83 FR 7767 - Notice of Inventory Completion: U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, Alaska Region, Anchorage, AK

DEPARTMENT OF THE INTERIOR
National Park Service

Federal Register Volume 83, Issue 36 (February 22, 2018)

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FR Document		2018-03636

The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, Alaska Region (Alaska Region USFWS) 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 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 and associated funerary objects should submit a written request to the Alaska Region USFWS. If no additional requestors come forward, transfer of control of the human remains and associated funerary objects to the lineal descendants, Indian tribes, or Native Hawaiian organizations stated in this notice may proceed.

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DEPARTMENT OF THE INTERIOR

National Park Service

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Notice of Inventory Completion: U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, 
Alaska Region, Anchorage, AK

AGENCY: National Park Service, Interior.

ACTION: Notice.

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SUMMARY: The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, Alaska Region (Alaska 
Region USFWS) 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 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 and associated funerary objects should submit a 
written request to the Alaska Region USFWS. If no additional requestors 
come forward, transfer of control of the human remains and associated 
funerary objects 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 and associated 
funerary objects should submit a written request with information in 
support of the request to the Alaska Region USFWS at the address in 
this notice by March 26, 2018.

ADDRESSES: Edward DeCleva, Regional Historic Preservation Officer, U.S. 
Fish and Wildlife Service, Alaska Region, 1011 East Tudor Road MS-235, 
Anchorage, AK 99503, telephone (907) 786-3399, 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 and 
associated funerary objects under the control of the Alaska Region 
USFWS, Anchorage, AK. The human remains and associated funerary objects 
were removed from multiple sites on Kodiak Island, AK.
    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 
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 Alaska 
Region USFWS professional staff in consultation with representatives of 
the Alutiiq Museum and Archaeological Repository, acting as agent for 
the Alutiiq Tribe of Old Harbor (previously listed as Native Village of 
Old Harbor and Village of Old Harbor); Kaguyak Village; Native Village 
of Afognak; Native Village of Akhiok; Native Village of Larsen Bay; 
Native Village of Ouzinkie; Native Village of Port Lions; Sun'aq Tribe 
of Kodiak (previously listed as the Shoonaq' Tribe of Kodiak); and 
Tangirnaq Native Village (formerly Lesnoi Village (aka Woody Island)).

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History and Description of the Remains

    In 1977 and 1978, human remains representing, at minimum, 2 
individuals were removed from 49-KOD-171 on Chief Cove, Spiridon Bay on 
Kodiak Island, AK. Some of these human remains were identified as human 
in 1977, during faunal analysis and additional elements were identified 
during the 2010 review of unmodified faunal material. No known 
individuals were identified. No associated funerary objects are 
present.
    In 1977, human remains representing, at minimum, 7 individuals were 
removed from 49-KOD-172 on Chief Cove Island, Spiridon Bay, on Kodiak 
Island, AK. Some of these human remains were identified as human in 
1977 during faunal analysis and additional elements were identified 
during the 2010 review of unmodified faunal material. No known 
individuals were identified. No associated funerary objects are 
present.
    In 1977, human remains representing, at minimum, 3 individuals were 
removed from 49-KOD-221 along Uganik Passage on Kodiak Island, AK. No 
known individuals were identified. No associated funerary objects are 
present.
    In 1977, human remains representing, at minimum, 1 individual were 
removed from 49-KOD-223 on Uganik Island, in the Kodiak Island Borough, 
AK. No known individuals were identified. No associated funerary 
objects are present.
    In 1977 or 1978, human remains representing, at minimum, 5 
individuals were removed from 49-KOD-224 on the southwest side of 
Uganik Island, in the Kodiak Island Borough, AK. These human remains 
were probably removed during the 1978 archeological excavation lead by 
U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service archeologist Michael Nowak. No known 
individuals were identified. No associated funerary objects are 
present.
    In 1978, human remains representing, at minimum, 1 individual were 
removed from 49-KOD-249 on the southwest side of Uganik Island, in the 
Kodiak Island Borough, AK. No known individuals were identified. No 
associated funerary objects are present.
    In 1978, human remains representing, at minimum, 4 individuals were 
removed from 49-KOD-257 on the southwest coast of Uganik Island, in the 
Kodiak Island Borough, AK. No known individuals were identified. The 
one associated funerary object is a lot of shell, rock, and faunal 
remains.
    In 1978, human remains representing, at minimum, 1 individual were 
removed from 49-KOD-260 on the northeast shore of East Arm Uganik Bay, 
in the Kodiak Island Borough, AK. No known individuals were identified. 
No associated funerary objects are present.
    In 1978, human remains representing, at minimum, 1 individual were 
removed from 49-KOD-280 on the west shore of South Arm Uganik Bay, in 
the Kodiak Island Borough, AK. No known individuals were identified. No 
associated funerary objects are present.
    The human remains from the above sites were removed during an 
archeological survey led by Alaska Region USFWS archeologist Michael 
Nowak and were transferred to the University of Alaska Fairbanks, 
Museum of the North (UAMN). Portions of the collection were 
subsequently transferred to other institutions for study and curation. 
On October 28, 2016, the entire collection was once again consolidated 
at the UAMN.
    Stratigraphic observations, cultural materials, and carbon dates 
indicate that the sites contain deposits spanning at least 2,000 years, 
from both the Late Kachemak and Koniag traditions. Archeological data 
indicate that modern Alutiiq peoples evolved from these archeologically 
documented societies. As such, the human remains from the above sites 
are likely Native American and most closely culturally affiliated with 
the modern Kodiak Alutiiq people.

