[Federal Register Volume 91, Number 84 (Friday, May 1, 2026)]
[Notices]
[Pages 23472-23473]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 2026-08526]
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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).
DATES: Resumes will be accepted until July 30, 2026.
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 is the focus on unique, novel and noteworthy safety issues
associated with new licensing applications for light-water and non-
light water reactors, and the operation of commercial nuclear power
plants in the United States and related regulatory initiatives,
including risk-informed and performance-based regulation, and increased
enrichment and enhanced burnup in fuels for the operating reactor fleet
in support of first of a kind power uprate applications.
An increased emphasis is being given to safety issues associated
with new light water and non-light water reactor designs and
technologies, and the Committee is looking for a new member with multi-
disciplinary background and experience related to: integrated reactor
core and systems performance with an emphasis on new and novel reactor
coolants, such as gas, liquid metals and molten salts; passive and
inherently safe design features; nuclear fuels (TRi-structural
ISOtropic (TRISO), metallic and traditional light-water) and fuel
management; thermal-hydraulic phenomena; chemical engineering and high
temperature material behavior (advanced alloys); and, international
codes and industrial standards used in multinational and domestic
nuclear design certifications and reviews. The ACRS may also have
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
listed previously, 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 anticipated for the
Committee. The ACRS members are generally appointed for four-year terms
and may be reauthorized by the Commission to serve subsequent terms.
The Commission looks to fill one vacancy as a result of this request.
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Candidates should have broad, extensive experience in nuclear safety in
multiple areas of the previously listed technical areas or multi-
disciplinary expertise in similar fields of nuclear reactor safety.
Candidates with broad knowledge of nuclear safety experience in
industry, academia, laboratory, or regulatory backgrounds, or work
between those environments, are encouraged to apply. The candidates
should have a substantial combination of education and experience and a
distinguished record of achievement in multiple areas of nuclear
science and technology, or related engineering disciplines. All
potential candidates with relevant experience and a distinguished
record are encouraged to apply.
Consistent with the requirements of the Federal Advisory Committee
Act, the Commission seeks candidates with varied backgrounds, so that
the Committee membership is balanced in terms of the points of view
represented and functions 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 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. 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 appointments will be required to disclose additional
financial transactions.
A Curriculum Vitae or 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 based on
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 July 30, 2026.
Dated: April 29, 2026.
Tomas Herrera,
Acting Secretary of the Commission.
[FR Doc. 2026-08526 Filed 4-30-26; 8:45 am]
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