The Department of Labor has announced that the Advisory Board on Toxic Substances and Worker Health for Part E of the Energy Employees Occupational Illness Compensation Program Act will be convening on May 8-9, 2024, in Oak Ridge, Tennessee. The meetings, which are focused on providing compensation and medical benefits to nuclear weapons workers affected by exposure to toxic substances, will be open to the public.
According to the announcement, the 12-member advisory board, including members from scientific, medical, and claimant communities, is appointed by the Secretary of Labor to two-year terms. Dr. Steven Markowitz serves as the chair of the board.
The meeting will take place at Comfort Inn Oak Ridge, 433 S. Rutgers Ave., Oak Ridge, TN 37830, starting on Wednesday, May 8 from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. and continuing on Thursday, May 9 from 8:30 to 11:30 a.m. EDT. Those interested can attend the in-person meeting via teleconference or online, with information on how to join to be posted on the advisory board's website at least 72 hours before the meeting date.
A public comment session is scheduled for Wednesday, May 8 from 4:15 to 5 p.m. EDT. Requests to speak during this session should be sent to EnergyAdvisoryBoard@dol.gov, referring to the Advisory Board's name and the meeting date of May 8, 2024.
For more details on how to participate in the meeting, individuals are encouraged to read the Federal Register notice. Questions about the board can be directed to EnergyAdvisoryBoard@dol.gov, and further information about the advisory board is available on their website.
