[Federal Register Volume 84, Number 52 (Monday, March 18, 2019)]
[Notices]
[Pages 9821-9826]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 2019-04912]


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DEPARTMENT OF THE INTERIOR

National Park Service

[NPS-WASO-NAGPRA-NPS0027332; PPWOCRADN0-PCU00RP14.R50000]


Notice of Inventory Completion: University of Memphis, C.H. Nash 
Memorial Museum/Chucalissa Archaeological Museum, Memphis, TN

AGENCY: National Park Service, Interior.

ACTION: Notice.

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SUMMARY: The University of Memphis, C.H. Nash Memorial Museum/
Chucalissa Archaeological Museum has completed an inventory of human 
remains and associated funerary objects, in consultation with the 
appropriate Indian Tribes or Native Hawaiian organizations, and has 
determined that there is no cultural affiliation between the human 
remains and associated funerary objects and any present-day Indian 
Tribes or Native Hawaiian organizations. Representatives of any Indian 
Tribe or Native Hawaiian organization not identified in this notice 
that wish to request transfer of control of these human remains and 
associated funerary objects should submit a written request to the 
University of Memphis, C.H. Nash Memorial Museum/Chucalissa 
Archaeological Museum. If no additional requestors come forward, 
transfer of control of the human remains and associated funerary 
objects to the Indian Tribes or Native Hawaiian organizations stated in 
this notice may proceed.

DATES: Representatives of any Indian Tribe or Native Hawaiian 
organization not identified in this notice that wish to request 
transfer of control of these human remains and associated funerary 
objects should submit a written request with information in support of 
the request to the University of Memphis, C.H. Nash Memorial Museum/
Chucalissa Archaeological Museum at the address in this notice by April 
17, 2019.

ADDRESSES: University of Memphis, C.H. Nash Memorial Museum/Chucalissa 
Archaeological Museum, 1987 Indian Village Drive, Memphis, TN 38109, 
telephone (901) 785-3160, email [email protected].

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: Notice is here given in accordance with the 
Native American Graves Protection and Repatriation Act (NAGPRA), 25 
U.S.C. 3003, of the completion of an inventory of human remains and 
associated funerary objects under the control of the Univ. of Memphis, 
C.H. Nash Memorial Museum/Chucalissa Archaeological Museum, Memphis, 
TN. The human remains and associated funerary objects were removed from 
Benton, Decatur, Gibson, Hardin, Haywood, Humphreys, Lauderdale, Lake, 
McNairy, Obion, Perry, Shelby, Stewart, Tipton, and Wayne Counties, TN.
    This notice is published as part of the National Park Service's 
administrative responsibilities under NAGPRA, 25 U.S.C. 3003(d)(3) and 
43 CFR 10.11(d). The determinations in this notice are the sole 
responsibility of the museum, institution, or Federal agency that has 
control of the Native American human remains and associated funerary 
objects. The National Park Service is not responsible for the 
determinations in this notice.

Consultation

    A detailed assessment of the human remains was made by the 
University of Memphis, C.H. Nash Memorial Museum/Chucalissa 
Archaeological Museum professional staff in consultation with 
representatives of the Eastern Band of Cherokee Indians; The Chickasaw 
Nation; The Muscogee (Creek) Nation; and United Keetoowah Band of 
Cherokee Indians in Oklahoma.

History and Description of the Remains

    In 1971, human remains representing, at minimum, two individuals 
were removed from 40BN25 in Benton County, TN. The human remains were 
surface collected by University of Memphis, C.H. Nash Memorial Museum/
Chucalissa Archaeological Museum (hereafter the C.H. Nash Museum at 
Chucalissa) staff from a shell midden during the Tennessee River 
Survey. The human remains (40BN25/1, 40BN25/2) represent an adult of 
unknown sex. No known individuals were identified. No associated 
funerary objects are present.
    In 1971, human remains representing, at minimum, two individuals 
were removed from 40DR10 in Decatur County, TN. The human remains were 
surface collected by C.H. Nash Museum at Chucalissa staff during the 
Tennessee River Survey. The human remains (40DR10/58) represent an 
adult of unknown sex. No known individuals were identified. No 
associated funerary objects are present.
    In 1972, human remains representing, at minimum, one individual 
were removed from the Perryville South site, 40DR28, in Decatur County, 
TN. The human remains were surface collected on Tennessee Valley 
Authority property by the Department of Anthropology, University of 
Memphis, as part of the Tennessee River Survey, and they were donated 
to the C.H. Nash Museum at

