[Federal Register Volume 68, Number 225 (Friday, November 21, 2003)]
[Notices]
[Pages 65742-65743]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 03-29105]
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NUCLEAR REGULATORY COMMISSION
Seeks Qualified Candidates for the Advisory Committee on Nuclear
Waste
AGENCY: Nuclear Regulatory Commissio.n
ACTION: Request for resum[eacute]s.
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SUMMARY: The U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission seeks qualified
candidates for the Advisory Committee on Nuclear Waste. Submit
resum[eacute]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 [email protected].
SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: The Commission established the Advisory
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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 areas of
radioactive waste disposal, site remediation and closure activities,
materials degradation, corrosion of metals and alloys, and nuclear fuel
cycle. Demonstrated experience would be particularly desirable in
engineering design and risk assessment associated with underground
structures, tunnels, and mining complexes, with emphasis in the area of
radioactive waste storage and disposal. 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 December 31,
2003.
Dated: November 17, 2003.
Andrew L. Bates,
Advisory Committee Management Officer.
[FR Doc. 03-29105 Filed 11-20-03; 8:45 am]
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