[Federal Register Volume 80, Number 190 (Thursday, October 1, 2015)]
[Notices]
[Pages 59177-59179]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 2015-25030]



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DEPARTMENT OF THE INTERIOR

National Park Service

[NPS-WASO-NAGPRA-19193; PPWOCRADN0-PCU00RP14.R50000]


Notice of Inventory Completion: Arizona State Museum, University 
of Arizona, Tucson, AZ

AGENCY: National Park Service, Interior.

ACTION: Notice.

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SUMMARY: The Arizona State Museum, University of Arizona, has completed 
an inventory of human remains and associated funerary objects, in 
consultation with the appropriate Indian tribes or Native Hawaiian 
organizations, and has determined that there is no cultural affiliation 
between the human remains and associated funerary objects and any 
present-day Indian tribes or Native Hawaiian organizations. 
Representatives of any Indian tribe or Native Hawaiian organization not 
identified in this notice that wish to request transfer of control of 
these human remains and associated funerary objects should submit a 
written request to the Arizona State Museum. If no additional 
requestors come forward, transfer of control of the human remains and 
associated funerary objects to the Indian tribes or Native Hawaiian 
organizations stated in this notice may proceed.

DATES: Representatives of any Indian tribe or Native Hawaiian 
organization not identified in this notice that wish to request 
transfer of control of these human remains and associated funerary 
objects should submit a written request with information in support of 
the request to the Arizona State Museum at the address in this notice 
by November 2, 2015.

ADDRESSES: John McClelland, NAGPRA Coordinator, P.O. Box 210026, 
Arizona State Museum, University of Arizona, Tucson, AZ 85721, 
telephone (520) 626-2950.

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: Notice is here given in accordance with the 
Native American Graves Protection and Repatriation Act (NAGPRA), 25 
U.S.C. 3003, of the completion of an inventory of human remains and 
associated funerary objects under the control of Arizona State Museum, 
Tucson, AZ (ASM). The human remains and associated funerary objects 
were removed from unknown locations, likely within Yavapai County, AZ.
    This notice is published as part of the National Park Service's 
administrative responsibilities under NAGPRA, 25 U.S.C. 3003(d)(3) and 
43 CFR 10.11(d). The determinations in this notice are the sole 
responsibility of the museum, institution, or Federal agency that has 
control of the Native American human remains and associated funerary 
objects. The National Park Service is not responsible for the 
determinations in this notice.

Consultation

    A detailed assessment of the human remains was made by the ASM 
professional staff in consultation with representatives of the Ak Chin 
Indian Community of the Maricopa (Ak Chin) Indian Reservation, Arizona; 
Fort McDowell Yavapai Nation, Arizona; Gila River Indian Community of 
the Gila River Indian Reservation; Hopi Tribe of Arizona; Salt River 
Pima-Maricopa Indian Community of the Salt River Reservation, Arizona; 
Hualapai Indian Tribe of the Hualapai Indian Reservation, Arizona; San 
Carlos Apache Tribe of the San Carlos Reservation, Arizona; Tohono 
O'odham Nation of Arizona; Tonto Apache Tribe of Arizona; White 
Mountain Apache Tribe of the Fort Apache Indian Reservation, Arizona; 
Yavapai-Apache Nation of the Camp Verde Indian Reservation, Arizona; 
Yavapai-Prescott Indian Tribe (previously listed as the Yavapai-
Prescott Tribe of the Yavapai Reservation, Arizona); and the Zuni Tribe 
of the Zuni Reservation, New Mexico.

