Air Force Base to Hand Over Ancient Remains to Chumash Tribe
Published Date: 7/29/2025
Notice
Summary
The Air Force at Vandenberg Space Force Base plans to return human remains and cultural items found on federal land to the Santa Ynez Band of Chumash Indians. This action follows important laws protecting Native American heritage and respects the tribe’s priority rights. The process ensures these sacred items are handled with care and honor, with no cost impact to the public.
Analyzed Economic Effects
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Return of Remains to Santa Ynez Tribe
In accordance with the Native American Graves Protection and Repatriation Act (NAGPRA), the Department of the Air Force at Vandenberg Space Force Base intends to return human remains and cultural items removed from Federal land to the Santa Ynez Band of Chumash Indians, who have priority for disposition. The notice states the items will be handled with care and honor during disposition.
No Public Cost for Disposition
The notice states this disposition of human remains and cultural items will be carried out with no cost impact to the public. The Department of the Air Force intends to follow NAGPRA procedures without imposing public costs.
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