[Federal Register Volume 61, Number 188 (Thursday, September 26, 1996)]
[Notices]
[Pages 50506-50510]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 96-24687]
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DEPARTMENT OF THE INTERIOR
Notice of Inventory Completion for Native American Human Remains
and Associated Funerary Objects in the Control of Tonto National
Forest, United States Forest Service, Phoenix, AZ
AGENCY: National Park Service
ACTION: Notice
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Notice is hereby given in accordance with provisions of the Native
American Graves Protection and Repatriation Act (NAGPRA), 25 U.S.C.
3003 (d), of the completion of an inventory of human remains and
associated funerary objects in the control of Tonto National Forest,
United States Forest Service, Phoenix, AZ.
A detailed assessment of the human remains was made by U.S. Forest
Service professional staff, American Museum of Natural History
professional staff, Arizona State Museum professional staff, Arizona
State University professional staff, Museum of Northern Arizona
professional staff, and the Peabody Museum of Archaeology and Ethnology
professional staff in consultation with representatives of the Ak-Chin
Indian Community, the Gila River Indian Community, the Hopi Tribe, the
Pueblo of Zuni, the Salt River Pima-Maricopa Indian Community, the
Tohono O'odham Nation, and the Yavapai-Prescott Indian Tribe.
In the early 1960s, human remains representing six individuals were
recovered from the Azatlan Ruin site during legally authorized
excavations. No known individuals were identified. No associated
funerary objects are present. The Azatlan Ruin site has been identified
as a Hohokam site (350-1100 AD) based on ceramics, architecture, and
site organization.
In 1971, human remains representing fifteen individuals were
recovered from the Brazeletas Pueblo site during legally authorized
excavations. No known individuals were identified. The fifty four
associated funerary objects include ceramics, projectile points, stone
and shell necklaces, stone tools, and a painted staff. The Brazeletas
Pueblo site has been identified as a Hohokam site occupied during 1100-
1300 AD based on ceramics, architecture, and site organization.
In the early 1980s, human remains representing five hundred and
seventy two individuals were recovered from sites AZ U:03:0049, AZ
U:03:0050, and AZ U:03:0086 within the Tonto National Forest during
legally authorized excavations. No known individuals were identified.
The four hundred and forty two associated funerary objects include
ceramics, stone tools, manos, turquoise and shell jewelry, and animal
bones. Sites AZ U:03:0049, AZ U:03:0050, and AZ U:03:0086 have been
identified as Hohokam sites occupied during 1250-1400 AD based on
ceramics, architecture, and site organization.
In the early 1980s, human remains representing one individual were
recovered from a site AZ U:02:0029 near Horseshoe Reservoir during
legally authorized excavations. No known individual was identified. No
associated funerary objects are present. Site AZ U:02:0029 has been
identified as a Hohokam pueblo occupied during 1150-1300 AD based on
ceramics, architecture, and site organization.
In the 1980s, human remains representing one individual were
recovered from site AR-03-12-02-179 during legally authorized
excavations. No known individual was identified. No associated funerary
objects are present. Site AR-03-12-02-179 has been identified as a
Salado pueblo occupied during 1300-1350 based on ceramics,
architecture, and site organization.
In 1974, human remains representing twelve individuals were
recovered from the Columbus site during legally authorized excavations.
No known individuals were identified. The one hundred and forty nine
associated funerary objects include ceramics, bone tools, shell
jewelry, crystals, and whistles. The Columbus site has been identified
as a pueblo occupied during the Salado and Hohokam periods (500-1400
AD) based on ceramics, architecture, and site organization.
During the 1980s, human remains representing two individuals were
recovered from the Devil's Chasm site during a legally authorized
surface survey. No known individuals were
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identified. No associated funerary objects are present. The Devil's
Chasm site has been identified as a Mogollon site occupied during 1275-
1350 AD based on ceramics, architecture, and site organization.
In the early 1970s, human remains representing one individual were
removed from the Dugan Ranch site during an illegal excavation by
Charles H. Stephens. No known individual was identified. The one
associated funerary object is a pottery vessel. The human remains and
associated funerary object were confiscated by the U.S. Forest Service.
