Notice of Inventory Completion: Case Western Reserve University, Cleveland, OH

DEPARTMENT OF THE INTERIOR National Park Service [N7278; NPS-WASO-NAGPRA-NPS0043136; PPWOCRADN0-PCU00RP14.R50000] Notice of Inventory Completion: Case Western Reserve University, Cleveland, OH AGENCY: National Park Service, Interior. ACTION: Notice. SUMMARY: 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. DATES: Repatriation of the human remains in this notice may occur on or after August 7, 2026. ADDRESSES: Send written requests for repatriation of the human remains in this notice to Jennifer Kangas Berendt, Executive Director for Research Compliance, Case Western Reserve University, 10900 Euclid Avenue, Cleveland, OH 44106, email cwru-nagpra@case.edu. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: This notice is published as part of the National Park Service's administrative responsibilities under NAGPRA. The determinations in this notice are the sole responsibility of Case Western Reserve University, and additional information on the determinations in this notice, including the results of consultation, can be found in its inventory or related records. The National Park Service is not responsible for the determinations in this notice. Abstract of Information Available Human remains representing at least 29 individuals have been identified. All remains were donated to the Hamann-Todd Human Osteological Collection in 1931 by Dr. I. Lester Furnas. Dr. Furnas, a professor at the School of Dentistry, Western Reserve University, traveled to Alaska in 1931 to study Inuit dentition and provide dental services. The expedition was sponsored by the United States Public Health Service. According to skeletal notes and correspondence, 13 remains are from Nunivak Island, eight are from Point Hope, and four are from Point Barrow. Additionally, two are noted as “Alaska: Point Barrow, Point Hope, or Nunivak Island” and two are labeled as “Alaska” with no specific geographical designation. The remains include partial skeletons of eight males, 15 females, four children and two are unknown. The identity of the individuals is unknown. No known presence of potentially hazardous materials. Cultural Affiliation Based on the information available and the results of consultation, cultural affiliation is reasonably identified by the geographical location or acquisition history of the human remains described in this notice. Determinations The Case Western Reserve University has determined that: • The human remains described in this notice represent the physical remains of 29 individuals of Native American ancestry. • There is a connection between the human remains described in this notice and the Native Village of Barrow Inupiat Traditional Government; Native Village of Mekoryuk; and the Native Village of Point Hope. Requests for Repatriation Written requests for repatriation of the human remains in this notice must be sent to the authorized representative identified in this notice under ADDRESSES . Requests for repatriation may be submitted by: 1. Any one or more of the Indian Tribes or Native Hawaiian organizations identified in this notice. 2. Any lineal descendant, Indian Tribe, or Native Hawaiian organization not identified in this notice who shows, by a preponderance of the evidence, that the requestor is a lineal descendant or an Indian Tribe or Native Hawaiian organization with cultural affiliation. Repatriation of the human remains described in this notice to a requestor may occur on or after August 7, 2026. If competing requests for repatriation are received, Case Western Reserve University must determine the most appropriate requestor prior to repatriation. Requests for joint repatriation of the human remains are considered a single request and not competing requests. The Case Western Reserve University is responsible for sending a copy of this notice to the Indian Tribes and Native Hawaiian organizations identified in this notice and any other consulting parties. Authority: Native American Graves Protection and Repatriation Act, 25 U.S.C. 3003, and the implementing regulations, 43 CFR 10.10. Dated: June 30, 2026. Melanie O'Brien, Manager, National NAGPRA Program. [FR Doc. 2026-13741 Filed 7-7-26; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 4312-52-P