[Federal Register Volume 62, Number 192 (Friday, October 3, 1997)]
[Notices]
[Pages 51898-51903]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 97-26245]


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DEPARTMENT OF THE INTERIOR

National Park Service


Notice of Inventory Completion for Native American Human Remains 
and Associated Funerary Objects in the Control of the Coconino National 
Forest, United States Forest Service, Flagstaff, AZ

AGENCY: National Park Service.

ACTION: Notice.

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    Notice is hereby given in accordance with provisions of the Native 
American Graves Protection and Repatriation Act (NAGPRA), 25 U.S.C. 
3003 (d), of the completion of an inventory of human remains and 
associated funerary objects in the control of the Coconino National 
Forest, United States Forest Service, Flagstaff, AZ.
    A detailed assessment of the human remains was made by U.S. Forest 
Service, Arizona State Museum, Arizona State University, Museum of 
Northern Arizona, Northern Arizona University, Peabody Museum of 
Archaeology and Ethnology (Harvard University), the Southwest Museum, 
and University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign professional staff in 
consultation with representatives of the Havasupai Tribe, the Hopi 
Tribe, the Hualapai Tribe, the Pueblo of Zuni, and the Yavapai-Prescott 
Indian Tribe.
    In 1916, human remains representing one individual were removed 
without permit from Chavez Pass Ruin, Coconino National Forest by Mrs. 
Blanche Dougan, who donated the remains to the Southwest Museum. No 
known individual was identified. No associated funerary objects are 
present.
    Prior to 1934, human remains representing four individuals were 
removed from Chavez Pass Ruin by George Woodbury and Gila Pueblo staff 
and donated in 1934 to the Peabody Museum of Archaeology and Ethnology, 
Harvard University. Gila Pueblo was an archeological research facility 
located in Globe, AZ. No known individuals were identified. No 
associated funerary objects are present.
    In 1967, human remains representing a minimum of two individuals 
were recovered from a portion of Chavez Pass Ruin during legally 
authorized collections by Dr. John Wilson of the Museum of Northern 
Arizona following the disturbance of this portion by pothunters. No 
known individuals were identified. No associated funerary objects are 
present.
    In 1976, human remains representing two individuals were recovered 
from the surface of Chavez Pass Ruin by Northern Arizona University 
staff following vandalism. No known individuals were identified. No 
associated funerary objects are present.
    Between 1977 and 1981, human remains representing a minimum of 
1,930 individuals were recovered from Chavez Pass Ruin during legally 
authorized excavations by Dr. Fred Plog of Arizona State University. No 
known individuals were identified. The 810 associated funerary objects 
include pottery bowls, jars and sherds; shell beads and ornaments; 
manos and metates; stone tools; projectile points; fiber matting and 
basketry; seeds; charcoal; and animal bones.
    Chavez Pass Ruin has been identified as two large northern Sinagua 
masonry pueblos occupied between 1250-1400 A.D. based on ceramic 
seriation and radiocarbon dating.
    Between 1940 and 1960, human remains representing three individuals 
were recovered from the Pollock site (NA 4317) during legally 
authorized excavations conducted by Dr. John C. McGregor of the 
University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign. No known individuals were 
identified. No associated funerary objects are present.
    The Pollock site has been identified as a large northern Sinagua 
masonry pueblo occupied between 1200-1325 A.D. based on material 
culture, architecture, and site organization.
    During 1953-1955, human remains representing seven individuals were 
removed from the Pollock site (NA 4317) during legally authorized 
excavations conducted by Dr. John McGregor of the University of 
Illinois and presently curated at the Museum of Northern Arizona. No 
known individuals were identified. The 317 associated funerary objects 
include pottery bowls and jars, shell bracelets, turquoise mosaics, 
copper bells, shell beads and pendants, yucca fiber, and grinding 
stones.
    This portion of the Pollock site has been identified as a northern 
Sinagua masonry pueblo occupied between 1325-1400 A.D. based on 
material culture, architecture, and site organization.
    In 1940, human remains representing seven individuals were 
recovered from Kinikinick Ruin (NA 1629) during legally authorized 
excavations conducted by Milton Wetherill of the Museum of Northern 
Arizona. No known individuals were identified. No associated funerary 
objects are present.
    Between 1940 and 1960, human remains representing two individuals 
were recovered from Kinikinick Ruin (NA 1629) during legally authorized 
excavations conducted by Dr. John C. McGregor of the University of 
Illinois Urbana-Champaign. No known individuals were identified. The 
ten associated funerary objects include shell beads.
