Seeks Qualified Candidates for the Advisory Committee on Reactor Safeguards, 50380-50381 [2021-19179]

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[Federal Register Volume 86, Number 171 (Wednesday, September 8, 2021)]
[Notices]
[Pages 50380-50381]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 2021-19179]


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NUCLEAR REGULATORY COMMISSION


Seeks 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 Ms. Makeeka Compton and Ms. Jamila Perry, ACRS, Mail 
Stop: T2B50, 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. The ACRS provides independent expert advice on matters related 
to the safety of existing and proposed nuclear reactor facilities and 
on the adequacy of proposed reactor safety standards. Of primary 
importance are the safety issues associated with the operation of 
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 at https://www.nrc.gov/about-nrc/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 one vacancy as a result of this 
request. Candidates for this position must have extensive experience in 
nuclear fuel cycle chemistry, structural integrity, and/or metallurgy 
applicable to nuclear facilities and/or nuclear power plant systems or 
components. It would be useful if candidates also have

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experience in seismic analysis. The candidates must also have at least 
20 years of education and 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 appointment 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 
each 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. As a part of ACRS' transformative practice, appointees 
may be able to virtually devote some of the 130 days to Committee 
business. Resumes will be accepted until December 7, 2021.

    Dated: September 1, 2021.

    For the Nuclear Regulatory Commission.
Annette L. Vietti-Cook,
Secretary of the Commission.
[FR Doc. 2021-19179 Filed 9-7-21; 8:45 am]
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