[Federal Register Volume 72, Number 152 (Wednesday, August 8, 2007)]
[Notices]
[Page 44590]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: E7-15509]
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NUCLEAR REGULATORY COMMISSION
Seeks Qualified Candidates for the Advisory Committee on Reactor
Safeguards
AGENCY: U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission.
ACTION: Request for r[eacute]sum[eacute]s.
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SUMMARY: The U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission (NRC) seeks qualified
candidates for the Advisory Committee on Reactor Safeguards (ACRS).
Submit r[eacute]sum[eacute]s to: Ms. Angelina Chapeton, Administrative
Assistant, ACRS/ACNW&M, Mail Stop T2E-26, U.S. Nuclear Regulatory
Commission, Washington, DC 20555-0001, or e-mail [email protected].
SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: The ACRS is a part-time advisory group which
is statutorily mandated by the Atomic Energy Act of 1954, as amended.
ACRS provides 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 104 commercial
nuclear power plants in the United States and regulatory initiatives,
including risk-informed and performance-based regulations, license
renewal, power uprates, and the use of mixed oxide and high burnup
fuels. An increased 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 used in
multinational design certifications, material and structural
engineering, and nuclear analysis and reactor core performance. 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 analyses and the
assessment of effective mitigation strategies. See NRC Web site at
http://www.nrc.gov/about-nrc/regulatory/advisory/acrs.html for
additional information about ACRS.
Criteria used to evaluate candidates include education and
experience, demonstrated skills in nuclear reactor safety matters, the
ability to solve complex technical problems, and the ability to work
collegially on a board, panel, or committee. The Commission, in
selecting its Committee members, considers the need for a specific
expertise to accomplish the work expected to be before the ACRS. ACRS
Committee members are appointed for four-year terms and normally serve
no more than three terms. The Commission hopes to fill three vacancies
as a result of this request. For these positions, the expertise must be
at least 10 years of experience in one or more of the areas of
Materials Engineering, Digital Instrumentation and Control, or plant
Operations. Candidates with pertinent graduate level experience will be
given additional consideration. 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 will undergo a through security background check to
obtain the security clearance that is mandatory for all ACRS members.
The security background check will involve the completion and
submission of paperwork to NRC. Candidates for ACRS 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 ACRS
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 r[eacute]sum[eacute] describing the educational and professional
background of the candidate, including any special accomplishments,
publications, 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 factors such as race, color,
religion, national origin, sex, age, or disabilities.
Candidates must be citizens of the United States and be able to
devote approximately 100 days per year to Committee business.
R[eacute]sum[eacute]s will be accepted until November 30, 2007.
Dated: August 2, 2007.
Kenneth R. Hart,
Acting Secretary of the Commission.
[FR Doc. E7-15509 Filed 8-7-07; 8:45 am]
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