Request for Applications; Qualified Candidates for the Advisory Committee on Reactor Safeguards, 2679-2680 [2018-00770]

Download as PDF Federal Register / Vol. 83, No. 12 / Thursday, January 18, 2018 / Notices ACTION: Notice. NARA announces that we have submitted to OMB for renewed approval under the Paperwork Reduction Act our information collection on researcher applications, and we invite you to comment on the proposed information collection. DATES: OMB must receive written comments at the address below on or before February 20, 2018. ADDRESSES: Send comments to Mr. Nicholas A. Fraser by mail to Office of Management and Budget; New Executive Office Building; Washington, DC 20503, by fax to 202–395–5167, or by email to Nicholas_A._Fraser@ omb.eop.gov. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: To request additional information or copies of the proposed information collection and supporting statement, please contact Tamee Fechhelm by phone at 301–837–1694 or by fax at 301–837– 0319. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: Pursuant to the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995 (Pub. L. 104–13), we invite comments on proposed information collections. We published a notice of proposed collection for this information collection on October 27, 2017 (82 FR 49857), and we received no comments. We have therefore submitted the described information collection to OMB for approval. In response to this notice, comments and suggestions should address one or more of the following points: (a) Whether the proposed information collection is necessary for NARA to properly perform its functions; (b) the accuracy of our estimate of the information collection’s burden on respondents; (c) ways to enhance the quality, utility, and clarity of the information we propose to collect; (d) ways to minimize the burden on respondents of collecting the information, including through the use of automated collection techniques or other forms of information technology; and (e) whether the collection affects small businesses. In this notice, NARA solicits comments concerning the following information collection: Title: Researcher Application. OMB number: 3095–0016. Agency form number: NA Form 14003. Type of review: Regular. Affected public: Individuals or households, business or other for-profit, not-for-profit institutions, Federal, state, local or tribal government. Estimated number of respondents: 19,183. sradovich on DSK3GMQ082PROD with NOTICES SUMMARY: VerDate Sep<11>2014 18:27 Jan 17, 2018 Jkt 244001 Estimated time per response: 8 minutes. Frequency of response: On occasion. Estimated total annual burden hours: 2,552 hours. Abstract: The information collection is prescribed by 36 CFR 1254.8. The collection is an application for a research card. Respondents are individuals who wish to use original archival records in a NARA facility and we request their name, address, contact information, and information about the research purpose and the records they wish to access. NARA uses the information to screen individuals, to identify which types of records they should use, and to allow further contact. 2679 Dated: January 16, 2018. Candi R. Bing, Federal Register Liaison Officer. [FR Doc. 2018–00901 Filed 1–16–18; 11:15 am] BILLING CODE 7533–01–P NUCLEAR REGULATORY COMMISSION Request for Applications; Qualified Candidates for the Advisory Committee on Reactor Safeguards Nuclear Regulatory Commission. ACTION: Request for resumes. AGENCY: The U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission (NRC) seeks qualified candidates for the Advisory Committee [FR Doc. 2018–00790 Filed 1–17–18; 8:45 am] on Reactor Safeguards (ACRS). Submit resumes to Kendra Freeland and Jamila BILLING CODE 7515–01–P Perry, ACRS, Mail Stop T2E26, U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission, Washington, DC 20555–0001, or email NATIONAL TRANSPORTATION Kendra.Freeland@nrc.gov and SAFETY BOARD Jamila.Perry@nrc.gov. Sunshine Act Meeting SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: The ACRS is a part-time advisory group, which is TIME AND DATE: 9:30 a.m., Tuesday, statutorily mandated by the Atomic February 6, 2018 Energy Act of 1954, as amended. ACRS PLACE: NTSB Conference Center, 429 provides independent expert advice on L’Enfant Plaza SW, Washington, DC matters related to the safety of existing 20594 and proposed nuclear power plants and STATUS: The one item is open to the on the adequacy of proposed reactor public. safety standards. Of primary importance MATTERS TO BE CONSIDERED: are the safety issues associated with the 57381 ... Special Investigation Report: operation of 99 commercial nuclear End-of-Track Collisions at Ter- power plants in the United States and minal Stations, Hoboken, New regulatory initiatives, including riskJersey, September 29, 2016, informed and performance-based and Atlantic Terminal, Brook- regulation, license renewal, power lyn, New York, January 4, uprates, and the use of mixed oxide and 2017. high burnup fuels. An increased emphasis is being given to safety issues NEWS MEDIA CONTACT: Telephone: (202) associated with new reactor designs and 314–6100. The press and public may enter the technologies, including passive system NTSB Conference Center one hour prior reliability and thermal hydraulic to the meeting for set up and seating. phenomena, use of digital Individuals requesting specific instrumentation and control, accommodations should contact international codes and standards used Rochelle McCallister at (202) 314–6305 in multinational design certifications, or by email at Rochelle.McCallister@ materials, and structural engineering, ntsb.gov by Wednesday, January 25, nuclear analysis and reactor core 2018. performance, and nuclear materials and The public may view the meeting via radiation protection. In addition, the a live or archived webcast by accessing ACRS may be requested to provide a link under ‘‘News & Events’’ on the advice on radiation protection, NTSB home page at www.ntsb.gov. radioactive waste management, and Schedule updates, including weather- earth sciences in the agency’s licensing related cancellations, are also available reviews for fuel fabrication and at www.ntsb.gov. enrichment facilities, and for waste FOR MORE INFORMATION CONTACT: Candi disposal facilities. The ACRS also has Bing at (202) 314–6403 or by email at some involvement in security matters bingc@ntsb.gov. related to the integration of safety and FOR MEDIA INFORMATION CONTACT: Eric security of commercial reactors. See the NRC website https:// Weiss at (202) 314–6100 or by email at www.nrc.gov/aboutnrc/regulatory/ eric.weiss@ntsb.gov. Swarnali Haldar, Executive for Information Services/CIO. PO 00000 Frm 00065 Fmt 4703 Sfmt 4703 SUMMARY: E:\FR\FM\18JAN1.SGM 18JAN1 sradovich on DSK3GMQ082PROD with NOTICES 2680 Federal Register / Vol. 83, No. 12 / Thursday, January 18, 2018 / Notices 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 one vacancy as a result of this request. For this position, a candidate must have extensive experience in nuclear power plant light water reactor (LWR) severe accident behavior, accident source terms (i.e., fission product release and transport and aerosol/particulate dynamics for LWRs), and advanced reactor systems. Best qualified candidates must also 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. It would be useful if the candidate also has experience in fuel qualification, fuel performance, fuel fabrication and process development, as well as irradiation testing and postirradiation examination. 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-ofinterest 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 VerDate Sep<11>2014 18:27 Jan 17, 2018 Jkt 244001 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 February 20, 2018. Dated at Rockville, Maryland, this 11th day of January, 2018. For the Nuclear Regulatory Commission. Annette L. Vietti-Cook, Secretary of the Commission. [FR Doc. 2018–00770 Filed 1–17–18; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 7590–01–P NUCLEAR REGULATORY COMMISSION [Docket Nos. 50–206, 50–361, and 50–362; NRC–2018–0004] Southern California Edison Company; San Onofre Nuclear Generating Station, Units 1, 2, and 3 Nuclear Regulatory Commission. ACTION: Exemption; issuance. AGENCY: The U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission (NRC) is issuing an exemption from the requirement to maintain a specified level of onsite property damage insurance in response to an October 22, 2015, request from the Southern California Edison Company (the licensee). Specifically, the licensee requested that the San Onofre Nuclear Generating Station, Units 1, 2, and 3, be granted an exemption to permit the licensee to reduce its onsite property damage insurance from $1.06 billion to $50 million. ADDRESSES: Please refer to Docket ID NRC–2018–0004 when contacting the NRC about the availability of information regarding this document. SUMMARY: PO 00000 Frm 00066 Fmt 4703 Sfmt 4703 You may obtain publicly-available information related to this document using any of the following methods: • Federal Rulemaking website: Go to https://www.regulations.gov and search for Docket ID NRC–2018–0004. Address questions about NRC dockets to Carol Gallagher; telephone: 301–415–3463; email: Carol.Gallagher@nrc.gov. For technical questions, contact the individual listed in the FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT section of this document. • NRC’s Agencywide Documents Access and Management System (ADAMS): You may obtain publicly available documents online in the ADAMS Public Documents collection at https://www.nrc.gov/reading-rm/ adams.html. To begin the search, select ‘‘ADAMS Public Documents’’ and then select ‘‘Begin Web-based ADAMS Search.’’ For problems with ADAMS, please contact the NRC’s Public Document Room (PDR) reference staff at 1–800–397–4209, 301–415–4737, or by email to pdr.resource@nrc.gov. The ADAMS accession number for each document referenced (if it is available in ADAMS) is provided the first time that it is mentioned in this document. • NRC’s PDR: You may examine and purchase copies of public documents at the NRC’s PDR, Room O1–F21, One White Flint North, 11555 Rockville Pike, Rockville, Maryland 20852. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Marlayna Vaaler, Office of Nuclear Material Safety and Safeguards, U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission, Washington, DC 20555–0001; telephone: 301–415–3178; email: Marlayna.Vaaler@nrc.gov. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: I. Background The San Onofre Nuclear Generating Station, Units 1, 2, and 3 (SONGS), operated by the Southern California Edison Company (SCE) is located approximately 4 miles south of San Clemente, California. The SONGS, Unit 1, Docket No. 50–206, was a Westinghouse 456 megawatt electric (MWe) pressurized water reactor which was granted Facility Operating License No. DPR–13 on January 1, 1968 (ADAMS Accession No. ML13309A138), and ceased operation on November 30, 1992 (ADAMS Accession No. ML13319B040). The licensee completed defueling on March 6, 1993 (ADAMS Accession No. ML13319B055), and maintained the unit in SAFSTOR until June 1999, when it initiated decommissioning (ADAMS Accession No. ML13319B111). On December 28, 1993 (ADAMS Accession No. E:\FR\FM\18JAN1.SGM 18JAN1