The Dugan Ranch site has been identified as a Lower Verde tradition
pueblo (a Hohokam phase designation) occupied during 1250-1350 AD based
on ceramics, architecture, and site organization.
In 1930, human remains representing one individual were recovered
from the Grapevine Springs site during legally authorized excavations.
No known individual was identified. The ten associated funerary objects
include ceramics, a slate palette, and a shell bracelet. The Grapevine
Springs site has been identified as Hohokam site in the Colonial period
(700-900 AD) based on ceramics, architecture, and site organization.
In 1950, human remains representing one individual were transferred
to the Arizona State Museum with a precontact pottery collection
attributed to Keystone Ruin within Tonto National Forest. Apparently
assembled prior to 1929, this collection was in the possession of Gila
Pueblo Archaeological Foundation, a private research institute. No
known individuals were identified. The ten associated funerary objects
include pottery bowls and jars. The Keystone Ruin site has been
identified as a Salado site occupied during 1275-1325 AD based on
ceramics, architecture, and site organization.
In 1974, human remains representing three individuals were
recovered from the Multigrade site during legally authorized
excavations. No known individuals were identified. The twenty seven
associated funerary objects include a pottery bowl, shell beads, and a
worked stone. The Multigrade Site has been identified as a Salado site
occupied during 1200-1350 AD based on ceramics, architecture, and site
organization.
In 1981, human remains representing one individual were recovered
from site AZ P:9:6 during legally authorized archeological
investigations. No known individual was identified. The one associated
funerary object consists of a pottery bowl fragment. Site AZ P:9:6 has
been identified as a Payson Tradition site (a Hohokam phase
designation) utilized during 1150-1300 AD based on ceramics found at
the site.
In the late 1980s, human remains representing one hundred and
thirty six individuals were recovered from sites AZ U:03:0083, AZ
U:03:0084, and AZ U:03:0087 in Pine Creek Valley during a legally
authorized mitigation project. No known individuals were identified.
The one thousand one hundred and eighty nine associated funerary
objects include pottery jar, bowls and sherds, stone tools, projectile
points, shell beads, manos, and animal bone. These three Pine Creek
Valley sites have been identified as Hohokam and Salado occupations
between 900-1400 AD based on ceramics, architecture, and site
organization.
In 1974, human remains representing one individual were recovered
from the Refugia site during a legally authorized mitigation project.
No known individual was identified. The one associated funerary object
is a pottery bowl. The Refugia site is a Salado structure occupied
between 1300-1400 AD based on ceramics, architecture, and site
organization.
In the mid-1920s, human remains representing twenty six individuals
were recovered from three sites near Roosevelt Lake (AR-03-12-06-13;
AR-03-12-06-101; AR-03-12-06-347) during legally authorized
excavations. No known individuals were identified. The seven associated
funerary objects include pottery sherds, a ceramic pendant, a spindle
whorl, and a stone hoe. Sites AR-03-12-06-13; AR-03-12-06-101; AR-03-
12-06-347 have been identified as a Salado pueblo and two Salado
compounds occupied between 1250-1400 AD based on ceramics,
architecture, and site organization.
In 1929, human remains representing four individuals were removed
from the Round Valley Ruin site under unknown circumstances and
purchased as part of a collection by the Gila Pueblo Archaeological
Foundation, a private archeological research institute. In 1950, this
collection and the human remains were transferred to the Arizona State
Museum. No known individuals were identified. The twelve associated
funerary objects include a pottery pitcher, ceramic jars and bowls. The
Round Valley Ruin site has been identified as a Payson Tradition pueblo
(a Hohokam phase designation) occupied between 1150-1300 AD based on
ceramics, architecture, and site organization.
During 1929-1934, human remains representing three individuals were
recovered from the Rye Creek Ruin site through unknown and legally
authorized excavations by the Gila Pueblo Archaeological Foundation, a
private archeological research institute. No known individuals were
identified. The two associated funerary objects are a pottery jar and
bowl. The Rye Creek Ruin site has been identified as a Salado platform
mound occupied between 1250-1375 AD based on ceramics, architecture,
and site organization.
