[Federal Register Volume 66, Number 162 (Tuesday, August 21, 2001)]
[Notices]
[Pages 43920-43921]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 01-20995]


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NUCLEAR REGULATORY COMMISSION


Notice Seeking Qualified Candidates for the Advisory Committee on 
Nuclear Waste

AGENCY: Nuclear Regulatory Commission.

ACTION: Request for resumes.

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SUMMARY: Submit resumes to: Ms. Sherry Meador, ACRS/ACNW, Mail Stop 
T2E-26, U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission, Washington, DC 20555-0001.

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SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: The Commission established the Advisory 
Committee on Nuclear Waste (ACNW) to provide independent technical 
review of and advice on matters related to the management of nuclear 
waste, including all aspects of nuclear waste disposal facilities, as 
directed by the Commission. This encompasses activities related to both 
high- and low-level radioactive waste disposal facilities, including 
the licensing, operation, and closure of the facilities, rulemakings, 
and associated regulatory guides and technical positions developed to 
clarify the intent of NRC's high- and low-level waste regulations. As 
part of these activities, the ACNW reviews performance assessment 
evaluations of waste disposal facilities. Committee members are 
selected from a variety of engineering and scientific disciplines, such 
as risk assessment, chemistry, mechanical engineering, civil 
engineering, materials sciences, and the earth sciences. Currently, the 
Commission is seeking an additional individual with technical expertise 
in the area of health physics, dose assessment, and consequences 
modeling to augment the existing expertise of the 4-member committee. 
Committee members serve a 4 year term with the possibility of 
reappointment for a total service of 8 years.
    Criteria used to evaluate candidates include education and 
experience, demonstrated skills in nuclear waste management matters, 
and the ability to solve complex technical problems. The Commission, in 
selecting its Committee members, considers the need for a specific 
expertise to accomplish the work expected to be before the ACNW. For 
this position, the expertise must be directly related to the area of 
health physics including dose assessment and consequence modeling. 
Consistent with the requirements of the Federal Advisory Committee Act, 
the Commission seeks candidates with diverse backgrounds, 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.
    Candidates for ACNW appointments may be involved in or have 
financial interests related to NRC-regulated aspects of the nuclear 
industry. Because conflict-of-interest considerations may restrict the 
participation of ACNW members in ACNW activities, the degree and nature 
of any such restriction on an individual's activities as a member will 
be considered in the selection process. 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 or discontinuance of certain contracts or 
grants. Information regarding these restrictions will be provided upon 
request.
    A resume describing the educational and professional background of 
the candidate, including any special accomplishments and professional 
references should be provided. Candidates should provide their current 
address, telephone number, and e-mail address. All 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 50-100 days per year to Committee 
business. Applications will be accepted until November 16, 2001.

    Dated: August 14, 2001.
Andrew L. Bates,
Advisory Committee Management Officer.
[FR Doc. 01-20995 Filed 8-20-01; 8:45 am]
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