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Chucalissa after collection. The age and sex of the individual is 
unknown (40DR28/59). No known individuals were identified. No 
associated funerary objects are present.
    On an unknown date, human remains representing, at minimum, one 
individual were removed from the White Creek site, 40DR238, in Decatur 
County, TN. The human remains were removed from a shell midden by J. 
Pevahouse. In 1970, Pevahouse donated his collections (C-28--C39), 
including these human remains (C-39), to the C.H. Nash Museum at 
Chucalissa. The human remains (40DR238/B-1) represent one female adult. 
No known individuals were identified. The 17 associated funerary 
objects are 11 miscellaneous pottery sherds, one projectile point/knife 
fragment, one drill fragment, and four animal bones.
    On an unknown date, human remains representing, at minimum, one 
individual were removed from the Duck Home site, 40GB17, in Gibson 
County, TN. The human remains were removed by H. Crenshaw. In 1991, 
Crenshaw donated his collection (C-92), including these human remains, 
to the C.H. Nash Museum at Chucalissa. The human remains (40GB17/B-1) 
represent an adult of unknown sex. No known individuals were 
identified. The five associated funerary objects are two stones, two 
miscellaneous pottery sherds, and one miscellaneous non-human bone.
    In 1973, human remains representing, at minimum, one individual 
were removed from 40GB42 in Gibson County, TN. The human remains were 
removed by C.H. Nash Museum at Chucalissa staff on behalf of the US 
Army Corps of Engineers, Memphis District. The human remains (40GB42/B-
1) represent an adult of unknown sex. No known individuals were 
identified. The 73 associated funerary objects are three lots of grog-
tempered sherds, one biface fragment, one spokeshave, five baked clay 
fragments, one utilized flake, one piece of chipping shatter, four 
pieces of iron siltstone, eight pieces of iron sandstone, 17 
miscellaneous animal bone fragments, one mussel shell fragments, one 
Baytown Plain sherd, 21 baked clay fragments, one hammerstone, one 
blank flake, one broken rock, four fragments of iron siltstone, one 
iron sandstone fragment, and one mussel shell fragment.
    In 1973, human remains representing, at minimum, 12 individuals 
were removed from 40GB42 in Gibson County, TN. The human remains were 
removed by C.H. Nash Museum at Chucalissa staff. The human remains 
(40GB42/B-2, 40GB42/B-3, 40GB42/B-4, 40GB42/B-5, 40GB42/3, 40GB42/8, 
40GB42/191, 40GB42/263, 40GB42/286) represent one adult female; four 
subadults of unknown sex; and seven adults of unknown sex. No known 
individuals were identified. The 29 associated funerary objects are one 
shell disc bead, two stones, 10 pieces of unidentified bone/organic 
material, one piece of non-human material, four animal bones, and 11 
mixed pieces of unidentified material.
    In 1974, human remains representing, at minimum, one individual 
were removed from the Paul Lancaster site, 40GB64, in Gibson County, 
TN. The human remains were surface collected by H. Crenshaw. In 1991, 
Crenshaw donated his collection (C-92), including these human remains, 
to the C.H. Nash Museum at Chucalissa. The human remains (40GB64/19) 
represent an adult male. No known individuals were identified. No 
associated funerary objects are present.
    In 1970, human remains representing, at minimum, two individuals 
were removed from 40HD6 in Haywood County, TN. The human remains were 
surface collected by C.H. Nash Museum at Chucalissa staff in 
conjunction with the Southwestern at Memphis (now Rhodes College) field 
