Department of Labor announces Advisory Board on Toxic Substances, Worker Health will meet Oct. 30

WASHINGTON – The Department of Labor today announced the Advisory Board on Toxic Substances and Worker Health for Part E of the Energy Employees Occupational Illness Compensation Program Act will hold an online meeting Oct. 30, 2024. Meetings are open to the public.

The act provides compensation and medical benefits to nuclear weapons workers diagnosed with medical conditions caused by their exposure to toxic substances at covered nuclear facilities.

The Secretary of Labor appoints advisory board members to two-year terms. Meeting at least twice a year, the board advises the Secretary on certain technical aspects of the EEOICPA. The 12-member board includes four members from the scientific, medical and claimant communities. Dr. Aaron Bowman is the board’s chair. 

WHAT:          Advisory Board on Toxic Substances and Worker Health for Part E of the EEOICPA

WHERE:        Dial-in number available on the advisory board website at least three days prior to the meeting.

WHEN:          Wednesday, Oct. 30 from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. EDT

Comments, materials, requests for accommodations and requests to speak must be sent by Oct. 23, 2024, to EnergyAdvisoryBoard@dol.gov. Requests must refer to the Advisory Board’s name and the meeting date of Oct. 30, 2024. 

Read the Federal Register notice for more information on how to participate in the meeting.

Questions about the board can be emailed to EnergyAdvisoryBoard@dol.gov. 

Learn more about the advisory board.