[Federal Register Volume 89, Number 136 (Tuesday, July 16, 2024)]
[Notices]
[Pages 57946-57947]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 2024-15562]


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NUCLEAR REGULATORY COMMISSION


Request for Qualified Candidates for Appointment to the Advisory 
Committee on Reactor Safeguards

AGENCY: Nuclear Regulatory Commission.

ACTION: Request for resumes.

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SUMMARY: The U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission (NRC) seeks qualified 
candidates for appointment to the Advisory Committee on Reactor 
Safeguards (ACRS or Committee).

ADDRESSES: Submit resumes to Sandra Walker, ACRS, Mail Stop: T2B50, 
U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission, Washington, DC 20555-0001, or email 
[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. The ACRS provides independent expert advice on matters related 
to the safety of existing and proposed nuclear reactor facilities and 
on the adequacy of proposed reactor safety standards. Of primary 
importance are the safety issues associated with the operation of 
commercial nuclear power plants in the United States and related 
regulatory initiatives, including risk-informed and performance-based 
regulation, license renewals, enhanced burnup for the operating reactor 
fleet, and, importantly,

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new licensing applications for non-light water reactors.
    An increased emphasis is being given to safety issues associated 
with new light water and non-light water reactor designs and 
technologies, including topics related to: neutronics and reactor 
kinetics analyses, thermal-hydraulic phenomena, passive and inherently 
safe design features, and integrated reactor core and systems 
performance; nuclear fuels and fuel management, chemistry, and 
materials; structural and seismic design and engineering; radiation 
protection, shielding, and health physics; probabilistic risk analysis 
and assessment; application of digital instrumentation and control 
systems; and international codes and industrial standards used in 
multinational and domestic nuclear design certifications and reviews.
    In addition, the ACRS may be requested to provide advice on 
radiation protection, radioactive waste management, and geosciences in 
the agency's licensing reviews for fuel fabrication and enrichment 
facilities, and for waste disposal facilities. The ACRS also has some 
involvement in security matters related to the integration of safety 
and security of commercial reactors and facilities. For additional 
information about the ACRS, see the NRC website at: https://www.nrc.gov/about-nrc/regulatory/advisory/acrs.html.
    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 ACRS members, also considers the need for specific 
expertise to accomplish the work expected to be before the Committee. 
ACRS members are appointed for four-year terms with no term limits. The 
Commission looks to fill two vacancies as a result of this request. 
Candidates are desired that have broad, extensive experience in nuclear 
safety, such as multiple areas of current emphasis (listed previously) 
or multi-disciplinary expertise in similar fields of nuclear reactor 
and nuclear fuel cycle safety. Candidates with broad nuclear safety 
experience in industry, academia, laboratory, or regulatory 
backgrounds, or work between those environments, are encouraged to 
apply. The candidates should also have approximately 20 years of 
education and experience and a distinguished record of achievement in 
multiple areas of nuclear science and technology, or related 
engineering disciplines. Candidates with pertinent graduate level 
education will be given additional consideration, and candidates with 
relevant experience and a distinguished record who do not quite meet 
the 20-year threshold are also encouraged to apply.
    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 the NRC. Candidates for ACRS appointment 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. As a part of the Stop 
Trading on Congressional Knowledge Act of 2012, which bans insider 
trading by members of Congress, their staff, and other high-level 
federal employees, candidates for appointment will be required to 
disclose additional financial transactions.
    A resume describing the educational and professional background of 
each candidate, including any special accomplishments, publications, 
and professional references should be provided. Candidates should 
provide their current address, telephone number, and email address. All 
candidates will receive careful consideration. The NRC does not 
discriminate in employment on the basis of race, color, religion, sex 
(including pregnancy and gender identity), national origin, political 
affiliation, sexual orientation, marital status, disability, genetic 
information, age, membership in an employee organization, retaliation, 
parental status, military service, or other non-merit factor. 
Candidates must be citizens of the United States and be able to devote 
approximately 100 days per year to Committee business, but may not be 
compensated for more than 130 calendar days. Appointees may be able to 
attend some Committee meetings virtually. Resumes will be accepted 
until October 15, 2024.

    Dated: July 11, 2024.

    For the Nuclear Regulatory Commission.
Carrie Safford,
Secretary of the Commission.
[FR Doc. 2024-15562 Filed 7-15-24; 8:45 am]
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