When a discovery of human remains or cultural items on Federal or Tribal lands occurs, any person who knows or has reason to know of the discovery must inform the appropriate official for the Indian Tribe, Native Hawaiian organization, Federal agency, or DHHL and the additional point of contact. The appropriate official must respond to a discovery and, if applicable, certify when an activity may resume.
Table 1 to § 10.5(a)(1) -Report a Discovery on Federal or Tribal Lands
Where the discovery is on . . . | the appropriate official is the representative for the . . . | and the additional point of contact is the . . . |
Federal lands in the United States * | Federal agency with primary management authority | Any Indian Tribe or Native Hawaiian organization with potential cultural affiliation, if known. |
Tribal lands in Alaska and the continental United States | Indian Tribe | Bureau of Indian Affairs or the Federal agency with primary management authority, if any. |
Tribal lands in Hawai'i | DHHL | Any Native Hawaiian organization with potential cultural affiliation, if known. |
* Federal lands in Alaska selected but not yet conveyed under the Alaska Native Claims Settlement Act (ANCSA, 43 U.S.C. 1601 ) | Bureau of Land Management or Federal agency with primary management authority | Alaska Native Corporation organized under ANCSA. |
43 C.F.R. §10.5