In 1972, human remains representing one individual were recovered
from the Scorpion Ridge Ruin site during legally authorized
excavations. No known individual was identified. The three associated
funerary objects include a pottery bowl and stone tools. The Scorpion
Ridge Ruin site has been identified as a small Salado compound occupied
between 1175-1250 AD based on ceramics, architecture, and site
organization.
During the 1980s, human remains representing one hundred and twelve
individuals were recovered from the Shoofly Village site during legally
authorized excavations. No known individuals were identified. The one
thousand and eighty associated funerary objects include pottery bowls,
jars and sherds; projectile points; manos and metates; stone ornaments;
stone and bone tools; beads; quartz; shell fragments; and spindle
whorls. The Shoofly Village site has been identified as a Salado pueblo
site occupied between 1100-1250 AD based on ceramics, architecture, and
site organization.
In the late 1960s, human remains representing five individuals were
recovered from three sites (AZ V:05:0004; AZ V:05:0014; AZ V:05:0018)
in the Sierra Anchas during legally authorized excavations. No known
individuals were identified. No associated funerary objects are
present. Sites AZ V:05:0004; AZ V:05:0014; AZ V:05:0018 have been
identified as Hohokam occupation sites used between 700-1250 AD based
on ceramics, architecture, and site organization.
In the late 1960s, human remains representing two individuals were
recovered from two sites (AZ V:05:0029 and AZ V:05:0044) in the Sierra
Anchas during legally authorized excavations. No known individuals were
identified. No associated funerary objects are present. Sites AZ
V:05:0029 and AZ V:05:0044 have been identified as small Salado pueblos
occupied between 1250-1325 AD based on ceramics, architecture, and site
organization.
Between 1984-1986, human remains representing seventeen individuals
were
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recovered from site AZ O:11:0076 and site AZ O:11:0089 in Star Valley
during legally authorized excavations. No known individuals were
identified. The one hundred and sixty six associated funerary objects
include pottery bowls, jars and sherds; projectile points; stone and
bone tools; groundstone; stone ornaments; spindle whorls; quartz and
animal bone. Site AZ O:11:0076 has been identified as a Salado pueblo
occupied between 1150-1200 AD based on ceramics, architecture, and site
organization. Site AZ O:11:0089 has been identified as a Hohokam pueblo
occupied between 800-1150 based on ceramics, architecture, and site
organization.
During the mid-1920s, human remains representing seventy six
individuals were recovered from Togetzoge Ruin during legally
authorized excavations. No known individuals were identified. The
twelve associated funerary objects include pottery jar and bowls;
projectile points; shell pendant, bracelets and beads; and bone tools.
The Togetzoge Ruin has been identified as a Salado pueblo occupied
between 1300-1400 AD based on ceramics, architecture, and site
organization.
During the 1980s, human remains representing one individual were
recovered from the Two Week site during legally authorized powerline
mitigation work. No known individual was identified. The eight
associated funerary objects include pottery pitcher jars and bowls. The
Two Week site has been identified as a Salado site utilized between
1150-1300 AD based on ceramics, architecture, and site organization.
In 1971, human remains representing fourteen individuals were
recovered from Ushklish Ruin during legally authorized excavations. No
known individuals were identified. The five associated funerary objects
include a pottery bowl and projectile points. The Ushklish Ruin has
been identified as a Hohokam pithouse village occupied between 850-1000
AD based on ceramics, architecture and site organization.
Between 1967-1970, human remains representing two hundred and fifty
four individuals were recovered from four sites at Vosberg Mesa (AZ
P:13:0001; AZ P:13:0007; AZ P:13:0010; AZ P:13:0026). No known
individuals were identified. The three hundred and twenty nine
associated funerary objects include pottery bowls, jars, beads,
figurine fragments and sherds; projectile points; stone tools; stone
beads, pendants and ornaments; shell bracelets, beads and ornaments;
turquoise beads; burned seeds; and animal bone. Sites AZ P:13:0001; AZ
P:13:0007; AZ P:13:0010; AZ P:13:0026 have been identified as a group
of Hohokam pithouse villages occupied between 800-1300 AD based on
ceramics, architecture and site organization.
