Notice of Intended Disposition: U.S. Department of Agriculture, Forest Service, Apache-Sitgreaves National Forests, Springerville, AZ
Published Date: 1/17/2025
Notice
Summary
The Apache-Sitgreaves National Forests in Arizona plans to return Native American ancestral remains and 52 related artifacts found in 2016 to the rightful tribes or descendants. This process will start after February 18, 2025, and if no one claims them by January 20, 2026, the items will be considered unclaimed. This respectful action honors Native American heritage and follows important legal rules.
Analyzed Economic Effects
2 provisions identified: 1 benefits, 1 costs, 0 mixed.
Priority Repatriation to Specific Tribes
The Apache-Sitgreaves National Forests intends to return the physical remains of one Native American individual and 52 associated funerary objects to the groups with cultural priority. The Hopi Tribe of Arizona, Pueblo of Acoma (New Mexico), and the Zuni Tribe (Zuni Reservation, New Mexico) are identified as having priority for disposition based on cultural affiliation.
Claim Deadline and Unclaimed Status
Claims for disposition must be received by January 20, 2026, and disposition may occur on or after February 18, 2025. If no claim is received by January 20, 2026, the one set of human remains and 52 associated funerary objects will be designated as unclaimed.
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