Paducah Cleanup Board Meets May 15—Join In!
Published Date: 4/16/2025
Notice
Summary
The Environmental Management Site-Specific Advisory Board in Paducah is holding a public meeting on May 15, 2025, to discuss cleanup and environmental plans for the area. Anyone interested in local environmental issues, especially those near Paducah, can join in person or online to share their thoughts. This meeting helps shape how the Department of Energy manages waste and land use, with no direct costs to attendees.
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In‑person and live virtual meeting
The Environmental Management Site‑Specific Advisory Board, Paducah, will hold a public meeting on May 15, 2025 from 5:30–7:00 p.m. CDT at West Kentucky Community and Technical College, Emerging Technology Center, Room 215 (5100 Alben Barkley Drive, Paducah, KY) and virtually. The meeting will be streamed on YouTube at https://www.youtube.com/@pppoadvisoryboards8584 and no registration is necessary.
Public comment rules and timelines
Fifteen minutes are allocated for public comment during the May 15, 2025 meeting; oral commenters will be given a minimum of two minutes each. Written comments received at least two working days before the meeting will be provided to Board members and included in the meeting minutes; written comments received within two working days after the meeting will be included in the minutes.
Disability accommodations available with notice
The EM SSAB, Paducah will make every effort to accommodate persons with physical disabilities or special needs; if you require special accommodations you must contact Robert "Buz" Smith at least seven days in advance of the May 15, 2025 meeting.
Board advises on cleanup and legal public‑participation roles
The Board provides advice and recommendations on site issues including clean‑up activities and environmental restoration; waste and nuclear materials management and disposition; excess facilities; and future land use and long‑term stewardship. The Board also provides an avenue to fulfill public participation requirements under NEPA, CERCLA, RCRA, Federal Facility Agreements, Consent Orders, Consent Decrees, and Settlement Agreements.
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