriated from the collections discussed above.
Based on records concerning the associated funerary objects and the
institution in which they are housed, there is no evidence of the
ancestors or items being treated with hazardous substances.
Cultural Affiliation
Based on the information available and the results of consultation,
cultural affiliation is reasonably identified by the geographical
location or acquisition history of the associated funerary objects
described in this notice.
Determinations
Sonoma State University has determined that:
<bullet> The 35 objects described in this notice are reasonably
believed to have been placed intentionally with or near individual
human remains at the time of death or later as part of the death rite
or ceremony.
<bullet> There is a connection between the associated funerary
objects described in this notice and the Cachil DeHe Band of Wintun
Indians of the Colusa Indian Community of the Colusa Rancheria,
California; Kletsel Dehe Wintun Nation of the Cortina Rancheria
(previously listed as Kletsel Dehe Band of Wintun Indians); and the
Yocha Dehe Wintun Nation, California.
Requests for Repatriation
Written requests for repatriation of the associated funerary
objects in this notice must be sent to the authorized representative
identified in this notice under ADDRESSES. Requests for repatriation
may be submitted by:
1. Any one or more of the Indian Tribes or Native Hawaiian
organizations identified in this notice.
2. Any lineal descendant, Indian Tribe, or Native Hawaiian
organization not identified in this notice who shows, by a
preponderance of the evidence, that the requestor is a lineal
descendant or an Indian Tribe or Native Hawaiian organization with
cultural affiliation.
Repatriation of the associated funerary objects described in this
notice to a requestor may occur on or after July 6, 2026. If competing
requests for repatriation are received, Sonoma State University must
determine the most appropriate requestor prior to repatriation.
Requests for joint repatriation of the associated funerary objects are
considered a single request and not competing requests. Sonoma State
University is responsible for sending a copy of this notice to the
Indian Tribes and Native Hawaiian organizations identified in this
notice and any other consulting parties.
Authority: Native American Graves Protection and Repatriation Act,
25 U.S.C. 3003, and the implementing regulations, 43 CFR 10.10.
Dated: May 29, 2026.
Melanie O'Brien,
Manager, National NAGPRA Program.
[FR Doc. 2026-11241 Filed 6-3-26; 8:45 am]
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