29 Jul 2025
⚖️Notice of Inventory Completion for Human Remains in Merced, CA
Notice of Inventory Completion: University of California, Merced, Merced, CA
Summary
In accordance with the Native American Graves Protection and Repatriation Act (NAGPRA), the University of California, Merced (UC Merced) 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
The notice pertains to repatriation under the Native American Graves Protection and Repatriation Act (NAGPRA), indicating compliance and regulatory requirements for institutions handling cultural artifacts. This has potential implications for UC Merced and similar organizations regarding the handling of human remains and cultural properties.