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[Federal Register Volume 83, Number 12 (Thursday, January 18, 2018)]
[Notices]
[Pages 2679-2680]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 2018-00770]


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NUCLEAR REGULATORY COMMISSION


Request for Applications; 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). 
Submit resumes to Kendra Freeland and Jamila Perry, ACRS, Mail Stop 
T2E26, U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission, Washington, DC 20555-0001, 
or email [email protected] and [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 website https://www.nrc.gov/aboutnrc/regulatory/

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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 one vacancy as a result of this request. For 
this position, a candidate must have extensive experience in nuclear 
power plant light water reactor (LWR) severe accident behavior, 
accident source terms (i.e., fission product release and transport and 
aerosol/particulate dynamics for LWRs), and advanced reactor systems. 
Best qualified candidates must also 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. It would be useful if the candidate also has experience in 
fuel qualification, fuel performance, fuel fabrication and process 
development, as well as irradiation testing and post-irradiation 
examination. 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 February 20, 2018.

    Dated at Rockville, Maryland, this 11th day of January, 2018.

    For the Nuclear Regulatory Commission.
Annette L. Vietti-Cook,
Secretary of the Commission.
[FR Doc. 2018-00770 Filed 1-17-18; 8:45 am]
 BILLING CODE 7590-01-P
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