FR Doc E8-23701[Federal Register: October 7, 2008 (Volume 73, Number 195)]
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DEPARTMENT OF THE INTERIOR
National Park Service
Notice of Intent to Repatriate Cultural Items: San Diego
Archaeological Center, San Diego, CA
AGENCY: National Park Service, Interior.
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ACTION: Notice.
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Notice is here given in accordance with the Native American Graves
Protection and Repatriation Act (NAGPRA), 25 U.S.C. 3005, of the intent
to repatriate cultural items in the possession of the San Diego
Archaeological Center, San Diego, CA, that meet the definition of
"sacred objects" under 25 U.S.C. 3001.
This notice is published as part of the National Park Service's
administrative responsibilities under NAGPRA, 25 U.S.C. 3003 (d)(3).
The determinations in this notice are the sole responsibility of the
museum, institution, or Federal agency that has control of the cultural
items. The National Park Service is not responsible for the
determinations in this notice.
In 1995, three cultural items were removed from archeological site
CA-SDI-8797, Carlsbad, San Diego County, CA, as part of an
archeological excavation performed in compliance with the California
Environmental Quality Act (CEQA). In 2007, the collection was
accessioned by the San Diego Archaeological Center for assessment of
objects eligible for repatriation in accordance with NAGPRA. The three
cultural items are three pieces of ochre.
Site CA-SDI-8797 falls within traditional Kumeyaay territory and
the reporting archeologists determined it to be of the "Late
Prehistoric Period." Ochre is known to be used by the Kumeyaay Nation
in sacred rites.
In 1996, seven cultural items were removed from archeological site
CA-SDI-12,814, Carlsbad, San Diego County, CA, as part of an
archeological excavation performed in compliance with the California
Environmental Quality Act (CEQA). On November 6, 2007, the collection
was accessioned by the San Diego Archaeological Center for assessment
of objects eligible for repatriation in accordance with NAGPRA. The
seven cultural items are one quartz crystal, one pipe fragment, and
five crescentics.
Site CA-SDI-12,814 falls within traditional Kumeyaay territory.
Quartz Crystals, stone pipes and crescentics are known to be used by
the Kumeyaay Nation in sacred rites.
In 1995, three cultural items were removed from archeological site
CA-SDI-8303, Carlsbad, San Diego County, CA, as part of an
archeological excavation performed in compliance with the California
Environmental Quality Act (CEQA). On January 19, 2007, the collection
was accessioned by the San Diego Archaeological Center for assessment
of objects eligible for repatriation in accordance with NAGPRA. The
three cultural items are three shell beads.
Site CA-SDI-8303 falls within traditional Kumeyaay territory and
the reporting archeologists determined it to be of the "Late
Prehistoric Period." Shell beads are known to be used by the Kumeyaay
Nation in sacred rites.
In 1991, one cultural item was removed from archeological site CA-
SDI-691, Carlsbad, San Diego County, CA, as part of an archeological
excavation performed in compliance with the California Environmental
Quality Act (CEQA). On February 13 and 16, 2007, the collection was
accessioned by the San Diego Archaeological Center for assessment of
objects eligible for repatriation in accordance with NAGPRA. The one
cultural item is a "charm stone."
Site CA-SDI-691 falls within traditional Kumeyaay territory and the
reporting archeologists determined it to be of the "Late Prehistoric
Period." "Charm stones," such as this one, are known to be used by
the Kumeyaay Nation in sacred rites.
In 1988, one cultural item was removed from archeological site CA-
SDI-691, Carlsbad, San Diego County, CA, as part of an archeological
excavation performed in compliance with the California Environmental
Quality Act (CEQA). On February 13 and 16, 2007, the collection was
accessioned by the San Diego Archaeological Center for assessment of
objects eligible for repatriation in accordance with NAGPRA. The one
cultural item is a piece of ochre.
Site CA-SDI-691 falls within traditional Kumeyaay territory and the
reporting archeologists determined it to be of the "Late Prehistoric
Period." Ochre is known to be used by the Kumeyaay Nation in sacred
rites.
In 1990, cultural items were removed from archeological sites CA-
SDI-7287; 7290 and 7293, adjacent to the San Dieguito River, Del Mar,
San Diego County, CA, as part of an archeological excavation performed
in compliance with the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA). On
March 16, 2007, the collection was accessioned by the San Diego
Archaeological Center for assessment of objects eligible for
repatriation in accordance with NAGPRA. The 19 cultural items are
pieces of ochre.
Sites CA-SDI-7287; 7290 and 7293 fall within traditional Kumeyaay
territory. Ochre is known to be used by the Kumeyaay Nation in sacred
rites.