school. The human remains (40HD6/2) represent an adult and a subadult, 
both of unknown sex. No known individuals were identified. No 
associated funerary objects are present.
    In 1970, human remains representing, at minimum, nine individuals 
were removed from 40HD6 in Haywood County, TN. The human remains were 
removed by Southwestern at Memphis (now Rhodes College) field school. 
In 1972, the human remains were transferred to the C.H. Nash Museum at 
Chucalissa. The human remains (40HD6/15a, 40HD6/24, 40HD6/37a, 40HD6/
48, 40HD6/53, 40HD6/110-1, 40HD6/137, 40HD6/155) represent eight adults 
of unknown sex, and one individual of unknown age and sex. No known 
individuals were identified. No associated funerary objects are 
present.
    In 1973, human remains representing, at minimum, 26 individuals 
were removed from 40HD36 in Haywood County, TN. The human remains were 
removed by C.H. Nash Museum at Chucalissa staff and representatives 
from the Memphis Pink Palace Museum Young Curators Association in a 
salvage operation, after burials were exposed by a bulldozer. The human 
remains (40HD36/B-1, 40HD36/B-2, 40HD36/B-3, 40HD36/B-4, 40HD36/B-5, 
40HD36/B-6, 40HD36/B-7, 40HD36/B-8, 40HD36/B-9, 40HD36/B-10, 40HD36/B-
11, 40HD36/B-13, 40HD36/B-14, 40HD36/B-15, 40HD36/4, 40HD36/13, 40HD36/
14, 40HD36/19, 40HD36/20, 40HD36/26, 40HD36/29) represent three adult 
males; two subadults of unknown sex; and 21 adults of unknown sex. No 
known individuals were identified. The 23 associated funerary objects 
are one celt, 10 soil samples, one worked animal bone, four 
miscellaneous animal bone, five pieces of clay, and two pieces of 
stone.
    On an unknown date, human remains representing, at minimum, two 
individuals were removed from 40HR203 in Hardin County, TN. The human 
remains were removed by University of Memphis staff. In 2009-2011, all 
archeological collections from the University of Memphis, including 
these human remains, were transferred to the C.H. Nash Museum at 
Chucalissa. The human remains (HR.10.2009) represent two individuals of 
unknown age and sex. No known individuals were identified. No 
associated funerary objects are present.
    In 1971, human remains representing, at minimum, two individuals 
were removed from 40HR222 in Hardin County, TN. The human remains were 
surface collected by the Department of Anthropology, University of 
Memphis, and were donated to the C.H. Nash Museum at Chucalissa after 
collection. The human remains (40HR22/29) represent two adults of 
unknown sex. No known individuals were identified. No associated 
funerary objects are present.
    In 1977, human remains representing, at minimum, four individuals 
were removed from 40HR222 in Hardin County, TN. The human remains were 
surface collected by C.H. Nash Museum at Chucalissa staff. The human 
remains (40HR222/83, 40HR222/84) represent four adults of unknown sex. 
No known individuals were identified. No associated funerary objects 
are present.
    In 1971, human remains representing, at minimum, two individuals 
were removed from 40HR223 in Hardin County, TN. The human remains were 
surface collected by the Department of Anthropology, University of 
Memphis, during the Tennessee River Survey, and were donated to the 
C.H. Nash Museum at Chucalissa after collection. The human remains 
(40HR223/2) represent two adults of unknown sex. No known individuals 
were identified. No associated funerary objects are present.
    On an unknown date, human remains representing, at minimum, two 
individuals were removed from the Wolf Island site, 40HR224, in Hardin 
County, TN. The human remains were removed by J. Pevahouse. In 1970, 
Pevahouse donated his collections (C-

