🏺Notice of Repatriation for Cultural Items by TDEC-DOA
Notice of Intended Repatriation: Tennessee Department of Environment and Conservation, Division of Archaeology, Nashville, TN
Summary
In accordance with the Native American Graves Protection and Repatriation Act (NAGPRA), the Tennessee Department of Environment and Conservation, Division of Archaeology (TDEC-DOA) intends to repatriate certain cultural items from Lauderdale County, TN, that meet the definition of unassociated funerary objects and that have a cultural affiliation with the Indian Tribes or Native Hawaiian organizations in this notice.
Agencies
- Interior Department
- National Park Service
Business Impact
$$ - Med
The notice involves cultural items potentially being repatriated, hence requiring compliance with the Native American Graves Protection and Repatriation Act (NAGPRA). Businesses, especially those in archaeology or cultural resource management, may need to adapt operations in accord with these regulations regarding artifacts and cultural heritage.