Search Results for citation:"89 FR 106566"

The National Park Service and the U.S. Department of Agriculture's Forest Service plan to return human remains found on Federal or Tribal lands to the appropriate lineal descendants, Indian Tribes, or Native Hawaiian organizations. These remains, which are believed to be of Native American ancestry, were discovered in the Carson National Forest in New Mexico. The Forest Service encourages any rightful claimants to come forward by December 30, 2025; otherwise, the remains will be considered unclaimed. If conflicting claims arise, the Forest Service will determine the most suitable party for disposition.

The U.S. Department of Agriculture's Mendocino National Forest, in accordance with the Native American Graves Protection and Repatriation Act (NAGPRA), plans to return human remains and cultural objects found on federal or tribal lands to the appropriate lineal descendants, Indian Tribe, or Native Hawaiian organization. These artifacts and remains were uncovered during archaeological projects in Tehama County, California, and are affiliated with the Nomlaki tribe. Claims for these items can be made until December 30, 2025, after which unclaimed items will be considered unclaimed artifacts or remains. The Mendocino National Forest will resolve any competing claims and coordinate with identified groups for the disposition process.