    Kinikinick Ruin has been identified as two northern Sinagua masonry 
pueblos occupied between 1250-1350 A.D. based on material culture, 
architecture, and site organization.
    Continuities of ethnographic materials, technology, architecture, 
and published oral traditions indicate the affiliation of Chavez Pass 
Ruin, Kinikinick Ruin, and the Pollock site with both the Hopi Tribe 
and Pueblo of Zuni. Oral traditions presented by representatives of the 
Hopi Tribe and Pueblo of Zuni further support this affiliation with the 
northern Sinagua sites of Chavez Pass Ruin, Kinikinick Ruin, and the 
Pollock site.
    In 1927, human remains representing one individual were purchased 
by Gila Pueblo and transferred to the Arizona State Museum in 1950. 
Collection information indicates this individual was removed site AR-
03-04-02-1892 without a permit by an unknown person. No known 
individual was identified. The one associated funerary object is a Sosi 
pitcher in which the cremated human remains had been placed.
    Site AR-03-04-02-1892 has been identified as a small Sinagua-period 
pueblo occupied between 1006-1300 A.D. based on material culture and 
site organization.
    In 1927, human remains representing eight individuals were removed 
from Turkey Hills Pueblo during legally authorized excavations by the 
Arizona State Museum. No known individuals were identified. The two 
associated funerary objects include pottery bowl and jars.
    Turkey Hills Pueblo has been identified as a large two-story pueblo 
with a large open court containing small structures. The site appears 
to have been occupied during the Sinagua elden-Turkey Hill phase, 
between 1100-1225 A.D. based on material culture, site organization, 
and architecture.
    In 1980 and 1985, human remains representing six individuals were 
recovered from the Townsend Divide Site by University of Arizona staff

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during legally authorized mitigation work on U.S. Highway 89. No known 
individuals were identified. The 25 associated funerary objects include 
potter jar and bowls, projectile points, stone tools, and shell 
jewelry.
    The Townsend Divide Site has been identified as a Sinagua pithouse 
village occupied between 1000-1225 A.D. based on material culture, 
architecture, and site organization.
    In 1922, human remains representing one individual were donated to 
the Southwest Museum by Mr. Elliot B. Loomis. These remains were 
apparently removed from a cliff dwelling in Sycamore Canyon without a 
permit by Mr. Loomis. No known individual was identified. No associated 
funerary objects are present.
    This cliff dwelling in Sycamore Canyon has been identified as a 
Southern Sinagua site occupied between 1100-1400 A.D. based on material 
culture, architecture, and site organization.
    During the 1950s, human remains representing nine individuals were 
removed from NA 4265 (Page site) during legally authorized excavations 
by the Museum of Northern Arizona. No known individuals were 
identified. The 21 associated funerary objects include pottery bowls 
and jars, manos, and shell ornaments.
    During the 1950s, human remains representing a minimum of 37 
individuals were removed from NA 4266 (Piper site) during legally 
authorized excavations by the Museum of Northern Arizona. No known 
individuals were identified. The 58 associated funerary object include 
pottery jars, bowls, and pitchers; projectile points; stone beads; and 
shell jewelry.
    During the 1950s, human remains representing one individual were 
removed from site NA 5700 during legally authorized excavations by the 
Museum of Northern Arizona. No known individual was identified. No 
associated funerary objects are present.
    During the 1950s, human remains representing one individual were 
removed from site NA 5899 during legally authorized excavations by the 
Museum of Northern Arizona. No known individual was identified. No 
associated funerary objects are present.
    During the 1950s, human remains representing one individual were 
removed from site NA 5971 during legally authorized excavations by the 
Museum of Northern Arizona. No known individual was identified. No 
associated funerary objects are present.
    During the 1950s, human remains representing two individuals were 
removed from site 6589 during legally authorized excavations by the 
Museum of Northern Arizona. No known individuals were identified. No 
associated funerary objects are present.
    Site NA 4265 (Page Site), site NA 4266 (Piper Site), site NA 5700, 
site NA5899, site NA 5971, and site NA 6589 consist of pithouses, small 
masonry pueblos, and an alcove site occupied between 500-1300 A.D. by 
people of the Northern Sinagua culture based on material culture, 
architecture, and site organization.
