ML20077F148

Career Opportunities in Engineering and Scientific Disciplines at the U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission

ML20077F148
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Issue date:	06/01/1991
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NUREG-BR-0162, NUREG-BR-0162-V01-N3, NUREG-BR-162, NUREG-BR-162-V1-N3, NUDOCS 9106120204
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Career Onortunities

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LIST OF POSITIONS ASLBP AEOD Administrative Judge (Health Physicist)

Plant Systems Engineer Reactor Operating Experience Engineer 4

NRR Reactor Operations Engineer Reactor Systems Specialist Electrical Engineer (Computer Science)

Emergency Preparedness Specialist ACRS & ACNW Operations Engineet ACRS Members Operations Engineer (Electrical)

ACRS and ACNW Fellows / Senior Fellows Operator Examiner Probabilistic Risk Assessment REGIONAL OFFICES Project Engineer / Scientist Project Manager Effluents Radiation Specialist Reactor Engineer Emergency Preparedness Specialist Reactor Engineer (Electric)

Health Physicist Reactor Operations Engineer Material Health Physicist Reactor Systems Engineer Operations Engineer (Examinct)

Project Engineer NMSS Radiation Specialist (Health Physicist)

Health Physicists (2)

Reactor Engineer (Examinct)

Health Physics / Dose Assessment (3)

Reactor inspector (Engineer)

Material Control & Accountability Reactor inspector (Materials Engineer)

Analyst (Physical Scientist)

Resident Inspector (Nude.u Enginect)

RES Geochemist Health Physicists (2)

Reactor Systems Enginects (2)

Regulatory Program Manager Research Engineer Senior Materials Engineer 4

1 Welcome to the Nuclear Regulatory Commission and the start of a new, rewarding career. You, too, can be a member of a team performing a wide variety of activities to protect the public health and safety and the environment. We offer employment stability, professional growth, excellent education and training opportunities, and the i

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challenge of demanding work in an area of high technology. We will match your education, skills, and interests with a challenging and rewarding career path. In addition, we offer competitive salaries,13 days of vacation and sick leave initially, and a thrift savings plan similar to a 401(k) plan.

The Commission relies on the NRC staff to work in such areas as reactor and nuclear safety, reactor facilities operation. inspection and enforcement, materials safety and safeguards, confirmatory research, and emergency response. NRC's major program l

offices are currently looking for qualified individuals to fill engineering and scientific positions. A brief description of those offices and positions is included in this brochure.

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The Atomic Safety and Licensing Board Panel (ASLBP) is the statutory office that performs the hearings function for the Commission and such other regulatory functions j

authorized by the Commission. The Panel is comprised of (1) any number of Administrative Judges (full time and part time) who are lawyers, physicists, engineers, i

and evironmental scientists; and (2) the Administrative Law Judges who hear antitrust, civil penalty, and other cases and serve as Atomic Safety and Licensing Board Chairmen.

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The ASLBP currently has an opening for the following positic1:

Administrative Judge (Health Physicist; salary $72-89K)-The individual selected will serve on the A9LBP as a Health Physicist on a full-time or part time basis. The nomince, who must be a U.S. <. den, will have at least 7 to 10 years' experience in health physics and certification by the Amen.an Board of Health Physics. Part-time candidates must indicate willingness to devote the time required. Qualified candidates wi6 either be appointed directly or placed on a register (in their discipline) from which appointments will be made. While serving on the Panel, members are also subject to limitations on their financialinterests in activities related to nuclea ywer 1nd will be granted a security clearance based on a full background investigation. Qualified candidates are requested to submit a writing sample and resume,indicatmg educationaland professional 7

background, including any special accomplishments, directly to Mrs. Elva W. Leins, Director, Program Support and Analysis Staff, Atomic Safety and Licensing Board Panel, U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission, Washington, DC 20555, or call (301) 492 7893.

i The Office of Nuclear Reactor Regulation (NRR) is responsible for evaluating all license applications for nuclear reactors; issuing licenses; and regulating the siting, design, construction, operation, maintenance, and decommissioning of the facilities. NRR currently has openings for the following positions or functions:

Electrical Engineer (Computer Science / Digital) (GG-14)-Position requires experience with digital system i

design, system software, formal methods, verification. and validation. Will develop policy, criteria.

and guidelines on the use of microprocessor-based systems in nuclear power plants. PhD in computer science / computer science desirable. (Div. of Systems Technology]

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Emergency Preparedness Specialist (GG 14)- Position requires training and experience in emergency preparedness planning and implementation, familiarity with associated regulations and policies, knowledge of nuclear power plant systems and operations with emphasis on the identification and classification of emergencies, knowledge of reactor licensing and inspection programs. [Div of Radiation Protection and Emergency Preparedness)

