# 2026-22983: Inventory Finds No Identified Relatives for Ancestral Remains

2026-22983, Notice of Inventory Completion: University of Texas at San Antonio Center for Archaeological Research, San Antonio, TX, is a Federal Register notice from Interior Department, National Park Service published 2026-11-12, effective 2026-12-14 (as of 2026-11-13).

- Canonical: https://policyrisk.com/federal-register/2026-22983
- As of: 2026-11-13
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## Facts
- Document number: 2026-22983
- Title: Notice of Inventory Completion: University of Texas at San Antonio Center for Archaeological Research, San Antonio, TX
- Type: Notice
- Agencies: Interior Department; National Park Service
- Citation: 91 FR 72906
- Published: 2026-11-12
- Effective: 2026-12-14
- Comments close: not stated
- Significant: no
- Touches household money: no
- Regulation identifier numbers: none
- Last updated: 2026-11-13

## In one line

Inventory Finds No Identified Relatives for Ancestral Remains

## Summary

The University of Texas at San Antonio finished checking some old human remains and found no living relatives or tribes connected to them. Starting December 14, 2026, these remains can be returned if requested. This update affects Native American groups and anyone interested in these ancestral items, with no costs mentioned.

## Abstract

In accordance with the Native American Graves Protection and Repatriation Act (NAGPRA), the University of Texas at San Antonio Center for Archaeological Research (UTSA-CAR) has completed an inventory of human remains and has determined that there is no lineal descendant and no Indian Tribe or Native Hawaiian organization with cultural affiliation.

## Effects PRIA read

- Repatriation Available Beginning December 14, 2026: benefit, low. If you are a lineal descendant, an Indian Tribe, or a Native Hawaiian organization, you may request repatriation of the human remains described in this notice and repatriation may occur on or after December 14, 2026. Written requests must be sent to Emily Moes at the Center for Archaeological Resea…
- UTSA-CAR Found No Known Affiliated Tribe or Descendant: cost, low. The University of Texas at San Antonio Center for Archaeological Research determined the human remains represent at least three Native American individuals and that no known lineal descendant and no Indian Tribe or Native Hawaiian organization with cultural affiliation has been clearly or reasonabl…

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## Sources
- [2026-22983 on federalregister.gov](https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2026/11/12/2026-22983/notice-of-inventory-completion-university-of-texas-at-san-antonio-center-for-archaeological-research)
- [2026-22983 as published (PDF)](https://www.govinfo.gov/content/pkg/FR-2026-11-12/pdf/2026-22983.pdf)

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Source: PRIA, https://policyrisk.com/federal-register/2026-22983 (as of 2026-11-13).