    During the 1960s, human remains representing one individual were 
removed from site NA 7432 (Rincon Pueblo) during legally authorized 
excavations by the Museum of Northern Arizona. No known individual was 
identified. The four associated funerary objects include pottery bowls.
    During the 1960s, human remains representing one individual were 
removed from site NA 8499 (Weimer Ruin) during legally authorized 
excavations by the Museum of Northern Arizona. No known individual was 
identified. No associated funerary objects are present.
    During the 1960s, human remains representing a minimum of two 
individuals were removed from site NA 8507 (Red Bead Pueblo) during 
legally authorized excavations by the Museum of Northern Arizona. No 
known individuals were identified. The twelve associated funerary 
objects include pottery jars and bowls, and projectile points.
    During the 1960s, human remains representing two individuals were 
removed from site NA 8722 (Cinder Hill Village) during legally 
authorized excavations by the Museum of Northern Arizona. No known 
individuals were identified. The two associated funerary objects are a 
shell bracelet and pottery canteen.
    During the 1960s, human remains representing four individuals were 
removed from site NA 8735 (Cinder Hill Annex) during legally authorized 
excavations by the Museum of Northern Arizona. No known individuals 
were identified. The two associated funerary objects are pottery bowls.
    During the 1960s, human remains representing a minimum of six 
individuals were recovered from site NA 8529 during legally authorized 
excavations by the Museum of Northern Arizona. No known individuals 
were identified. The 25 associated funerary objects include pottery 
bowls, jars, pitcher and ladle; stone tools, and bone tools.
    During the 1960s, human remains representing one individual were 
recovered from site NA 8723 during legally authorized excavations by 
the Museum of Northern Arizona. No known individual was identified. The 
two associated funerary objects are pottery bowls.
    During the 1960s, human remains representing one individual were 
removed from site NA 8781 during legally authorized excavations by the 
Museum of Northern Arizona. No known individual was identified. No 
associated funerary objects are present.
    During the 1960s, human remains representing one individual were 
removed from site NA 8787 during legally authorized excavations by the 
Museum of Northern Arizona. No known individual was identified. The two 
associated funerary objects are projectile points.
    During the 1960s, human remains representing one individual were 
removed from site NA 9091 during legally authorized excavations by the 
Museum of Northern Arizona. No known individual was identified. No 
associated funerary objects are present.
    During the 1960s, human remains representing five individuals were 
removed from site NA 9099 during legally authorized excavations by the 
Museum of Northern Arizona. No known individuals were identified. The 
two associated funerary objects are turquoise pendants.
    Sites NA 7432, NA 8499, NA 8507, NA 8722, NA 8735, NA 8529, NA 
8723, NA 8781, NA 8787, NA 9091, and NA 9099 have been identified as a 
group of pueblo and pithouse sites occupied between 1066-1250 A.D. 
based on material culture and site organization.
    In 1932, human remains representing one individual were recovered 
from the Calkins Ranch site (NA 2385) during legally authorized 
excavations by the Museum of Northern Arizona. No known individual was 
identified. No associated funerary objects are present.
    In 1957, human remains representing five individuals were recovered 
from the Calkins Ranch site (NA 2385) during legally authorized 
excavations conducted by Dr. David A. Breternitz of the Museum of 
Northern Arizona. No known individuals were identified. The eight 
associated funerary objects include pottery bowls and jars, and shell 
ornaments.
    The Calkins Ranch site (NA 2385) has been identified as a pithouse 
village occupied between 900-1100 A.D. based on material culture and 
site organization.
    Between 1966 and 1968, human remains representing three individuals 
were recovered from Elden Pueblo (NA 142) during legally authorized

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excavations conducted by Northern Arizona University, and curated by 
the Museum of Northern Arizona. No known individuals were identified. 
The one associated funerary object is a turquoise bead earring.
    Since 1978, human remains representing fourteen individuals have 
been recovered from Elden Pueblo (NA 142) during legally authorized 
excavation and stabilization projects by the Coconino National Forest 
in partnership with the Museum of Northern Arizona and other 
institutions. No known individuals were identified. The 124 associated 
funerary objects include pottery mugs, effigies, bowls, jars, and 
sherds.
    Elden Pueblo has been identified as northern Sinagua pueblo, 
pithouses, and outlier pueblos occupied between 1100-1275 A.D. based on 
material culture, radiocarbon dating, architecture, and site 
organization.
