82 FR 11617 - Notice of Inventory Completion: Arkansas Archeological Survey, Fayetteville, AR

DEPARTMENT OF THE INTERIOR
National Park Service

Federal Register Volume 82, Issue 36 (February 24, 2017)

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FR Document		2017-03633

The Arkansas Archeological Survey has completed an inventory of human remains, in consultation with the appropriate Indian tribes, and has determined that there is no cultural affiliation between the human remains and any present-day Indian tribes. Representatives of any Indian tribe not identified in this notice that wish to request transfer of control of these human remains should submit a written request to the Arkansas Archeological Survey. If no additional requestors come forward, transfer of control of the human remains to the Indian tribes stated in this notice may proceed.

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DEPARTMENT OF THE INTERIOR

National Park Service

[NPS-WASO-NAGPRA-22813; PPWOCRADN0-PCU00RP14.R50000]


Notice of Inventory Completion: Arkansas Archeological Survey, 
Fayetteville, AR

AGENCY: National Park Service, Interior.

ACTION: Notice.

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SUMMARY: The Arkansas Archeological Survey has completed an inventory 
of human remains, in consultation with the appropriate Indian tribes, 
and has determined that there is no cultural affiliation between the 
human remains and any present-day Indian tribes. Representatives of any 
Indian tribe not identified in this notice that wish to request 
transfer of control of these human remains should submit a written 
request to the Arkansas Archeological Survey. If no additional 
requestors come forward, transfer of control of the human remains to 
the Indian tribes stated in this notice may proceed.

DATES: Representatives of any Indian tribe 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 the Arkansas Archeological Survey at the address in this 
notice by March 27, 2017.

ADDRESSES: Dr. George Sabo, Director, Arkansas Archeological Survey, 
2475 North Hatch Avenue, Fayetteville, AR 72704, telephone (479) 575-
3556.

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 Arkansas Archeological Survey, Fayetteville, AR. The 
human remains were removed from unknown locations in the state of 
Arkansas.
    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. 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 Arkansas 
Archeological Survey professional staff in consultation with 
representatives of Caddo Nation of Oklahoma, The Osage Nation 
(previously listed as the Osage Tribe), The Quapaw Tribe of Indians, 
and Tunica-Biloxi Indian Tribe. These human remains were inventoried 
and documented by physical anthropologists at the University of 
Arkansas.

History and Description of the Remains

    At an unknown date, human remains representing, at minimum, one 
individual (75 FSN 182) were recovered from an unknown location in the 
state of Arkansas. These human remains were donated to the Arkansas 
Archeological Survey at an unknown date. No known individual was 
identified. No associated funerary objects are present.
    At an unknown date, human remains representing, at minimum, one 
individual (85-814) were recovered from an unknown location in the 
state of Arkansas. These human remains were donated to the Arkansas 
Archeological Survey in 1985. No known individual was identified. No 
associated funerary objects are present.
    At an unknown date, human remains representing, at minimum, three 
individuals (85-812) were recovered from an unknown location in the 
state of Arkansas. These human remains were donated to the Arkansas 
Archeological Survey in 1985. No known individuals were identified. No 
associated funerary objects are present.
    At an unknown date, human remains representing, at minimum, two 
individuals (94-1046) were recovered from an unknown location in the 
state of Arkansas. These human remains were donated to the Arkansas 
Archeological Survey in 1994. No known individuals were identified. No 
associated funerary objects were present.
    At an unknown date, human remains representing, at minimum, one 
individual (94-603) were recovered from an unknown location in the 
state of Arkansas. These human remains were donated to the Arkansas 
Archeological Survey in 1994. No known individual was identified. No 
associated funerary objects were present.
    At an unknown date, human remains representing, at minimum, five 
individuals (97-734-1 to -5) were recovered from an unknown location in 
the state of Arkansas. These human remains were donated to the Arkansas 
Archeological Survey in 1997. No known individuals were identified. No 
associated funerary objects were present.
    At an unknown date, human remains representing, at minimum, three 
individuals (97-735) were recovered from an unknown location in the 
state of Arkansas. These human remains were donated to the Arkansas 
Archeological Survey in 1997. No known individuals were identified. No 
associated funerary objects were present.
    At an unknown date, human remains representing, at minimum, two 
individuals (98-687 and 98-688) were recovered from an unknown location 
in the state of Arkansas. These human remains were donated to the 
Arkansas Archeological Survey in 1998. No known individuals were 
identified. No associated funerary objects were present.

