Hanford Nuke Waste Board Gathers for Cleanup Chat
Published Date: 3/13/2026
Notice
Summary
The Hanford Environmental Management Advisory Board is holding a public meeting on April 22, 2026, to discuss cleanup and future plans for the Hanford site. Anyone interested in environmental cleanup, local community members, and stakeholders can join in person or online to share their thoughts. This meeting helps guide important decisions about managing nuclear waste and land use, with no direct costs to attendees.
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Public Hanford Cleanup Meeting Open
You can attend the Hanford Environmental Management Site-Specific Advisory Board meeting on April 22, 2026, from 8 a.m. to 3 p.m. PDT in Richland, Washington (2435 Stevens Center Place) or join virtually. To get virtual access information, contact Meegan Tripp at (509) 376-2403 or [email protected] at least two days before the meeting.
Public Comment Time and Deadlines
The meeting allocates 15 minutes total for public comment and anyone wishing to speak orally 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 Accommodation Request Rule
If you need special accommodations due to a disability to attend the meeting, contact Meegan Tripp at least seven days in advance of the April 22, 2026 meeting so the Board can make every effort to accommodate you.
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