Determinations Made by the Alaska Region USFWS

    Officials of the Alaska Region USFWS have determined that:
     Pursuant to 25 U.S.C. 3001(9), the human remains described 
in this notice represent the physical remains of 25 individuals of 
Native American ancestry.
     Pursuant to 25 U.S.C. 3001(3)(A), the 1 associated 
funerary object described in this notice is 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), there is a relationship of 
shared group identity that can be reasonably traced between the Native 
American human remains and associated funerary objects and the Native 
Village of Larsen Bay.

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 and associated 
funerary objects should submit a written request with information in 
support of the request to Edward DeCleva, Regional Historic 
Preservation Officer, U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, Alaska Region, 
1011 East Tudor Road MS-235, Anchorage, AK 99503, telephone (907) 786-
3399, email [email protected], by March 26, 2018. After that date, 
if no additional requestors have come forward, transfer of control of 
the human remains and associated funerary objects to the Native Village 
of Larsen Bay may proceed.
    The Alaska Region USFWS is responsible for notifying the Alutiiq 
Tribe of Old Harbor (previously listed as Native Village of Old Harbor 
and Village of Old Harbor), Kaguyak Village, Native Village of Afognak, 
Native Village of Akhiok, Native Village of Larsen Bay, Native Village 
of Ouzinkie, Native Village of Port Lions, Sun'aq Tribe of Kodiak 
(previously listed as the Shoonaq' Tribe of Kodiak), Tangirnaq Native 
Village (formerly Lesnoi Village (aka Woody Island)) that this notice 
has been published.

