[Federal Register Volume 77, Number 195 (Tuesday, October 9, 2012)]
[Notices]
[Pages 61447-61448]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Printing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 2012-24800]
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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, ACRS, Mail Stop T2E26, U.S.
Nuclear Regulatory Commission, Washington, DC 20555-0001, or email
Kendra.Freeland@nrc.gov.
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 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,
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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 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. The Commission looks to fill one vacancy
as a result of this request. For this position, a candidate must have
at least 10 years of broad experience in one or more of the following
areas:
Materials, metallurgy and reactor fuels.
Fracture mechanics.
Material degradation effects on reactor safety and
operation.
A distinguished record of achievement in one or more areas
of nuclear science and technology.
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. 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 January 11, 2013.
Dated: October 3, 2012.
Andrew Bates,
Advisory Committee Management Officer.
[FR Doc. 2012-24800 Filed 10-5-12; 8:45 am]
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