[Federal Register Volume 62, Number 31 (Friday, February 14, 1997)] [Notices] [Pages 7040-7041] From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov] [FR Doc No: 97-3682] ----------------------------------------------------------------------- DEPARTMENT OF THE INTERIOR Notice of Inventory Completion for Native American Human Remains and Associated Funerary Objects from Kenai, AK, in the Possession of the University of Alaska Museum, Fairbanks, AK AGENCY: National Park Service, Interior. ACTION: Notice. ----------------------------------------------------------------------- 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 possession of the University of Alaska Museum, Fairbanks, AK. A detailed assessment of the human remains was made by University of Alaska Museum professional staff in consultation with representatives of the Kenaitze Indian Tribe. In 1960, human remains representing one individual were recovered from private lands across from the Moose River Bridge and the Sterling Highway, Kenai, AK by Mr. Frederick Hadleigh-West. No known individual was identified. The two associated funerary objects include faunal material and a white clay bead. Ethnographic evidence and historical documents indicate the area surrounding Kenai, AK, are traditionally associated with the Kenaitze Indian Tribe based on types of associated funerary objects, early written accounts, and oral history. Consultation evidence presented by representatives of the Kenaitze Indian Tribe indicates that this site is located within a known traditional burial area. Based on the above mentioned information, officials of the University of Alaska Museum have determined that, pursuant to 43 CFR 10.2 (d)(1), the human remains listed above represent the physical remains of one individual of Native American ancestry. Officials of the University of Alaska Museum have also determined that, pursuant to 25 U.S.C. 3001 (3)(A), the two 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. Lastly, officials of the University of Alaska Museum 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 Native American human remains and associated funerary objects and the Kenaitze Indian Tribe. This notice has been sent to officials of the Kenaitze Indian Tribe. Representatives of any other Indian tribe [[Page 7041]] that believes itself to be culturally affiliated with these human remains and associated funerary objects should contact Gary Selinger, Special Projects Manager, University of Alaska Museum, 907 Yukon Drive, Fairbanks, AK 99775-1200; telephone: (907) 474-6117, before March 17, 1997. Repatriation of the human remains and associated funerary objects to the Kenaitze Indian Tribe may begin after that date if no additional claimants come forward. Dated: January 28, 1997. Michele C. Aubry, Acting Departmental Consulting Archeologist, Archeology and Ethngraphy Program. [FR Doc. 97-3682 Filed 2-13-97; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 4310-70-F