    Dated: February 2, 2018.
Melanie O'Brien,
Manager, National NAGPRA Program.
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items under the control of the United at the time of death or later as part of funerary objects should submit a written
States Army Corps of Engineers, Tulsa the death rite or ceremony and are request to the Alaska Region USFWS. If
District, Tulsa, OK, that meet the believed, by a preponderance of the no additional requestors come forward,
definition of unassociated funerary evidence, to have been removed from a transfer of control of the human remains
objects under 25 U.S.C. 3001. specific burial site of a Native American and associated funerary objects to the
This notice is published as part of the individual. lineal descendants, Indian tribes, or
National Park Service’s administrative • Pursuant to 25 U.S.C. 3001(2), there Native Hawaiian organizations stated in
responsibilities under NAGPRA, 25 is a relationship of shared group this notice may proceed.
U.S.C. 3003(d)(3). The determinations in identity that can be reasonably traced DATES: Lineal descendants or
this notice are the sole responsibility of between the unassociated funerary representatives of any Indian tribe or
the museum, institution, or Federal object and The Chickasaw Nation. Native Hawaiian organization not
agency that has control of the Native
Additional Requestors and Disposition identified in this notice that wish to
American cultural items. The National
Lineal descendants or representatives request transfer of control of these
Park Service is not responsible for the
of any Indian tribe or Native Hawaiian human remains and associated funerary
determinations in this notice.
organization not identified in this notice objects should submit a written request
History and Description of the Cultural that wish to claim these cultural items with information in support of the
Item(s) should submit a written request with request to the Alaska Region USFWS at
In 1971, human remains and funerary information in support of the claim to the address in this notice by March 26,
objects were exposed during a work Michelle Horn, CESWT–ODR–N, US 2018.
project at site 34JN30, Lake Texoma, Army Corps of Engineers, Tulsa District, ADDRESSES: Edward DeCleva, Regional
Johnson County, OK, and removed by 2488 East 81st Street, Tulsa, OK 74137– Historic Preservation Officer, U.S. Fish
University of Oklahoma staff. No known 4290, telephone (918) 669–7642, email and Wildlife Service, Alaska Region,
individuals were identified. Two hand Michelle.C.Horn@usace.army.mil, by 1011 East Tudor Road MS–235,
painted semi-porcelain tea cup March 26, 2018. After that date, if no Anchorage, AK 99503, telephone (907)
fragments (re-fit into one object) were additional claimants have come 786–3399, email edward_decleva@
located with human tibiae fragments forward, transfer of control of the fws.gov.
and interpreted as representing a burial. unassociated funerary object to The SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: Notice is
The tibiae fragments were not located in Chickasaw Nation may proceed. here given in accordance with the
the collection during a NAGPRA The United States Army Corps of
Native American Graves Protection and
inventory in 1995, nor during a re- Engineers, Tulsa District, is responsible
Repatriation Act (NAGPRA), 25 U.S.C.
inventory in 2004, and may not have for notifying The Chickasaw Nation that
3003, of the completion of an inventory
been collected at the time of excavation. this notice has been published.
of human remains and associated
The one unassociated funerary object Dated: February 2, 2018. funerary objects under the control of the
consists of the two teacup fragments re- Melanie O’Brien, Alaska Region USFWS, Anchorage, AK.
fit into a whole object.
The burial was located within the Manager, National NAGPRA Program. The human remains and associated
region historically occupied by The [FR Doc. 2018–03635 Filed 2–21–18; 8:45 am] funerary objects were removed from
Chickasaw Nation. Two other burials BILLING CODE 4312–52–P multiple sites on Kodiak Island, AK.
were recovered at 34JN30 and were This notice is published as part of the
repatriated to The Chickasaw Nation in National Park Service’s administrative
accordance with NAGPRA in 2013 (78 DEPARTMENT OF THE INTERIOR responsibilities under NAGPRA, 25
FR 27995–27996, 05/13/2013). Those U.S.C. 3003(d)(3). The determinations in
National Park Service this notice are the sole responsibility of
burials conformed to the burial practices
of the Chickasaw as seen in [NPS–WASO–NAGPRA–NPS0024983; the museum, institution, or Federal
ethnographic data, including the PPWOCRADN0–PCU00RP14.R50000] agency that has control of the Native
placement of grave goods on top of the American human remains and
Notice of Inventory Completion: U.S. associated funerary objects. The
burial with sheets of bark. The third
Fish and Wildlife Service, Alaska National Park Service is not responsible
burial, represented by the tibiae
Region, Anchorage, AK for the determinations in this notice.
fragments and broken teacup, was
located 25 feet from the other two and AGENCY: National Park Service, Interior. Consultation
can reasonably be assumed to be ACTION: Notice.
associated with the same site. The A detailed assessment of the human
temporal placement of this site in the SUMMARY: The U.S. Fish and Wildlife remains was made by the Alaska Region
mid-1800s was based on the Service, Alaska Region (Alaska Region USFWS professional staff in
archaeological seriation of historic USFWS) has completed an inventory of consultation with representatives of the
artifacts from the burials and larger site human remains and associated funerary Alutiiq Museum and Archaeological
assemblage. objects, in consultation with the Repository, acting as agent for the
appropriate Indian tribes or Native Alutiiq Tribe of Old Harbor (previously
Determinations Made by the United Hawaiian organizations, and has listed as Native Village of Old Harbor
States Army Corps of Engineers, Tulsa determined that there is a cultural and Village of Old Harbor); Kaguyak
District affiliation between the human remains Village; Native Village of Afognak;
daltland on DSKBBV9HB2PROD with NOTICES

