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About the CAB                                                        

As part of the federally-charted Environmental Management Site-Specific Advisory Board, the Community Advisory Board for Nevada Test Site Programs (NTS CAB) is an appointed formal group of volunteers and liaison members organized to provide informed recommendations and advice to the U.S. Department of Energy Nevada Site Office Environmental Management program.

NTS CAB sub-committees study environmental management issues, such as radioactive waste management and environmental restoration activities, and provide recommendations to the full Board. Meetings are open to the public and participation is encouraged.

Who We Are

The Community Advisory Board for Nevada Test Site Programs (NTS CAB) is comprised of volunteer members who represent Nevada stakeholders by reviewing and commenting on environmental restoration (i.e. groundwater contamination, historic nuclear test area clean-up, etc.) and waste management (i.e. radioactive waste transportation and disposal) activities at the Nevada Test Site.  The NTS CAB members bring a variety of perspectives to the Board on issues of significant concern to the region.  Members also offer scientific and technical expertise to the Board, including rural interests, environmental concerns, or local government viewpoints.

Liaisons, while not voting members, participate in NTS CAB deliberations and contribute their institutional views.  Liaisons represent: the State of Nevada; Nye County, Nevada; the National Park Service; the Defense Threat Reduction Agency; and the U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) Nevada Site Office's Environmental Management program.

Feedback from the NTS CAB can be initiated in a variety of ways.  The DOE may request that the NTS CAB review specific issues of concern.  Also, the NTS CAB may independently initiate issues for review that are then transmitted to the DOE. 

The NTS CAB also functions as an educational and informational link to the community by providing an opportunity for residents to understand and comment on environmental activities at the Nevada Test Site.  Through public meetings the NTS CAB is dedicated to furthering community feedback. The NTS CAB openly solicits public participation in all its meetings.

To learn more about the CAB and their current activities please visit the Meetings & Minutes webpage.

Send mail to ntscab@nv.doe.gov with questions or comments about this web site.