EP 1110-3-8
9 Apr 04
APPENDIX C
SAMPLE RAB PUBLIC NOTICE
Public Notice
(Name of U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (USACE) District)
Formation of Restoration Advisory Board (RAB)
Membership Solicitation
The Department of the Army recognizes the importance of stakeholder participation in the
Defense Environmental Restoration Program. Therefore, (name of district) is announcing the
establishment of a RAB. The RAB is being created in order to improve public participation by
involving the community in the environmental restoration of the Formerly Used Defense Sites
property at (name of FUDS property).
The RAB will include community members who reflect the diverse interests of the local
community. RAB members will be asked to review and comment on plans and technical
documents relating to the ongoing environmental studies and restoration activities at (name of
FUDS property). RAB members will have the opportunity to provide comments that may
accelerate the restoration. Members will also be expected to serve as voluntary liaison between
the community and the USACE district and be available to meet with community members
and/or groups. Community RAB members will receive no compensation for their service. RAB
meetings will be open to the public.
Community interest forms can be obtained by contacting:
(List name(s), title, address, and telephone number of contact)
Members will be expected to serve a 1- to 2-year term and attend RAB meetings regularly.
Forms will be reviewed by the selection panel. The selection panel will make recommendations
to the district Commander for approval of RAB members. The selection panel members will be
representatives from the (name of district), the (name of state environmental agency), the
community, and the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency, as appropriate. To qualify,
interested parties must be local residents of (name of cities or counties) who are affected by
(name of FUDS property).
The initial meeting to form the RAB will be held (list location, date, and time). For
additional information, please contact (name, address, and telephone number of contact).
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