Paducah Advisory Board Opens Doors for Cleanup Input April 16
Published Date: 3/10/2026
Notice
Summary
The Paducah Environmental Management Advisory Board is holding a public meeting on April 16, 2026, to discuss cleanup and environmental plans for the site. Anyone interested in the area's cleanup, waste management, or future land use can join in person or online for free. This meeting helps make sure the community’s voice is heard and keeps the cleanup moving forward smoothly.
Analyzed Economic Effects
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In-person and Livestream Meeting Access
The Paducah Environmental Management Site-Specific Advisory Board meeting will be held in-person at West Kentucky Community and Technical College, Room 215, Paducah, Kentucky, and livestreamed on YouTube on April 16, 2026 from 5:30-7:00 p.m. CDT. The livestream is on https://www.youtube.com/@pppoadvisoryboards8584 and no registration is necessary, so you can attend either in person or online for free.
Oral Public Comment Time Limits
Fifteen minutes total are set aside for public comment during the meeting on April 16, 2026, and people who speak will be given a minimum of two minutes each to speak. If you plan to speak, you should expect these time limits.
Written Comment Submission Deadlines
Written comments submitted at least two working days before the April 16, 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. To have comments seen by members before the meeting, submit them at least two working days in advance.
Accessibility Accommodations Request Rule
The board will make every effort to accommodate persons with physical disabilities or special needs, but you must contact the meeting coordinator at least seven days in advance of the April 16, 2026 meeting to request special accommodations.
No Public Questioning of 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 on April 16, 2026.
Meeting Minutes Published Online
Minutes from the meeting will be available online at https://www.energy.gov/pppo/pgdp-cab/listings/meeting-materials, so you can read what was discussed even if you do not attend.
Board Fulfills Environmental Public-Participation
The Paducah EM Site-Specific Advisory Board provides advice on cleanup, waste and nuclear materials management, future land use, and long-term stewardship, and it serves as an avenue to fulfill public participation requirements under NEPA, CERCLA, and RCRA and related agreements.
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