Current Public Involvement
Restoration Advisory Boards, commonly called "RABs," are established in communities located near formerly used defense sites with environmental cleanup activities.
RABs are local boards designed to provide a forum for effective two-way communication between the community and the Department of Defense (DoD) about work and plans at nearby cleanup sites. The RAB is solely advisory in nature. By definition, a RAB may only address issues associated with environmental restoration activities.
In order to form a RAB, closure of the installation must involve transfer of property to the Community, or fifty (50) or more citizens must petition the installation to form a RAB, or local, state, federal, or tribal governments request the formation of a RAB, or the installation determines the need for a RAB.
RAB membership should be balanced and reflect the diverse interests of communities. Members include local citizens, US Army Corps of Engineers (USACE) representatives, U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) representatives, state environmental regulatory agencies representatives, and local government representatives.
RAB membership is voluntary. Members receive no compensation. Members all have equal status, except the two co-chairs (Each RAB is chaired by two people, a USACE representative and a community representative).
For further information about the forming, the requirements of, or the operations of a RAB, see the Restoration Advisory Board Rule Handbook which can be downloaded here and at the link below.
Individuals who wish to become a RAB member should call or send a letter of interest to one of the following:
Jeffrey Skog, Project Manager
US Army Corps of Engineers, Omaha District
Tel: (402) 995-2815
Email: jeffery.a.skog@nwo02.usace.army.mil
Kevin Quinn, Public Affairs Specialist
U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Omaha District
Tel: (402) 995-2419, Toll free: 888-835-5971
Email: kevin.v.quinn@usace.army.mil