    In 1974 and 1975, human remains representing a minimum of 145 
individuals were recovered from the Koharsho site (NA 10937) during 
legally authorized excavations by Dr. William J. Beeson of Sacramento 
State College. No known individuals were identified. The 1,575 
associated funerary objects include stone beads, pottery bowls, shell 
beads, and a shell pendant.
    The Koharsho site (NA 10937) has been identified as a northern 
Sinagua masonry pueblo occupied between 1120-1250 A.D. based on 
material culture, architecture, and site organization.
    Between 1984 and the summer of 1990, human remains representing 54 
individuals were recovered from Lizard Man Village (NA 17957) during 
legally authorized excavations by Dr. John Whittaker and Dr. Kathryn 
Kamp of Grinnell College. No known individuals were identified. The 26 
associated funerary objects include pottery miniatures and sherds; 
projectile points; shell bracelet and beads; stone and bone tools.
    Lizard Man Village has been identified as a northern Sinagua 
pithouse and surface rooms occupation dating to 1066-1325 A.D. based on 
material culture, architecture, and site organization.
    Between 1984 and the summer of 1990, human remains representing two 
individuals were recovered from Fortress Hill Pueblo (NA 6612) during 
legally authorized excavations by Dr. John Whittaker and Dr. Kathryn 
Kamp of Grinnell College. No known individuals were identified. No 
associated funerary objects are present.
    Fortress Hill Pueblo has been identified as a northern Sinagua 
masonry pueblo occupied between 1066-1325 A.D. based on material 
culture, architecture, and site organization.
    During 1968-1970, human remains representing eleven individuals 
were recovered from site NA 10101 during legally authorized excavations 
by Dr. J. Richard Ambler of Northern Arizona University. No known 
individuals were identified. The two associated funerary objects are a 
shell bracelet and a corn cob.
    Site NA 10101 has been identified as a northern Sinagua masonry 
pueblo occupied between 1100-1225 A.D. based on material culture, 
architecture, and site organization.
    In 1957, human remains representing two individuals were recovered 
from site NA 1125 during legally authorized excavations by Dr. David A 
Breternitz of the Museum of Northern Arizona. No known individuals were 
identified. No associated funerary objects are present.
    Site NA 1125 has been identified as a northern Sinagua pithouse 
village occupied between 900-1066 A.D. based on material culture and 
site organization.
    In 1974, human remains representing two individuals were removed 
from site NA 11553 during legally authorized excavations by Queens 
College, City University, New York, NY and are curated by the Museum of 
Northern Arizona. No known individuals were identified. No associated 
funerary objects are present.
    Site NA 11553 has been identified as a northern Sinagua masonry 
pueblo occupied between 900-1066 A.D. based on material culture, 
architecture, and site organization.
    In 1974, human remains representing a minimum of four individuals 
were recovered from site NA 13259 by the Museum of Northern Arizona 
during legally authorized collections following the discovery of 
pothunting in areas of the site. No known individuals were identified. 
No associated funerary objects are present.
    Site NA 13259 has been identified as a group of northern Sinagua 
pithouses based on material culture and site organization.
    In 1958, human remains representing two individuals were recovered 
from site NA 19055 during legally authorized excavations conducted 
jointly by the Museum of Northern Arizona and Northern Arizona 
University as a field school supervised by Dr. David Wilcox. No known 
individuals were identified. No associated funerary objects are 
present.
    Site NA 19055 has been identified as a northern Sinagua group of 
pithouses occupied between 1066-1150 A.D. based on material culture and 
site organization.
    During the early 1970s, human remains representing a minimum of 
nineteen individuals were recovered from site NA 10772 during legally 
authorized data recovery excavations by the Museum of Northern Arizona. 
No known individuals were identified. The six associated funerary 
objects present include pottery bowls, metates, and olivella beads.
    During the early 1970s, human remains representing one individual 
were recovered from site NA 10775 during legally authorized data 
recovery excavations by the Museum of Northern Arizona. No known 
individual was identified. The one associated funerary object is a 
pottery bowl.
    During the early 1970s, human remains representing 81 individuals 
were recovered from site NA 10792 during legally authorized data 
recovery excavations by the Museum of Northern Arizona. No known 
individuals were identified. The seven associated funerary objects 
present include pottery jar and bowls, and stone tools.
    During the early 1970s, human remains representing 27 individuals 
were recovered from site 10794 during legally authorized data recovery 
excavations by the Museum of Northern Arizona. No known individuals 
were identified. No associated funerary objects are present.
