ML003731795
| ML003731795 | |
| Person / Time | |
|---|---|
| Issue date: | 07/07/2000 |
| From: | Harris C NRC/ACNW, Advisory Committee on Reactor Safeguards |
| To: | Beecher W Office of Public Affairs |
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| Download: ML003731795 (4) | |
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July 7, 2000 MEMORANDUM TO: William M. Beecher Office of Public Affairs FROM: Carol A. Harris, Chief \RA\
Operations Support Branch ACRS/ACNW
SUBJECT:
PRESS RELEASE - ACRS VACANCY Attached for your action is a draft press release announcing the current vacancy with the Advisory Committee on Reactor Safeguards. The announcement has been approved by the Commission office. Also attached is a distribution list of technical and scientific organizations, including minority and women engineering organizations.
Attachments:
- 1. Draft Press Release
- 2. Distribution List
DRAFT PRESS RELEASE NRC INVITES PUBLIC TO SUBMIT NOMINATIONS FOR THE ADVISORY COMMITTEE ON REACTOR SAFEGUARDS The U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission (NRC) is seeking qualified candidates for appointment to two vacancies on its Advisory Committee on Reactor Safeguards (ACRS).
The ACRS was established by Congress to provide the NRC with independent expert advice on matters related to licensing and the safety of existing and proposed nuclear power plants. The Committees work currently emphasizes safety issues associated with the operation of 103 commercial nuclear power plants in the United States; the pursuit of a risk-informed, and performance-based regulatory approach; review of license renewal applications; digital instrumentation and control systems; and technical issues related to standard plant designs.
The ACRS membership is drawn from a variety of engineering and scientific disciplines needed to conduct the broadly based review for these facilities, as well as proposed standards and criteria and related research activities. At this time, the Commission is specifically seeking to fill two vacancies with expertise in structural mechanics/materials engineering and metallurgy applicable to nuclear power systems, and the application of risk methods related to nuclear safety issues. Candidates are selected to provide a balanced technical base consistent with the requirements of the Federal Advisory Committee Act.
Because conflict-of-interest regulations restrict the participation of members actively involved in the regulated aspects of the nuclear industry, the degree and nature of any such
involvement will be weighed. Each qualified candidates financial interests must be reconciled with applicable Federal and NRC rules and regulations prior to final appointment. This might require divestiture of securities issued by nuclear industry entities, or discontinuance of industry-funded research contracts or grants.
A resumé describing the educational and professional background of the candidate, including any special accomplishments, professional references, current address and telephone number should be provided. Criteria used to evaluate candidates include education and experience, demonstrated skills in nuclear safety matters, and the ability to solve problems.
Candidates must be citizens of the United States. All candidates will receive careful consideration. An indication of the candidates ability and willingness to devote the time required (approximately 60-100 days per year) should also be provided. Applications will be accepted until September 29, 2000.
Copies of resumés of nominees should be sent to the Office of Human Resources, ATTN: Robin Avent, U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission, Washington, D.C., 20555-0001.