Public Conversation: Pocatello

Consent-based Siting for Critical Infrastructure

Are you interested in providing input on how a process for consent-based siting of critical infrastructure should be done? Would you like to learn what other community members think?

Residents, living within 30 miles of Pocatello and at least 18 years of age, are welcome to join a Public Conversation about consent tied to siting critical infrastructure. Data/information that is collected may be used for the project research.

Dinner will be included — Those who join and complete the public conversation will be able to receive a $75 voucher. There are no anticipated risks. Accepted registrants will receive an email confirmation.

Friday, September 13, 2024
5:30-7:30pm

Purpose Center
224 N Union Pacific Ave, Pocatello, ID

(Check-in & dinner will begin at 5:30pm. An optional survey will follow). See below for additional details

Access the Pre-register form here

Additional Details

Pre-registration

Your participation is voluntary. To join us, complete the provided pre-register form. By pre-registering, you are providing your consent to be selected for the public conversation and to participate. Attendees are free to withdraw at any time. If you withdraw before the completion of the public discussion, compensation may account for the portion of the discussion in which you were involved.

Public Conversations

The Common Ground Consortium, led by Boise State University, is hosting public conversations to learn about people’s priorities for consent-based siting of critical infrastructure. Our aim is to inform the design of or improvements to public engagement processes, like those for energy/nuclear-related facilities, including temporary storage of nuclear waste (used nuclear fuel).

Funding

This work is being funded by the U.S. Department of Energy and is done to provide recommendations to the U.S. Department of Energy on better practices in consent-based siting processes. Summary insights from the public conversation will inform generalized findings/briefings and/or recommendations to the U.S. Department of Energy. We may also present briefings in public/technical forums and writing, such as peer-reviewed articles. No quotes or attributions would be made without permission. Individuals will also not be identified without permission. Our recommendations will not volunteer communities or locations for future siting.

Contact Us

If you have any questions, contact Kathy Araujo, Professor, Boise State, epi@boisestate.edu or 208-426-4845. We can also provide a copy of the consent form (email, a sheet, etc). This study has been reviewed and approved by the Boise State University IRB. You may also reach out to the IRB about your rights as a research participant, which is concerned with the protection of volunteers in research projects. Contact the Office of Research Compliance by calling (208) 426-5401 or emailing humansubjects@boisestate.edu.

Public Conversation: Pocatello

Consent-based Siting for Critical Infrastructure

Additional Details

Pre-registration

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