12 Sep 2025
🏛️Repatriation Notice
Notice of Inventory Completion: Merced College, Merced, CA
Summary
In accordance with the Native American Graves Protection and Repatriation Act (NAGPRA), Merced College has completed an inventory of human remains and associated funerary objects and has determined that there is a cultural affiliation between the human remains and associated funerary objects and Indian Tribes or Native Hawaiian organizations in this notice.
Agencies
- Interior Department
- National Park Service
Business Impact
$$ - Med
The notice outlines repatriation processes regarding human remains and associated funerary objects, which may impact businesses involved in cultural heritage, museums, or tourism by highlighting regulatory compliance with NAGPRA. Business owners may need to ensure adherence to legal requirements regarding cultural artifacts and may seek consultation or assistance.