Notice of Inventory Completion by the Department of Defense, Department of the Navy
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This law serves as a notice regarding the completion of an inventory of human remains by the U.S. Department of Defense and Department of the Navy. It declares that a cultural affiliation exists between these remains and specific Native American tribes and organizations. The statement also outlines the procedure for the repatriation of these remains, which may begin on or after May 11, 2026, and provides contact information for requests for repatriation.
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Key Changes
- Establishment of cultural affiliation with Native American tribes
- Notice for repatriation of human remains set for May 11, 2026
- Provision for requests for repatriation by lineal descendants and tribes
Obligations
What this law requires
Send written requests for repatriation of human remains to John O'Connor, Ph.D., RPA, Cultural Resources Manager, Naval Base Ventura County, 311 Main Road, Building 632, Point Mugu, CA 93042, email john.t.oconnor88.civ@us.navy.mil
Repatriation of human remains must not occur before May 11, 2026
The Department of the Navy, Naval Base Ventura County must determine the most appropriate requestor prior to repatriation if competing requests for repatriation are received
The Department of the Navy, Naval Base Ventura County must send a copy of this notice to the Indian Tribes and Native Hawaiian organizations identified in this notice and any other consulting parties
Lineal descendants, Indian Tribes, or Native Hawaiian organizations not identified in this notice seeking repatriation must demonstrate by a preponderance of the evidence that they are a lineal descendant or an Indian Tribe or Native Hawaiian organization with cultural affiliation