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  • Type:Notice
    Citation:89 FR 100527
    Reading Time:less than a minute

    The Secretary of the Interior has announced the renewal of the Gateway National Recreation Area Fort Hancock 21st Century Advisory Committee. This committee advises on the development of a reuse plan and future uses of the Fort Hancock Historic Landmark District within the Gateway National Recreation Area. The notice complies with the Federal Advisory Committee Act and affirms that the committee's work is in the public interest. Secretary Deb Haaland is responsible for this decision.

    Simple Explanation

    The Secretary of the Interior has decided to keep a special team of helpers to figure out what to do with an old and important place called Fort Hancock so that people can enjoy it in the future.

  • Type:Notice
    Citation:89 FR 100527
    Reading Time:about 2 minutes

    In accordance with the Native American Graves Protection and Repatriation Act (NAGPRA), the Georgia Department of Natural Resources has completed an inventory of human remains found in Athens-Clarke County, Georgia, confirming their Native American ancestry. These remains are culturally affiliated with the Eastern Band of Cherokee Indians and The Muscogee (Creek) Nation. Interested parties, such as Indian Tribes or descendants, may request repatriation of the human remains starting January 13, 2025. The Georgia Department of Natural Resources, alongside the National Park Service, is responsible for handling these requests and determining appropriate requestors in case of competing claims.

    Simple Explanation

    The people in charge of Georgia’s ancient stuff found some bones they say belong to Native American Tribes. Now, they’ve figured out which Tribes the bones belong to, and those Tribes can ask to have the bones returned to them.