⚱️Notice of Inventory Completion Under NAGPRA for Ridgefield Wildlife Refuge
Notice of Inventory Completion: U.S. Department of the Interior, Fish and Wildlife Service, Ridgefield National Wildlife Refuge Complex, Ridgefield, WA
Summary
In accordance with the Native American Graves Protection and Repatriation Act (NAGPRA), the U.S. Department of the Interior, Fish and Wildlife Service, Ridgefield National Wildlife Refuge Complex has completed an inventory of human remains and associated funerary objects 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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The notice mandates compliance with NAGPRA regarding the repatriation of human remains and funerary objects, which may affect businesses involved in cultural heritage, artifact management, and legal advisement. Additionally, businesses operating near or within the Ridgefield National Wildlife Refuge Complex could face implications concerning consultations and repatriation processes, particularly from Native American organizations.