In 1990 (prior to Nov. 16), human remains representing
approximately thirteen individuals were recovered from the Water Users'
site during legally authorized excavations. No known individuals were
identified. The two associated funerary objects are a pottery bowl and
palette. The Water Users' site has been identified as a Hohokam
pithouse village occupied between 700-900 AD based on ceramics,
architecture and site organization.
During the 1980s, human remains representing one individual were
recovered from site AR-03-12-02-278 during legally authorized
excavations. No known individuals were identified. No associated
funerary objects are present. Site AR-03-12-02-278 has been identified
as Salado pueblo occupied between 1250-1300 AD based on ceramics,
architecture, and site organization.
Between 1968-1974, human remains representing two individuals were
recovered from sites NA 9875 and NA 10020 during legally authorized
excavations. No known individuals were identified. No associated
funerary objects are present. Sites NA 9875 and NA 10020 have been
identified as Hohokam pueblos occupied between 900-1400 AD based on
ceramics, architecture, and site organization.
In 1934, human remains representing one individual were recovered
from the Meddler Point site during legally authorized excavations. No
known individual was identified. No associated funerary objects are
present. The Meddler Point site has been identified as a Salado and
Hohokam platform mound compound occupied between 600-1350 AD based on
ceramics, architecture, and site organization.
In 1934, human remains representing four individuals from the
Indian Point Ruin site were donated to the Peabody Museum of
Archaeology & Ethnology by Gila Pueblo Archaeological Foundation, a
private archeological research institute. These remains were recovered
during legally authorized excavations by Gila Pueblo Archaeological
Foundation at an unknown time prior to their donation to the Peabody
Museum. No known individuals were identified. No associated funerary
objects are present. The Indian Point Ruin site has been identified as
a Salado village occupied between 1100-1350 AD based on ceramics,
architecture, and site organization.
In 1989, human remains representing ten individuals were recovered
from the Blue Point Bridge site during legally authorized excavations.
No known individuals were identified. No associated funerary objects
are present. The Blue Point Bridge site has been identified as a
Hohokam pithouse village occupied between 850-1000 AD based on
ceramics, architecture, and site organization.
In 1989, human remains representing two individuals were recovered
from the Schoolhouse Ruin site during legally authorized excavations
designed to assess damage caused to the site by an unauthorized
excavation. No known individuals were identified. The two associated
funerary objects are animal bone. The Schoolhouse Ruin site has been
identified as a Salado platform mound occupied between 1350-1450 AD
based on ceramics, architecture, and site organization.
In 1987, human remains representing two individuals were recovered
from Triangle Cave as a result of vandalism to the site. No known
individuals were identified. The four associated funerary objects
include pottery sherds, basketry, and a shell bead. The Triangle Cave
site has been identified as having three distinct occupations. The
first two, dating around 850 AD and 1300 AD, are identified as Hohokam
based on the cultural items associated with these occupations. The
latest occupation, between 1700-1900 AD, has been by the Yavapai
people, based on historical records, the cultural items associated with
this occupation, and consultation evidence. The human remains and
associated funerary objects are from the Hohokam occupation of Triangle
Cave.
In 1988, human remains representing one individual were recovered
from site AR-03-12-03-313 during an authorized emergency recovery when
the individual was discovered eroding from a bank. No known individual
was identified. The nine associated funerary objects are pottery
sherds. Site AR-03-12-03-313 has been identified as a Salado settlement
occupied between 1150-1450 AD based on ceramics, architecture, and site
organization.
In 1988, human remains representing six individuals were recovered
from the Pine Creek site during an authorized emergency recovery when
they were exposed by eroding banks. No known individuals were
identified. No associated funerary objects are present. The Pine Creek
site has been identified as an isolated burial area used by a Salado
settlement between 1150-1450
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AD based on ceramics, architecture and site organization.
In 1968, human remains representing one individual were recovered
from the Jones-Gevara site during legally authorized salvage
excavations following vandalism of the site. No known individual was
identified. No associated funerary objects are present. The Jones-
Gevara site has been identified as a Perry Mesa Tradition settlement (a
Hohokam phase designation) occupied between 1300-1400 AD based on
ceramics, architecture, and site organization.
