[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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