🏺Notice of Inventory Completion for Ancestral Remains Repatriation
Notice of Inventory Completion: Washtenaw County Medical Examiner's Office, Ann Arbor, MI
Summary
In accordance with the Native American Graves Protection and Repatriation Act (NAGPRA), the Washtenaw County Medical Examiner's Office has completed an inventory of human remains (hereinafter referred to as "Ancestral remains" or "Ancestors") and associated funerary objects and has determined that there is a cultural affiliation between the Ancestral remains and associated funerary objects and Indian Tribes or Native Hawaiian organizations in this notice.
Agencies
- Interior Department
- National Park Service
Business Impact
$$ - Med
The notice outlines regulatory compliance requirements under the Native American Graves Protection and Repatriation Act (NAGPRA), which affects businesses and entities involved in the management, repatriation, or use of ancestral remains and funerary objects. It necessitates attention from affected organizations, including medical examiners and cultural heritage entities, as potential financial and legal obligations arise from repatriation requests.