10 Sep 2025
⚖️NAGPRA Compliance Notice for Human Remains Disposition
Notice of Intended Disposition: Tennessee Valley Authority, Knoxville, TN
Summary
In accordance with the Native American Graves Protection and Repatriation Act (NAGPRA), the Tennessee Valley Authority intends to carry out the disposition of human remains and associated funerary objects removed from Federal or Tribal lands to the lineal descendants, Indian Tribe, or Native Hawaiian organization with priority for disposition in this notice.
Agencies
- Interior Department
- National Park Service
Business Impact
$$ - Med
The notice outlines compliance requirements under NAGPRA for the Tennessee Valley Authority regarding the disposition of human remains and associated funerary objects. This necessitates awareness among businesses that engage in federally funded projects or cultural/resource management, as they may need to adhere to similar regulations.