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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.

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.

The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) is seeking public comments on guidance about applying for a No Migration Variance (NMV) under the Resource Conservation and Recovery Act's Land Disposal Restrictions. This guidance allows for temporarily placing treated hazardous waste in a landfill, even if it doesn't fully meet standard requirements, provided certain conditions are met to prevent migration of hazardous constituents. Comments must be submitted by February 18, 2021, and the guidance specifies the information required for petitions, including descriptions of waste, treatment standards, and monitoring plans.

The Department of Energy has announced an open meeting of the Environmental Management Site-Specific Advisory Board (EM SSAB) for Oak Ridge, which will be held both in-person and virtually on May 14, 2025, from 6–8 p.m. EDT. The meeting aims to discuss issues such as clean-up activities, environmental restoration, and waste management, and will include a presentation, discussion, and a public comment period where attendees can provide feedback orally or in writing. The meeting is open to the public, and special accommodations can be arranged for those with disabilities. Minutes from the meeting will later be available online.

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.

The Department of Energy's Office of Environmental Management is announcing an in-person and virtual meeting of the Environmental Management Site-Specific Advisory Board (EM SSAB) for Oak Ridge. Scheduled for April 9, 2025, from 6-8 p.m. EDT, the meeting will take place at the DOE Information Center in Oak Ridge, Tennessee, and also be accessible via Zoom. The Board provides advice on site-specific issues, including clean-up activities and waste management, and welcomes public participation. Public comments can be submitted before and after the meeting, and the event will be accessible to persons with disabilities.