# 2026-12393: Savage Cave Remains Scheduled for Tribal Repatriation

2026-12393, Notice of Inventory Completion: Murray State University Archaeology Laboratory, Murray, KY, is a Federal Register notice from Interior Department, National Park Service published 2026-06-22, effective 2026-07-22 (as of 2026-06-29).

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## Facts
- Document number: 2026-12393
- Title: Notice of Inventory Completion: Murray State University Archaeology Laboratory, Murray, KY
- Type: Notice
- Agencies: Interior Department; National Park Service
- Citation: 91 FR 37132
- Published: 2026-06-22
- Effective: 2026-07-22
- Comments close: not stated
- Significant: no
- Touches household money: no
- Regulation identifier numbers: none
- Last updated: 2026-06-29

## In one line

Savage Cave Remains Scheduled for Tribal Repatriation

## Summary

Murray State University Archaeology Lab has finished checking and listing Native American human remains found in Savage Cave, Kentucky. These remains, connected to local tribes, can be returned starting July 22, 2026. If you want to request repatriation, contact the lab soon—this is a big step in respecting Native heritage with no costs involved.

## Abstract

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 has determined that there is a cultural affiliation between the human remains and Indian Tribes or Native Hawaiian organizations in this notice.

## Effects PRIA read

- Cultural Affiliation Determined: benefit, low. Murray State University has determined that human remains representing at least five Native American individuals are culturally affiliated with the Cherokee Nation; Eastern Band of Cherokee Indians; and The Osage Nation. The remains came from Savage Cave (site 15Lo11) in Logan County, Kentucky.
- Who Can Request Repatriation: benefit, low. If you are a member of the Cherokee Nation, Eastern Band of Cherokee Indians, or The Osage Nation, you may submit a written request for repatriation to the Murray State University Archaeology Laboratory. Repatriation may occur on or after July 22, 2026; requests may also be submitted by any lineal…

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## Sources
- [2026-12393 on federalregister.gov](https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2026/06/22/2026-12393/notice-of-inventory-completion-murray-state-university-archaeology-laboratory-murray-ky)
- [2026-12393 as published (PDF)](https://www.govinfo.gov/content/pkg/FR-2026-06-22/pdf/2026-12393.pdf)

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Source: PRIA, https://policyrisk.com/federal-register/2026-12393 (as of 2026-06-29).