The Department of the Interior issues regulations to interpret and implement the law. Regulations have the force and effect of law.
Revised Regulations
On December 6, 2023, the Department of the Interior announced the forthcoming publication of final regulations to improve implementation of NAGPRA.
Final Rule: Native American Graves Protection and Repatriation Act Systematic Processes for Disposition or Repatriation of Native American Human Remains, Funerary Objects, Sacred Objects, and Objects of Cultural Patrimony
Current Regulations
The Native American Graves Protection and Repatriation Regulations are codified in Title 43 of the Code of Federal Regulations (CFR) at Part 10 (cited as 43 CFR Part 10).
Final Rules
Final Rules consider public comments and include an extensive preamble with responses to comments. This table includes the date, title, and a link to the final rule published in the Federal Register.
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Proposed Rules
Proposed Rules are issued by the Department of the Interior to seek public comment. This table includes the date, title, and a link to the proposed rule in the Federal Register.
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Civil Penalties Inflation
This is a table of civill penalties inflation notices published in the Federal Register. It includes the date, title, and a link to the notice.
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Last updated: December 11, 2023