Notice of Intended Disposition for Funerary Objects in Wyoming
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The Bureau of Land Management in Wyoming intends to transfer funerary objects found on federal or tribal lands to appropriate Native American tribes or organizations. If no claims are made by April 16, 2027, the items will be considered unclaimed. This affects tribes named in the notice and any others who substantiate a claim.
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Key Changes
- Funerary objects to be returned to Native American tribes
- Deadline for claims set for April 16, 2027
- Objects will be considered unclaimed if not claimed by the deadline
Obligations
What this law requires
Lineal descendants, Indian Tribes, or Native Hawaiian organizations must send written claims for the disposition of associated funerary objects to the BLM Wyoming State Office.
Native American tribes and organizations must submit written claims for the disposition of associated funerary objects to the Bureau of Land Management Wyoming State Office.
The Bureau of Land Management Wyoming State Office must determine the most appropriate claimant if competing claims for disposition are received.
The BLM Wyoming State Office must determine the most appropriate claimant prior to the disposition of associated funerary objects if competing claims are received.
If no claims for disposition are received by April 16, 2027, the associated funerary objects will be considered unclaimed.