Restoration Advisory Board Recruiting Flyer

Calverton Restoration Advisory Board for Former Navy/Grumman site
U.S. NAVY Seeking [insert location] Residents to Join
the Restoration Advisory Board (RAB)
What is a Restoration Advisory Board or RAB ?
A collective forum for the community, government
agencies, tribes, and installation decision makers to
discuss, and identify the most efficient and productive
means to restore the environment at a site formerly
owned by the DoD, where the DoD is overseeing the
cleanup process.
RAB members provide input to installation decision
makers. They have direct access to environmental
agencies overseeing the cleanup. They can share their
questions, concerns, and ideas with agencies involved
in the cleanup. While RABs do provide valuable
information, it is not a decision-making body.

Who are RAB Members? RAB members should be
a cross-section of local community residents who
represent diverse community interests. This means a
RAB member can be a teacher, environmental
advocate, business owner, grocery clerk, parent,
member of a community organization, or a farmer,
these are just some examples. This not only ensures
equitable representation of the community but also
ensures information reaches the entire community.

Why is a RAB Important? The Navy encourages
community involvement throughout the entire
environmental restoration process. Residents, who
understand their community, and volunteer to
represent it, provide meaningful input regarding the
cleanup activities within their community. While the
general public can comment on the DoD’s efforts,
RABs are a focused and interactive opportunity to
participate in the process.

Where does a RAB meet? All meetings are
announced and held at a location within the
community; some meetings may be held virtually.

When does a RAB meet? There are [insert
number] official RAB meetings for the [insert
location] RAB.

Community Participation Community members are
encouraged to attend the two annual RAB meetings
that are open to the public. The public is also
encouraged to contact official RAB members with any
questions or concerns throughout the cleanup process.

RAB Responsibilities
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Member should represent and communicate
community interests and concerns

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Be willing to learn about the Environmental
Restoration Process and actions at the site

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Assist in establishment of a mission statement,
goals, and operating procedures

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Address issues associated with the environmental
restoration activities

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Provide advice and comment on restoration issues
to the decision makers

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Provide information to the greater community

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Serve a specified term, typically a one to twoyear term, and attend RAB meetings regularly

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When applicable, review and comment on
documentation and activities

How the Navy Partners with the RAB
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Maintains a record of RAB activities

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Maintains an information repository on all
activities related to the site

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Informs RAB about key issues and upcoming
decisions

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Considers and responds, in a timely manner, to
RAB questions, concerns, and ideas.

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Provides adequate funding for administrative and
technical support

How Can I Get Involved? If you are interested in
serving on the [insert location] RAB, please complete
a membership request form. Upon submission, forms
will be reviewed and approved by a selection panel.
The panel reviews submissions to understand
applicants commitment level, and ensure members
represent interests of community. Local residents of
[insert location] interested in the ongoing
environmental restoration activities at the former
[insert location] site should go to WEBSITE for
more information and for the link to the form.