DOE Public Meetings

In order to maintain and build trust with any organization, it is important to have open and honest communication. One way the Department of Energy (DOE) provides a window into the progress taking place at the former Portsmouth Gaseous Diffusion Plant is through open houses. These events allow the public to talk one-on-one with representatives from DOE, as well as the contractors at the site and various community organizations supporting the ongoing progress.

The Department of Energy holds quarterly public meetings to keep the community informed of air monitoring data and the progress of the D&D project. Virtual sessions have been held over the last two years to maintain safety protocols due to the COVID-19 pandemic. The interactive sessions allow the public to ask questions and learn more about the project and the measures being taken to put safety first and to protect human health and the environment in accordance with cleanup levels set and approved by DOE and the Ohio Environmental Protection Agency (Ohio EPA). To watch a recent session, please click here.

During the month of November, 2019, U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) officials and PORTS site contractors, in conjunction with the Southern Ohio Diversification Initiative, Ohio University and the Site Specific Advisory Board hosted a series of community open houses in each of the four counties that surround the site. Visitors were able to view informational kiosks and speak with subject matter experts about topics such as site reuse; process building deactivation; the plan for the waste generated during demolition; and, the site contractors and workers involved in the project.

During the month of May, 2019, U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) officials and PORTS site contractors, in conjunction with the Southern Ohio Diversification Initiative, Ohio University and the Site Specific Advisory Board hosted a series of community open houses in each of the four counties that surround the site. Visitors were able to view informational kiosks and speak with subject matter experts about topics such as site reuse; process building deactivation; the plan for the waste generated during demolition; and, the site contractors and workers involved in the project.

During the month of November, 2018, U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) officials and PORTS site contractors, in conjunction with the Southern Ohio Diversification Initiative, Ohio University and the Site Specific Advisory Board hosted a series of community open houses in each of the four counties that surround the site. Visitors were able to view informational kiosks and speak with subject matter experts about topics such as site reuse; process building deactivation; the plan for the waste generated during demolition; and, the site contractors and workers involved in the project.

During the month of April, 2018, U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) officials and PORTS site contractors, in conjunction with the Southern Ohio Diversification Initiative, Ohio University and the Site Specific Advisory Board hosted a series of community open houses in each of the four counties that surround the site. Visitors were able to view informational kiosks and speak with subject matter experts about topics such as site reuse; process building deactivation; the plan for the waste generated during demolition; and, the site contractors and workers involved in the project.

U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) officials and Fluor-BWXT personnel hosted the public for a D&D Project Update meeting Tuesday, January 24 at Piketon High School.

DOE hosts public meeting to inform public and receive formal comments on proposed plans.

Fluor-B&W Portsmouth hosted a public meeting at Waverly High School in Waverly, Ohio and detailed the cleanup plan for the gaseous diffusion plant.

On October 22, 2012, Fluor-B&W Portsmouth hosted a public meeting at Waverly High School in Waverly, Ohio and detailed the cleanup plan for the gaseous diffusion plant.

On May 17, 2012, Fluor-B&W Portsmouth hosted a public meeting at Waverly High School in Waverly, Ohio and detailed the cleanup plan for the gaseous diffusion plant.

On January 31, 2012, Fluor-B&W Portsmouth hosted a public meeting at Waverly High School in Waverly, Ohio and detailed the cleanup plan for the gaseous diffusion plant.