Radiation Workers' Board Meets to Ensure Fair Compensation Payouts
Published Date: 5/15/2026
Notice
Summary
The Advisory Board on Radiation and Worker Health is meeting on June 18, 2026, to discuss important updates about helping workers exposed to radiation get fair compensation. Workers affected by radiation exposure and their families can share written comments by June 11. This meeting helps make sure the rules and science behind compensation stay accurate and fair, with no new costs or delays expected.
Analyzed Economic Effects
2 provisions identified: 1 benefits, 1 costs, 0 mixed.
Written Comments Accepted by June 11
If you are a worker exposed to radiation or a family member, you can submit written comments about the Advisory Board on Radiation and Worker Health. Written comments must be received on or before June 11, 2026, and will be included in the official record.
No Oral Public Comment; Phone Access
The meeting on June 18, 2026 will be open to the public for listening only; there will be no oral public comment period. You can listen by calling the USA toll-free number 1-866-659-0537 with passcode 9933701 (the audio line has 150 ports).
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