An environmental justice risk communication initiative at the U.S. Department of Energy`s Savannah River Site
- Medical Univ. of South Carolina, Charleston, SC (United States). Environmental Hazards Assessment Program
Four low-income and minority communities located in close proximity to the Savannah River Site (SRS), a DOE nuclear facility were involved in an environmental justice risk communication initiative under the auspices of a DOE Environmental Justice Strategy addressing Executive Order 12898. The initial phase of this project identified community perceptions of health concerns, SRS image and communication, and environmental concerns. Findings served as the foundation for the design, development, and delivery of four community-specific risk communication programs. In response to identified community health concerns, meetings were conducted to share public and worker health studies associated with SRS. Special emphasis was focused on a public health cancer study conducted in the SRS region of concern. SRS 1995 environmental monitoring data, with emphasis on radiation and its impact on air and water, was the focus of the final series of community meetings. Selection and development of a risk communication team comprised of SRS scientists and engineers was included. Project strategies involved active utilization of an advisory committee and a technical committee throughout the process. Interface with appropriate boards and committees involved in outreach activities at the nuclear complex also occurred.
- OSTI ID:
- 500837
- Report Number(s):
- CONF-9705100--
- Country of Publication:
- United States
- Language:
- English
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