In 1988, human remains representing four individuals were recovered
from site AR-03-12-03-229 during legally authorized excavations. No
known individuals were identified. The eleven associated funerary
objects include pottery sherds, shell bracelet, and shells. Site AR-03-
12-03-229 has been identified as a Hohokam pithouse village occupied
between 850-1150 AD based on ceramics, architecture, and site
organization.
In 1988, human remains representing two individuals were recovered
from site AR-03-12-06-303 during a legally authorized salvage
excavation from an eroding bank. No known individuals were identified.
The one hundred and ninety one associated funerary objects include
pottery sherds, shell and chipped stone. Site AR-03-12-06-303 has been
identified as a Salado settlement occupied between 1250-1350 AD based
on ceramics, architecture, and site organization.
In 1988, human remains representing one individual were recovered
from site AR-03-12-06-132 during legally authorized excavations
following vandalism of the site. No known individual was identified. No
associated funerary objects are present. Site AR-03-12-06-132 has been
identified as a Salado platform mound occupied between 1350-1450 AD
based on ceramics, architecture, and site organization.
In 1988, human remains representing one individual were recovered
from site AR-03-12-06-202 during legally authorized excavations. No
known individual was identified. No associated funerary objects are
present. Site AR-03-12-06-202 has been identified as a Salado platform
mound occupied between 1150-1450 AD based on ceramics, architecture,
and site organization.
In 1980, human remains representing one individual were recovered
from site AR-03-12-01-153 during legally authorized recovery following
vandalism of the site. No known individual was identified. No
associated funerary objects are present. Site AR-03-12-01-153 has been
identified as a Hohokam compound occupied between 1150-1450 AD based on
ceramics, architecture, and site organization.
During the 1980s, human remains representing two individuals were
recovered from site AR-03-12-04-106 during legally authorized recovery
following vandalism of the site. No known individuals were identified.
No associated funerary objects are present. Site AR-03-12-04-106 has
been identified as a Payson Tradition compound (a Hohokam phase
designation) occupied between 600-1300 AD based on ceramics,
architecture, and site organization.
In 1975, human remains representing one individual were recovered
from site AR-03-12-02-215 during legally authorized excavations. No
known individual was identified. The ten associated funerary objects
include pottery sherds. Site AR-03-12-02-215 has been identified as a
Salado settlement occupied between 1150-1450 AD based on ceramics,
architecture, and site organization.
In 1988, human remains representing thirteen individuals were
recovered from site AR-03-12-06-1155 during legally authorized
excavations. No known individuals were identified. No associated
funerary objects are present. Site AR-03-12-06-1155 has been identified
as a Salado compound occupied between 1350-1450 AD based on ceramics,
architecture, and site organization.
In 1977, human remains representing two individuals were recovered
from site AR-03-12-06-348 during legally authorized excavations. No
known individuals were identified. No associated funerary objects are
present. Site AR-03-12-06-348 has been identified as a Salado compound
occupied between 1150-1450 AD based on ceramics, architecture, and site
organization.
In 1989, human remains representing four individuals were recovered
from site AR-03-12-06-115 during legally authorized excavations. No
known individuals were identified. No associated funerary objects are
present. Site AR-03-12-06-115 has been identified as a Salado platform
mound occupied between 1350-1450 AD based on ceramics, architecture,
and site organization.
In 1990 (prior to Nov. 16, 1990), human remains representing one
individual were recovered from site AR-03-12-06-398 during legally
authorized excavations. No known individual was identified. No
associated funerary objects are present. Site AR-03-12-06-398 has been
identified as a Salado platform mound occupied between 1350-1450 AD
based on ceramics, architecture, and site organization.
In 1977, human remains representing one individual were recovered
from site AR-03-12-02-140 during a legally authorized mitigation
program. No known individual was identified. No associated funerary
objects are present. Site AR-03-12-02-140 has been identified as a
Hohokam habitation site occupied between 1100-1450 AD based on
ceramics, architecture, and site organization.
In 1974, human remains representing one individual were recovered
from site AR-03-12-02-88 during a legally authorized mitigation
program. No known individual was identified. No associated funerary
objects are present. Site AR-03-12-02-88 has been identified as a
Hohokam settlement occupied between 11500-1450 AD based on ceramics,
architecture, and site organization.
