Nevada Nuke Waste Chat: Join the Free Vegas Meeting on Toxic Legacy
Published Date: 1/15/2026
Notice
Summary
The Nevada Environmental Management Site-Specific Advisory Board is holding a public meeting on February 18, 2026, both in Las Vegas and online. This meeting lets local folks and experts talk about cleaning up and managing nuclear waste and land in Nevada. It’s a chance to share your thoughts and stay updated on important environmental decisions—no cost to join, just bring your questions!
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Public Meeting: In-Person and Virtual
The Environmental Management Site-Specific Advisory Board, Nevada, will hold a public meeting on February 18, 2026 from 4:00–9:00 p.m. PST in Las Vegas (Molasky Corporate Center, 15th Floor, 100 North City Parkway) and online. The meeting is open to the public at no cost and provides a way to hear updates and participate.
How to Get Virtual Access
To receive the virtual access information for the February 18, 2026 meeting, you must contact the Nevada Site Specific Advisory Board Administrator by phone or email at least two days before the meeting. The notice gives the administrator's phone (702-523-0894) and email for requesting access.
Public Comment: Time Limits and Deadlines
Fifteen minutes are allocated for public comment during the 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 given to board members and included in the meeting minutes, and written comments received within two working days after the meeting will be included in the minutes.
Disability Accommodations: 7-Day Request
If you require special accommodations due to a disability to attend the February 18, 2026 meeting, you must contact the NSSAB Administrator at least seven days in advance so the Board can make every effort to accommodate you.
Board Advises on Nevada Nuclear Cleanup
The Board provides advice and recommendations on site-specific issues including cleanup activities, environmental restoration, waste and nuclear materials management and disposition, excess facilities, future land use, and long-term stewardship, and helps fulfill public participation requirements under NEPA, CERCLA, and RCRA.
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