# 2026-12394: Murray State Lab Clears More Kentucky Remains for Return

2026-12394, 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: 2026-12394
- Title: Notice of Inventory Completion: Murray State University Archaeology Laboratory, Murray, KY
- Type: Notice
- Agencies: Interior Department; National Park Service
- Citation: 91 FR 37134
- 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

Murray State Lab Clears More Kentucky Remains for Return

## Summary

Murray State University Archaeology Lab has finished checking and listing some Native American human remains found in Kentucky. These remains, linked to local tribes, can be returned to them starting July 22, 2026. This process helps honor Native American heritage with no costs or risks involved for the public.

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

## Effects PRIA read

- Human Remains Linked to Chickasaw Nation: benefit, low. If you are The Chickasaw Nation or a lineal descendant, Murray State University has determined at least nine Native American individuals and four associated funerary objects are culturally affiliated with The Chickasaw Nation and may be returned. Repatriation requests may be submitted to Murray Sta…
- No Public Health Risks or Costs: benefit, low. The notice states there is no known exposure to hazardous substances related to these remains and that repatriation involves no costs or risks to the public. This applies to the human remains from sites in McCracken, Calloway, and Fulton Counties, KY, and the repatriation process may begin on or af…

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## Sources
- [2026-12394 on federalregister.gov](https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2026/06/22/2026-12394/notice-of-inventory-completion-murray-state-university-archaeology-laboratory-murray-ky)
- [2026-12394 as published (PDF)](https://www.govinfo.gov/content/pkg/FR-2026-06-22/pdf/2026-12394.pdf)

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Source: PRIA, https://policyrisk.com/federal-register/2026-12394 (as of 2026-06-29).