In 1982, human remains representing one individual were recovered
from site AR-03-12-06-132 following vandalism of the site by persons
unknown. No known individual was identified. The five hundred and
seventy six associated funerary objects include pottery sherds, shell,
and chipped stone. Site AR-03-12-06-132 has been identified as a Salado
platform mound occupied between 1350-1450 AD based on ceramics,
architecture, and site organization.
In 1982, human remains representing two individuals were recovered
from site AR-03-12-06-2253 during legally authorized excavations. No
known individuals were identified. The three associated funerary
objects include pottery sherds. Site AR-03-12-06-2253 has been
identified as a Salado compound occupied between 1250-1350 AD based on
ceramics, architecture, and site organization.
In 1978, human remains representing eleven individuals from site
AR-03-12-06-52 were illegally excavated and were recovered by law
enforcement during investigations of illegal pothunting at the site.
The bones and associated funerary objects were returned to Forest
Service custody as a result of a guilty plea in Magistrate Court. No
known individuals were identified. The two hundred and ninety three
associated funerary objects include pottery sherds, chipped stone, and
a turquoise bead. Site AR-03-12-06-52 has been identified as a Salado
settlement occupied between 150-1400 AD based on ceramics,
architecture, and site organization.
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In 1981, human remains representing one individual from site AR-03-
12-04-324 were illegally excavated by unknown individuals and recovered
by law enforcement during investigations of illegal pothunting at the
site. No known individual was identified. The four hundred and forty
nine associated funerary objects include pottery sherds. Site AR-03-12-
04-324 has been identified as a Hohokam settlement occupied between
1150-1450 AD based on ceramics, architecture, and site organization.
In 1983, human remains representing nine individuals from site AR-
03-12-06-690 were illegally excavated by unknown individuals and
recovered by law enforcement during investigations of illegal
pothunting at the site. No known individuals were identified. The two
hundred fifty eight associated funerary objects include pottery sherds.
Site AR-03-12-06-690 has been identified as a Salado hamlet occupied
between 1250-1350 AD based on ceramics, architecture, and site
organization.
In 1977, human remains representing one individual from site AR-03-
12-01-33 were illegally excavated by unknown individuals and recovered
by law enforcement during investigations of illegal pothunting at the
site. No known individual was identified. The ten associated funerary
objects include shell bracelet and manos. Site AR-03-12-01-33 has been
identified as a Hohokam settlement occupied between 1150-1450 AD based
on ceramics, architecture, and site organization.
In 1977, human remains representing six individuals from site AR-
03-12-01-55 were illegally excavated by unknown individuals and
recovered by law enforcement during investigations of illegal
pothunting at the site. No known individuals were identified. No
associated funerary objects are present. Site AR-03-12-01-55 has been
identified as a Hohokam settlement occupied between 1150-1450 AD based
on ceramics, architecture, and site organization.
Continuities of ethnographic materials, technology, and
architecture indicate affiliation of the above mentioned sites with
historic and present-day Piman and O'odham cultures. Oral traditions
presented by representatives of the Ak-Chin Indian Community, the Gila
River Indian Community, the Salt River Pima-Maricopa Indian Community,
and the Tohono O'odham Nation support affiliation with the Salado and
Hohokam sites in this area of central Arizona.
In the 1980s, human remains representing two individuals were
recovered from the Rock House Pueblo site during legally authorized
excavations. No known individuals were identified. No associated
funerary objects were present. The Rock House Pueblo site has been
identified as a Mogollon pueblo occupied between 1275-1350 AD based on
ceramics, architecture and site organization.
Continuities of ethnographic materials, technology and architecture
indicate affiliation of the Rock House Pueblo site with the present-day
Hopi Tribe and Pueblo of Zuni. Oral traditions of these two Indian
tribes support affiliation with the Mogollon sites in this area of
central Arizona.
Based on the above mentioned information, officials of the USDA
National Forest Service have determined that, pursuant to 43 CFR 10.2
(d)(1), the human remains listed above represent the physical remains
of one thousand three hundred seventy six individuals of Native
American ancestry. Officials of the USDA Forest Service have also
determined that, pursuant to 25 U.S.C. 3001 (3)(A), the five thousand
three hundred and twenty six objects listed above are reasonably
believed to have been placed with or near individual human remains at
the time of death or later as part of the death rite or ceremony.