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28--C39), including these human remains (C-36), to the C.H. Nash Museum 
at Chucalissa. The human remains (40HR224/121-Burial 1, 40HR224/122-
Burial 2) represent two adults of unknown sex. No known individuals 
were identified. No associated funerary objects are present.
    In 1971, human remains representing, at minimum, one individual 
were removed from the Wolf Island site, 40HR224, in Hardin County, TN. 
The human remains were surface collected by the Department of 
Anthropology, University of Memphis, during the Tennessee River Survey, 
and were donated to the C.H. Nash Museum at Chucalissa after 
collection. The human remains (40HR224/24) represent one adult of 
unknown sex. No known individuals were identified. No associated 
funerary objects are present.
    On an unknown date, human remains representing, at minimum, six 
individuals were removed from the Emerson Mound site, 40HR232, in 
Hardin County, TN. The human remains were removed by J. Pevahouse. In 
1970, Pevahouse donated his collections (C-28--C39), including these 
human remains (C-28), to the C.H. Nash Museum at Chucalissa. The human 
remains (40HR232/B-1, 40HR232/B-2, 40HR232/B-3, 40HR232/B-4, 40HR232/B-
5, 40HR232/B-6) represent six adults of unknown sex. No known 
individuals were identified. The eight associated funerary objects are 
one utilized flake, one mussel shell, one charcoal sample, three pieces 
of charcoal, and two pebbles.
    In 1971, human remains representing, at minimum, one individual 
were removed from the Swallow Bluff Island site, 40HR235 (changed to 
40HR16), in Hardin County, TN. The human remains were removed by C.H. 
Nash Museum at Chucalissa staff. The human remains (40HR235/B-1) 
represent one adult male. No known individuals were identified. The 21 
associated funerary objects are: One ceramic jar, one Mulberry Creek 
sherd, two lots of flakes, one hammerstone fragment, one grindstone 
fragment, two lots of limestone fragments, one lot of deer bones, one 
freshwater shell, two lots of mussel shell fragments, two cores, one 
piece of petrified wood, one lot of turkey bones, one lot of 
miscellaneous sherds, one projectile point fragment, one lot of 
pebbles, one cobble, and one lot of turtle shell and deer bone 
fragments.
    In 1972, human remains representing, at minimum, three individuals 
were removed from the Hatley Creek site, 40HR236, in Hardin County, TN. 
The human remains were surface collected by C.H. Nash Museum at 
Chucalissa staff from a shell midden in a plowed field during the 
Tennessee River Survey. The human remains (40HR236/2, 40HR236/63) 
represent two adults and one subadult; the sex of all three individuals 
is unknown. No known individuals were identified. No associated 
funerary objects are present.
    In 1977, human remains representing, at minimum, 12 individuals 
were removed from the Hatley Creek site, 40HR236, in Hardin County, TN. 
The human remains were removed by University of Memphis staff. In 2009-
2011, all archeological collections from the University of Memphis, 
including these human remains, were transferred to the C.H. Nash Museum 
at Chucalissa. The human remains (40HR236/2011.04.01, 40HR236/
2011.04.02, 40HR236/2011.04.03, 40HR236/2011.04.04, 40HR236/2011.04.05, 
40HR236/2011.04.10) represent twelve individuals of unknown age and 
sex. No known individuals were identified. The 33 associated funerary 
objects are four shell beads, 10 lithic artifacts, 13 ceramic sherds, 
and six shell fragments.
    In 1975, human remains representing, at minimum, one individual 
were removed from the Savannah Bridge site, 40HR275, in Hardin County, 
