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[Federal Register Volume 73, Number 57 (Monday, March 24, 2008)]
[Notices]
[Pages 15543-15544]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Printing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: E8-5883]


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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 r[eacute]sum[eacute]s.

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SUMMARY: The U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission (NRC) seeks qualified 
candidates for the Advisory Committee on Reactor Safeguards (ACRS). 
Submit r[eacute]sum[eacute]s to Ms. Janet Riner, Executive Secretary, 
ACRS/ACNW&M, Mail Stop T2E-26, U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission, 
Washington, DC 20555-0001, or e-mail JML1@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 regulations, 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, material and structural 
engineering, nuclear analysis and reactor core performance, and nuclear 
materials and radiation protection. In addition, the ACRS may be 
requested to provide

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advice on radiation protection, radioactive waste management and earth 
sciences in the agency's licensing reviews for fuel fabrication and 
enrichment facilities, waste disposal facilities, and facilities 
related to the Department of Energy's Global Nuclear Energy 
Partnership.
    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: https://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 and normally serve no more than three 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 experience in 
the areas of nuclear materials and radiation protection. 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. A r[eacute]sum[eacute] 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 e-mail 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. 
R[eacute]sum[eacute]s will be accepted until April 30, 2008.

    Dated: March 18, 2008.
 Andrew Bates,
 Federal Advisory Committee, Management Officer.
[FR Doc. E8-5883 Filed 3-21-08; 8:45 am]
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