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    At an unknown date, human remains representing, at minimum, two 
individuals (94-1019) were recovered from an unknown location in the 
state of Arkansas. These human remains were donated to the Arkansas 
Archeological Survey in 1994. No known individuals were identified. No 
associated funerary objects were present.
    At an unknown date, human remains representing, at minimum, one 
individual (92-1343) were recovered from an unknown location in the 
state of Arkansas. These human remains were donated to the Arkansas 
Archeological Survey in 1992. No known individual was identified. No 
associated funerary objects were present.
    At an unknown date, human remains representing, at minimum, two 
individuals (95-929) were recovered from an unknown location in the 
state of Arkansas. These human remains were donated to the Arkansas 
Archeological Survey in 1995. No known individuals were identified. No 
associated funerary objects were present.
    At an unknown date, human remains representing, at minimum, three 
individuals (95-930) were recovered from an unknown location in the 
state of Arkansas. These human remains were donated to the Arkansas 
Archeological Survey in 1995. No known individuals were identified. No 
associated funerary objects were present.
    At an unknown date, human remains representing, at minimum, one 
individual (2011-503-116) were recovered from an unknown location in 
Arkansas. These human remains were donated to the Arkansas 
Archeological Survey in 2011. No known individual was identified. No 
associated funerary objects were present.
    At an unknown date, human remains representing, at minimum, three 
individuals (2015-613, 667) were recovered from an unknown location in 
Arkansas. These human remains were donated to the Arkansas 
Archeological Survey in 2015. No known individuals were identified. No 
associated funerary objects were present.
    At an unknown date, human remains representing, at minimum, one 
individual (2015-673) were recovered from an unknown location in 
Arkansas. These human remains were donated to the Arkansas 
Archeological Survey in 2015. No known individual was identified. No 
associated funerary objects were present.
    On occasion, the Arkansas Archeological Survey has received human 
remains that have been unaccompanied by any information about the 
location of discovery beyond the state of Arkansas. Diagnostic 
artifacts found in the state of Arkansas indicate that these human 
remains were probably buried during the Prehistoric Period (11,650 
B.C.-A.D. 1541). Inspection and documentation by physical 
anthropologists at the University of Arkansas indicate that these human 
remains are of an age and character to be identified as the remains of 
individuals who were buried in now unknown locations at least three 
centuries ago. The preponderance of evidence indicates that these are 
Native Americans who resided in Arkansas during the Prehistoric period.
    Current research indicates that the earliest Paleoindian migrants 
were present in Arkansas in the waning centuries of the Pleistocene. 
Diagnostic Clovis and affiliated projectile points found in the state 
demonstrate that this residence began at least 11,600 years ago. Native 
people continued to reside in all parts of Arkansas through the end of 
the Prehistoric period which is marked at A.D. 1541 with the arrival of 
Spanish explorers on the Hernando DeSoto expedition.
    Since none of the human remains enumerated in this NIC can be 
traced to a known archeological site, it is not possible to make a 
determination with regard to their potential affiliation with any of 
the Indian tribes with whom the Arkansas Archeological Survey engages 
in consultation.

Determinations Made by the Arkansas Archeological Survey

Officials of the Arkansas Archeological Survey

     Pursuant to 25 U.S.C. 3001(9), the human remains described 
in this notice are Native American based on inspection and 
documentation by physical anthropologists at the University of 
Arkansas.
     Pursuant to 25 U.S.C. 3001(9), the human remains described 
in this notice represent the physical remains of 31 individuals of 
Native American ancestry.
     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 any present-day Indian tribe and any present-day 
Indian tribe.
     According to final judgments of the Indian Claims 
Commission, the land from which the Native American human remains were 
removed is the aboriginal land of Caddo Nation of Oklahoma, The Osage 
Nation (previously listed as the Osage Tribe), The Quapaw Tribe of 
Indians, and Tunica-Biloxi Indian Tribe.
     Pursuant to 43 CFR 10.11(c)(1), the disposition of the 
human remains may be to Caddo Nation of Oklahoma, The Osage Nation 
(previously listed as the Osage Tribe), The Quapaw Tribe of Indians, 
and Tunica-Biloxi Indian Tribe.