    During the early 1970s, human remains representing a minimum of 151 
individuals were recovered from site NA 10803 during legally authorized 
data recovery excavations by the Museum of Northern Arizona. No known 
individuals were identified. The 94 associated funerary objects are a 
pottery bowls, jars, ladles and pitchers; stone beads and tools; shell 
beads and ornaments; and projectile points.
    During the early 1970s, human remains representing a minimum of 196 
individuals were recovered from site NA 10806 during legally authorized 
data recovery excavations by the Museum of Northern Arizona. No known 
individuals were identified. The 75 associated funerary objects are a 
pottery canteen, bowls, jars, and pitchers; stone beads and tools; 
shell beads and ornaments; and projectile points.
    Sites NA 10772, NA 10775, NA 10792, NA 10794, NA 10803, and NA 
10906 consist of a group of northern Sinagua pithouse villages and 
small masonry pueblo occupied between 900-1250 A.D. based on material 
culture and site organization.

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    In 1985, human remains representing three individuals were 
recovered from Old Caves (NA 72) during legally authorized salvage 
excavations conducted by U.S. Forest Service personnel. No known 
individuals were identified. No associated funerary objects were 
present.
    The Old Caves site has been identified as a northern Sinagua 
masonry pueblo and ball court occupied between 1250-1325 A.D. based on 
material culture, architecture, and site organization.
    In 1939, human remains representing a minimum of sixteen 
individuals were removed from Ridge Ruin (NA 1785) during legally 
authorized excavations by Dr. John McGregor of the Museum of Northern 
Arizona. No known individuals were identified. The 1,595 associated 
funerary objects include pottery bowls, jars and pitchers; wood 
carvings; stone and bone tools; projectile points; turquoise beads, 
jewelry and figurines; shell beads and jewelry; burial mats; woven 
baskets; and macaw remains.
    In 1939, human remains representing a minimum of fifteen 
individuals were recovered from sites NA 3673 and NA 3676 during 
legally authorized excavations by Dr. John McGregor of the Museum of 
Northern Arizona. No known individuals were identified. The 118 
associated funerary objects include a pottery bowl and sherds, and 
stone beads.
    Ridge Ruin and associated sites NA 3673 and NA 3676 have been 
identified as a northern Sinagua pueblo and pithouse villages occupied 
between 1066-1200 A.D. based on material culture, architecture, and 
site organization.
    During the 1940s, human remains representing one individual were 
donated to the Museum of Northern Arizona by an anonymous individual 
following recovery without a permit from the Honaki site (NA 1255). No 
known individual was identified. The one associated funerary object is 
burial cloth wrappings.
    During the 1940s, human remains representing two individuals were 
donated to the Museum of Northern Arizona by an anonymous individual 
following recovery without a permit from Sugar Loaf Ruin (NA 1269). No 
known individuals were identified. No associated funerary objects are 
present.
    In 1965, human remains representing one individual were donated to 
the Museum of Northern Arizona by Paul Dyck following recovery without 
a permit from the Dyck Site (NA 9471). No known individual was 
identified. The 70 associated funerary objects include burial 
wrappings, cordage, and shell bracelets.
    During the 1940s, human remains representing one individual were 
turned over to Coconino National Forest by an anonymous individual 
following recovery without a permit from site NA 19804. No known 
individual was identified. No associated funerary objects are present.
    In 1958, human remains representing one individual from 
McGuireville Cave (NA 4007C) were turned over to the Coconino National 
Forest by Montezuma Castle National Monument. No known individual was 
identified. No associated funerary objects are present.
    In 1949, human remains representing one individual were recovered 
from Panorama Ruin (NA 5111) during legally authorized excavations 
conducted by the Museum of Northern Arizona. No known individual was 
identified. No associated funerary objects are present.
    Between the 1950s and the early 1970s, human remains representing 
two individuals were recovered from the Hackberry site (NA 3604) and 
the Stoneman Lake site (NA 11254) during legally authorized excavations 
by the Museum of Northern Arizona. No known individuals were 
identified. No associated funerary objects are present.
    In 1987, human remains representing one individual were recovered 
from Moon Ranch Pueblo (NA 21979) during legally authorized salvage 
excavations conducted by the Coconino National Forest. No known 
individual was identified. No associated funerary objects were present.
    Prior to November 16, 1990, human remains representing one 
individual were recovered from site NA 23401 during legally authorized 
salvage excavations conducted by the Coconino National Forest. No known 
individual was identified. No associated funerary objects were present.
