Calendar of Public Events

A federal program called Conversations With America is designed to encourage public comment on how to improve government services to citizens. The following monthly calendar lists meetings that provide forums for public questions and comments.

August 2010

Surplus Plutonium Disposition Supplemental Environmental Impact Statement

August 3, 5:30 p.m. - 8:00 p.m. (EDT)

Calhoun Community College, Decatur Campus, Aerospace Building, 6250 Highway 31 North, Tanner, Alabama 35671

TVA will participate in a public meeting sponsored by the Department of Energy on their Surplus Plutonium Disposition Supplemental Environmental Impact Statement (SEIS). The SEIS will evaluate the impact of using mixed oxide fuel manufactured from surplus plutonium to fuel TVA nuclear reactors. TVA is a cooperating agency on the SEIS and a co-host of the meetings held in the Tennessee Valley.

Contact: Bruce Yeager (865) 632-8051

Tazewell Soil and Water Conservation District Farm Tour

August 4, 9:00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m. (EDT)

Magic Mart, 251 Tazewell Avenue, Tazewell, Virginia 24651

The Tazewell Soil and Water Conservation District will be sponsoring a Farm Tour.

The district staff will take participants on a tour of three unique farming operations utilizing federal and state Cost Share Programs. To register for the tour, please call the district office at (276) 988-9588. TVA is a partner in this activity.

Contact: Martha Podren (423) 467-3801

Surplus Plutonium Disposition Supplemental Environmental Impact Statement

August 5, 5:30 p.m. - 8:00 p.m. (EDT)

Chattanooga Convention Center, 1150 Carter Street, Chattanooga, Tennessee 37402

TVA will participate in a public meeting sponsored by the Department of Energy on their Surplus Plutonium Disposition Supplemental Environmental Impact Statement (SEIS). The SEIS will evaluate the impact of using mixed oxide fuel manufactured from surplus plutonium to fuel TVA nuclear reactors. TVA is a cooperating agency on the SEIS and a co-host of the meetings held in the Tennessee Valley.

Contact: Bruce Yeager (865) 632-8051

Tazewell Soil and Water Conservation District Board Meeting

August 9, 3:30 p.m. - 5:00 p.m. (EDT)

U.S. Department of Agriculture Service Center Office, 727R Riverside Drive (Route 16), Tazewell, Virginia 24651

Monthly progress and updates on activities and agricultural programs affecting Tazewell County will be discussed. TVA is a partner in activities.

Contact: Martha Podren (423) 467-3801

Daniel Boone Soil and Water Conservation District Board Meeting

August 12, 6:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m. (EDT)

U.S. Department of Agriculture Office, Route 2, Jonesville, Virginia 24263

Monthly progress and updates on conservation activities and agricultural programs affecting Lee County will be discussed. TVA is a partner in water quality activities.

Contact: Martha Podren at (423) 467-3801

South Holston Lake and River Cleanup

August 14, 8:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m. (EDT)

Observation Knob, 337 Knob Park Road, Bristol, Tennessee 37620

Keep Bristol Beautiful is sponsoring the 18th Annual South Holston Lake and River Cleanup. A celebration party will be held after the cleanup. TVA is a partner in the cleanup.

Contact: Martha Podren (423) 467-3801