Operations Engineer (GG 14)-Position requires training and experience in the operation of a commercial nuclear power station as demonstrated by holding a reactor operator's license or a position as a shift technical advisor, and a B.S. in electrical, mechanical or electronics engineering. Experience as a U.S. Navy nuclear officer is desirable. lDiv. of Licensee Performance and Quality Eval.)

l Operations Engineer (Electrical) (GO 14)-Positions requires training and experience in electrical engineering. Must have knowledge and understandingof the design, testing, and modification of electrical power and instrumentation controlsystems. Must have detailed understandingof safety analyses and potential hazards associated with operation of a nuclear power facility; knowledge of NRC policy statements, regulations, license conditions,and technical specifications. [Div. of Reactor inspection and Safeguards]

Operator Examiner (OG 14)-Position requires training in the principles, theories, and practices of nuclear engineering, with specific knowledge and experience in the areas of nuclear power plant systems, procedures, and integrated facility operations, including reactor operator and senior reactor operator training and qualification req,irements. [Div, of Licensee Performance and Qual.

Evaluation]

Probabilistic Risk Assessment (GG 14)-Position requires knowledge of probabilistic risk assessment techniques applied to nuclear power plant regulation with emphasis on events assessment, physical phenomena associated with reactor core melt accidents, radioactive release predictions for severe accidentr, including atmospheric plume dispersion, dose calculations, and human health effects of radiation doses. [Div. of Radiation Protection and Emergency Preparedness}

j Project Engineer / Scientist (multiple) (GG 14)-Position requires the performance of special studies and/or inspections, enforcement actions and the evaluation of programs at assigned reactor facilities in the preoperational, startup, and operational stages. Reviews licensecs' requests for amendments and prepares safety evaluations for power or research reactors, [various Divisions of Retetor Projects]

Project Manager (multiple) (GG-14)-Position requires training in general field of engineering or physical sciences and experience related to nuclear facilities, systems, operational safety and site environmentalaspects of nuclear power plants. Must have knowledge of NRC policies, programs, and practices telated to commercial nuclear power plants, with particular emphasis on project management and participation in rulemakings and regulatory guidance development. Coordin:ttes licensing, inspection, technical review, and licensee performance associated with the overall safety ar,d er vironmental management for assigned facility. [various Divisions of Reactor Projects]

Reactor Engineer (GG-14)-Position requires training in the general field of reactor engineering and experience as an operator or training instructor at a nonpower reactor or an operating nuclear power plant. Must be able to develop standards and techniques for written and practical examinations for operators' and senior operators' licenses. [Div. of Licensee Performance and Quality Evaluation]

Reac.a Engineer (Electric) (GO 14)-Position requires training in electrical engineering and excaience in quality assurance activities associated with the design and/or manufacture of nuclear,dectrkal, and 2

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4 electronic products; knowledge of quality assurance systems and programs. [Div. of Reactor Inspection and Safeguards)

Reactor Operations Engineer (GG 14)-Position requires training in nuclear engineering as applied to j$

reactors and experience in inspection or prepara. ion of licensee programs Must have knowledge j

of design features, systems, testing, and operational characteristics of nuclear reactors and functional operation phase of reactors; demonstrated knowledge of NRC regulations, policies, i

standards, and regulatory guides and knowledge of their application in NRC licensing or inspection 4

programs. [ Program Management, Policy Development and Analysis Staff l

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Reactor Sptems Engineer (GG-14)-Position requires training and experience in reactor systems, electrical and mechnical component design. Must have demonstrated ability to apply knowledge of reactor systems and NRC regulatory requirements to evaluate the safety and regulatory significance of complex problems and issues that arise from operational events, NRC studies, or inspection l

findings. [Div. of Operational Events Assessment) 1 The Office of Nuclear Material Safety and Safeguards (NMSS) is responsible for i

ensuring public health and safety and protecting the national security and environmental values in the licensing and regulation of processing, handling, and transportation of nuclear materials, and the disposal of nuclear waste. It also reviews and assesses the safeguards against potential threats, thefts, and sabotage for all licensed facilities. NMSS j

is currently seeking individuals for the following positions:

Health Physics / Dose Assessment (GG-7/14)-Three positions required for individuals with training and experience in the review of safety and erwironmental considerations associated with licensing the disposal of low-level radioactive waste and decommissioning power reactors and materials licensees.

