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Search Results: keywords:"Energy Employees Occupational Illness Compensation Program Act"

  • Type:Notice
    Citation:90 FR 1547
    Reading Time:about 5 minutes

    The Advisory Board on Toxic Substances and Worker Health will hold a meeting on February 5-6, 2025, in Richland, WA, near the Hanford Site, to discuss various issues related to the Energy Employees Occupational Illness Compensation Program Act (EEOICPA). Public participation is encouraged, and people can submit comments or request to speak by January 29, 2025, through email or mail. The Advisory Board aims to review past recommendations, discuss new issues, and address concerns related to claims and medical guidance for workers affected by toxic substances. The meeting will be open to the public with an opportunity for comments on February 5, 2025.

    Simple Explanation

    The Advisory Board on Toxic Substances and Worker Health is a group having a meeting, where people can talk about health and safety for workers who might have been around unsafe materials. If people want to share ideas or talk at the meeting, they need to let the board know by sending a message before the end of January.

  • Type:Notice
    Citation:90 FR 7140
    Reading Time:about 3 minutes

    The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) of the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) announced a meeting for the Advisory Board on Radiation and Worker Health. This meeting, open to the public, will occur on February 25, 2025, and will discuss important topics like cybersecurity initiatives and updates on worker health petitions. While there won't be a public comment period during the meeting, people can submit written comments in advance. Those interested can also join the meeting via a teleconference, although space is limited to 150 callers.

    Simple Explanation

    The CDC is having a big meeting about keeping workers safe from radiation, and people can listen in by phone, but only a limited number of people can join. They can also send in their thoughts on paper before the meeting, even though they can't speak during it.