In 1991, one cultural item was removed from archeological site CA-
SDI-11,767, along the San Diego River Valley on a low terrace in the
northeastern portion of the Stardust (now Riverwalk) Golf Course, San
Diego County, CA, as part of an archeological excavation performed in
compliance with the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA). On
June 29, 2007, the collection was accessioned by the San Diego
Archaeological Center for assessment of objects eligible for
repatriation in accordance with NAGPRA. The one cultural item is a
tourmaline crystal.
Site CA-SDI-11,767 falls within traditional Kumeyaay territory and
the reporting archeologists determined it to be of the "Late
Prehistoric Period." Crystals are known to be used by the Kumeyaay
Nation in sacred rites.
In 1987 and 1988, 43 cultural items were removed from archeological
site CA-SDI-4609, Sorrento Valley, San Diego, San Diego County, CA, as
part of an archeological excavation performed in compliance with the
California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA). In June 2007, the
collection was accessioned by the San Diego Archaeological Center for
assessment of objects eligible for repatriation in accordance with
NAGPRA. The 43 cultural items are 2 pipe fragments, 1 quartz crystal,
and 40 ochre fragments.
Site CA-SDI-4609 falls within traditional Kumeyaay territory and
the reporting archeologists determined it to be of the "Late
Prehistoric Period." Ceramic pipes, quartz crystals, and ochre are
known to be used by the Kumeyaay Nation in sacred rites.
In 1974, two cultural items were removed from archeological site
CA-SDI-4513, Sorrento Valley, San Diego, San Diego County, CA, as part
of an archeological excavation performed in compliance with the
California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA). In June 2007, the
collection was accessioned by the San Diego Archaeological Center for
assessment of objects eligible for repatriation in accordance with
NAGPRA. The two cultural items are a piece of ochre and a steatite pipe
fragment.
Site CA-SDI-4513 falls within traditional Kumeyaay territory and
the reporting archeologists determined it to be of the "Late
Prehistoric Period." Ochre and steatite pipes are known to be used by
the Kumeyaay Nation in sacred rites.
In 1980, 49 cultural items were removed from archeological site CA-
SDI-4609, Sorrento Valley, San Diego, San Diego County, CA, as part of
an archeological excavation performed in compliance with the California
Environmental Quality Act (CEQA). In June 2007, the collection was
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accessioned by the San Diego Archaeological Center for assessment of
objects eligible for repatriation in accordance with NAGPRA. The 49
cultural items are 1 ochre fragment and 48 shell disc beads.
Site CA-SDI-4609 falls within traditional Kumeyaay territory and
the reporting archeologists determined it to be of the "Late
Prehistoric Period." Ochre is known to be used by the Kumeyaay Nation
in sacred rites. Shell disc beads are associated with funerary
practices; however, it is not know if a burial was encountered at the
time of excavation.
In 1978, seven cultural items were removed from archeological sites
CA-SDI-5396 and CA-SDI-5399, Jamul, San Diego County, CA, as part of an
archeological excavation performed in compliance with the California
Environmental Quality Act (CEQA). On June 29, 2007, the collection was
accessioned by the San Diego Archaeological Center for assessment of
objects eligible for repatriation in accordance with NAGPRA. The seven
cultural items are quartz crystals.
Sites CA-SDI-5396 and CA-SDI-5399 fall within traditional Kumeyaay
territory and the reporting archeologists determined it to be of the
"Late Prehistoric Period." Quartz crystals are known to be used by
the Kumeyaay Nation in sacred rites.
In 1986, 11 cultural items were removed from archeological site CA-
SDI-4845 on private property adjacent to Encinitas Creek near
Encinitas, San Diego County, CA, as part of an archeological excavation
performed in compliance with the California Environmental Quality Act
(CEQA). On June 23, 2007, the collection was accessioned by the San
Diego Archaeological Center for assessment of objects eligible for
repatriation in accordance with NAGPRA. The 11 cultural items are 4
quartz crystals and 7 pieces of ochre.
Site CA-SDI-4845 falls within traditional Kumeyaay territory and
the reporting archeologists determined it to be of the "Late
Prehistoric Period." Quartz crystals and ochre are known to be used by
the Kumeyaay Nation in sacred rites.
In 1990, one cultural item was removed from archeological site CA-
SDI-10,148, near the San Diego River, Santee, San Diego County, CA, as
part of an archeological excavation performed in compliance with the
California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA). In June 2007, the
collection was accessioned by the San Diego Archaeological Center for
assessment of objects eligible for repatriation in accordance with
NAGPRA. The one cultural item is a piece of ochre.
