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Overview
The Maine Yankee Community Advisory Panel on Spent Nuclear Fuel Storage and Removal (CAP) was established in March 2005. The panel promotes open communication, encourages public engagement and education regarding the interim storage of spent nuclear fuel at Maine Yankee, and advocates for the prompt removal of this material from the site.
The panel evolved from the Maine Yankee Community Advisory Panel on Decommissioning, which played an integral role in the plant's successful decommissioning, beginning in August 1997.
Panel Membership & Meetings
All CAP meetings are open to the public, and each agenda includes a public comment period. Current members include the Governor's representative, the Lincoln County senator, a representative from the Town of Wiscasset, a Maine Yankee representative, and members of the former decommissioning CAP.
CAP members have extensive knowledge of spent nuclear fuel storage and transportation, as well as the history and status of the federal government's efforts to fulfill its obligation to remove this material.
Next Annual Meeting
The CAP last met on September 30, 2025, in Woolwich, Maine, to review updates on the Maine Yankee Independent Spent Fuel Storage Installation and the national status of spent nuclear fuel removal and disposal. Information about the next annual meeting is below.
The next annual CAP meeting is scheduled for Thursday, October 1, 2026, from 4:00 PM - 6:00 PM at the Montsweag Restaurant on Route 1 in Woolwich, Maine. Attendees should park in the upper north lot and use the ramp to access the second-floor function room.
Contact
For more information about the CAP, please contact:
Kathleen Capstick
Maine Yankee Government & Public Affairs Director
kcapstick@3yankees.com