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 should submit a written request with information 
in support of the request Dr. George Sabo, Director, Arkansas 
Archeological Survey, 2475 North Hatch Avenue, Fayetteville, AR 72704, 
telephone (479) 575-3556, by March 27, 2017. After that date, if no 
additional requestors have come forward, transfer of control of the 
human remains to Caddo Nation of Oklahoma, The Osage Nation (previously 
listed as the Osage Tribe), The Quapaw Tribe of Indians, and Tunica-
Biloxi Indian Tribe may proceed.
    The Arkansas Archeological Survey is responsible for notifying 
Caddo Nation of Oklahoma, The Osage Nation (previously listed as the 
Osage Tribe), The Quapaw Tribe of Indians, and Tunica-Biloxi Indian 
Tribe that this notice has been published.

    Dated: January 27, 2017.
Melanie O'Brien,
Manager, National NAGPRA Program.
[FR Doc. 2017-03633 Filed 2-23-17; 8:45 am]
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Determinations Made by the Arkansas human remains, in consultation with Survey at an unknown date. No known
Archeological Survey the appropriate Indian tribes, and has individual was identified. No associated
Officials of the Arkansas determined that there is no cultural funerary objects are present.
Archeological Survey have determined affiliation between the human remains At an unknown date, human remains
that: and any present-day Indian tribes. representing, at minimum, one
• Pursuant to 25 U.S.C. 3001(9), the Representatives of any Indian tribe not individual (85–814) were recovered
human remains described in this notice identified in this notice that wish to from an unknown location in the state
represent the physical remains of 276 request transfer of control of these of Arkansas. These human remains were
individuals of Native American human remains should submit a written donated to the Arkansas Archeological
ancestry. request to the Arkansas Archeological Survey in 1985. No known individual
• Pursuant to 25 U.S.C. 3001(3)(A), Survey. If no additional requestors come was identified. No associated funerary
the 1,964 objects described in this forward, transfer of control of the objects are present.
notice are reasonably believed to have human remains to the Indian tribes At an unknown date, human remains
been placed with or near individual stated in this notice may proceed. representing, at minimum, three
human remains at the time of death or DATES: Representatives of any Indian individuals (85–812) were recovered
later as part of the death rite or tribe not identified in this notice that from an unknown location in the state
ceremony. wish to request transfer of control of of Arkansas. These human remains were
• Pursuant to 25 U.S.C. 3001(2), there these human remains should submit a donated to the Arkansas Archeological
is a relationship of shared group written request with information in Survey in 1985. No known individuals
identity that can be reasonably traced support of the request to the Arkansas were identified. No associated funerary
between the Native American human Archeological Survey at the address in objects are present.
remains and associated funerary objects this notice by March 27, 2017. At an unknown date, human remains
and The Quapaw Tribe of Indians. ADDRESSES: Dr. George Sabo, Director, representing, at minimum, two
Arkansas Archeological Survey, 2475 individuals (94–1046) were recovered
Additional Requestors and Disposition from an unknown location in the state
North Hatch Avenue, Fayetteville, AR
Lineal descendants or representatives 72704, telephone (479) 575–3556. of Arkansas. These human remains were
of any Indian tribe or Native Hawaiian SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: Notice is
donated to the Arkansas Archeological
organization not identified in this notice here given in accordance with the Survey in 1994. No known individuals
that wish to request transfer of control Native American Graves Protection and were identified. No associated funerary
of these human remains and associated Repatriation Act (NAGPRA), 25 U.S.C. objects were present.
funerary objects should submit a written 3003, of the completion of an inventory At an unknown date, human remains
request with information in support of of human remains under the control of representing, at minimum, one
the request to Dr. George Sabo, Director, the Arkansas Archeological Survey, individual (94–603) were recovered
Arkansas Archeological Survey, 2475 Fayetteville, AR. The human remains from an unknown location in the state
North Hatch Avenue, Fayetteville, AR were removed from unknown locations of Arkansas. These human remains were
72704, telephone (479) 575–3556, by in the state of Arkansas. donated to the Arkansas Archeological
March 27, 2017. After that date, if no This notice is published as part of the Survey in 1994. No known individual
additional requestors have come National Park Service’s administrative was identified. No associated funerary
forward, transfer of control of the responsibilities under NAGPRA, 25 objects were present.
human remains to and associated U.S.C. 3003(d)(3) and 43 CFR 10.11(d). At an unknown date, human remains
funerary objects to The Quapaw Tribe of The determinations in this notice are representing, at minimum, five
Indians may proceed. the sole responsibility of the museum, individuals (97–734–1 to –5) were
The Arkansas Archeological Survey is institution, or Federal agency that has recovered from an unknown location in
responsible for notifying The Quapaw control of the Native American human the state of Arkansas. These human
Tribe of Indians that this notice has remains. The National Park Service is remains were donated to the Arkansas
been published. not responsible for the determinations Archeological Survey in 1997. No
Dated: January 27, 2017. in this notice. known individuals were identified. No
associated funerary objects were
Melanie O’Brien, Consultation present.
Manager, National NAGPRA Program.
A detailed assessment of the human At an unknown date, human remains
[FR Doc. 2017–03617 Filed 2–23–17; 8:45 am] representing, at minimum, three
remains was made by the Arkansas
BILLING CODE 4312–52–P individuals (97–735) were recovered
Archeological Survey professional staff
in consultation with representatives of from an unknown location in the state
Caddo Nation of Oklahoma, The Osage of Arkansas. These human remains were
DEPARTMENT OF THE INTERIOR donated to the Arkansas Archeological
Nation (previously listed as the Osage
National Park Service Tribe), The Quapaw Tribe of Indians, Survey in 1997. No known individuals
and Tunica-Biloxi Indian Tribe. These were identified. No associated funerary
[NPS–WASO–NAGPRA–22813; human remains were inventoried and objects were present.
PPWOCRADN0–PCU00RP14.R50000] At an unknown date, human remains
documented by physical anthropologists
representing, at minimum, two
asabaliauskas on DSK3SPTVN1PROD with NOTICES

