§3072 Definitions

Summary

Defines main terms used in the chapter about Native American and Native Hawaiian cultural items. Archaeological resource — an archaeological resource that is Native American (see 16 U.S.C. 470bb). Cultural affiliation — a shared group identity that can be traced back to an earlier group, historically or prehistorically. Cultural item — a cultural item as defined in section 2 of the Native American Graves Protection and Repatriation Act (25 U.S.C. 3001). Indian Tribe — has the meaning given in section 2 of that Act (25 U.S.C. 3001). Item Prohibited from Exportation — cultural items or archaeological resources that federal law or treaty forbids trafficking or exporting (see 18 U.S.C. 1170(b) as added by NAGPRA and 16 U.S.C. 470ee(b)–(c), or other federal law or treaty). Item Requiring Export Certification — a cultural item or archaeological resource, unless a culturally affiliated Indian Tribe or Native Hawaiian organization has given a certificate allowing export. Native American — includes the Native American and Native Hawaiian definitions in 25 U.S.C. 3001. Native Hawaiian organization — has the meaning in 25 U.S.C. 3001. Secretary — the Secretary of the Interior. Tangible cultural heritage — Native American human remains or objects, resources, or patrimony that are culturally, historically, or archaeologically important and tied to a Native American culture.