History and Description of the Remains

    In 1932, human remains representing, at minimum, one individual 
were removed from an unknown location referred to as City Farm [AZ City 
Farm]. This plausibly refers to a former University of Arizona 
Extension facility located near Prescott, Yavapai County, AZ. No 
further information about the discovery is available. The human remains 
were received by the Sharlot Hall Historical Society in Prescott, AZ on 
an unknown date. In 1979, the human remains were transferred to ASM. No 
known individuals were identified. No associated funerary objects are 
present.
    On an unknown date, human remains representing, at minimum, one 
individual were removed from an unspecified location in Cottonwood, 
Yavapai County, AZ [AZ Cottonwood]. No further information about the 
original discovery is available. The human remains were transferred to 
ASM in 1995 by a resident of Cottonwood, AZ. No known individuals were 
identified. No associated funerary objects are present.
    In 1909, human remains representing, at minimum, one individual 
were removed from an unknown location, likely near Camp Verde, Yavapai 
County, AZ [AZ FV60-11-001]. The human remains were originally acquired 
by Camp Verde resident Charles German. No further information about the 
discovery is available. At an unknown date, the human remains were 
received by Arizona State Parks. In 1998, the human remains were 
transferred to ASM. No known individuals were identified. No associated 
funerary objects are present.
    On unknown dates prior to 1979, human remains representing, at 
minimum four individuals were removed from unknown locations, most 
likely in Yavapai County, AZ [AZ Yavapai County]. No further 
information about the original discoveries is available. The human 
remains were received by the Sharlot Hall Historical Society in 
Prescott, AZ prior to 1979. In 1979, the human remains were transferred 
to ASM. No known individuals were identified. No associated funerary 
objects are present.
    In 1963, human remains representing, at minimum, one individual 
were removed from an unspecified location near Prescott, AZ [AZ YCSO 
DR-63-195]. On an unknown date, the human remains were received by the 
Yavapai County Sheriff's Office and subsequently sent to the Maricopa 
County Medical Examiner's Office for examination. In 1994, the Yavapai 
County Sheriff's Office transferred the human remains to ASM. No known 
individuals were identified. No associated funerary objects are 
present.
    On an unknown date, human remains representing, at minimum, one 
individual were removed from an unknown location in the Chino Valley, 
Yavapai County, AZ [AZ N:-- Chino Valley]. The discovery was made in 
the process of road construction. No further information about the 
discovery is available. On an unknown date, the human remains were 
received by the Smoki Museum in Prescott, AZ. In 1991, the human 
remains were transferred to ASM. No known individuals were identified. 
No associated funerary objects are present.
    On an unknown date, human remains representing, at minimum, two 
individuals were removed from an unknown location referred to as City 
Ranch [AZ N:-- City Ranch]. This plausibly refers to a former 
University of Arizona Extension facility located near Prescott, Yavapai 
County, AZ. The burials were excavated by L.J. Fuller. No further 
information about the discovery is available. On an unknown date, the 
human remains were received by the Smoki Museum in Prescott, AZ. In 
1991,

