Advisory Committee on Nuclear Waste Seeking Qualified Candidates

[Federal Register Volume 61, Number 252 (Tuesday, December 31, 1996)]
[Notices]
[Page 69116]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 96-33246]


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NUCLEAR REGULATORY COMMISSION

Advisory Committee on Nuclear Waste Seeking Qualified Candidates

 AGENCY: Nuclear Regulatory Commission.

ACTION: Request for resumes.

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SUMMARY: The Nuclear Regulatory Commission (NRC) is seeking qualified 
candidates for possible appointment to its Advisory Committee on 
Nuclear Waste (ACNW). One opening is expected on the committee in mid-
1997.

 ADDRESSES: Submit resumes to: Ms. Jude Himmelberg, Office of 
Personnel, U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission, Washington, DC 20555-
0001.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION, CALL: 1-800-952-9678. Please refer to 
Announcement Number 97-1002.

 SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: The ACNW is a part-time advisory group 
established by the NRC in 1988 to provide independent technical review 
and advice on the disposal of nuclear waste, including all aspects of 
nuclear waste disposal facilities, as directed by the Commission. This 
advice covers activities related to licensing, operation, and closure 
of high-level and low-level radioactive waste disposal facilities and 
associated rulemakings, regulatory guides and NRC staff technical 
positions. The ACNW also reviews performance assessment evaluations of 
waste disposal facilities.
    The committee interacts with representatives of the NRC, the 
Advisory Committee on Reactor Safeguards, the Department of Energy, 
other Federal, State, and local agencies, Indian Nations, and private 
organizations as appropriate.
    A wide variety of engineering and scientific skills are needed to 
conduct the broad-based reviews required in the committee's work. 
Engineers and scientists are needed with work experience in the high-
level and low-level radioactive waste disposal programs coupled with 
broad experience in a pertinent technical field, such as nuclear 
engineering and technology, nuclear fuel cycle analysis, geoscience, 
chemistry, and materials science.
    Applicants should have a minimum of 20 years' work experience in 
related fields, or fields that can be applied directly to the work of 
the committee, including graduate level education. In addition to the 
length of the work experience, applicants should have achieved a level 
of distinction in their discipline and must be able to devote 
approximately 50-100 days per year to committee business. Most meetings 
are held in Rockville, Maryland. Some additional travel is required to 
other sites.
    NRC regulations and policies restrict the participation of members 
in areas where these members have conflicts of interest. The degree to 
which an individual's participation in ACNW activities will be 
restricted is considered in the selection progress. 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 issued by nuclear industry 
entities, or discontinuance of industry-funded research contracts or 
grants.
    A resume describing the educational and professional background of 
the candidate, including special accomplishments, professional 
references, and current address and telephone number should be 
provided. All qualified candidates will receive careful consideration. 
Appointment will be made without regard to race, color, religion, 
national origin, sex, age, or disabilities. Candidates must be citizens 
of the United States. Applications will be accepted until February 20, 
1997.

    Dated: December 24, 1996.
Andrew L. Bates,
 Advisory Committee Management Officer.
[FR Doc. 96-33246 Filed 12-30-96; 8:45 am]
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