[Federal Register Volume 66, Number 208 (Friday, October 26, 2001)]
[Notices]
[Pages 54283-54284]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 01-27049]


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DEPARTMENT OF THE INTERIOR

National Park Service


Notice of Inventory Completion for Native American Human Remains 
and Associated Funerary Objects in the Possession of the 
Anthropological Studies Center, Archaeological Collections Facility, 
Sonoma State University, Rohnert Park, CA; and in the Control of the 
California Department of Transportation, Sacramento, CA

AGENCY: National Park Service Interior.

ACTION: Notice.

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    Notice is hereby given in accordance with provisions of the Native 
American Graves Protection and Repatriation Act (NAGPRA), 43 CFR 10.9, 
of the completion of an inventory of human remains and associated 
funerary objects in the possession of the Anthropological Studies 
Center, Archaeological Collections Facility, Sonoma State University, 
Rohnert Park, CA; and in the control of the California Department of 
Transportation, Sacramento, CA.
    This notice is published as part of the National Park Service's 
administrative responsibilities under NAGPRA, 43 CFR 10.9 (c). The 
determinations within this notice are the sole responsibility of the 
museum, institution, or Federal agency that has control of these Native 
American human remains and associated funerary objects. The National 
Park Service is not responsible for the determinations within this 
notice.
    A detailed assessment of the human remains was made by 
Anthropological Studies Center professional staff in consultation with 
representatives of the Elem Tribal Colony of Pomo Indians of the 
Sulphur Bank Rancheria, California; Scotts Valley Band of Pomo Indians 
of California; and Middletown Rancheria of Pomo Indians of California.
    In 1961, human remains representing 14 individuals were recovered 
from site CA-LAK-261 in Lake County, CA, during authorized excavations 
conducted by David A. Fredrickson of Sonoma State University in 
conjunction with improvements along California Highway 53. No known 
individuals were identified. The 39 associated funerary objects include 
ground stone, shell beads, projectile points, polished bone, and blade 
fragments.
    Based on osteological and archeological evidence, these individuals 
have been identified as Native American. Nine individuals are believed 
to be associated with the earliest component of the site, dating from 
3000-1000 B.C., and five individuals are believed to be associated with 
a later component of the site, dating from 500 A.D. and ending prior to 
European contact. Based on geographical and ethnographic evidence, site 
CA-LAK-261 is believed to have been the village of Tuleyome.
    In 1964, human remains representing 23 individuals were recovered 
from site CA-LAK-271 (Kelseyville/Glebe site) in Lake County, CA, 
during authorized excavations conducted by the Department of Parks and 
Recreation as part of a salvage initiative associated with the 
California Department of Transportation realignment of California 
Highway 29, between Lakeport and Kelseyville, CA. No known individuals 
were identified. The 56 associated funerary objects include projectile 
points, flakes, cobbles, shells, groundstone, cores, charmstones, 
faunal remains, scrapers, an obsidian knife, and an awl.
    Based on osteological and archeological evidence, these human 
remains have been identified as Native American. Point typologies date 
the site to between 1500-3000 B.P. Based on geographical and 
ethnographic accounts, site CA-LAK-271 is believed to have been the 
ethnographic village of Licuikalixowa.
    In 1975, human remains representing one individual were recovered 
from site CA-LAK-435 in Lake County, CA, by the Anthropological Studies 
Center during authorized test excavations prior to widening California 
Highway 20 east of Upper Lake, CA. No known individuals was identified. 
No associated funerary objects are present.
    Based on archeological evidence, these human remains have been 
identified as Native American dating to between 500 B.C.-A.D. 0. Based 
on artifact typology, site CA-LAK-435 has been identified as an 
occupation site dating from 6000 B.C.-A.D. 1800.
    In 1982, human remains representing 14 individuals were recovered 
from site CA-LAK-510 (Allsop/Creager site) in Lake County, CA, during 
archeological investigations sponsored by the California Department of 
Transportation to mitigate an eroding cutbank along Dam Road and 
reconstruct Old Highway 53. No known individuals were identified. The 
56 associated funerary objects include Macoma clam disk beads, 
projectile points, bone tools, pendants, and pestles.
    Based on osteological and archeological evidence, these human 
remains have been identified as Native American. Based on point 
typologies and obsidian hydration analysis of associated artifacts, the 
remains are estimated to date between 500 B.C.-A.D. 0.
    During 1978-1981, human remains representing four individuals were 
recovered from site CA-LAK-510 (Allsop/Creager site) in Lake County, 
CA, during three separate field projects sponsored by the California 
Department of Transportation in conjunction with improvements to 
California Highway 53. No known individuals were identified. The 27 
associated funerary objects include Macoma clam disk beads, a 
projectile point, and a slate pendant.
    Based on osteological and archeological evidence, these human 
remains have been identified as Native American. Based on point 
typologies and obsidian hydration analysis, the remains are estimated 
to date between 500 B.C.-A.D. 0. Based on geographical and ethnographic 
evidence, site CA-LAK-510 has been identified as located near the 
ethnographic village of Bedai or Creek Home.
    Geographical, ethnographic, linguistic, and historical evidence 
indicates that these archeological sites are located within the 
traditional territories of the Elem Tribal Colony of Pomo Indians of 
the Sulphur Bank Rancheria, California; Scotts Valley Band of Pomo 
Indians of California; and Middletown Rancheria of Pomo Indians

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of California. Based on archeological evidence, continuity of 
occupation and material culture, and ethnographic accounts, the Elem 
Tribal Colony of Pomo Indians of the Sulphur Bank Rancheria, 
California; Scotts Valley Band of Pomo Indians of California; and 
Middletown Rancheria of Pomo Indians of California have been culturally 
affiliated with these sites.
    Based on the above mentioned information, the Anthropological 
Studies Center, Archaeological Collections Facility, Sonoma State 
University professional staff has determined that, pursuant to 43 CFR 
10.2 (d)(1), the human remains listed above represent the physical 
remains of 56 individuals of Native American ancestry. The 
Anthropological Studies Center, Archaeological Collections Facility, 
Sonoma State University professional staff also has determined that, 
pursuant to 43 CFR 10.2 (d)(2), the 173 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, the Anthropological Studies Center, Archaeological 
Collections Facility, Sonoma State University professional staff has 
determined that, pursuant to 43 CFR 10.2 (e), there is a relationship 
of shared group identity that can be reasonably traced between these 
Native American human remains and associated funerary objects and the 
Elem Tribal Colony of Pomo Indians of the Sulphur Bank Rancheria, 
California; Scotts Valley Band of Pomo Indians of California; and 
Middletown Rancheria of Pomo Indians of California.
    This notice has been sent to officials of the Elem Tribal Colony of 
Pomo Indians of the Sulphur Bank Rancheria, California; Scotts Valley 
Band of Pomo Indians of California; and Middletown Rancheria of Pomo 
Indians of California. Representatives of any other Indian tribe that 
believes itself to be culturally affiliated with these human remains 
and associated funerary objects should contact Tina Biorn, 
Environmental Program, Department of Transportation, P.O. Box 942874 
(M.S. 27), Sacramento, CA 94274-0001, telephone (916) 653-0013, before 
November 26, 2001. Repatriation of the human remains and associated 
funerary objects to the Elem Tribal Colony of Pomo Indians of the 
Sulphur Bank Rancheria, California; Scotts Valley Band of Pomo Indians 
of California; and Middletown Rancheria of Pomo Indians of California 
may begin after that date if no additional claimants come forward.

    Dated: July 3, 2001.
John Robbins,
Assistant Director, Cultural Resources Stewardship and Partnerships.
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