80 FR 15829 - Seeking Qualified Candidates for the Advisory Committee on Reactor Safeguards

NUCLEAR REGULATORY COMMISSION

Federal Register Volume 80, Issue 57 (March 25, 2015)

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

[Federal Register Volume 80, Number 57 (Wednesday, March 25, 2015)]
[Notices]
[Page 15829]
From the Federal Register Online  [www.thefederalregister.org]
[FR Doc No: 2015-06875]


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NUCLEAR REGULATORY COMMISSION


Seeking Qualified Candidates for 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 the Advisory Committee on Reactor Safeguards (ACRS).

DATES: Resumes will be accepted until June 23, 2015.

ADDRESSES: Submit resumes to Ms. Kendra Freeland, ACRS, Mail Stop 
T2E26, 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. 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 99 commercial 
nuclear power plants in the United States and regulatory initiatives, 
including risk-informed and performance-based regulation, 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, materials, 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, 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.
    See the NRC Web site at http://www.nrc.gov/aboutnrc/regulatory/advisory/acrs.html for additional information about the 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, also considers the need for specific expertise to 
accomplish the work expected to be before the ACRS. ACRS Committee 
members are appointed for four-year terms with no term limits. The 
Commission looks to fill two vacancies as a result of this request. For 
this position, a candidate must have at least 20 years of broad 
experience and a distinguished record of achievement in one or more 
areas of nuclear science and technology or related engineering 
disciplines.
    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 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 resume 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 email 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, but may not be compensated for more than 130 
calendar days. Resumes will be accepted until June 23, 2015.

    Dated at Rockville, Maryland, this 18th day of March, 2015.

    For the Nuclear Regulatory Commission.
Annette L. Vietti-Cook,
Secretary of the Commission.
[FR Doc. 2015-06875 Filed 3-24-15; 8:45 am]
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