    The Honanki site, Sugar Loaf Ruin, Dyck site, NA 19804, 
McGuireville Cave, Panorama Ruin, Hackberry site, Stoneman Lake site, 
Moon Ranch Pueblo, and NA 23401 have been identified as southern 
Sinagua pithouses, masonry pueblos, and a cliff dwelling occupied 
between 700-1400 A.D. based on material culture, architecture, and site 
organization.
    In 1979, human remains representing one individual were recovered 
from Sunset Pueblo (NA 1638) during legally authorized excavations 
conducted by J.W. Hohman of the Coconino National Forest. No known 
individual was identified. The four associated funerary objects include 
pottery sherds.
    Sunset Pueblo has been identified as a northern Sinagua masonry 
pueblo occupied between 1100-1200 A.D. based on material culture and 
site organization.
    In 1928 and 1929, human remains representing eight individuals were 
recovered from Turkey Hills Pueblo (NA 660) during legally authorized 
excavations conducted by Dr. Byron Cummings of Arizona State 
University. No known individuals were identified. The two associated 
funerary objects include a pottery jar and bowl (curated at Arizona 
State Museum).
    In 1985, human remains representing five individuals were recovered 
from the surface of Turkey Hills Pueblo (NA 660) during legally 
authorized surface collections conducted by Dr. David Wilcox of the 
Museum of Northern Arizona. No known individuals were identified. No 
associated funerary objects are present.
    Turkey Hills Pueblo has been identified as a northern Sinagua 
pueblo and pithouses occupied between 1250-1325 A.D. based on material 
culture, architecture, and site organization.
    Between 1935-1939, human remains representing a minimum of 76 
individuals were removed from sites within the Winona Village complex 
(NA 2131, NA 2133, NA 2134, NA 3644) during legally authorized 
excavations conducted by Dr. John C. McGregor of the Museum of Northern 
Arizona. The approximately 44 associated funerary objects include 
pottery pitcher, jars, and bowls; and shell and stone beads.
    The Winona Village complex has been identified as a group of 
northern Sinagua pithouse villages occupied between 1066-1150 A.D. 
based on material culture, architecture, and site organization.
    In 1981, human remains representing one individual were recovered 
from site AR 03-04-02-1675 during legally authorized excavations by the 
Coconino National Forest. No known individual was identified. No 
associated funerary objects are present.
    Site AR 03-04-02-1675 has been identified as a northern Sinagua 
masonry pueblo occupied between 1150-1250 A.D. based on material 
culture, architecture, and site organization.
    Between 1938 and 1940, human remains representing two individuals 
were excavated from Padre Knoll Pueblo (NA 789) during legally 
authorized excavations conducted by the Museum of Northern Arizona. No 
known individuals were identified. No associated funerary objects are 
present.
    Between 1938 and 1940, human remains representing a minimum of five

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individuals were excavated from Turkey Tank Pithouse (NA 2098) during 
legally authorized excavations conducted by the Museum of Northern 
Arizona. No known individuals were identified. The six associated 
funerary objects include pottery bowls and jars.
    Between 1938 and 1940, human remains representing fourteen 
individuals were excavated from Turkey Tank Caves (NA 117) during 
legally authorized excavations conducted by the Museum of Northern 
Arizona. No known individuals were identified. The 32 associated 
funerary objects include pottery jars and bowls; and turquoise and 
shell beads and ornaments.
    Between 1938 and 1940, human remains representing one individual 
were recovered from Deadman's Wash (NA 2077) during legally authorized 
excavations conducted by the Museum of Northern Arizona. No known 
individual was identified. No associated funerary objects are present.
    Between 1938 and 1940, human remains representing two individuals 
were excavated from Jack Smith Alcove House (NA 1295) during legally 
authorized excavations conducted by the Museum of Northern Arizona. No 
known individuals were identified. No associated funerary objects are 
present.
    Between 1938 and 1940, human remains representing one individual 
were excavated from site NA 2801 during legally authorized excavations 
conducted by the Museum of Northern Arizona. No known individual was 
identified. The four associated funerary objects include pottery bowl, 
pitcher, and sherds.
    Between 1938 and 1940, human remains representing two individuals 
were excavated from site NA 3996 during legally authorized excavations 
conducted by the Museum of Northern Arizona. No known individuals were 
identified. No associated funerary objects are present.
