# 2026-11235: California University Readies Native Remains for Return

2026-11235, Notice of Inventory Completion: California State University, Chico, Chico, CA, is a Federal Register notice from Interior Department, National Park Service published 2026-06-04, effective 2026-07-06 (as of 2026-06-11).

- Canonical: https://policyrisk.com/federal-register/2026-11235
- As of: 2026-06-11
- Plain-text twin of the page above; the HTML and this file carry the same facts.

## Facts
- Document number: 2026-11235
- Title: Notice of Inventory Completion: California State University, Chico, Chico, CA
- Type: Notice
- Agencies: Interior Department; National Park Service
- Citation: 91 FR 33737
- Published: 2026-06-04
- Effective: 2026-07-06
- Comments close: not stated
- Significant: no
- Touches household money: no
- Regulation identifier numbers: none
- Last updated: 2026-06-11

## In one line

California University Readies Native Remains for Return

## Summary

California State University, Chico has finished checking its collection and found human remains linked to Native American tribes in the local area. Starting July 6, 2026, these remains can be returned to the tribes for proper care. This step respects Native heritage and follows important laws protecting Native American graves.

## Abstract

In accordance with the Native American Graves Protection and Repatriation Act (NAGPRA), California State University, Chico (Chico State) 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

- Repatriation allowed beginning July 6, 2026: benefit, low. California State University, Chico identified human remains representing at least 22 Native American individuals that are culturally affiliated with the Mechoopda Indian Tribe of Chico Rancheria and the Mooretown Rancheria of Maidu Indians of California. Those remains may be returned to the identif…
- Who may request repatriation: benefit, low. Written repatriation requests may be made by the Mechoopda Indian Tribe of Chico Rancheria, the Mooretown Rancheria of Maidu Indians of California, any lineal descendant, or any tribe or Native Hawaiian organization that shows cultural affiliation by a preponderance of the evidence. If competing re…
- Where and how to submit repatriation requests: benefit, low. Written requests for repatriation must be sent to Michelle Hansen at Chico State, 400 West First Street, Chico, CA 95929, or by email to [email protected]. Repatriation of the described human remains may occur on or after July 6, 2026.

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## Sources
- [2026-11235 on federalregister.gov](https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2026/06/04/2026-11235/notice-of-inventory-completion-california-state-university-chico-chico-ca)
- [2026-11235 as published (PDF)](https://www.govinfo.gov/content/pkg/FR-2026-06-04/pdf/2026-11235.pdf)

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Source: PRIA, https://policyrisk.com/federal-register/2026-11235 (as of 2026-06-11).