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the human remains were transferred to ASM. No known individuals were 
identified. No associated funerary objects are present.
    On an unknown date, human remains representing, at minimum, two 
individuals were removed from an unknown location referred to as City 
Ranch [AZ O:5:-- City Ranch]. This plausibly refers to a former 
University of Arizona Extension facility located near Prescott, Yavapai 
County, AZ. No further information about the discovery is available. On 
an unknown date, the human remains were received by the Sharlot Hall 
Historical Society in Prescott, AZ. In 1979, the human remains were 
transferred to ASM. No known individuals were identified. No associated 
funerary objects are present.
    On an unknown date, human remains representing, at minimum, one 
individual were removed from an unknown location, possibly near 
Kirkland, Yavapai County, AZ [AZ N:-- Kirkland]. No further information 
about the discovery is available. On an unknown date, the human remains 
were received by the Sharlot Hall Historical Society in Prescott, AZ. 
In 1979, the human remains were transferred to ASM. No known 
individuals were identified. No associated funerary objects are 
present.
    In 1948, human remains representing, at minimum, one individual 
were removed from an unknown location described as a burial mound, 
possibly near Long Meadow Ranch, Yavapai County, AZ [AZ N:--Long Meadow 
Ranch]. The human remains were removed by Marvin Todd. No further 
information about the discovery is available. At an unknown date, the 
human remains were received by the Sharlot Hall Historical Society in 
Prescott, AZ. In 1979, the human remains were transferred to ASM. No 
known individuals were identified. No associated funerary objects are 
present.
    On unknown dates, human remains representing, at minimum, 29 
individuals were removed from unknown locations in Yavapai County, AZ 
[AZ N:--no provenience]. No further information about the discoveries 
is available. On an unknown date, the human remains were received by 
the Smoki Museum in Prescott, AZ. In 1991, the human remains were 
transferred to ASM. No known individuals were identified. No associated 
funerary objects are present.
    In 1995, human remains representing, at minimum, one individual 
were removed from a construction site in the Verde Valley near Tuzigoot 
National Monument [AZ N:4:--Tuzigoot Vicinity]. The human remains were 
discovered by Fernando Argueta, while making adobe bricks. The human 
remains were transferred to ASM in 1995. No known individuals were 
identified. No associated funerary objects are present.
    On an unknown date, human remains representing, at minimum, one 
individual were removed from Dolly Ranch in Yavapai County, AZ [AZ N:--
Dolly Ranch]. No further information about the discovery is available. 
On an unknown date, the human remains were received by the Sharlot Hall 
Historical Society in Prescott, AZ. In 1979, the human remains were 
transferred to ASM. No known individuals were identified. No associated 
funerary objects are present.
    On unknown dates, human remains representing, at minimum, seven 
individuals were removed from a location described as the Fairgrounds 
near Prescott, AZ [AZ N:7:--Fairgrounds]. No further information about 
the discovery is available. On unknown dates, the human remains were 
received by the Smoki Museum in Prescott, AZ. In 1991, the human 
remains were transferred to ASM. No known individuals were identified. 
The two associated funerary objects are unmodified animal bone 
fragments.
    On an unknown date, human remains representing, at minimum, one 
individual were removed from Granite Creek near Prescott, AZ [AZ N:7:--
Granite Creek]. No further information about the discovery is 
available. On an unknown date, the human remains were received by the 
Smoki Museum in Prescott, AZ. In 1991, the human remains were 
transferred to ASM. No known individuals were identified. No associated 
funerary objects are present.
    On an unknown date, human remains representing, at minimum, one 
individual were removed from Lynx Creek in Yavapai County, AZ [AZ 
N:7:--Lynx Creek]. No further information about the discovery is 
available. On an unknown date, the human remains were received by the 
Sharlot Hall Historical Society in Prescott, AZ. In 1979, the human 
remains were transferred to ASM. No known individuals were identified. 
No associated funerary objects are present.
    On an unknown date, human remains representing, at minimum, one 
individual were removed from an unknown location, possibly in Yavapai 
County, AZ [AZ Paulden vicinity]. No further information about the 
discovery is available. The human remains were obtained by a resident 
of Paulden, AZ on an unknown date. The recipient transferred the human 
remains to ASM in 2004. No known individuals were identified. No 
associated funerary objects are present.
    On an unknown date, human remains representing, at minimum, one 
individual were removed from a location described as Sodium Sulphate 
Mines near Camp Verde, AZ [AZ O:--Sodium Sulphate Mines]. No further 
information about the discovery is available. On an unknown date, the 
human remains were received by the Sharlot Hall Historical Society in 
Prescott, AZ. In 1979, the human remains were transferred to ASM. No 
known individuals were identified. No associated funerary objects are 
present.
    In the 1970s, human remains representing, at minimum, one 
individual were removed from an unknown location, possibly in the Verde 
Valley, AZ [AZ O:--Verde Valley]. The discovery was initially 
investigated by the Yavapai County Sheriff's Office. When determined 
not to be related to a criminal case, the human remains were placed in 
storage. In 2001, the human remains were rediscovered and the Sheriff's 
Office sent them to the Maricopa County Office of the Medical Examiner 
for assessment of ancestry. The human remains were assessed to be 
Native American and were subsequently transferred to ASM. No known 
individuals were identified. No associated funerary objects are 
present.
    On an unknown date in the late 1940s or early 1950s, human remains 
representing, at minimum, one individual were removed from the surface 
of a small mound, possibly known as Sugarloaf Hill, in the Verde 
Valley, Yavapai County, AZ [AZ O:1:--Sugarloaf Hill]. The human remains 
were collected by Logan D. Dameron. In 1999, Mr. Dameron sent the human 
remains to ASM, requesting assistance in arranging respectful 
disposition. No known individuals were identified. No associated 
funerary objects are present.
    On unknown dates, human remains representing, at minimum, two 
individuals were removed from an unknown location, possibly in Yavapai 
County, AZ [AZ O:5:--Verde River?]. No further information about the 
original discovery is available. On unknown dates, the human remains 
were obtained by Prescott College in Prescott, AZ. In 1978, the human 
remains were purchased from Prescott College by the Department of 
Anthropology, University of Arizona. Subsequently, the human remains 
were transferred to ASM. No known individuals were identified. No 
associated funerary objects are present.