    Between 1938 and 1940, human remains representing one individual 
were excavated from site NA 860 during legally authorized excavations 
conducted by the Museum of Northern Arizona. No known individual was 
identified. The two associated funerary objects consist of a pottery 
bowl and a stone tool.
    Padre Knoll Pueblo, Turkey Tank Pithouse, Turkey Tank Caves, 
Deadman's Wash, Jack Smith Alcove House, site NA 2801, site NA 3996, 
and site NA 860 have been identified as a group of northern Sinagua 
pueblo, pithouse, and cave habitations occupied between 900-1400 A.D. 
based on material culture, architecture, and site organization.
    During the 1930s, human remains representing three individuals were 
excavated from Clear Creek Ruin (NA 2806) during legally authorized 
excavations conducted by the Museum of Northern Arizona. No known 
individuals were identified. No associated funerary objects are 
present.
    In 1970-1971, human remains representing six individuals were 
excavated from Exhausted Cave (NA 10769) during legally authorized 
excavations conducted by Bruce R. Gudgens of Northern Arizona 
University. No known individuals were identified. No associated 
funerary objects are present.
    Clear Creek Ruin and Exhausted Cave have been identified as a group 
of southern Sinagua cliff and cave dwellings occupied between 1100-1400 
A.D. based on material culture and site organization.
    In 1931 and 1951, human remains representing six individuals were 
excavated from the Juniper Terrace site (NA 1814) during legally 
authorized excavations conducted by the Museum of Northern Arizona. No 
known individuals were identified. The 102 associated funerary objects 
include pottery bowls and jars, stone pipe and beads, and faunal 
material.
    The Juniper Terrace site has been identified as a group of northern 
Sinagua and Cohonino masonry roomblocks occupied between 1150-1250 A.D. 
based on material culture, architecture, and site organization.
    During 1962-1964, human remains representing eleven individuals 
were excavated from Two Kivas Pueblo (NA 700) during legally authorized 
excavations conducted by Dr. John C. McGregor of the University of 
Illinois Urbana-Champaign. No known individuals were identified. The 
twelve associated funerary objects include pottery jar and bowls, shell 
beads, paint palette, and turquoise ornaments.
    Two Kivas Ruin has been identified as a group of northern Sinagua 
pueblos occupied between 1150-1325 A.D. based on material culture, 
architecture, and site organization.
    In 1974, human remains representing six individuals were recovered 
from site NA 12559 during legally authorized excavations conducted by 
the Museum of Northern Arizona. No known individuals were identified. 
The two associated funerary objects are a pottery sherd and a shell 
bracelet.
    Site NA 12559 has been identified as a northern Sinagua trash mound 
utilized between 1066-1100 A.D. based on material culture and site 
organization.
    In 1970, human remains representing one individual were removed 
from Boynton Canyon without a permit by an anonymous individual and 
were donated to the Museum of Northern Arizona. No known individual was 
identified. The thirteen associated funerary objects include baskets, a 
pottery bowl, woven goods, and gourds.
    The Boynton Canyon site is a southern Sinagua cave dwelling site 
occupied between 1100-1300 A.D. based on material culture and site 
organization.
    In 1938 and 1939, human remains representing five individuals were 
recovered from sites NA 3679 and NA 3680 during legally authorized 
excavations conducted by the Museum of Northern Arizona. No known 
individuals were identified. The eight associated funerary objects 
include pottery jar and bowls, a shell ring and bracelet, and a 
projectile point.
    Sites NA 3679 and NA 3680 have been identified as two northern 
Sinagua pithouse villages occupied between 1066-1150 A.D. based on 
material culture and site organization.
    During the 1930s and 1970s, human remains representing six 
individuals were recovered from site NA 5182 during legally authorized 
excavations conducted by the Museum of Northern Arizona. No known 
individuals were identified. No associated funerary objects are 
present.
    Site NA 5182 has been identified as a northern Sinagua pithouse 
village occupied between 1066-1100 A.D. based on material culture and 
site organization.
    During the 1930s, human remains representing one individual were 
recovered from site NA 914 during legally authorized excavations 
conducted by the Museum of Northern Arizona. No known individual was 
identified. No associated funerary objects are present.
    Site NA 914 has been identified as three northern Sinagua rooms 
associated with a cave utilized between 900-1300 A.D. based on material 
culture and site organization.
    In 1934, human remains representing one individual from site Verde 
5:41 were donated to the Peabody Museum of Archaeology and Ethnology, 
Harvard University by Gila Pueblo, an archeological research facility 
in Globe, AZ. These human remains had been recovered at an earlier 
unknown date during legally authorized collections by Gila Pueblo. No 
known individual was identified. No associated funerary objects are 
present.
