17 Jun 2025
🏺Regulatory Notice on Repatriation under NAGPRA
Notice of Inventory Completion: U.S. Department of Defense, Defense Health Agency, National Museum of Health and Medicine, Silver Spring, MD
Summary
In accordance with the Native American Graves Protection and Repatriation Act (NAGPRA), the U.S. Department of Defense, Defense Health Agency, National Museum of Health and Medicine 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
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The notice has implications for businesses involved in repatriation processes under NAGPRA and those representing Indigenous rights, as it outlines compliance and procedural requirements for repatriation requests, which could affect their operational policies and legal responsibilities.