Site CA-SDI-10,148 falls within traditional Kumeyaay territory and
the reporting archeologists determined it to be of the "Late
Prehistoric Period." Ochre is known to be used by the Kumeyaay Nation
in sacred rites.
In 1985 and 1986, 14 cultural items were removed from archeological
sites CA-SDI-5935; 5938; and 10,302, in the northwest portion of the
community of Rancho Bernardo, San Diego, San Diego County, CA, as part
of an archeological excavation performed in compliance with the
California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA). In June 2007, the
collection was accessioned by the San Diego Archaeological Center for
assessment of objects eligible for repatriation in accordance with
NAGPRA. The 14 cultural items are pieces of ochre.
Sites CA-SDI-5935; 5938; and 10,302 fall within traditional
Kumeyaay territory and the reporting archeologists determined it to be
of the "Late Prehistoric Period." Ochre is known to be used by the
Kumeyaay Nation in sacred rites.
In 1983, 49 cultural items were removed from archeological site CA-
SDI-4358 (W-108/954), north of Batiquitos Lagoon, Carlsbad (Encinitas
Quadrangle), San Diego County, CA, as part of an archeological
excavation performed in compliance with the California Environmental
Quality Act (CEQA). In June 2007, the collection was accessioned by the
San Diego Archaeological Center for assessment of objects eligible for
repatriation in accordance with NAGPRA. The 49 cultural items are
pieces of ochre.
Site CA-SDI-4358 (W-108/954) falls within traditional Kumeyaay
territory and the reporting archeologists determined it to be of the
"Late Prehistoric Period." Ochre is known to be used by the Kumeyaay
Nation in sacred rites.
In 1979, three cultural items were removed from archeological site
W-1320, Encinitas, San Diego County, CA, as part of an archeological
excavation performed in compliance with the California Environmental
Quality Act (CEQA). On June 30, 2007, the collection was accessioned by
the San Diego Archaeological Center for assessment of objects eligible
for repatriation in accordance with NAGPRA. The three cultural items
are pieces of ochre.
Site W-1320 falls within traditional Kumeyaay territory and the
reporting archeologists determined it to be of the "Late Prehistoric
Period." Ochre is known to be used by the Kumeyaay Nation in sacred
rites.
In 1979, 29 cultural items were removed from archeological site W-
1949, Encinitas, San Diego County, CA, as part of an archeological
excavation performed in compliance with the California Environmental
Quality Act (CEQA). On June 30, 2007, the collection was accessioned by
the San Diego Archaeological Center for assessment of objects eligible
for repatriation in accordance with NAGPRA. The 29 cultural items are
pieces of ochre.
Site W-1949 falls within traditional Kumeyaay territory and the
reporting archeologists determined it to be of the "Late Prehistoric
Period." Ochre is known to be used by the Kumeyaay Nation in sacred
rites.
On an unknown date, one cultural item was removed from
archeological site CA-SDI-777, near Pine Valley, San Diego County, CA.
There is no documentation as to the circumstances of the excavation. On
September 17, 2007, the collection was accessioned by the San Diego
Archaeological Center for assessment of objects eligible for
repatriation in accordance with NAGPRA. The one cultural item is a
ceramic pipe bowl fragment.
Site CA-SDI-777 falls within traditional Kumeyaay territory.
Ceramic pipes are known to be used by the Kumeyaay Nation in sacred
rites.
In 1992, one cultural item was removed from archeological site CA-
SDI-11,569, Carlsbad, San Diego County, CA, as part of an archeological
excavation performed in compliance with the California Environmental
Quality Act (CEQA). On January 19, 2007, the collection was accessioned
by the San Diego Archaeological Center for assessment of objects
eligible for repatriation in accordance with NAGPRA. The one cultural
item is a quartz crystal.
Site CA-SDI-11,569 is located within the direct impact area for the
proposed realignment of Rancho Santa Fe Road, between Melrose Avenue on
the north and La Costa Avenue on the south. The site falls within
traditional Kumeyaay territory and the reporting archeologists
determined it to be of the "Late Prehistoric Period." Quartz crystals
are known to be used by the Kumeyaay Nation in sacred rites.
The Kumeyaay Nation is represented by the Barona Group of Capitan
Grande Band of Mission Indians of the Barona Reservation, California;
Campo Band of Diegueno Mission Indians of the Campo Indian reservation,
California; Capitan Grande Band of Diegueno Mission Indians of
California; Ewiiaapaayp Band
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of Kumeyaay Indians, California; Inaja Band of Diegueno Mission Indians
of the Inaja and Cosmit Reservation, California; Jamul Indian Village
of California; La Posta Band of Diegueno Mission Indians of the La
Posta Indian Reservation, California; Manzanita Band of Diegueno
Mission Indians of the Manzanita Reservation, California; Mesa Grande
Band of Diegueno Mission Indians of the Mesa Grande Reservation,
California; San Pasqual Band of Diegueno Mission Indians of California;
Santa Ysabel Band of Diegueno Mission Indians of the Santa Ysabel
Reservation, California; Sycuan Band of the Kumeyaay Nation (formerly
the Sycuan Band of Diegueno Mission Indians of California); and Viejas
(Baron Long) Group of Capitan Grande Band of Mission Indians of the
Viejas Reservation, California.