Officials of the United States Army and present-day Indian tribes or Native Native Village of Akhiok; Native Village
Corps of Engineers, Tulsa District, have Hawaiian organizations. Lineal of Larsen Bay; Native Village of
determined that: descendants or representatives of any Ouzinkie; Native Village of Port Lions;
• Pursuant to 25 U.S.C. 3001(3)(B), Indian tribe or Native Hawaiian Sun’aq Tribe of Kodiak (previously
the one cultural item described above is organization not identified in this notice listed as the Shoonaq’ Tribe of Kodiak);
reasonably believed to have been placed that wish to request transfer of control and Tangirnaq Native Village (formerly
with or near individual human remains of these human remains and associated Lesnoi Village (aka Woody Island)).

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History and Description of the Remains shore of East Arm Uganik Bay, in the and Wildlife Service, Alaska Region,
In 1977 and 1978, human remains Kodiak Island Borough, AK. No known 1011 East Tudor Road MS–235,
representing, at minimum, 2 individuals individuals were identified. No Anchorage, AK 99503, telephone (907)
were removed from 49–KOD–171 on associated funerary objects are present. 786–3399, email edward_decleva@
In 1978, human remains representing, fws.gov, by March 26, 2018. After that
Chief Cove, Spiridon Bay on Kodiak
at minimum, 1 individual were removed date, if no additional requestors have
Island, AK. Some of these human
from 49–KOD–280 on the west shore of come forward, transfer of control of the
remains were identified as human in
South Arm Uganik Bay, in the Kodiak human remains and associated funerary
1977, during faunal analysis and
Island Borough, AK. No known objects to the Native Village of Larsen
additional elements were identified
individuals were identified. No Bay may proceed.
during the 2010 review of unmodified
associated funerary objects are present. The Alaska Region USFWS is
faunal material. No known individuals
The human remains from the above responsible for notifying the Alutiiq
were identified. No associated funerary
sites were removed during an Tribe of Old Harbor (previously listed as
objects are present.
archeological survey led by Alaska Native Village of Old Harbor and Village
In 1977, human remains representing,
Region USFWS archeologist Michael of Old Harbor), Kaguyak Village, Native
at minimum, 7 individuals were
Nowak and were transferred to the Village of Afognak, Native Village of
removed from 49–KOD–172 on Chief
University of Alaska Fairbanks, Akhiok, Native Village of Larsen Bay,
Cove Island, Spiridon Bay, on Kodiak
Museum of the North (UAMN). Portions Native Village of Ouzinkie, Native
Island, AK. Some of these human
of the collection were subsequently Village of Port Lions, Sun’aq Tribe of
remains were identified as human in
transferred to other institutions for Kodiak (previously listed as the
1977 during faunal analysis and
study and curation. On October 28, Shoonaq’ Tribe of Kodiak), Tangirnaq
additional elements were identified
2016, the entire collection was once Native Village (formerly Lesnoi Village
during the 2010 review of unmodified
again consolidated at the UAMN. (aka Woody Island)) that this notice has
faunal material. No known individuals Stratigraphic observations, cultural
were identified. No associated funerary been published.
materials, and carbon dates indicate that
objects are present. the sites contain deposits spanning at
Dated: February 2, 2018.
In 1977, human remains representing, least 2,000 years, from both the Late Melanie O’Brien,
at minimum, 3 individuals were Kachemak and Koniag traditions. Manager, National NAGPRA Program.
removed from 49–KOD–221 along Archeological data indicate that modern [FR Doc. 2018–03636 Filed 2–21–18; 8:45 am]
Uganik Passage on Kodiak Island, AK. Alutiiq peoples evolved from these BILLING CODE 4312–52–P
No known individuals were identified. archeologically documented societies.
