Civil & Administrative

Inventory Completion Notice for Human Remains Held by Murray State University

🇺🇸United States··Notice·Low Impact·View source ↗

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🇬🇧 English

Murray State University Archaeology Laboratory has completed an inventory of human remains removed from the Savage Cave site in Logan County, Kentucky, and found a cultural affiliation with Native American Tribes or Native Hawaiian organizations listed in the notice. Repatriation may begin on or after July 22, 2026. Tribes or eligible organizations seeking return of the remains must send a written request to the university laboratory contact named in the notice.

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Key Changes

  • Confirms completion of an inventory for human remains held by Murray State University Archaeology Laboratory
  • Identifies a cultural affiliation with Native American Tribes or Native Hawaiian organizations named in the notice
  • Sets July 22, 2026 as the earliest date when repatriation may occur

Obligations

What this law requires

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Indian Tribes or Native Hawaiian organizations seeking repatriation of the identified human remains must submit a written request to Anthony Ortmann at Murray State University Archaeology Laboratory, 334 Blackburn Sciences Building, Murray State University, Murray, KY 42071, or by email at [email protected].

Indian Tribes or Native Hawaiian organizations seeking repatriation
Repatriation may begin on or after July 22, 2026
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Affected Parties

Native American Tribes and Native Hawaiian organizations with cultural affiliationMurray State University Archaeology Laboratory+1 more…

Tags

NAGPRA,repatriation,human remains
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