Officials of the San Diego Archaeological Center have determined
that, pursuant to 25 U.S.C. 3001 (3)(C), the 245 cultural items are
specific ceremonial objects needed by traditional Native American
religious leaders for the practice of traditional Native American
religions by their present-day adherents. Officials of the San Diego
Archaeological Center also have determined that, pursuant to 25 U.S.C.
3001 (2), there is a relationship of shared group identity that can be
reasonably traced between the sacred objects and the Kumeyaay Nation,
represented by the Barona Group of Capitan Grande Band of Mission
Indians of the Barona Reservation, California; Campo Band of Diegueno
Mission Indians of the Campo Indian reservation, California; Capitan
Grande Band of Diegueno Mission Indians of California; Ewiiaapaayp Band
of Kumeyaay Indians, California; Inaja Band of Diegueno Mission Indians
of the Inaja and Cosmit Reservation, California; Jamul Indian Village
of California; La Posta Band of Diegueno Mission Indians of the La
Posta Indian Reservation, California; Manzanita Band of Diegueno
Mission Indians of the Manzanita Reservation, California; Mesa Grande
Band of Diegueno Mission Indians of the Mesa Grande Reservation,
California; San Pasqual Band of Diegueno Mission Indians of California;
Santa Ysabel Band of Diegueno Mission Indians of the Santa Ysabel
Reservation, California; Sycuan Band of the Kumeyaay Nation; and Viejas
(Baron Long) Group of Capitan Grande Band of Mission Indians of the
Viejas Reservation, California.
Representatives of any other Indian tribe that believes itself to
be culturally affiliated with the sacred objects should contact Cindy
Stankowski, San Diego Archaeological Center, 16666 San Pasqual Valley
Road, Escondido, CA 92027-7001, telephone 760-291-0370, before November
6, 2008. Repatriation of the sacred objects to the Kumeyaay Nation, on
behalf of the Barona Group of Capitan Grande Band of Mission Indians of
the Barona Reservation, California; Campo Band of Diegueno Mission
Indians of the Campo Indian reservation, California; Capitan Grande
Band of Diegueno Mission Indians of California; Ewiiaapaayp Band of
Kumeyaay Indians, California; Inaja Band of Diegueno Mission Indians of
the Inaja and Cosmit Reservation, California; Jamul Indian Village of
California; La Posta Band of Diegueno Mission Indians of the La Posta
Indian Reservation, California; Manzanita Band of Diegueno Mission
Indians of the Manzanita Reservation, California; Mesa Grande Band of
Diegueno Mission Indians of the Mesa Grande Reservation, California;
San Pasqual Band of Diegueno Mission Indians of California; Santa
Ysabel Band of Diegueno Mission Indians of the Santa Ysabel
Reservation, California; Sycuan Band of the Kumeyaay Nation; and Viejas
(Baron Long) Group of Capitan Grande Band of Mission Indians of the
Viejas Reservation, California, may proceed after that date if no
additional claimants come forward.
The San Diego Archaeological Center is responsible for notifying
the Barona Group of Capitan Grande Band of Mission Indians of the
Barona Reservation, California; Campo Band of Diegueno Mission Indians
of the Campo Indian reservation, California; Capitan Grande Band of
Diegueno Mission Indians of California; Ewiiaapaayp Band of Kumeyaay
Indians, California; Inaja Band of Diegueno Mission Indians of the
Inaja and Cosmit Reservation, California; Jamul Indian Village of
California; La Posta Band of Diegueno Mission Indians of the La Posta
Indian Reservation, California; Manzanita Band of Diegueno Mission
Indians of the Manzanita Reservation, California; Mesa Grande Band of
Diegueno Mission Indians of the Mesa Grande Reservation, California;
San Pasqual Band of Diegueno Mission Indians of California; Santa
Ysabel Band of Diegueno Mission Indians of the Santa Ysabel
Reservation, California; Sycuan Band of the Kumeyaay Nation; and Viejas
(Baron Long) Group of Capitan Grande Band of Mission Indians of the
Viejas Reservation, California that this notice has been published.
Dated: July 22, 2008
Sherry Hutt,
Manager, National NAGPRA Program.
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