TN. The human remains were surface collected by the Department of 
Anthropology, University of Memphis. The human remains (40HR275/41) 
represent one adult of unknown sex. No known individuals were 
identified. No associated funerary objects are present.
    In 1972, human remains representing, at minimum, two individuals 
were removed from 40HR238 in Hardin County, TN. The human remains were 
surface collected by staff of C.H. Nash Museum at Chucalissa. The human 
remains (40HR238/41) represent two adults of unknown age and sex. No 
known individuals were identified. No associated funerary objects are 
present.
    In 1965, human remains representing, at minimum, two individuals 
were removed from the W.N. McCrary site, 40HS41, in Humphreys County, 
TN. The human remains were surface collected by the Department of 
Anthropology, University of Memphis, as part of the Kentucky Lake 
Project. The human remains (40HS41/B-1, 40HS41/21) represent one adult 
female and one adult of unknown sex. No known individuals were 
identified. No associated funerary objects are present.
    In 1968, human remains representing, at minimum, two individuals 
were removed from 40HS76 in Humphreys County, TN. The human remains 
were surface collected by the Department of Anthropology, University of 
Memphis, as part of the Kentucky Lake Project. The human remains 
(40HS76/3) represent two adults of unknown sex. No known individuals 
were identified. No associated funerary objects are present.
    In 1966 or 1969, human remains representing, at minimum, four 
individuals were removed from 40LA2 in Lauderdale County, TN. The human 
remains were surface collected by C.H. Nash Museum at Chucalissa staff. 
The human remains (40LA2/70, 40LA2/78) represent four adults of unknown 
sex. No known individuals were identified. No associated funerary 
objects are present.
    In 1966, human remains representing, at minimum, two individuals 
were removed from 40LA4 in Lauderdale County, TN. The human remains 
were surface collected by C.H. Nash Museum at Chucalissa staff. The 
human remains (40LA4/27) represent two adults of unknown sex. No known 
individuals were identified. No associated funerary objects are 
present.
    In 1967, human remains representing, at minimum, two individuals 
were removed from Mound B at 40LA6 in Lauderdale County, TN. The human 
remains were surface collected by C.H. Nash Museum at Chucalissa staff. 
The human remains (40LA6/Mound B/6B) represent one adult and one sub-
adult, both of unknown sex. No known individuals were identified. No 
associated funerary objects are present.
    In 1970, human remains representing, at minimum, three individuals 
were removed from 40LA7 in Lauderdale County, TN. The human remains 
were removed from a post mold by C.H. Nash Museum at Chucalissa staff. 
The human remains (40LA7/140, 40LA7/217-1) represent three adults of 
unknown sex. No known individuals were identified. No associated 
funerary objects are present.
    In 1969, human remains representing, at minimum, one individual 
were removed from 40LA11 in Lauderdale County, TN. The human remains 
were surface collected by C.H. Nash Museum at Chucalissa staff. The 
human remains (40LA11/10) represent one sub-adult of unknown sex. No 
known individuals were identified. No associated funerary objects are 
present.
    In 1970, human remains representing, at minimum, two individuals 
were removed from 40LA25 in Lauderdale County, TN. The human remains 
were surface collected by C.H. Nash Museum at Chucalissa staff as part 
of a survey for the Army Corps of Engineers, Memphis District. The 
human remains (40LA25/2) represent two adults of unknown sex. No known 
individuals were identified.

