Notice of Intended Repatriation: Stanford University, Stanford, CA

DEPARTMENT OF THE INTERIOR National Park Service [N7382; NPS-WASO-NAGPRA-NPS0043397; PPWOCRADN0-PCU00RP14.R50000] Notice of Intended Repatriation: Stanford University, Stanford, CA AGENCY: National Park Service, Interior. ACTION: Notice. SUMMARY: In accordance with the Native American Graves Protection and Repatriation Act (NAGPRA), Stanford University intends to repatriate a certain cultural item that meets the definition of an object of cultural patrimony and that has a cultural affiliation with the Indian Tribes or Native Hawaiian organizations in this notice. DATES: Repatriation of the cultural item in this notice may occur on or after September 2, 2026. ADDRESSES: Send additional, written requests for repatriation of the cultural item in this notice to Laura Jones, Stanford University, 477 Oak Road, Stanford, CA 94305, email repatriation@stanford.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 Stanford University and additional information on the determinations in this notice, including the results of consultation, can be found in the summary or related records. The National Park Service is not responsible for the determinations in this notice. Abstract of Information Available A total of one cultural item has been requested for repatriation. The one object of cultural patrimony is a stone pestle. The pestle is recorded as being donated by a Mrs. R.D. McFarland. Several McFarlands are associated with the Sacramento area and Wilton Rancheria's traditional territory. Stanford University has no record of the pestle being treated with any hazardous substance. Determinations Stanford University has determined that: • The one object of cultural patrimony described in this notice has ongoing historical, traditional, or cultural importance central to the Native American group, including any constituent sub-group (such as a band, clan, lineage, ceremonial society, or other subdivision), according to the Native American traditional knowledge of an Indian Tribe or Native Hawaiian organization. • There is a connection between the cultural item described in this notice and the Wilton Rancheria, California. Requests for Repatriation Additional, written requests for repatriation of the cultural item in this notice must be sent to the authorized representative identified in this notice under ADDRESSES . Requests for repatriation may be submitted by 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 a culturally affiliated Indian Tribe or Native Hawaiian organization. Repatriation of the cultural item in this notice to a requestor may occur on or after September 2, 2026. If competing requests for repatriation are received, Stanford University must determine the most appropriate requestor prior to repatriation. Requests for joint repatriation of the cultural item are considered a single request and not competing requests. Stanford University is responsible for sending a copy of this notice to the Indian Tribes and Native Hawaiian organizations identified in this notice and to any other consulting parties. Authority: Native American Graves Protection and Repatriation Act, 25 U.S.C. 3004 and the implementing regulations, 43 CFR 10.9. Dated: July 24, 2026. Melanie O'Brien, Manager, National NAGPRA Program. [FR Doc. 2026-15699 Filed 7-31-26; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 4312-52-P