[Federal Register Volume 67, Number 228 (Tuesday, November 26, 2002)]
[Notices]
[Page 70761]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 02-29982]


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NUCLEAR REGULATORY COMMISSION


Advisory Committee on Nuclear Waste; Request for Candidates

AGENCY: U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission.

ACTION: Notice.

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SUMMARY: The U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission seeks qualified 
candidates for the Advisory Committee on Nuclear Waste. Submit 
resume[egrave]s to: Ms. Sherry Meador, Administrative Assistant, ACRS/
ACNW, Mail Stop T2E-26, U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission, Washington, 
DC 20555-0001, or e-mail address [email protected].

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. The ACNW undertakes independent studies and 
reviews related to disposal, storage, and transportation of both high- 
and low-level radioactive waste including interim storage of spent 
nuclear fuel; materials safety; and facilities decommissioning. This 
encompasses activities related to rulemakings, associated regulatory 
guides, and technical positions developed to support and clarify NRC's 
nuclear materials and radioactive waste regulations. 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. At this time, 
candidates are being sought who have 15-20 years of experience, 
including graduate level education, in the management and disposal of 
radioactive waste. 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 
radioactive waste disposal, site remediation and closure activities, 
nuclear fuel reprocessing, chemistry, chemical exchange processes, and 
nuclear fuel cycle. 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 a candidate 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 resum[eacute] 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 70-100 days per year 
to Committee business. Applications will be accepted until January 17, 
2003.

    Dated: November 20, 2002.
Andrew L. Bates,
Advisory Committee Management Officer.
[FR Doc. 02-29982 Filed 11-25-02; 8:45 am]
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