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No associated funerary objects are present.
    On an unknown date, human remains representing, at minimum, two 
individuals were removed from 40LA45 in Lauderdale County, TN. The 
human remains were surface collected by L.E. Ramsey. In 1975, Ramsey 
donated his collection (C-44), including these human remains, to the 
C.H. Nash Museum at Chucalissa. The human remains (40LA45/4 and 40LA45/
5) represent two adults of unknown sex. No known individuals were 
identified. No associated funerary objects are present.
    In 1980, human remains representing, at minimum, two individuals 
were removed from 40LK A-80 in Lake County, TN. The human remains were 
removed by C.H. Nash Museum at Chucalissa staff. The human remains 
(A1980.10.01/8) represent two adults of unknown sex. No known 
individuals were identified. No associated funerary objects are 
present.
    In 1971, human remains representing, at minimum, one individual 
were removed from 40MY2 in McNairy County, TN. The human remains were 
surface collected by the Department of Anthropology, University of 
Memphis, during the Tennessee River Survey. The human remains (40MY2/
85) represent one adult of unknown sex. No known individuals were 
identified. No associated funerary objects are present.
    In 1975, human remains representing, at minimum, two individuals 
were removed from 40OB113 in Obion County, TN. The human remains were 
surface collected by C.H. Nash Museum at Chucalissa staff as part of 
the Reelfoot-Indian Creek Project for the U.S. Department of 
Agriculture, Soil Conservation Service. The human remains represent two 
adults of unknown sex. No known individuals were identified. No 
associated funerary objects are present.
    On an unknown date, human remains representing, at minimum, one 
individual were removed from the Ladies Bluff site, 40PY25, in Perry 
County, TN. The human remains were removed by J. Pevahouse. In 1970, 
Pevahouse donated his collections (C-28--C39), including these human 
remains (C-35), to the C.H. Nash Museum at Chucalissa. The human 
remains (40PY25/B-1) represent one adult male. No known individuals 
were identified. The one associated funerary object is an animal bone.
    On an unknown date, human remains representing, at minimum, three 
individuals were removed from 40PY55 in Perry County, TN. The human 
remains were removed by Ronnie Pevahouse. In 1976, Pevahouse donated 
his collections (C-45--C-55), including these human remains (C-49), to 
the C.H. Nash Museum at Chucalissa. The human remains (40PY55/4, 
40PY55/6) represent three adults of unknown sex. No known individuals 
were identified. No associated funerary objects are present.
    Between 1963 and 1965, human remains representing, at minimum, six 
individuals were removed from the Spring Creek site, 40PY207, in Perry 
County, TN. The human remains were removed by J. Pevahouse. In 1970, 
Pevahouse donated his collections (C-28--C-39), including these human 
remains (C-31), to the C.H. Nash Museum at Chucalissa. The human 
remains (40PY207/B-1, 40PY207/B-2, 40PY207/B-3, 40PY207/140, 40PY207/
157, 40PY207/161) represent three adult males, one sub-adult male, and 
two adults of unknown sex. No known individuals were identified. The 31 
associated funerary objects are one projectile point, one drill, one 
blocky debris, one perforated antler, one bone awl, three bone drift 
punches, one lot of deer bones, four bar gorget fragments, one slate 
fragment, and 17 miscellaneous animal bones.
    Between 1972 and 1974, human remains representing, at minimum, nine 
individuals were removed from the Spring Creek site, 40PY207, in Perry 
County, TN. The human remains were removed by University of Memphis 
staff. In 2009-2011, all archeological collections from the University 
of Memphis, including these human remains, were transferred to the C.H. 
Nash Museum at Chucalissa. The human remains (40PY207/2009.02.02, 
40PY207/2009.05.08, 40PY207/2009.07.02, 40PY207/2009.10.03, 40PY207/
2009.10.05, 40PY207/2009.22.01, HR.09.2009, HR.42.2010, HR.44.2010) 
represent one sub-adult of unknown sex, and eight individuals of 
unknown age and sex. No known individuals were identified. No 
associated funerary objects are present.
    On an unknown date, human remains representing, at minimum, two 
individuals were removed from 40PY242 in Perry County, TN. The human 
remains were surface collected by Andy Combs. In 1981, Combs donated 
his collection (C-63), including these human remains, to the C.H. Nash 
Museum at Chucalissa. The human remains (40PY242/14) represent two 
adults of unknown sex. No known individuals were identified. No 
associated funerary objects are present.
    On an unknown date, human remains representing, at minimum, four 
individuals were removed from the W.R. Tucker site in Perry County, TN. 
The human remains were removed by J. Pevahouse. In 1970, Pevahouse 
donated his collections (C-28--C-39), including these human remains (C-
34), to the C.H. Nash Museum at Chucalissa. The human remains (C-34/B-
1, C-34/B-2, C-34/20) represent one sub-adult, aged +/-6 years, of 
unknown sex; and two adults of unknown sex. No known individuals were 
identified. The two associated funerary objects are one ceramic jar and 
one animal bone.
    Between the late 1970's and 1982, human remains representing, at 
minimum, seven individuals were removed from the Guice's Creek site, 
40SW71, in Stewart County, TN. The human remains were removed by 
University of Memphis staff. The age and sex of these individuals are 
unknown. No known individuals were identified. No associated funerary 
objects are present.