Officials of the USDA National Forest Service have determined that,
pursuant to 25 U.S.C. 3001 (2), there is a relationship of shared group
identity which can be reasonably traced between these One thousand
three hundred and seventy six Native American human remains and Five
thousand three hundred and twenty six associated funerary objects from
the Azatlan Ruin site, the Brazeletas Pueblo site, site AZ U:03:0049,
site AZ U:03:0050, site AZ U:03:0086, site AZ U:02:0029, site AR-03-12-
02-179, the Columbus site, the Devil's Chasm site, the Dugan Ranch
site, the Grapevine Springs site, the Keystone Ruin site, the
Multigrade site, site AZ P:9:6, sites AZ U:03:0083, AZ U:03:0084, and
AZ U:03:0087, the Refugia site, site AR-03-12-06-13; site AR-03-12-06-
101, site AR-03-12-06-347, the Round Valley Ruin site, the Rye Creek
Ruin site, the Scorpion Ridge Ruin site, the Shoofly Village site, site
AZ V:05:0004; site AZ V:05:0014 site AZ V:05:0018, site AZ V:05:0029,
site AZ V:05:0044, site AZ O:11:0076 site AZ O:11:0089, the Togetzoge
Ruin, the Two Week site, the Ushklish Ruin, site AZ P:13:0001; site AZ
P:13:0007; site AZ P:13:0010; site AZ P:13:0026, the Water Users' site,
site AR-03-12-02-278, sites NA 9875, site NA 10020, the Meddler Point
site, the Indian Point Ruin site, the Blue Point Bridge site, the
Schoolhouse Ruin site, the Triangle Cave site, site AR-03-12-03-313,
the Pine Creek site, the Jones-Gevara site, site AR-03-12-03-229, site
AR-03-12-06-303, site AR-03-12-06-132, site AR-03-12-06-202, site AR-
03-12-01-153, site AR-03-12-04-106, site AR-03-12-02-215, site AR-03-
12-06-1155, site AR-03-12-06-348, site AR-03-12-06-115, site AR-03-12-
06-398, site AR-03-12-02-140, site AR-03-12-02-88, site AR-03-12-06-
132, site AR-03-12-06-2253, site AR-03-12-06-52, site AR-03-12-04-324,
site AR-03-12-06-690, site AR-03-12-01-33, and site AR-03-12-01-55 and
the Ak-Chin Indian Community, the Gila River Indian Community, the Salt
River Pima-Maricopa Indian Community and the Tohono O'odham Nation.
Lastly, officials of the USDA National Forest Service have determined
that, pursuant to 25 U.S.C. 3001 (2), there is a relationship of shared
group identity which can be reasonably traced between the two Native
American human remains from the Rock House Pueblo site and the Hopi
Tribe and the Pueblo of Zuni.
This notice has been sent to officials of the Ak-Chin Indian
Community, the Gila River Indian Community, the Hopi Tribe, the Pueblo
of Zuni, the Salt River Pima-Maricopa Indian Community, the Tohono
O'odham Nation, and the Yavapai-Prescott Indian Tribe. Representatives
of any other Indian tribe that believes itself to be culturally
affiliated with these human remains and associated funerary objects
should contact Dr. Frank E. Wozniak, NAGPRA Coordinator, Southwestern
Region, USDA Forest Service, 517 Gold Ave. SW, Albuquerque, NM 87102;
telephone: (505) 842-3238, fax (505) 842-3800, before October 28, 1996.
Repatriation of the human remains and associated funerary objects to
the Ak-Chin Indian Community, the Gila river Indian Community, the Salt
River Pima-Maricopa Indian Community, the Tohono O'odham Nation, the
Hopi Tribe and the Pueblo of Zuni, as indicated above, may begin after
that date if no additional claimants come forward.
Dated: September 20, 1996.
Francis P. McManamon,
Departmental Consulting Archeologist, Manager, Archeology and
Ethnography Program.
[FR Doc. 96-24687 Filed 9-25-96; 8:45 am]
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