[Federal Register Volume 64, Number 109 (Tuesday, June 8, 1999)] [Notices] [Pages 30550-30551] From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov] [FR Doc No: 99-14467] ======================================================================= ----------------------------------------------------------------------- NUCLEAR REGULATORY COMMISSION Seeks Qualified Candidates for the Advisory Committee on Reactor Safeguards AGENCY: Nuclear Regulatory Commission. ACTION: Request for resumes. ----------------------------------------------------------------------- SUMMARY: The U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission (NRC) is seeking qualified candidates for appointment to its Advisory Committee on Reactor Safeguards (ACRS). ADDRESSES: Submit resumes to: Ms. Jude Himmelberg, Office of Human Resources, U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission, Washington, DC 20555- 0001. FOR APPLICATION MATERIALS, CALL: 1-800-952-9678. Please refer to Announcement Number 9999901. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: Congress established the ACRS to provide the NRC with independent expert advice on the safety of existing and proposed reactor facilities and on the adequacy of the proposed reactor safety standards. At present, the ACRS places emphasis on reviewing several matters, including: safety issues associated with the operation of 104 commercial nuclear units in the United States; risk-informed regulatory approach; license renewal applications; risk-informed revisions to 10 CFR part 50; revisions to the NRC Safety Goal Policy Statement; plant-specific application of Safety Goals; and application of revised source term to operating plants. The ACRS membership includes individuals from national laboratories, academia, and industry who possess specific technical expertise along with a broad perspective in addressing safety concerns. The ACRS members are selected from a variety of engineering [[Page 30551]] and scientific disciplines, such as nuclear power plant operations, nuclear engineering, mechanical engineering, electrical engineering, chemical engineering, metallurgical engineering, structural engineering, materials science, probabilistic risk assessment, and instrumentation and process control systems. At this time, candidates are specifically being sought who have 15- 20 years of specific experience, including graduate level education in either: Materials science; metallurgical/structural engineering; systems engineering and thermal-hydraulics modeling as applied to nuclear plant systems; or the application of risk methods to nuclear safety issues. Criteria used to evaluate candidates include education and experience, demonstrated skills in nuclear safety matters, and the ability to solve problems. Additionally, the Commission considers the need for specific expertise in relationship to current and future tasks. Consistent with the requirements of the Federal Advisory Committee Act, the Commission seeks candidates with varying views so that the membership on the Committee will be fairly balanced in terms of the points of view represented and functions to be performed by the Committee. Because conflict-of-interest regulations restrict the participation of members actively involved in the regulated aspects of the nuclear industry, 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 prior to final appointment. This might require divestiture of securities issued by nuclear industry entities, or discontinuance of industry- funded research contracts or grants. Copies of a resume describing the educational and professional background of the candidate, including any 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 such factors as race, color, religion, national origin, sex, age, or disabilities. Candidates must be citizens of the United States and be able to devote approximately 80-100 days per year to Committee business. Applications will be accepted until July 30, 1999. Dated: June 2, 1999. Andrew L. Bates, Advisory Committee Management Officer. [FR Doc. 99-14467 Filed 6-7-99; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 7590-01-P