[Federal Register Volume 61, Number 32 (Thursday, February 15, 1996)]
[Notices]
[Page 6043]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 96-3401]



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NUCLEAR REGULATORY COMMISSION


Nuclear Regulatory Commission Seeks Qualified Candidates for 
Advisory Committee on Nuclear Waste

AGENCY: U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission

ACTION: Request for resumes

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SUMMARY: The U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission (NRC) is seeking 
qualified candidates for possible appointment to its Advisory Committee 
on Nuclear Waste (ACNW). One opening is expected on the committee in 
mid-1996.

ADDRESSES: Submit resumes to: Ms. Jude Himmelberg, Office of Personnel, 
U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission, Washington, DC 20555-0001.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION, CALL: 1-800-952-9678. Please refer to 
Announcement Number 96-1000.

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: The ACNW is a part-time advisory group 
established by the NRC in 1988 to provide independent technical review 
and advice on the disposal of nuclear waste, including all aspects of 
nuclear waste disposal facilities, as directed by the Commission. This 
advice covers activities related to licensing, operation and closure of 
high- and low-level radioactive waste disposal facilities and 
associated rulemakings, regulatory guides and NRC staff technical 
positions. The ACNW also reviews performance assessment evaluations of 
waste disposal facilities.
    The committee interacts with representatives of the NRC, the 
Advisory Committee on Reactor Safeguards, the Department of Energy, 
other Federal, State, and local agencies, Indian Nations and private 
organizations as appropriate.
    A wide variety of engineering and scientific skills are needed to 
conduct the broadly based reviews required in the committee's work. 
Engineers and scientists are needed with work experience in the high- 
and low-level radioactive waste disposal programs coupled with broad 
experience in a pertinent technical field, such as nuclear engineering 
and technology, nuclear fuel cycle analysis, nuclear chemistry, earth 
sciences, and materials science.
    Individuals should have a minimum of 20 years' work experience in 
related fields, or fields that can be applied directly to the work of 
the committee, and have achieved a level of distinction in their 
discipline. In addition, individuals must be able to devote 
approximately 50-100 days per year to committee business. Most meetings 
are held in Rockville, Maryland, although some additional travel is 
required to other sites.
    Because conflict-of-interest regulations restrict the participation 
of members actively involved in areas related to nuclear waste 
disposal, the degree and nature of any such involvement will be 
weighed. Each qualified candidate's financial interests must be 
reconciled with applicable Federal and NRC rules and regulations before 
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, or discontinue or limit involvement in NRC 
or industry-funded research contracts or grants, based on a 
determination of possible conflicts of interest.
    Copies of a resume describing the educational and professional 
background of the candidate, including special accomplishments, 
professional references, current address, and telephone number should 
be provided. All qualified candidates will receive careful 
consideration. Appointment will be made without regard to race, color, 
religion, national origin, sex, age, or disabilities. Candidates must 
be citizens of the United States. Applications will be accepted until 
March 31, 1996.

    Dated: February 9, 1996.
Andrew L. Bates,
Advisory Committee Management Officer.
[FR Doc. 96-3401 Filed 2-14-96; 8:45 am]
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