17 Mar 2025

📜Notice on Disposition of Human Remains and Cultural Artifacts

Notice of Intended Disposition: U.S. Department of Agriculture, Forest Service, San Juan National Forest, Durango, CO

Summary

In accordance with the Native American Graves Protection and Repatriation Act (NAGPRA), the U.S. Department of Agriculture, Forest Service, San Juan National Forest (Forest Service) 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 ?

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The notice confirms a legal process for the disposition of human remains and funerary objects, impacting businesses that may engage with or operate near sensitive cultural and historical sites. Companies in the tourism, archaeology, or cultural heritage sectors may need to adjust operations based on compliance with NAGPRA regulations.

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