Join Oak Ridge Waste Cleanup Chat: In-Person or Online!
Published Date: 1/9/2026
Notice
Summary
The Oak Ridge Environmental Management Advisory Board is holding a public meeting on February 11, 2026, to talk about cleaning up and managing waste at the site. Anyone interested can join in person or online and share their thoughts. This meeting helps make sure the community’s voice is heard about important environmental decisions.
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Oak Ridge public meeting: attend in person or online
You can attend the Environmental Management Site-Specific Advisory Board meeting on February 11, 2026, from 6-8 p.m. EST in person at the DOE Information Center, 1 Science.gov Way, Oak Ridge, TN 37831, or virtually. To get virtual access information you must email [email protected] at least two days before the meeting.
Public comment rules and deadlines
If you want to speak, the meeting allocates 15 minutes total for public comment and each oral commenter will be given a minimum of two minutes. 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 also be included in the minutes.
Disability accommodations request deadline
If you require special accommodations due to a disability, you must contact Melyssa P. Noe at least seven days in advance of the February 11, 2026 meeting so the Board can make every effort to accommodate you.
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