EP 1110-3-8
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(5) After the designated solicitation period ends, the selection panel will convene to
develop a list of suggested RAB members who reflect the diverse interests of the community.
The community interest forms submitted will be used in developing this list. The selection panel
will submit the list of suggested RAB members, along with full explanation establishing the fact
that the members represent the diverse interest groups of the community, to the PM for the
district Commander's approval. The district Commander, in consultation with EPA and state
representatives, must accept the list unless it is determined that the diverse community interests
are not fully represented. If this determination is made, the district Commander will specify the
weaknesses to be corrected. The selection panel will be instructed to develop a new list for
review and approval. Once the list is approved, the selection panel will be disbanded.
c. Announcement of RAB Members.
(1) RAB membership should be announced by the geographic district PAO, based on
information provided by the PM, in the following manner:
(a) Send letters to the selected RAB members to notify them of their selection. Send news
releases to the local newspapers announcing the formation of the RAB and the date of the first
meeting.
(b) Send letters to those who submitted community interest forms but were not selected,
announcing the names of the RAB members, thanking those not selected for their interest,
encouraging them to attend future RAB meetings, and notifying them that their interest forms
will be kept on file in case future membership openings should occur.
(c) Distribute a brief fact sheet announcing the RAB members and meeting schedule and
publicly thanking all community members who expressed an interest in RAB participation and
encouraging ongoing community attendance and participation at future RAB meetings.
(2) Additions to and deletions from the RAB can be made at any time the RAB deems
necessary. Procedures for additions and resignations should be outlined in the operating
procedures discussed in paragraph 3-7. A sample Operating Procedures for RABs is provided at
appendix G.
d. Training of RAB Members. RAB members will require some initial orientation to
enable them to perform their duties. The PM should work with the state, EPA, and
environmental groups to develop methods to inform and educate RAB members. This training
may be accomplished at initial RAB meetings or at special orientation sessions. RAB members
will be provided instruction on the relative risk process, the budgeting process, and how these
affect the sequencing of restoration response actions so that RABs can provide informed advice.
Technical support staff from state, Federal, and local agencies should be requested to attend
such sessions to provide information and explanation to RAB members. In addition, contractors
who are performing work at the FUDS property can provide technical support.
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