[Federal Register Volume 62, Number 42 (Tuesday, March 4, 1997)] [Notices] [Page 9803] From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov] [FR Doc No: 97-5216] ----------------------------------------------------------------------- DEPARTMENT OF THE INTERIOR Notice of Inventory Completion for Native American Human Remains From the Area of Teller, AK, in the Possession of the University of Alaska Museum, Fairbanks, AK AGENCY: National Park Service 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 from the area of Teller, AK, in the possession of 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 Native Village of Teller and the Bering Straits Foundation. At an unknown date, human remains representing three individuals were recovered from unknown sites in the Teller, AK area by unknown individual(s). The human remains were donated to the Anthropology Department at the University of Alaska, Fairbanks, and accessioned by the University Museum in 1993. No known individuals were identified. No associated funerary objects are present. Archeological and ethnographic evidence indicates the general region of Teller, AK, shows a continuity of cultural occupation from around 900 A.D. to the present. Oral history presented by representatives of the Native Village of Teller supports this cultural continuity between this region and the present-day Native Village of Teller. Oral history evidence provided by Teller elders says that this area was used for Teller burials. 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 three individuals of Native American ancestry. Officials of the University of Alaska Museum have also 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 the Native Village of Teller. This notice has been sent to officials of the Native Village of Teller and the Bering Straits Foundation. Representatives of any other Indian tribe that believes itself to be culturally affiliated with these human remains should contact Gary Selinger, Special Projects Manager, University of Alaska Museum, 907 Yukon Drive, Fairbanks, AK 99775-1200; telephone: (907) 474-6117, before April 3, 1997. Repatriation of the human remains to the Native Village of Teller may begin after that date if no additional claimants come forward. Dated: February 24, 1997. Francis P. McManamon, Departmental Consulting Archeologist, Manager, Archeology and Ethnography Program. [FR Doc. 97-5216 Filed 3-3-97; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 4310-70-F