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