Oak Ridge Board Seeks Community Views on Site Remediation Plans
Published Date: 3/10/2026
Notice
Summary
The Oak Ridge Environmental Management Advisory Board is holding a public meeting on April 8, 2026, to talk about cleaning up and managing the Oak Ridge site. Anyone interested in the environment or local cleanup efforts can join in person or online by requesting access ahead of time. This meeting helps make sure the community’s voice is heard about important environmental decisions and future plans.
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In-person and Virtual Public 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 April 8, 2026, from 6-8 p.m. EDT. To receive virtual access information you must email [email protected] at least two days before the meeting.
Public Comment Rules and Deadlines
The meeting includes a 15-minute public comment period on April 8, 2026; oral commenters will be given a minimum of two minutes each. Written comments sent at least two working days before the meeting will be provided to board members and included in the minutes; written comments received within two working days after the meeting will be included in the minutes.
Disability Accommodations Notice Requirement
If you need special accommodations due to a disability to attend the April 8, 2026 meeting, you must contact Melyssa P. Noe at least seven days in advance so DOE can make every effort to accommodate you.
Meeting Minutes Posted Online
Meeting minutes for the Oak Ridge Site-Specific Advisory Board will be available online at https://www.energy.gov/orem/listings/oak-ridge-site-specific-advisory-board-meetings. Written comments received before and within two working days after the meeting will be included in those minutes.
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