# 2026-06824: Case Western University Prepares Chumash Remains for Repatriation

2026-06824, Notice of Inventory Completion: Case Western Reserve University Cleveland, OH, is a Federal Register notice from Interior Department, National Park Service published 2026-04-09, effective 2026-05-11 (as of 2026-06-08).

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- As of: 2026-06-08
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## Facts
- Document number: 2026-06824
- Title: Notice of Inventory Completion: Case Western Reserve University Cleveland, OH
- Type: Notice
- Agencies: Interior Department; National Park Service
- Citation: 91 FR 17989
- Published: 2026-04-09
- Effective: 2026-05-11
- Comments close: not stated
- Significant: no
- Touches household money: no
- Regulation identifier numbers: none
- Last updated: 2026-06-08

## In one line

Case Western University Prepares Chumash Remains for Repatriation

## Summary

Case Western Reserve University has finished checking and identifying two Native American human remains linked to the Santa Ynez Band of Chumash Mission Indians. Starting May 11, 2026, these remains can be officially returned to the tribe. This process respects Native American heritage and involves no costs or hazards.

## Abstract

In accordance with the Native American Graves Protection and Repatriation Act (NAGPRA), Case Western Reserve University has completed an inventory of human remains and has determined that there is a cultural affiliation between the human remains and Indian Tribes or Native Hawaiian organizations in this notice.

## Effects PRIA read

- Two Native American Remains Identified: benefit, low. Case Western Reserve University identified human remains representing two Native American individuals and determined they are culturally affiliated with the Santa Ynez Band of Chumash Mission Indians. These two remains may be repatriated on or after May 11, 2026.
- Who Can Request Repatriation: benefit, low. Written requests for repatriation may be submitted by the Santa Ynez Band of Chumash Mission Indians (the identified affiliated group), by any other Indian Tribe or Native Hawaiian organization identified in the notice, or by a lineal descendant or tribe that shows by a preponderance of the evidenc…
- No Known Hazards with Remains: benefit, low. The inventory notes that there is no known presence of potentially hazardous materials associated with these human remains. That means handlers and requestors are not being notified of hazardous contamination for these two specimens.

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## Sources
- [2026-06824 on federalregister.gov](https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2026/04/09/2026-06824/notice-of-inventory-completion-case-western-reserve-university-cleveland-oh)
- [2026-06824 as published (PDF)](https://www.govinfo.gov/content/pkg/FR-2026-04-09/pdf/2026-06824.pdf)

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Source: PRIA, https://policyrisk.com/federal-register/2026-06824 (as of 2026-06-08).