DOE Renews Board Advising on Nuclear Cleanup Priorities
Published Date: 3/24/2026
Notice
Summary
The Environmental Management Site-Specific Advisory Board is getting a fresh two-year renewal starting April 7, 2026. This board, made up mostly of local community members near cleanup sites, advises the Department of Energy on environmental cleanup and budget priorities. The renewal keeps the board active with a budget of about $2.9 million to support its important work.
Analyzed Economic Effects
3 provisions identified: 1 benefits, 1 costs, 1 mixed.
Two‑Year Renewal Keeps Local Advisory Board
The Environmental Management Site-Specific Advisory Board (EM SSAB) is renewed for a two‑year period with a projected renewal date of April 7, 2026. The Board will keep providing community-based advice to the Department of Energy on cleanup activities, waste management, long-term stewardship, communications, and budget priorities.
Federal Funding of About $2.9M Annually
DOE will support the renewed EM SSAB with an annual budget of approximately $2.9 million, including an estimated 4 full‑time equivalent (FTE) federal staff costing $563,000, other federal internal costs of $2.27 million, and reimbursable member travel expenses estimated at $89,000. The Board is proposed to have about 160 members and proposed payments to members are $0.
Volunteer Membership: Unpaid but Travel Reimbursed
The EM SSAB is proposed to include approximately 160 members who are not paid (proposed payments to members = $0), with reimbursable costs for members’ travel estimated at $89,000. The majority of members live or work near Environmental Management cleanup sites, and no expertise is required for membership.
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