Public Involvement Opportunities

These opportunities assure that interested people can share information and views, consult and collaborate with DOE, Hanford regulators (EPA and Ecology), and Groundwater Remediation Project staff on program activities. Public involvement opportunities are posted on the DOE Richland Operation Office page as well as the Groundwater Remediation Project calendar of events. These public involvement opportunities include:

The Hanford Advisory Board. DOE regularly informs the board and its subcommittees of Groundwater Remediation Project activities and provides support for meetings, reports, and other activities.
Monthly Open Meetings. These monthly meetings are informal opportunities for the public, tribal governments, stakeholders, regulators, DOE, and program staff to voice opinions, discuss and resolve issues, and identify upcoming events. Meetings are held the first Monday of the month.
Regulatory Agency Meetings. The Groundwater Remediation Project regularly meets with Hanford regulators to inform them and obtain their input on decisions related to program direction and funding.
Information Sessions. These opportunities bring together program staff and specific groups to inform them about, and seek their input on, selected issues and projects. The meetings may include DOE, regulators, and others depending on the nature of the discussion.
Technical and Professional Interactions. Groundwater Remediation Project staff regularly participate in technical and professional conferences, symposia, and other activities to assure these audiences are informed about the program.

In addition, the Groundwater Remediation Project is linked to the Hanford Site's emergency preparedness efforts to assure technical action and communication occurs in the event of an off-normal or unusual groundwater event.