⚖️NAGPRA Repatriation Notice for Tennessee Archaeological Findings
Notice of Inventory Completion: Tennessee Department of Conservation and Environment, Division of Archaeology, Nashville, TN
Summary
In accordance with the Native American Graves Protection and Repatriation Act (NAGPRA), the Tennessee Department of Conservation and Environment, Division of Archaeology (TDEC-TDOA) 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
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The notice is related to the Native American Graves Protection and Repatriation Act (NAGPRA) and includes requirements for repatriation requests by Indian Tribes or Native Hawaiian organizations. Business owners and executives in relevant sectors (e.g., construction, archaeology) may face compliance obligations when handling human remains and associated funerary objects.