[Federal Register Volume 59, Number 126 (Friday, July 1, 1994)] [Unknown Section] [Page 0] From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov] [FR Doc No: 94-16084] [[Page Unknown]] [Federal Register: July 1, 1994] ======================================================================= ----------------------------------------------------------------------- NUCLEAR REGULATORY COMMISSION Call For Nominations For Advisory Committee on Reactor Safeguards AGENCY: Nuclear Regulatory Commission. ACTION: Call for nominations. ----------------------------------------------------------------------- SUMMARY: The U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission (NRC) requests nominations of qualified candidates to consider for appointment to its Advisory Committee on Reactor Safeguards (ACRS). Currently, there is one opening on the Committee and another vacancy is anticipated within the next several months. ADDRESSES: Submit nominations to: Ms. Jude Himmelberg, Office of Personnel, U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission, Washington, DC 20555. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Ms. Jude Himmelberg at 1-800-368-5642 or in the Washington, DC area, 301-415-7119 (after July 8, 1994). SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: The ACRS was established by Congress to provide the Commission with independent expert advice on matters related to regulatory policy and the safety of existing and proposed nuclear power plants. The Committee work currently emphasizes safety issues associated with the operation of the more than 100 nuclear units in the United States and technical and policy issues related to evolutionary and passive standard plant designs. Traditionally, the membership of the ACRS has included individuals from national laboratories, academic and research institutions, industry, and consulting engineering firms having specific technical expertise along with a broad perspective in addressing systems concerns. The members of the ACRS are selected from a variety of engineering and scientific disciplines. Candidates are being sought with experience in such fields as nuclear power plant operations, nuclear engineering, mechanical engineering, electrical engineering, electronics, metallurgical engineering, materials science, structural engineering, chemical engineering, process control systems, and related fields. The Commission has expressed particular interest in candidates with specific expertise in the areas of reactor accident analysis, digital instrumentation and control, or advanced computer applications. Criteria used to evaluate candidates include education and experience, demonstrated skills in nuclear safety matters, and the ability to apply one's skills to problems outside of one's specific area of expertise. Additionally, the Commission considers the need for specific expertise in relationship to the tasks that lie ahead, availability of candidates to serve, and possible conflicts of interest. Consistent with the requirements of the Federal Advisory Committee Act, the Commission seeks candidates with varying views on reactor safety issues. Because members actively involved in the regulated aspects of the nuclear industry might be of limited use to the Committee, the degree and nature of any such involvement will be considered. Each qualified nominee's financial interests must be reconciled with applicable federal and NRC rules and regulations prior to final appointment to the Committee. This may result in the candidate being required to divest himself or herself of securities issued by nuclear industry entities, discontinue research projects, and/or limit involvement in certain types of contracts, based on a determination of possible conflict of interest. Copies of a resume describing the educational and professional background of the nominee, including any special accomplishments, professional references, current address, and telephone number should be provided. All qualified nominees will receive full consideration. Appointment will be made without regard to such factors as race, color, religion, national origin, sex, age, or handicapping condition. Nominees must be citizens of the United States and be able to devote approximately 50-100 days per year to Committee business. We will be accepting applications until August 31, 1994. Dated: June 22, 1994. Andrew L. Bates, Advisory Committee Management Officer. [FR Doc. 94-16084 Filed 6-30-94; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 7590-01-M