    In 1966, human remains representing, at minimum, one individual 
were removed from the Edgefield Mounds site, 40SY28, in Shelby County, 
TN. The human remains were surface collected by C.H. Nash Museum at 
Chucalissa staff. The human remains (40SY28/41) represent one adult of 
unknown sex. No known individuals were identified. No associated 
funerary objects are present.
    On an unknown date, human remains representing, at minimum, one 
individual were removed from the Benjestown Road site (also known as 
the Jeter Site and Edgefield Mounds Site), 40SY28, in Shelby County, 
TN. The human remains were removed by Jerry Jarvis. In 1978, Jarvis 
donated his collection (C-59), including these human remains, to the 
C.H. Nash Museum at Chucalissa. The human remains (C-59/40-1) represent 
one adult of unknown sex. No known individuals were identified. The one 
associated funerary object is a ceramic bowl.
    In 1965, human remains representing, at minimum, one individual 
were removed from the Rast Farm site, 40SY75, in Shelby County, TN. The 
human remains were removed by C.H. Nash Museum at Chucalissa staff. The 
age and sex of the individual (40SY75/32) are unknown. No known 
individuals were identified. No associated funerary objects are 
present.
    In 1967, human remains representing, at minimum, one individual 
were removed from the Rast Farm site, 40SY75, in Shelby County, TN. The 
human remains were removed by C.H. Nash Museum at Chucalissa staff. The 
human remains (40SY75/B-1) represent one sub-adult of unknown sex. No 
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one associated funerary object is a ceramic bottle.
    In 1972, human remains representing, at minimum, two individuals 
were removed from 40SY215 in Shelby County, TN. The human remains were 
surface collected by C.H. Nash Museum at Chucalissa staff as part of 
the Wolf River survey. The human remains (40SY215/4A) represent two 
adults of unknown sex. No known individuals were identified. No 
associated funerary objects are present.
    Around 1975, human remains representing, at minimum, two 
individuals were removed from 40SY321 in Shelby County, TN. The human 
remains were surface collected by C.H. Nash Museum at Chucalissa staff 
as part of the Loosahatchie River Survey. The human remains (40SY321/
17, 40SY321/18) represent one adult and one subadult, both of unknown 
sex. No known individuals were identified. No associated funerary 
objects are present.
    In the 1950's, human remains representing, at minimum, two 
individuals were removed from the Neshoba site, in Shelby County, TN. 
The human remains were surface collected by the Memphis Archaeological 
and Geological Society and donated to the Memphis Museums System. In 
1984, the Memphis Museums System donated the human remains to the C.H. 
Nash Museum at Chucalissa. The human remains (MAGS Lot #31/10) 
represent one adult and one sub-adult, both of unknown sex. No known 
individuals were identified. No associated funerary objects are 
present.
    In 1959 or 1966, human remains representing, at minimum, three 
individuals were removed from the Hatchie site, 40TP1, in Tipton 
County, TN. The human remains were surface collected by staff of the 
Tennessee Department of Conservation and the C.H. Nash Museum at 
Chucalissa. The human remains (40TP1/12, 40TP1/57) represent two adults 
and one sub-adult, all of unknown sex. No known individuals were 
identified. No associated funerary objects are present.
    On an unknown date, human remains representing, at minimum, one 
individual were removed from the Mouth of the Hatchie River site, 
40TP1, in Tipton County, TN. The human remains were removed by an 
unknown private collector. Sometime prior to 1990, this unknown 
collector donated his collection (C-88) to the C.H. Nash Museum at 
Chucalissa. The human remains (40TP1/72) represent one adult of unknown 
sex. No known individuals were identified. No associated funerary 
objects are present.
    On an unknown date, human remains representing, at minimum, one 
individual were removed from the Mouth of the Hatchie River site, 
40TP1, in Tipton County, TN. The human remains were removed by 
University of Memphis staff. In 2009-2011, all archeological 
collections from the University of Memphis, including these human 
remains, were transferred to the C.H. Nash Museum at Chucalissa. The 
age and sex of the individual (HR.05.2009) is unknown. No known 
individuals were identified. No associated funerary objects are 
present.
    In 1969, human remains representing, at minimum, one individual 
were removed from 40TP12 in Tipton County, TN. The human remains were 
surface collected by C.H. Nash Museum at Chucalissa staff. The human 
remains (40TP12/2) represent one adult of unknown sex. No known 
individuals were identified. No associated funerary objects are 
present.
    On an unknown date, human remains representing, at minimum, one 
individual were removed from 40TP26 in Tipton County, TN. The human 
remains were removed by an unknown private collector. Sometime prior to 
1990, this unknown collector donated his collection (C-88) to the C.H. 
Nash Museum at Chucalissa. The human remains (40TP26/23) represent one 
adult of unknown sex. No known individuals were identified. No 
associated funerary objects are present.
    In 1962, human remains representing, at minimum, one individual 
were removed from 40WY206 in Wayne County, TN. The human remains were 
surface collected by C.H. Nash Museum at Chucalissa staff during a 
survey sponsored by Memphis Press Scimitar. The human remains (40WY206/
43) represent one adult of unknown sex. No known individuals were 
identified. No associated funerary objects are present.

