Fermilab

ILC Citizens' Task Force

2007 Meeting Calendar and Topics

January 27, 2007 – Retreat and Tour

March 1, 2007 – Particle Physics

  • Overview of Particle Physics and Fermilab’s contribution
  • Introduction of Meeting Calendar

March 27, 2007 – The ILC

  • Introduction to the ILC

May 1, 2007 – The Global Design Effort

  • Conversation with GDE Director Barry Barish

May 22, 2007 – Property Rights and Locating the ILC at Fermilab

  • Understanding legal implications of property rights
  • Identify criteria for siting
  • Best orientations for the tunnel

June 26, 2007 – Environmental Issues

  • Managing potential environmental impacts of the ILC

July 24, 2007 – Construction-Related Issues

  • Timing
  • Safety
  • Mitigating impacts

September 25, 2007 – Surface Structures

  • Facility sizes and needs
  • Aesthetic issues
  • Features that could be included to benefit communities

October 23, 2007 – Economic Issues

  • Understanding economic impacts of Fermilab
  • Potential economic impacts of the ILC

November 27, 2007 – Deep Tunnel Project and Final Report Topics

  • Lessons learned from the Deep Tunnel Project in Chicago
  • Identification of key final report topics

January 22, 2008 – Planning for the Final Report

February 26, 2008 – Review Annotated Outline of Final Report

March 25, 2008 – Review of Draft Final Report

April 22, 2008 – Complete and Approve Final Report