Federal Register #2026-12394

Notice of Inventory Completion for Native American Remains and Funerary Objects at Murray State University

This notice concerns the completion of an inventory of Native American human remains and funerary objects at Murray State University Archaeology Laboratory in Kentucky. - Government Buyer: - National Park Service, Department of the Interior - Murray State University Archaeology Laboratory (inventory conducted) - OEMs and Vendors: - No OEMs or vendors are involved; this is not a procurement or solicitation - Products/Services Requested: - Not applicable; the notice pertains to the inventory and repatriation of cultural items - Unique or Notable Requirements: - Inventory includes human remains representing at least nine individuals - Four associated funerary objects: plainware bowl, fired clay ball, shell spoon, polished stone - Items are culturally affiliated with The Chickasaw Nation - Notice outlines process for repatriation requests by eligible Indian Tribes, Native Hawaiian organizations, or lineal descendants - No hazardous substances or commercial products involved

Description

In accordance with the Native American Graves Protection and Repatriation Act (NAGPRA), the Murray State University Archaeology Laboratory has completed an inventory of human remains and associated funerary objects. The inventory determined a cultural affiliation between the human remains and associated funerary objects and Indian Tribes or Native Hawaiian organizations. The human remains represent at least nine individuals of Native American ancestry, with associated funerary objects including a plainware bowl, fired clay ball, shell spoon, and polished stone. Repatriation of these remains and objects may occur on or after July 22, 2026.

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