Determinations Made by the University of Memphis, C.H. Nash Memorial 
Museum/Chucalissa Archaeological Museum

    Officials of the University of Memphis, C.H. Nash Memorial Museum/
Chucalissa Archaeological Museum have determined that:
     Pursuant to 25 U.S.C. 3001(9), the human remains described 
in this notice are Native American based on osteological examination, 
museum records, and/or archeological context.
     Pursuant to 25 U.S.C. 3001(9), the human remains described 
in this notice represent the physical remains of 171 individuals of 
Native American ancestry.
     Pursuant to 25 U.S.C. 3001(3)(A), the 245 objects 
described in this notice are reasonably believed to have been placed 
with or near individual human remains at the time of death or later as 
part of the death rite or ceremony.
     Pursuant to 25 U.S.C. 3001(2), a relationship of shared 
group identity cannot be reasonably traced between the Native American 
human remains and associated funerary objects and any present-day 
Indian Tribe.
     According to final judgments of the Indian Claims 
Commission or the Court of Federal Claims, the land from which the 
Native American human remains and associated funerary objects were 
removed is the aboriginal land of the Eastern Band of Cherokee Indians; 
The Chickasaw Nation; and United Keetoowah Band of Cherokee Indians in 
Oklahoma.
     Treaties, Acts of Congress, or Executive Orders, indicate 
that the land from which the Native American human remains and 
associated funerary objects were removed is the aboriginal land of the 
Eastern Band of Cherokee Indians; The Chickasaw Nation; and United 
Keetoowah Band of Cherokee Indians in Oklahoma.
     Pursuant to 43 CFR 10.11(c)(1), the disposition of the 
human remains and associated funerary objects may be to the Eastern 
Band of Cherokee Indians; The Chickasaw Nation; and United Keetoowah 
Band of Cherokee Indians in Oklahoma.

Additional Requestors and Disposition

    Representatives of any Indian Tribe or Native Hawaiian organization 
not identified in this notice that wish to request transfer of control 
of these human remains and associated funerary objects should submit a 
written request with information in support of the request to Melissa 
Buchner, University of Memphis, C.H. Nash Memorial Museum/Chucalissa 
Archaeological Museum, 1987 Indian Village Drive, Memphis, TN 38109, 
telephone (901) 785-3160, email [email protected], by April 17, 
2019. After that date, if no additional requestors have come forward, 
transfer of control of the human remains and associated funerary 
objects to the Eastern Band of Cherokee Indians; The Chickasaw Nation; 
and United Keetoowah Band of Cherokee Indians in Oklahoma may proceed.
    The University of Memphis, C.H. Nash Memorial Museum/Chucalissa 
Archaeological Museum is responsible for notifying the Eastern Band of 
Cherokee Indians; The Chickasaw Nation; The Muscogee (Creek) Nation; 
and United Keetoowah Band of

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Cherokee Indians in Oklahoma that this notice has been published.

    Dated: February 12, 2019.
Melanie O'Brien,
Manager, National NAGPRA Program.
[FR Doc. 2019-04912 Filed 3-15-19; 8:45 am]
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