⚖️NAGPRA Inventory Completion Notice for Tennessee Archaeology
Notice of Inventory Completion: Tennessee Department of Environment and Conservation Division of Archaeology, Nashville, TN, and Middle Tennessee State University, Department of Anthropology, Murfreesboro, 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) and Middle Tennessee State University, Department of Anthropology (MTSU) have completed an inventory of human remains and associated funerary objects from site 40RD299, Rutherford County, 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 content involves compliance with NAGPRA, requiring businesses engaged in archaeological or cultural heritage work to adhere to repatriation procedures. It also outlines the potential for financial or legal responsibilities if repatriation requests arise, thereby impacting how organizations handle cultural artifacts and human remains.