[Federal Register Volume 69, Number 199 (Friday, October 15, 2004)]
[Notices]
[Pages 61265-61266]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 04-23177]


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DEPARTMENT OF THE INTERIOR

National Park Service


Native American Graves Protection and Repatriation Review 
Committee: Meeting

AGENCY: National Park Service, Interior.

ACTION: Notice.

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SUMMARY: This is notice of a meeting of the Native American Graves 
Protection and Repatriation Review Committee. The next Review Committee 
meeting is a public teleconference on November 2, 2004, to discuss 
proposed regulations regarding future applicability of the statute (43 
CFR 10.13), agenda items for a Review Committee meeting tentatively 
scheduled for March 14-15, 2005, in Hawaii, and to receive 
presentations and statements by Indian tribes, Native Hawaiian 
organizations, museums, Federal agencies, and the public.

DATES: The meeting via teleconference is on November 2, 2004, from 2 
p.m., until approximately 4 p.m., e.s.t.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Designated Federal Officer, Native 
American Graves Protection and Repatriation Review Committee, telephone 
(202) 354-2206, facsimile (202) 371-5197, e-mail [email protected].

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: 

    Authority: Native American Graves Protection and Repatriation 
Act (NAGPRA, 25 U.S.C. 3001 et seq.) and Federal Advisory Committee 
Act (FACA, 5 U.S.C. Appendix).

General Information

    The Review Committee was established by NAGPRA. Review Committee 
members are appointed by the Secretary of the Interior. The Review 
Committee is responsible for monitoring the NAGPRA inventory and 
identification process; reviewing and making findings related to the 
identity or cultural affiliation of cultural items, or the return of 
such items; facilitating the resolution of disputes; compiling in 
inventory of culturally unidentifiable human remains and recommending 
actions for developing a process for disposition of such remains; 
consulting with Indian tribes and Native Hawaiian organizations and 
museums on matters within the scope of the work of the Review Committee 
affecting such tribes or organizations; consulting with the Secretary 
of the Interior in the development of regulations to carry out NAGPRA; 
and making recommendations regarding future care of repatriated 
cultural items. The Review Committee's work is completed during 
meetings that are open to the public.
    Transcripts of Review Committee meetings are available 
approximately 8 weeks after each meeting at the National NAGPRA program 
office, 1201 Eye Street NW., Washington, DC. To request electronic 
copies of meeting transcripts, send an e-mail message to [email protected]. Information about NAGPRA, the Review Committee, and 
Review Committee meetings is available at the National NAGPRA Web site, 
http://www.cr.nps.gov/nagpra; for the Review Committee's meeting 
protocol, select ``Review Committee,'' then select ``Procedures.''

Meeting Time and Remote Locations

    The teleconference meeting will begin at 2 p.m., and end at 
approximately 4 p.m., e.s.t. Remote locations for public participation 
in the teleconference have been established at the following National 
Park Service offices. Participants should call ahead to ensure access, 
bring proper identification, and allow extra time to pass through 
security at each location.
    Washington, DC: Headquarters Office, 1201 Eye Street NW., 7th 
floor, room 90. From 2 p.m. to 4 p.m., e.s.t. Contact Robin Coates, 
(202) 354-2201.
    Boston, MA: Northeast Regional Office, 15 State Street, 4th floor 
conference room. Enter through the Visitors Center for Boston National 
Historical Park. From 2 p.m to 4 p.m, e.s.t. Contact Chuck Smythe, 
(617) 223-5014.
    Atlanta, GA: Southeast Regional Office, 100 Alabama Street, SW., 
1924 Building. From 2 p.m. to 4 p.m., e.s.t. Contact J. Anthony 
Paredes, (404) 562-3117, extension 638.
    Omaha, NE: Midwest Regional Office, 601 Riverfront Drive, 2nd floor 
west conference room. From 1 p.m. to 3 p.m., c.s.t. Contact Michelle 
Watson, (402) 661-1952.
    St. Paul, MN: Mississippi National River and Recreation Area, 111 
East Kellogg Boulevard, room 212. From 1 p.m. to 3 p.m., c.s.t. Contact 
Michael J. Evans, (651) 221-1028.
    Denver, CO: Intermountain Regional Office, 12795 West Alameda 
Parkway. From noon to 2 p.m., m.s.t. Contact Cyd Martin (303) 969-2868.
    Santa Fe, NM: Intermountain Regional Office--Santa Fe, 2968 Rodeo 
Park Drive West, 2nd floor, room 2080. From noon to 2 p.m., m.s.t. 
Contact Ed Lee Natay, (505) 988-6896.
    Oakland, CA: Pacific West Regional Office, 111 Jackson Street, 6th 
floor conference room. From 11 a.m. to 1 p.m., p.s.t. Contact Roger 
Kelly, (510) 817-1400.

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    Seattle, WA: Pacific West Regional Office, 909 First Avenue, room 
560. From 11 a.m. to 1 p.m., p.s.t. Contact Fred York, (206) 220-4148.
    Anchorage, AK: Alaska Regional Office, 240 West 5th Avenue, room 
409. From 10 a.m. to noon, a.s.t. Contact Janet Cohen, (907) 644-3462.
    Honolulu, HI: Island Support Office, 300 Ala Moana Boulevard. From 
9 a.m. to 11 a.m., h.s.t. Contact Melia Lane-Kamehale, (808) 2693, 
extension 729.

Agenda for the Teleconference Meeting

    The agenda for the November 2, 2004, meeting includes a discussion 
of proposed regulations regarding future applicability of the statute 
[43 CFR 10.13], agenda items for a Review Committee meeting tentatively 
scheduled for March 14-15, 2005, in Hawaii, and to receive 
presentations and statements by Indian tribes, Native Hawaiian 
organizations, museums, Federal agencies, and the public. Persons may 
submit written statements for the Review Committee's consideration to 
the Designated Federal Officer, facsimile (202) 371-5197, e-mail [email protected].

    Dated: October 8, 2004.
C. Timothy McKeown,
Designated Federal Officer, Native American Graves Protection and 
Repatriation Review Committee.
[FR Doc. 04-23177 Filed 10-14-04; 8:45 am]
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