Each museum and Federal agency that has possession or control of a holding or collection that may contain human remains or associated funerary objects must follow the steps in this section. The purpose of this section is to provide notice of determinations, following consultation, about human remains or associated funerary objects to lineal descendants, Indian Tribes, and Native Hawaiian organizations to facilitate repatriation.
Table 1 to § 10.10(d)(2) -Deadlines for Completing an Inventory
If a museum or Federal agency . . . | an inventory must be submitted . . . |
acquires possession or control of human remains or associated funerary objects | 2 years after acquiring possession or control of human remains or associated funerary objects. |
locates previously lost or unknown human remains or associated funerary objects | 2 years after locating the human remains or associated funerary objects. |
receives Federal funds for the first time after January 12, 2024, and has possession or control of human remains or associated funerary objects | 5 years after receiving Federal funds for the first time after January 12, 2024. |
43 C.F.R. §10.10