No associated funerary objects are As such, the human remains from the
present. above sites are likely Native American DEPARTMENT OF THE INTERIOR
In 1977, human remains representing,
and most closely culturally affiliated
at minimum, 1 individual were removed National Park Service
with the modern Kodiak Alutiiq people.
from 49–KOD–223 on Uganik Island, in
[NPS–WASO–NAGPRA–NPS0024991;
the Kodiak Island Borough, AK. No Determinations Made by the Alaska PPWOCRADN0–PCU00RP14.R50000]
known individuals were identified. No Region USFWS
associated funerary objects are present. Officials of the Alaska Region USFWS Notice of Intent To Repatriate Cultural
In 1977 or 1978, human remains have determined that: Items: New York State Museum,
representing, at minimum, 5 individuals • Pursuant to 25 U.S.C. 3001(9), the Albany, NY
were removed from 49–KOD–224 on the human remains described in this notice
southwest side of Uganik Island, in the represent the physical remains of 25 AGENCY: National Park Service, Interior.
Kodiak Island Borough, AK. These individuals of Native American ACTION: Notice.
human remains were probably removed ancestry.
during the 1978 archeological • Pursuant to 25 U.S.C. 3001(3)(A), SUMMARY: The New York State Museum,
excavation lead by U.S. Fish and the 1 associated funerary object in consultation with the appropriate
Wildlife Service archeologist Michael described in this notice is reasonably Indian Tribes or Native Hawaiian
Nowak. No known individuals were believed to have been placed with or organizations, has determined that the
identified. No associated funerary near individual human remains at the cultural item listed in this notice meets
objects are present. time of death or later as part of the death the definition of a sacred object. Lineal
In 1978, human remains representing, rite or ceremony. descendants or representatives of any
at minimum, 1 individual were removed • Pursuant to 25 U.S.C. 3001(2), there Indian Tribe or Native Hawaiian
from 49–KOD–249 on the southwest is a relationship of shared group organization not identified in this notice
side of Uganik Island, in the Kodiak identity that can be reasonably traced that wish to claim these cultural items
Island Borough, AK. No known between the Native American human should submit a written request to the
individuals were identified. No remains and associated funerary objects New York State Museum. If no
associated funerary objects are present. and the Native Village of Larsen Bay. additional claimants come forward,
In 1978, human remains representing, transfer of control of the cultural items
at minimum, 4 individuals were Additional Requestors and Disposition to the lineal descendants, Indian Tribes,
removed from 49–KOD–257 on the Lineal descendants or representatives or Native Hawaiian organizations stated
southwest coast of Uganik Island, in the of any Indian tribe or Native Hawaiian in this notice may proceed.
daltland on DSKBBV9HB2PROD with NOTICES

Kodiak Island Borough, AK. No known organization not identified in this notice DATES: Lineal descendants or
individuals were identified. The one that wish to request transfer of control representatives of any Indian Tribe or
associated funerary object is a lot of of these human remains and associated Native Hawaiian organization not
shell, rock, and faunal remains. funerary objects should submit a written identified in this notice that wish to
In 1978, human remains representing, request with information in support of claim these cultural items should
at minimum, 1 individual were removed the request to Edward DeCleva, Regional submit a written request with
from 49–KOD–260 on the northeast Historic Preservation Officer, U.S. Fish information in support of the claim to

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83 FR 7767 - Notice of Inventory Completion: U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, Alaska Region, Anchorage, AK

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