Notice of Inventory Completion: at the University of Arkansas.
individuals (98–687 and 98–688) were
Arkansas Archeological Survey, History and Description of the Remains recovered from an unknown location in
Fayetteville, AR
At an unknown date, human remains the state of Arkansas. These human
AGENCY: National Park Service, Interior. representing, at minimum, one remains were donated to the Arkansas
ACTION: Notice. individual (75 FSN 182) were recovered Archeological Survey in 1998. No
from an unknown location in the state known individuals were identified. No
SUMMARY: The Arkansas Archeological of Arkansas. These human remains were associated funerary objects were
Survey has completed an inventory of donated to the Arkansas Archeological present.

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At an unknown date, human remains artifacts found in the state of Arkansas be to Caddo Nation of Oklahoma, The
representing, at minimum, two indicate that these human remains were Osage Nation (previously listed as the
individuals (94–1019) were recovered probably buried during the Prehistoric Osage Tribe), The Quapaw Tribe of
from an unknown location in the state Period (11,650 B.C.–A.D. 1541). Indians, and Tunica-Biloxi Indian Tribe.
of Arkansas. These human remains were Inspection and documentation by Additional Requestors and Disposition
donated to the Arkansas Archeological physical anthropologists at the
Survey in 1994. No known individuals University of Arkansas indicate that Representatives of any Indian tribe or
were identified. No associated funerary these human remains are of an age and Native Hawaiian organization not
objects were present. character to be identified as the remains identified in this notice that wish to
At an unknown date, human remains of individuals who were buried in now request transfer of control of these
representing, at minimum, one unknown locations at least three human remains should submit a written
individual (92–1343) were recovered centuries ago. The preponderance of request with information in support of
from an unknown location in the state evidence indicates that these are Native the request Dr. George Sabo, Director,
of Arkansas. These human remains were Americans who resided in Arkansas Arkansas Archeological Survey, 2475
donated to the Arkansas Archeological during the Prehistoric period. North Hatch Avenue, Fayetteville, AR
Survey in 1992. No known individual Current research indicates that the 72704, telephone (479) 575–3556, by
was identified. No associated funerary earliest Paleoindian migrants were March 27, 2017. After that date, if no
objects were present. present in Arkansas in the waning additional requestors have come
At an unknown date, human remains centuries of the Pleistocene. Diagnostic forward, transfer of control of the
representing, at minimum, two Clovis and affiliated projectile points human remains to Caddo Nation of
individuals (95–929) were recovered found in the state demonstrate that this Oklahoma, The Osage Nation
from an unknown location in the state residence began at least 11,600 years (previously listed as the Osage Tribe),
of Arkansas. These human remains were ago. Native people continued to reside The Quapaw Tribe of Indians, and
donated to the Arkansas Archeological in all parts of Arkansas through the end Tunica-Biloxi Indian Tribe may
Survey in 1995. No known individuals of the Prehistoric period which is proceed.
were identified. No associated funerary marked at A.D. 1541 with the arrival of The Arkansas Archeological Survey is
objects were present. Spanish explorers on the Hernando responsible for notifying Caddo Nation
At an unknown date, human remains DeSoto expedition. of Oklahoma, The Osage Nation
representing, at minimum, three Since none of the human remains (previously listed as the Osage Tribe),
individuals (95–930) were recovered enumerated in this NIC can be traced to The Quapaw Tribe of Indians, and
