⚖️Repatriation Notice from Tennessee Environment and Conservation
Notice of Inventory Completion: Tennessee Department of Environment and Conservation, Division of Archaeology, Nashville, TN
Summary
In accordance with the Native American Graves Protection and Repatriation Act (NAGPRA), the Tennessee Department of Environment and Conservation, Division of Archaeology (TDEC-DOA) has completed an inventory of human remains and associated funerary objects from Franklin, Giles, Lawrence, and Williamson Counties, Tennessee 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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This notice outlines the process of repatriation of human remains and associated funerary objects, potentially affecting businesses involved in compliance with NAGPRA. Companies in the cultural heritage, archaeology, or museum sectors may need to adjust operations and practices to align with upcoming regulatory requirements, particularly regarding tribal consultations and repatriation requests.