Notice2021-19179
Seeks Qualified Candidates for the Advisory Committee on Reactor Safeguards
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September 8, 2021
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Nuclear Regulatory Commission
Abstract
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 Makeeka.Compton@nrc.gov and Jamila.Perry@nrc.gov.
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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 [<a href="http://www.gpo.gov">www.gpo.gov</a>]
[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 <a href="/cdn-cgi/l/email-protection#b1fcd0dad4d4dad09ff2dedcc1c5dedff1dfc3d29fd6dec7"><span class="__cf_email__" data-cfemail="3479555f51515f551a775b5944405b5a745a46571a535b42">[email protected]</span></a> and <a href="/cdn-cgi/l/email-protection#9ad0fbf7f3f6fbb4caffe8e8e3daf4e8f9b4fdf5ec"><span class="__cf_email__" data-cfemail="c288a3afabaea3ec92a7b0b0bb82acb0a1eca5adb4">[email protected]</span></a>.
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 <a href="https://www.nrc.gov/about-nrc/regulatory/advisory/acrs.html">https://www.nrc.gov/about-nrc/regulatory/advisory/acrs.html</a> 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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