Notice of Inventory Completion: Tennessee Department of Conservation and Environment, Division of Archaeology, Nashville, TN
Published Date: 1/16/2025
Notice
Summary
The Tennessee Department of Conservation and Environment finished checking and listing 13 sets of Native American human remains and some special burial items. These remains are linked to Native tribes, and starting February 18, 2025, they can be returned to their rightful communities. This process respects Native heritage and involves no costs or hazards to the public.
Analyzed Economic Effects
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Tribes May Request Repatriation Feb 18, 2025
The Tennessee Department of Conservation and Environment completed an inventory of at least 13 Native American individuals and associated funerary objects. The named Indian Tribes (and lineal descendants or other tribes/organizations that can show cultural affiliation by a preponderance of the evidence) may submit written requests for repatriation, and repatriation may occur on or after February 18, 2025.
No Public Hazards or Costs
The notice states there is no known exposure to hazardous substances or treatments for the remains and associated funerary objects. The TDEC-TDOA indicates the repatriation process involves no costs or hazards to the public.
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