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Determinations Made by the Arizona State Museum

    Officials of the Arizona State Museum have determined that:
     Pursuant to 25 U.S.C. 3001(9), the human remains described 
in this notice are Native American based on physical characteristics, 
including cranial and dental morphology and indications of antiquity.
     Pursuant to 25 U.S.C. 3001(9), the human remains described 
in this notice represent the physical remains of 61 individuals of 
Native American ancestry.
     Pursuant to 25 U.S.C. 3001(3)(A), the two objects 
described in this notice 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.
     Pursuant to 25 U.S.C. 3001(2), a relationship of shared 
group identity cannot be reasonably traced between the Native American 
human remains and associated funerary objects and any present-day 
Indian tribe.
     According to final judgments of the Indian Claims 
Commission or the Court of Federal Claims, the land from which the 
Native American human remains and associated funerary objects were 
removed is the aboriginal land of the Fort McDowell Yavapai Nation, 
Arizona; Hualapai Indian Tribe of the Hualapai Indian Reservation, 
Arizona; Tonto Apache Tribe of Arizona; Yavapai-Apache Nation of the 
Camp Verde Indian Reservation, Arizona; and Yavapai-Prescott Indian 
Tribe (previously listed as the Yavapai-Prescott Tribe of the Yavapai 
Reservation, Arizona).
     Treaties, Acts of Congress, or Executive Orders, indicate 
that the land from which the Native American human remains and 
associated funerary objects were removed is the aboriginal land of the 
San Carlos Apache Tribe of the San Carlos Reservation, Arizona; Tonto 
Apache Tribe of Arizona; White Mountain Apache Tribe of the Fort Apache 
Indian Reservation, Arizona; and Yavapai-Apache Nation of the Camp 
Verde Indian Reservation, Arizona.
     Pursuant to 43 CFR 10.11(c)(1), the disposition of the 
human remains and associated funerary objects may be to the Fort 
McDowell Yavapai Nation, Arizona; Hualapai Indian Tribe of the Hualapai 
Indian Reservation, Arizona; San Carlos Apache Tribe of the San Carlos 
Reservation, Arizona; Tonto Apache Tribe of Arizona; White Mountain 
Apache Tribe of the Fort Apache Indian Reservation, Arizona; Yavapai-
Apache Nation of the Camp Verde Indian Reservation, Arizona; and 
Yavapai-Prescott Indian Tribe (previously listed as the Yavapai-
Prescott Tribe of the Yavapai Reservation, Arizona).

Additional Requestors and Disposition

    Representatives of any Indian tribe or Native Hawaiian organization 
not identified in this notice that wish to request transfer of control 
of these human remains and associated funerary objects should submit a 
written request with information in support of the request to John 
McClelland, NAGPRA Coordinator, P.O. Box 210026, Arizona State Museum, 
University of Arizona, Tucson, AZ 85721, telephone (520) 626-2950, by 
November 2, 2015. After that date, if no additional requestors have 
come forward, transfer of control of the human remains and associated 
funerary objects to the Fort McDowell Yavapai Nation, Arizona; Hualapai 
Indian Tribe of the Hualapai Indian Reservation, Arizona; San Carlos 
Apache Tribe of the San Carlos Reservation, Arizona; Tonto Apache Tribe 
of Arizona; White Mountain Apache Tribe of the Fort Apache Indian 
Reservation, Arizona; Yavapai-Apache Nation of the Camp Verde Indian 
Reservation, Arizona; and Yavapai-Prescott Indian Tribe (previously 
listed as the Yavapai-Prescott Tribe of the Yavapai Reservation, 
Arizona) may proceed.
    The Arizona State Museum is responsible for notifying the Fort 
McDowell Yavapai Nation, Arizona; Hualapai Indian Tribe of the Hualapai 
Indian Reservation, Arizona; San Carlos Apache Tribe of the San Carlos 
Reservation, Arizona; Tonto Apache Tribe of Arizona; White Mountain 
Apache Tribe of the Fort Apache Indian Reservation, Arizona; Yavapai-
Apache Nation of the Camp Verde Indian Reservation, Arizona; and 
Yavapai-Prescott Indian Tribe (previously listed as the Yavapai-
Prescott Tribe of the Yavapai Reservation, Arizona) that this notice 
has been published.

    Dated: August 26, 2015.
Melanie O'Brien,
Manager, National NAGPRA Program.
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