16 Sep 2025
🏺Regulatory Notice on Native American Repatriation Compliance
Notice of Inventory Completion: Sam Noble Oklahoma Museum of Natural History, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
Summary
In accordance with the Native American Graves Protection and Repatriation Act (NAGPRA), the Sam Noble Oklahoma Museum of Natural History, (SNOMNH) has completed an inventory of human remains and has determined that there is a cultural affiliation between the human remains and Indian Tribes or Native Hawaiian organizations in this notice.
Agencies
- Interior Department
- National Park Service
Business Impact
$$ - Med
This notice involves regulatory compliance regarding the repatriation of Native American human remains in accordance with NAGPRA, which might affect institutions holding such items and require them to review their collections. Additionally, businesses involved in the museum and historical preservation sectors need to be aware of potential liabilities and requirements for repatriation.