[Federal Register Volume 74, Number 113 (Monday, June 15, 2009)]
[Notices]
[Page 28285]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: E9-13993]
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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. Janet Riner, Executive Secretary,
ACRS, 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, nuclear analysis and reactor core performance, and nuclear
materials and radiation protection. In addition, the ACRS may be
requested to provide advice on radiation protection, radioactive waste
management and earth sciences in the agency's licensing reviews for
fuel fabrication and enrichment facilities, waste disposal facilities,
and facilities related to the Department of Energy's nuclear energy
initiatives.
The ACRS also has some involvement in security matters related to
the integration of safety and security of commercial reactors. See the
NRC Web site at http://www.nrc.gov/aboutnrc/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 looks to fill one vacancy as a result of this
request. For this position, a candidate must have at least 10 years of
broad experience in the area of nuclear engineering coupled with
operational exposure to issues relative to new reactor designs such as
digital instrumentation and control, civil/structural engineering, or
radiation protection.
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 is fairly
balanced in terms of the points of view represented and functions to be
performed by the Committee. Candidates will undergo a thorough 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. However, 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 September 30, 2009.
Dated at Rockville, MD, this 9th day of June 2009.
For the U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission.
Andrew L. Bates,
Advisory Committee Management Officer.
[FR Doc. E9-13993 Filed 6-12-09; 8:45 am]
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