[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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