81 FR 23327 - Notice of Inventory Completion: U.S. Department of the Interior, National Park Service, Pu`uhonua o Hōnaunau National Historical Park, Hōnaunau, HI

DEPARTMENT OF THE INTERIOR
National Park Service

Federal Register Volume 81, Issue 76 (April 20, 2016)

The U.S. Department of the Interior, National Park Service, Pu`uhonua o H[omacr]naunau National Historical Park has completed an inventory of human remains, in consultation with the appropriate Indian tribes or Native Hawaiian organizations, and has determined that there is a cultural affiliation between the human remains and present-day Indian tribes or Native Hawaiian organizations. Lineal descendants or 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 should submit a written request to Pu`uhonua o H[omacr]naunau National Historical Park. If no additional requestors come forward, transfer of control of the human remains to the lineal descendants, Indian tribes, or Native Hawaiian organizations stated in this notice may proceed.

[Federal Register Volume 81, Number 76 (Wednesday, April 20, 2016)]
[Notices]
[Pages 23327-23328]
From the Federal Register Online  [www.thefederalregister.org]
[FR Doc No: 2016-09129]


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DEPARTMENT OF THE INTERIOR

National Park Service

[NPS-WASO-NAGPRA-20710; PPWOCRADN0-PCU00RP14.R50000]


Notice of Inventory Completion: U.S. Department of the Interior, 
National Park Service, Pu`uhonua o H[omacr]naunau National Historical 
Park, H[omacr]naunau, HI

AGENCY: National Park Service, Interior.

ACTION: Notice.

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SUMMARY: The U.S. Department of the Interior, National Park Service, 
Pu`uhonua o H[omacr]naunau National Historical Park has completed an 
inventory of human remains, in consultation with the appropriate Indian 
tribes or Native Hawaiian organizations, and has determined that there 
is a cultural affiliation between the human remains and present-day 
Indian tribes or Native Hawaiian organizations. Lineal descendants or 
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 should submit a written request to Pu`uhonua o 
H[omacr]naunau National Historical Park. If no additional requestors 
come forward, transfer of control of the human remains to the lineal 
descendants, Indian tribes, or Native Hawaiian organizations stated in 
this notice may proceed.

DATES: Lineal descendants or 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 should submit a 
written request with information in support of the request to Pu`uhonua 
o H[omacr]naunau National Historical Park at the address in this notice 
by May 20, 2016.

ADDRESSES: Tammy Duchesne, Superintendent, Pu`uhonua o H[omacr]naunau 
National Historical Park, P.O. Box 129, H[omacr]naunau, HI 97626, 
telephone (808) 328-2326, email [email protected].

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 under 
the control of the U.S. Department of the Interior, National Park 
Service, Pu`uhonua o H[omacr]naunau National Historical Park, 
H[omacr]naunau, HI. The human remains were removed from two sites in 
Hawai`i County, HI.
    This notice is published as part of the National Park Service's 
administrative responsibilities under NAGPRA, 25 U.S.C. 3003(d) (3). 
The determinations in this notice are the sole responsibility of the 
Superintendent, Pu`uhonua o Honaunau National Historical Park.

Consultation

    A detailed assessment of the human remains was made by Pu`uhonua o 
H[omacr]naunau National Historical Park professional staff in 
consultation with representatives of the Office of Hawaiian Affairs and 
representatives of the `ohana of Ah Tou, Casuga (Kalohi), Freitas 
(Moanauli), Galieto (Kelepolo), Kauhaihao (Kelekolio), Keakealani 
(Maunu), Kekuewa (Moanauli), Lindo, Medeiros (Kalalahua), and Ramos 
(Kahikina). The Hawaii Island Burial Council was invited to consult but 
did not participate.

History and Description of the Remains

    In 1968, human remains representing, at minimum, two individuals 
were removed from the Thompson House Lot Site in Hawai`i County, HI. No 
known individuals were identified. No associated funerary objects are 
present.
    In 1968, human remains representing, at minimum, three individuals 
were removed from the Beach Site in Hawai`i County, HI. No known 
individuals were identified. No associated funerary objects are 
present.
    The Thompson House site is composed of traditional Hawaiian 
habitation features, including no less than four structures likely 
consisting of a mua (men's house), hale noa (family house), hale kahumu 
(cooking shelter), and a hale `aina (women's eating house). It has been 
suggested that the site may have been one of the homes of 
K[imacr]wala`[omacr], Kamehameha's adversary, who often resided in 
H[omacr]naunau.
    The remains from the Beach Site were removed from a buried cultural 
layer that contained no European material, indicating that they are 
Native Hawaiian.

Determinations Made by Pu`uhonua o H[omacr]naunau National Historical 
Park

    Officials of Pu`uhonua o H[omacr]naunau National Historical Park 
have determined that:
     Pursuant to 25 U.S.C. 3001(9), the human remains described 
in this notice represent the physical remains of five individuals of 
Native American ancestry.
     Pursuant to 25 U.S.C. 3001(2), there is a relationship of 
shared group identity that can be reasonably traced between the Native 
American human remains and the `ohana of Ah Tou, Casuga (Kalohi), 
Freitas (Moanauli), Galieto (Kelepolo), Kauhaihao (Kelekolio), 
Keakealani (Maunu),

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Kekuewa (Moanauli), Lindo, Medeiros (Kalalahua), Ramos (Kahikina) and 
the Office of Hawaiian Affairs.

Additional Requestors and Disposition

    Lineal descendants or 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 should submit a 
written request with information in support of the request to Tammy 
Duchesne, Superintendent, Pu`uhonua o H[omacr]naunau National 
Historical Park, P.O. Box 129, H[omacr]naunau, HI 96726, telephone 
(808) 328-2326, email [email protected], by May 20, 2016. After 
that date, if no additional requestors have come forward, transfer of 
control of the human remains to the `ohana of Ah Tou, Casuga (Kalohi), 
Freitas (Moanauli), Galieto (Kelepolo), Kauhaihao (Kelekolio), 
Keakealani (Maunu), Kekuewa (Moanauli), Lindo, Medeiros (Kalalahua), 
Ramos (Kahikina), and the Office of Hawaiian Affairs may proceed.
    Pu`uohonua o H[omacr]naunau National Historical Park is responsible 
for notifying the Office of Hawaiian Affairs; the Hawaii Island Burial 
Council; and the `ohana of Ah Tou, Casuga (Kalohi), Freitas (Moanauli), 
Galieto (Kelepolo), Kauhaihao (Kelekolio), Keakealani (Maunu), Kekuewa 
(Moanauli), Lindo, Medeiros (Kalalahua), and Ramos (Kahikina) that this 
notice has been published.

    Dated: March 24, 2016.
Melanie O'Brien,
Manager, National NAGPRA Program.
[FR Doc. 2016-09129 Filed 4-19-16; 8:45 am]
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