# 2026-22976: California Plans Return of Sacred Items to Rancheria

2026-22976, Notice of Intended Repatriation: California Department of Parks and Recreation, Sacramento, CA, is a Federal Register notice from Interior Department, National Park Service published 2026-11-12, effective 2026-12-14 (as of 2026-11-13).

- Canonical: https://policyrisk.com/federal-register/2026-22976
- As of: 2026-11-13
- Plain-text twin of the page above; the HTML and this file carry the same facts.

## Facts
- Document number: 2026-22976
- Title: Notice of Intended Repatriation: California Department of Parks and Recreation, Sacramento, CA
- Type: Notice
- Agencies: Interior Department; National Park Service
- Citation: 91 FR 72890
- Published: 2026-11-12
- Effective: 2026-12-14
- Comments close: not stated
- Significant: no
- Touches household money: no
- Regulation identifier numbers: none
- Last updated: 2026-11-13

## In one line

California Plans Return of Sacred Items to Rancheria

## Summary

The California Department of Parks and Recreation plans to return 39 sacred cultural items taken without permission from the Sulfur Bank Rancheria’s ceremonial dance house. These items, linked to the Maru religious traditions and a known ancestor, Sarah Brigham, will be repatriated starting December 14, 2026. This respectful move honors Native American heritage and involves no cost to the public.

## Abstract

In accordance with the Native American Graves Protection and Repatriation Act (NAGPRA), the California Department of Parks and Recreation intends to repatriate certain cultural items that meet the definition of sacred objects and that have a known lineal descendant.

## Effects PRIA read

- Return of 39 Sacred Items to Descendants: benefit, low. The California Department of Parks and Recreation intends to return 39 lots of sacred cultural items taken from the Sulfur Bank Rancheria ceremonial dance house. These items are associated with the Maru religious traditions and the ancestor Sarah Brigham; repatriation may occur on or after December…
- Who Can Request the Items: benefit, low. Any lineal descendant, Indian Tribe, or Native Hawaiian organization may send a written request for repatriation if they show by a preponderance of the evidence that they are the appropriate claimant. If competing requests are received, the California Department of Parks and Recreation must determi…
- No Public Cost for Repatriation: benefit, low. The notice states the repatriation honors Native American heritage and involves no cost to the public. The repatriation activities described may occur on or after December 14, 2026.

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## Sources
- [2026-22976 on federalregister.gov](https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2026/11/12/2026-22976/notice-of-intended-repatriation-california-department-of-parks-and-recreation-sacramento-ca)
- [2026-22976 as published (PDF)](https://www.govinfo.gov/content/pkg/FR-2026-11-12/pdf/2026-22976.pdf)

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Source: PRIA, https://policyrisk.com/federal-register/2026-22976 (as of 2026-11-13).