[Federal Register Volume 75, Number 8 (Wednesday, January 13, 2010)]
[Notices]
[Pages 1831-1832]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 2010-494]
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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 resumes.
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SUMMARY: The U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission (NRC) seeks qualified
candidates for the Advisory Committee on Reactor Safeguards (ACRS).
Submit resumes to Ms. Kendra Freeland, Analyst, 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. The ACRS also has some involvement
in security matters related to the integration of safety and security
of commercial reactors.
See 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 potential multiple vacancies as a
result of this request. For these positions, a candidate must have at
least 10 years of broad experience in nuclear engineering coupled with
operational exposure to issues relative to new reactor designs
pertaining to digital instrumentation and control, civil/
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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.
Resumes will be accepted until April 13, 2010.
Dated: January 7, 2010.
Annette Vietti-Cook,
Secretary of the Commission.
[FR Doc. 2010-494 Filed 1-12-10; 8:45 am]
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