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UPDATE: The
period for submitting comments for the Draft Principles has been
extended to September 3.
It has became patently clear
that many of our colleagues (in particular, those most involved and
likely to be most affected by the new agreement) are "in the
field." In order to allow adequate time for comments, I have
begun a petition requesting an extension of the comment period.
If you are interested in
endorsing this petition, please send your name and
affiliation as well as any contact information and/or comments to webmaster@kellywebworks.com.
That information will be posted below.
On Wednesday, August 11, this
letter, including the names, affiliations, contact information and
comments of those endorsing it, will be sent to the NAGPRA Review
Committee via express mail. (This action is pending given notification
of an extension.)
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August 11,
1999
The NAGPRA Review Committee
c/o Departmental Consulting Archeologist
National Park Service (2275)
1849 C St. NW. (NC340)
Washington DC, 20240
RE: Request for extension of the
comment period, NAGPRA Draft Principles of Agreement
Dear Colleagues:
Noting the unfortunate
concurrence of the comment period with the summer academic recess and
the summer field season and mindful of everyone's desire to avoid even
the appearance of impropriety, we strongly urge the Committee to extend
the comment period by not less than 60 days.
Please give this matter you
consideration. We believe that a 60-day extension of the
comment period is the best interests of gathering representative and
considered comments on this important agreement.
Respectfully submitted,
Kevin M. Kelly
Webmaster, BioAnth Forum
Adjunct Associate Professor
Department of Anthropology
University of Iowa
Richard A. Diehl
Department of Anthropology
University of Alabama
Tuscaloosa, AL 35487-0210
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