[Federal Register Volume 73, Number 30 (Wednesday, February 13, 2008)]
[Notices]
[Pages 8361-8362]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: E8-2573]


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DEPARTMENT OF THE INTERIOR

National Park Service


Native American Graves Protection and Repatriation Review 
Committee: Nomination Solicitation

AGENCY: National Park Service, Interior.

ACTION: Native American Graves Protection and Repatriation Review 
Committee; Notice of Nomination Solicitation.

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    The National Park Service is soliciting nominations for three 
members of the Native American Graves Protection and Repatriation 
Review Committee. The Secretary of the Interior will appoint one member 
from nominations submitted by Indian tribes, Native Hawaiian 
organizations, and traditional Native American religious leaders. This 
particular appointee must be a traditional Native American religious 
leader. The Secretary of the Interior will also appoint two members 
from nominations submitted by national museum organizations and 
scientific organizations.
    Nominations must include the following information.
    1. Nominations by traditional religious leaders: Nominations must 
be submitted with the nominator's original signature and daytime 
telephone number. The nominator must explain how he or she meets the 
definition of traditional religious leader.
    2. Nominations by Indian tribes or Native Hawaiian organizations: 
Nominations must be submitted on official tribal or organization 
letterhead with the nominator's original signature and daytime 
telephone number. The nominator must be the official authorized by the 
tribe or organization to submit nominations in response to this 
solicitation. The nomination must include a statement that the 
nominator is so authorized.
    3. Nominations by national museum organizations and scientific 
organizations: Nominations must be submitted on organization letterhead 
with the nominator's original signature and daytime telephone number. 
The nominator must be the official authorized by the organization to 
submit nominations in response to this solicitation. The nomination 
must include a statement that the nominator is so authorized.
    4. Information about nominees: All nominations must include the 
following information:
    a. nominee's name, address, and daytime telephone number and e-mail 
address; and
    b. nominee's resume or brief biography emphasizing the nominee's 
NAGPRA experience and ability to work effectively as a member of an 
advisory board.
    5.Nominations from traditional religious leaders, Indian tribes, or 
Native Hawaiian organization must include a statement that the nominee 
is a traditional religious leader.

DATES: Nominations must be received by June 12, 2008.

ADDRESSES: 
    Via U.S. Mail: Address nominations to Designated Federal Officer, 
Native American Graves Protection and Repatriation Review Committee, 
National NAGPRA Program, National Park Service, 1849 C Street NW 
(2253), Washington, DC 20240. Because increased security in the 
Washington, DC, area may delay delivery of U.S. Mail to U.S. Government 
offices, a copy of each mailed nomination should also be faxed to (202) 
371-5197.
    Via commercial delivery: Address nominations to C. Timothy McKeown, 
Designated Federal Officer, Native American Graves Protection and 
Repatriation Review Committee, National NAGPRA Program, National Park 
Service, 1201 Eye Street NW, 8th floor, Washington, DC 20005.

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: 1. The Review Committee was established by 
the Native American Graves Protection and Repatriation Act of 1990 
(NAGPRA), 25 U.S.C. 3001 et seq.
    2. The Review Committee is responsible for -
    a. monitoring the NAGPRA inventory and identification process;
    b. reviewing and making findings related to the identity or 
cultural affiliation of cultural items, or the return of such items;
    c. facilitating the resolution of disputes;
    d. compiling an inventory of culturally unidentifiable human 
remains and developing a process for disposition of such remains;
    e. 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;
    f. consulting with the Secretary of the Interior in the development 
of regulations to carry out NAGPRA; and
    g. making recommendations regarding future care of repatriated 
cultural items.
    3. Seven members compose the Review Committee. All members are 
appointed by the Secretary of the Interior. The Secretary may not 
appoint Federal officers or employees to the Review Committee.
    a. Three members are appointed from nominations submitted by Indian 
tribes, Native Hawaiian organizations, and traditional Native American 
religious leaders. At least two of these members must be traditional 
Native American religious leaders.
    b. Three members are appointed from nominations submitted by 
national museum organizations and scientific organizations.
    c. One member is appointed from a list of persons developed and 
consented to by all of the other members.
    4. Members serve as Special Governmental Employees, which requires 
submission of annual financial disclosure reports and completion of 
annual ethics training.

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    5. Appointment terms: Members are appointed for 4-year terms and 
incumbent members may be reappointed for 2-year terms.
    6. The Review Committee's work is completed during public meetings. 
The Review Committee normally meets face-to-face two times per year, 
and each meeting is normally two or three days. The Review Committee 
may also hold one or more public teleconferences of several hours 
duration.
    7. Compensation: Review Committee members are compensated for their 
participation in Review Committee meetings.
    8. Reimbursement: Review Committee members are reimbursed for 
travel expenses incurred in association with Review Committee meetings.
    9. Additional information regarding the Review Committee, including 
the Review Committee's charter, meeting protocol, and dispute 
resolution procedures, is available on the National NAGPRA program 
Website, http://www.nps.gov/history/nagpra/ (click ``Review Committee'' 
in the menu on the right).
    10.The terms ``Indian tribe,'' ``Native Hawaiian organization,'' 
and ``traditional religious leader'' have the same definitions as given 
in 43 CFR 10.2.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: C. Timothy McKeown, Designated Federal 
Officer, Native American Graves Protection and Repatriation Review 
Committee, National NAGPRA Program, National Park Service, 1849 C 
Street NW (2253), Washington, DC 20240; telephone (202) 354-2206; email 
[email protected].


C. Timothy McKeown,
Designated Federal Officer,
    Native American Graves Protection and Repatriation Review 
Committee.
[FR Doc. E8-2573 Filed 2-12-08; 8:45 am]
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