Grant Co. resident sought to serve on Hanford board
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The Hanford Site is one of the largest hazardous waste cleanup sites in the world.
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EPHRATA – The Grant County Board of Commissioners issued a press release that they are looking for one interested citizen, residing in Grant County, to serve on the Hanford Advisory Board.
The release states members appointed to the HAB assist the Washington State Department of Ecology, the United States Environmental Protection Agency, and the United States Department of Energy to develop consensus policy recommendations and advice in regard to the short and long-term Hanford cleanup process.
Meetings are held five times per year in the Tri-Cities area and typically last for two days, Thursday to Friday. Per Diem reimbursement may apply.
Individuals selected for nomination from Grant County will be required to submit an application, the release states.
The application for the position is located on the County website at https://bit.ly/3VgXd6t.
For further information please contact Jerry Gingrich at 509-754-2011, ext 2931. Applications will be accepted until the position is filled and may close at any time.
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