Public notice: Draft environmental assessment available for Technology and Training Center

AVAILABILITY OF THE DRAFT ENVIRONMENTAL ASSESSMENT FOR THE OAK RIDGE ENHANCED TECHNOLOGY AND TRAINING CENTER (ORETTC) (DOE/EA-2144)

The U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) National Nuclear Security Administration (NNSA) announces the availability of this Draft Environmental Assessment (EA), which analyzes the potential impacts of constructing and operating the ORETTC to train first responders and other experts in nuclear operations, safeguards, and emergency response.

The proposed site for the ORETTC is on the Oak Ridge Reservation, approximately 5 miles west of the Y-12 site.

NNSA invites the public to review and submit comments on the Draft EA. Copies of the document are available for public review on the DOE NEPA web page at https://www.energy.gov/nepa/public-comment-opportunities, under “Open for Public Comment.”

Public comments on the Draft EA should be submitted no later than September 21, 2020. Comments may be submitted via regular mail to NNSA NEPA Document Manager, Attn: ORETTC Draft EA, P.O. Box 2050, Oak Ridge, TN 37831; or by email: [email protected]. Comments will not be accepted over the telephone.