from an unknown location in the state a known archeological site, it is not Tunica-Biloxi Indian Tribe that this
of Arkansas. These human remains were possible to make a determination with notice has been published.
donated to the Arkansas Archeological regard to their potential affiliation with Dated: January 27, 2017.
Survey in 1995. No known individuals any of the Indian tribes with whom the Melanie O’Brien,
were identified. No associated funerary Arkansas Archeological Survey engages Manager, National NAGPRA Program.
objects were present. in consultation.
At an unknown date, human remains [FR Doc. 2017–03633 Filed 2–23–17; 8:45 am]
representing, at minimum, one Determinations Made by the Arkansas BILLING CODE 4312–52–P
individual (2011–503–116) were Archeological Survey
recovered from an unknown location in
Officials of the Arkansas Archeological DEPARTMENT OF THE INTERIOR
Arkansas. These human remains were
Survey
donated to the Arkansas Archeological National Park Service
Survey in 2011. No known individual • Pursuant to 25 U.S.C. 3001(9), the
was identified. No associated funerary human remains described in this notice [NPS–WASO–NAGPRA–0022767;
objects were present. are Native American based on PPWOCRADN0–PCU00RP14.R50000]
At an unknown date, human remains inspection and documentation by
representing, at minimum, three physical anthropologists at the Notice of Inventory Completion:
individuals (2015–613, 667) were University of Arkansas. Vanderbilt University, Nashville, TN
recovered from an unknown location in • Pursuant to 25 U.S.C. 3001(9), the AGENCY: National Park Service, Interior.
Arkansas. These human remains were human remains described in this notice ACTION: Notice.
donated to the Arkansas Archeological represent the physical remains of 31
Survey in 2015. No known individuals individuals of Native American SUMMARY: Vanderbilt University has
were identified. No associated funerary ancestry. completed an inventory of human
objects were present. • Pursuant to 25 U.S.C. 3001(2), a remains and associated funerary objects
At an unknown date, human remains relationship of shared group identity in consultation with the appropriate
representing, at minimum, one cannot be reasonably traced between the Indian tribes or Native Hawaiian
individual (2015–673) were recovered Native American human remains and organizations, and has determined that
from an unknown location in Arkansas. any present-day Indian tribe and any there is no cultural affiliation between
These human remains were donated to present-day Indian tribe. the human remains and associated
the Arkansas Archeological Survey in • According to final judgments of the funerary objects and any present-day
2015. No known individual was Indian Claims Commission, the land Indian tribes or Native Hawaiian
asabaliauskas on DSK3SPTVN1PROD with NOTICES

identified. No associated funerary from which the Native American human organizations. Representatives of any
objects were present. remains were removed is the aboriginal Indian tribe or Native Hawaiian
On occasion, the Arkansas land of Caddo Nation of Oklahoma, The organization not identified in this notice
Archeological Survey has received Osage Nation (previously listed as the that wish to request transfer of control
human remains that have been Osage Tribe), The Quapaw Tribe of of these human remains and associated
unaccompanied by any information Indians, and Tunica-Biloxi Indian Tribe. funerary objects should submit a written
about the location of discovery beyond • Pursuant to 43 CFR 10.11(c)(1), the request to Vanderbilt University. If no
the state of Arkansas. Diagnostic disposition of the human remains may additional requestors come forward,

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FR Citation		82 FR 11617

82 FR 11617 - Notice of Inventory Completion: Arkansas Archeological Survey, Fayetteville, AR

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