2 Apr 2025
🏺Notice of Repatriation of Cultural Items and Business Implications
Notice of Intended Repatriation: U.S. Department of the Interior, National Park Service, Petrified Forest National Park, Petrified Forest, AZ
Summary
In accordance with the Native American Graves Protection and Repatriation Act (NAGPRA), the U.S. Department of the Interior, National Park Service, Petrified Forest National Park (PEFO) intends to repatriate certain cultural items that meet the definition of unassociated funerary objects that have a cultural affiliation with the Indian Tribes or Native Hawaiian organizations in this notice.
Agencies
- Interior Department
- National Park Service
Business Impact
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The document outlines the repatriation of cultural items under NAGPRA, potentially impacting businesses engaged in cultural heritage, tourism, and archaeological services. Compliance with repatriation requirements is vital as it may affect public engagement and revenue from cultural sites.