25 Sep 2025
⚖️Notice of Repatriation Requirements under NAGPRA
Notice of Inventory Completion: Robert S. Peabody Institute of Archaeology, Andover, MA
Summary
In accordance with the Native American Graves Protection and Repatriation Act (NAGPRA), the Robert S. Peabody Institute of Archaeology (RSPI) 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 involves repatriation responsibilities under NAGPRA, affecting organizations like museums and educational institutions that possess ancestral human remains. Compliance with repatriation requirements can impact operational practices and financial obligations, prompting potential funding or legal considerations.