Oak Ridge Waste Cleanup Board Plans Public Meeting in March
Published Date: 2/11/2026
Notice
Summary
The Oak Ridge Environmental Management Advisory Board is holding a public meeting on March 11, 2026, to talk about cleaning up and managing waste at the site. Anyone interested can join in person or online by requesting access ahead of time. This meeting helps the community stay informed and involved in important environmental decisions that affect Oak Ridge.
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How to Attend the March 11 Meeting
You can attend the Oak Ridge Environmental Management Site-Specific Advisory Board meeting in person at the DOE Information Center, 1 Science.gov Way, Oak Ridge, TN, or join virtually on March 11, 2026 from 6-8 p.m. EST. To get virtual access information you must email [email protected] at least two days before the meeting.
Oral Public Comment Time Limits
Fifteen minutes in total are set aside for public comment at the March 11, 2026 meeting, and anyone making an oral comment will be given a minimum of two minutes to speak. This limits how long each person can address the Board during the meeting.
Written Comment Submission Deadlines
Written comments sent at least two working days before the March 11, 2026 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. Submit written comments by emailing [email protected].
Disability Accommodations Require Notice
If you need special accommodations due to a disability to attend the March 11, 2026 meeting, you must contact Melyssa P. Noe at least seven days in advance. The Board will make every effort to accommodate persons with physical disabilities or special needs.
Public Not Allowed to Question Presenters
During the meeting the public is not permitted to question Board members or presenters; the Designated Federal Officer will conduct the meeting to facilitate orderly business. This limits direct back-and-forth between the public and presenters at the March 11, 2026 meeting.
Meeting Minutes Posted Online
Minutes from the March 11, 2026 meeting will be available online at the Oak Ridge Site-Specific Advisory Board meetings page: https://www.energy.gov/orem/listings/oak-ridge-site-specific-advisory-board-meetings. You can read the official record of the meeting there.
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