[Federal Register Volume 71, Number 51 (Thursday, March 16, 2006)]
[Notices]
[Pages 13638-13639]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: E6-3815]


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NUCLEAR REGULATORY COMMISSION


Seeks Qualified Candidates for the Advisory Committee on Reactor 
Safeguards

AGENCY: U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission (NRC).

ACTION: Request for r[eacute]sum[eacute]s.

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SUMMARY: The U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission is seeking qualified 
candidates for appointment to its Advisory Committee on Reactor 
Safeguards (ACRS).

ADDRESSES: Submit r[eacute]sum[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: Congress established the ACRS to provide the 
NRC independent expert advice on matters related to the safety of 
existing and proposed nuclear power plants and on the adequacy of 
proposed reactor safety standards. Of primary importance are the safety 
issues associated with the operation of 103 commercial nuclear units in 
the United States and regulatory initiatives, including risk-informed 
and performance-based regulations, license renewal applications, power 
uprates, and the use of mixed oxide and high burnup fuels. An increase 
emphasis is being given to safety issues associated with new reactor 
designs and technologies, including passive system reliability and 
thermal hydraulic phenomena, use of digital instrumentation and 
control, international codes and standards for use in multi-
international design certification applications, material and 
structural engineering and nuclear analysis and reactor core 
performance.
    The ACRS membership is drawn from a variety of engineering and 
scientific disciplines needed to conduct broadly based review for these 
facilities, as well as proposed standards and criteria and related 
research activities. The ACRS also has some involvement in security 
matters related to the integration of safety and security of commercial 
reactors. This work involves technical issues associated with 
consequence analysis and the assessment of effective mitigation 
strategies. Committee members serve a 4-year term with the possibility 
of reappointment up to a maximum of two terms, for a potential total 
service of 12 years. At this time, the Commission is specifically 
seeking individuals with 10 years of experience in the areas of thermal 
hydraulics, materials and metallurgy, plant operations, severe accident 
analysis, probabilistic risk assessment, design engineering, digital 
instrumentation and control, and nuclear analysis. Candidates with 
pertinent graduate level education will be given additional 
consideration. Individuals should have a demonstrated record of 
accomplishments in the area of nuclear reactor safety. It is the NRC's 
policy to select the best qualified applicant for the job, regardless 
of race, gender, age, religion, or any other non-merit factor. 
Consistent with the requirements of the Federal Advisory Committee Act, 
the Commission seeks candidates with varying views and of diverse 
background 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. It is the NRC's policy to select the best 
qualified applicant for the job, regardless of race, gender, age, 
religion, or any other non-merit factor.
    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 and 
of 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.
    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. A security background 
investigation for a Q clearance (or the transfer of an up-to-date Q 
clearance) will also be required.
    Candidates must be citizens of the United States and be able to 
devote approximately 80-100 days per year to Committee business. A 
r[eacute]sum[eacute] describing the educational and professional 
background of the candidate, including any special accomplishments, 
professional references, current address, and telephone number should 
be provided.

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All qualified candidates will receive careful consideration. 
Applications will be accepted on an ongoing basis.

    Dated: March 10, 2006.
Andrew L. Bates,
Advisory Committee Management Officer.
[FR Doc. E6-3815 Filed 3-15-06; 8:45 am]
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