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  • Type:Notice
    Citation:90 FR 12530
    Reading Time:about 2 minutes

    The Department of Energy is announcing an online virtual meeting for the Environmental Management Site-Specific Advisory Board (EM SSAB), Nevada, which will take place on April 16, 2025. The meeting is open to the public and will be conducted via Microsoft Teams. Public comments can be submitted via email before and after the meeting, and those wishing to speak during the meeting will have a brief time to do so. The purpose of the board is to provide advice on environmental management issues such as clean-up activities and waste management.

    Simple Explanation

    The Department of Energy is having an online meeting on April 16, 2025, where people can talk about cleaning up and taking care of waste to keep the environment safe. It's kind of like a video call that anyone can join, and if they want to say something, they have a short time to do so, or they can write in their ideas.

  • Type:Notice
    Citation:90 FR 11733
    Reading Time:about 2 minutes

    The Department of Energy's Office of Environmental Management will host an open meeting of the Environmental Management Site-Specific Advisory Board (EM SSAB) for the Savannah River Site. The meeting is scheduled for March 24-25, 2025, in Aiken, South Carolina, and will be available via YouTube livestream. The purpose is to discuss clean-up activities, waste management, and other related issues, with opportunities for public participation and comment. Those wishing to attend in person or make a public comment must notify the board by specified deadlines.

    Simple Explanation

    The Department of Energy is having a meeting in South Carolina to talk about how to clean up a special area and deal with trash, and people can watch it online. They want to make sure everyone knows about it so they can join in or share their thoughts, but the notice doesn't say how they will pay for the meeting or measure its success.

  • Type:Rule
    Citation:90 FR 4635
    Reading Time:about 71 minutes

    The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has issued a direct final rule to correct and clarify errors in a previous rule regarding the management of coal combustion residuals (CCR) from electric utilities. Published on January 16, 2025, this rule focuses on legacy CCR surface impoundments and CCR management units, updating several regulatory sections to address inconsistencies and unclear language. Key changes include revised deadlines, more unified compliance guidelines, and enhanced definitions. These amendments ensure the rule aligns with existing standards and the EPA's original intent.

    Simple Explanation

    The EPA is fixing some rules about how to deal with the leftover ash from burning coal so that everyone understands what needs to be done. They are making things clearer and simpler, like fixing typos and explaining what certain words mean, to help people follow the rules better.

  • Type:Notice
    Citation:86 FR 294
    Reading Time:about a minute or two

    The Department of Energy is hosting an online virtual meeting for the Environmental Management Site-Specific Advisory Board in Nevada. This meeting will take place on January 20, 2021, from 4:00 to 7:30 p.m. The public can attend by emailing to register by January 18, 2021, and they can submit comments via email by February 5, 2021. The meeting will focus on developing strategies and plans related to environmental restoration and waste management.

    Simple Explanation

    The Department of Energy is having an online meeting about cleaning up and taking care of the environment in Nevada. People can watch by signing up in advance and can send their thoughts by email.

  • Type:Notice
    Citation:86 FR 9498
    Reading Time:about a minute or two

    The Department of Energy's Office of Environmental Management is holding an online virtual meeting for the Oak Ridge Environmental Management Site-Specific Advisory Board on March 10, 2021, from 6:00 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. Public participation is encouraged, and written comments can be submitted via email before or after the meeting, but there will be no live comments during the session. The Board aims to make recommendations regarding environmental restoration and waste management. Further details, including how to attend or submit comments, are available on the Department’s website.

    Simple Explanation

    The government is having an online meeting to talk about cleaning up and taking care of the environment in Oak Ridge. People can watch and send in their ideas by email, but they can't talk during the meeting.

  • Type:Notice
    Citation:90 FR 11413
    Reading Time:about 2 minutes

    The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has proposed a settlement related to the U.S. Technology Superfund Site in Berger, Missouri, to address waste containing toxic heavy metals that was removed between 2018 and 2019. The agreement involves payments by companies, such as AAR Landing Gear, LLC, The Boeing Company, Lockheed Martin Corporation, and Space Gateway Support, LLC, and several federal agencies for a total of approximately $2.44 million. The EPA is asking for public comments on this proposed settlement until April 7, 2025. If the public feedback suggests the agreement is not suitable, the EPA may revise or withdraw it.

    Simple Explanation

    The EPA wants to make sure that a messy place in Missouri, where some companies left bad stuff, gets cleaned up, and they're asking for people's thoughts on their plan to use money from those companies to do it.

  • Type:Notice
    Citation:90 FR 16516
    Reading Time:about 3 minutes

    The Department of Energy is hosting an in-person and livestreamed meeting for the Environmental Management Site-Specific Advisory Board at the Savannah River Site. This meeting, open to the public, is set for May 20, 2025, in Aiken, South Carolina, and online via YouTube. The board will discuss environmental issues like clean-up activities and waste management, and public comments are welcome. Special accommodations for attendees with disabilities can be arranged by contacting the board in advance.

    Simple Explanation

    The government is having a special meeting about keeping the environment clean at a place called the Savannah River Site. People can watch it in person or online, and they can also say what they think about the topics being discussed.

  • Type:Notice
    Citation:90 FR 94
    Reading Time:about 3 minutes

    The Department of Energy's Office of Environmental Management is holding a meeting for the Environmental Management Site-Specific Advisory Board at the Savannah River Site. The meeting will take place on January 27 and 28, 2025, at the Emeline Hotel in Charleston, South Carolina, and will also be streamed online. Public attendance is encouraged, and interested individuals can register for in-person participation or submit comments via email. The purpose of the Board is to advise on issues related to environmental cleanup, waste management, and future land use.

    Simple Explanation

    The government is holding a meeting at the Savannah River Site to talk about cleaning up the environment, and anyone can watch online or go in person to give their ideas. People need to sign up to go or share their thoughts ahead of time.

  • Type:Notice
    Citation:86 FR 9497
    Reading Time:about a minute or two

    The Department of Energy's Office of Environmental Management is holding an online virtual meeting for the Environmental Management Site-Specific Advisory Board (EM SSAB) in Nevada. This meeting will take place on Wednesday, March 17, 2021, from 4:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m. The board will discuss matters related to environmental restoration and waste management, among other topics. The public is encouraged to attend and can submit comments via email before and after the meeting, as there won't be opportunities for live comments during the event.

    Simple Explanation

    The government wants to talk about how to take care of the environment and clean up waste in Nevada, so they are having a special online meeting to discuss it. People can listen to the meeting and send in their thoughts, but they won't be able to talk during the meeting.

  • Type:Notice
    Citation:90 FR 3258
    Reading Time:about 2 minutes

    The Nuclear Regulatory Commission (NRC) announced a series of public meetings scheduled during the weeks of January 13, February 3, 10, and 17, 2025. One of the key meetings is on January 14, 2025, focusing on decommissioning and waste management, and another is on February 6, 2025, to discuss ADVANCE Act activities. These meetings will be held in Rockville, Maryland, and the public can attend in person or watch via webcast. For accessibility needs or to receive notices electronically, individuals are encouraged to contact the NRC.

    Simple Explanation

    The Nuclear Regulatory Commission is inviting people to come to some special meetings about keeping things safe, like cleaning up places and dealing with waste, or they can watch online. They will make sure everyone can join in if they need help, but they didn’t say exactly how people could talk or ask questions in these meetings.

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