    Site Verde 5:41 has been identified as a large southern Sinagua 
masonry pueblo occupied between 1300-1400

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A.D. based on material culture, architecture, and site organization.
    In 1934, human remains representing three individuals from the 
Lookout Ruin site (16:16) were donated to the Peabody Museum of 
Archaeology and Ethnology, Harvard University by Gila Pueblo, an 
archeological research facility in Globe, AZ. These human remains had 
been recovered at an earlier unknown date during legally authorized 
collections by Gila Pueblo. No known individual was identified. No 
associated funerary objects are present.
    The Lookout Ruin site (16:16) has been identified as a northern 
Sinagua masonry pueblo occupied between 1150-1300 A.D. based on 
material culture, architecture, and site organization.
    In 1934, human remains representing one individual from the Canyon 
Padre site were donated to the Peabody Museum of Archaeology and 
Ethnology, Harvard University by Gila Pueblo, an archeological research 
facility in Globe, AZ. These human remains had been recovered at an 
earlier unknown date during legally authorized collections by Gila 
Pueblo. No known individual was identified. No associated funerary 
objects are present.
    The Canyon Padre site has been identified as a small northern 
Sinagua habitation occupied between 1150-1250 A.D. based on material 
culture.
    In 1983, human remains representing one individual were confiscated 
from pothunters at site AR 03-04-02-2512 by U.S. Forest Service law 
enforcement personnel. No known individual was identified. The 99 
associated funerary objects include pottery sherds.
    Site AR 03-04-02-2512 has been identified as a small northern 
Sinagua masonry pueblo and associated trash mound utilized between 
1150-1250 A.D. based on material culture and site organization.
    Between 1958 and 1960, human remains representing seven individuals 
were recovered from the Pershing site (NA 7207) during legally 
authorized excavations conducted by Dr. John C. McGregor of the 
University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign. No known individuals were 
identified. The three associated funerary objects include chipped 
stone.
    The Pershing site has been identified as a large northern Sinagua 
village occupied between 900 1066 A.D. based on material culture, 
architecture, and site organization.
    Continuities of ethnographic materials, technology, architecture, 
and published oral traditions indicate the affiliation of the northern 
and southern Sinagua sites with the Hopi Tribe. Oral traditions 
presented by representatives of the Hopi Tribe further support the 
affiliation with northern and southern Sinagua sites in this area of 
north-central Arizona.
    Based on the above mentioned information, officials of the U.S. 
Forest Service have determined that, pursuant to 43 CFR 10.2 (d)(1), 
the human remains listed above represent the physical remains of 2,992 
individuals of Native American ancestry. Officials of the U.S. Forest 
Service have also determined that, pursuant to 25 U.S.C. 3001 (3)(A), 
the 5,331 objects listed above are reasonably believed to have been 
placed with or near individual human remains at the time of death or 
later as part of the death rite or ceremony. Lastly, officials of the 
U.S. Forest Service have determined that, pursuant to 25 U.S.C. 3001 
(2), there is a relationship of shared group identity which can be 
reasonably traced between these Native American human remains and 
associated funerary objects and the Hopi Tribe; and the Native American 
human remains and associated funerary objects from Chavez Pass Ruin, 
Kinikinick Ruin, and the Pollock site with the Hopi Tribe and the 
Pueblo of Zuni. .
    This notice has been sent to officials of the Havasupai Tribe, the 
Hopi Tribe, the Hualapai Tribe, the Pueblo of Zuni, and the Yavapai-
Prescott Indian Tribe. Representatives of any other Indian tribe that 
believes itself to be culturally affiliated with these human remains 
and associated funerary objects should contact Dr. Frank E. Wozniak, 
NAGPRA Coordinator, Southwestern Region, USDA Forest Service, 517 Gold 
Ave. SW, Albuquerque, NM 87102; telephone: (505) 842-3238, fax: (505) 
842-3800, before November 3, 1997. Repatriation of the human remains 
and associated funerary objects to the culturally affiliated tribes may 
begin after that date if no additional claimants come forward.
Dated: September 29, 1997.
Francis P. McManamon,
Departmental Consulting Archeologist,
Manager, Archeology and Ethnography Program.
[FR Doc. 97-26245 Filed 10-2-97 ; 8:45 am]
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