Pathway and dose assessment experience desirable. [Div. of Low Level Waste Management and j

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Health Physicist (GG 7/13)-Position requires performance of assessments of operations. incidents, reports, documents,and recommendations involving radioactive materials. Manita's the licensing and inspection activities of NRC Regional Offices. [Div. of Industrial and Medical Nuclear Safety]

Health Pt picist (GG 7/13)--Position requires expertise in safe use of typmduti, source, and special nuclear materials, particularly industrial uses of radioactive materials. [Div of Industrial and Medical Nuclear Safety]

i Material Control and Accountability Analyst (Physical Scientist) (GG 7/13)-- Position requires training and I

experience in conducting material control and accountability (MC&A), analyses. Requires ability to l

conduct MC&A inpsections at fuel cycle and other nonreactor facilities. Reviews and evaluates j

licensees' proposed MC&A programs for special nuclear mater /al and fuel cycle facilities, and generates the appropriate licensing action.- [Div. of Safeguard,and Transportation' The Office of Nuclear Regulatory Research (RES) is responsNie for resean h relating to confirmatory assessment of reactor safety, safeguards, and environmental pratection in l

support of the licensing and regulatory process. It also develops regulations, criteria, i

guides, standards and codes governing heahh, safety, environmental, and safeguards aspects of siting, design, construction, and operation of nuclear facilities as well as the 3

management, use, and safeguarding of nuclear materials held by licensees RES currently has a need for individuals for the following positions or functions:

Geochemist (GO 14)-Position requires training and experience complemented by a broad background in geology and geophusics and interest in the development and evolution of techtonic systems. This knowledge is comparable to a PhD in Geochemistry with current interests in the temperature range of 25C to 250C and active involvement in the investigation of low temperature chemistry, i

hydrothermalsystems, and ore body formation. Must have detailed knowledge of the latest methods in the field of geochemistry as it relates to waste management and disposal of nuclear wastes. Will use skills to dealgn and coordinate geochemical reasearch programs, develop standards on geologic aspects of radioactive waste disposal, and develop guidelines and criteria for evaluating license applications. [Div. of Engineering]

Health Physicist (GG-14)--Two positions require coordination and development of standards and supporting documents in radiation proection associated with the possession, use, transport, transfer, and disposal of byproduct. souru, and special nuclear material. (Div. Regulatory Applications]

Reactor Systems Engineer (GG-9/11p-Pcsition iequirt general knowledge of reactor safety requirements of various reactors to review licensee subrnitials a the Individual Plant Examination (IPE) program and assist in the coordination of other reveiwers assigned to the IPE program. [Div. of Safety Issue Resolution]

Reactor Sptems Engineer (GG 14)-Position requites training and experience to identify, review, and resolve issues associated with nuclear power plant accidents, including severe accidents. Should be able tc apph severe accident research phenomenology, including cantainment behavior and perfornwnce, aad fission pro' ' micase, transport and consequence analyses toward implementing NRC policin. [Div. of Safety I w Resolution]

Regulatory Program Manager (GG-14)-Position requires training and experience to manage specific research and technical support programs related to the safety of nuclear facilities, to develop l

specific regulatory guides and standards, and to contribute to the development and evaluation of national standards related to nuclear facility licensing decisions. [Div. of Regulatory Applications]

Research Engineer (GG-14)-Position requires a broad knowledge in scientific and engineering fields related to containment and reactor sptems design and analysis including heat transfer, fluid flow, and thermo%namics. Should havt; basic knowledge and familiarity with the design of containment and reactor systems as well as an understandingof mathematical methods for reactor safety analysis. Experience should include demonstrated ability to manage large, complex research programs. Focus of NRC research is on severe accident phenomena associated with both in-vessel core melt progression and fission product release as well as phenomena related to co itainment loading conditions. [Div. of Systems Research)

Senior Materials Engineer (GG 15)-Position reqt*es training and experience to plan, organize, direct, and coordinate research efforts associated with ruetallurgy, structural and fracture mechanics, and integrity of primary system structural components under normal operating, upset accident, and faulted conditions. [Div. of Engineering]

The Office for Analysis and Evaluation of Operational Data (AEOD) analyzes and evaluates operational safety data associated with NRC-licensed activities to identify issues 4

that require NRC or industry action It also develops and manages the NRC program for response to incidents and emergencies as well as provides technical training for the j

agency. -\\EOD has the following positions available:

Plant Systems Engineer (GG-14)-Position requires knowledge of nucicar steam supply and balance of plant systems and components for nuclear power plants to analyze significar ce of operational experience. This activity is part of an integrated national program for the systematic collection, analysis, and feedback of operating experience to the U.S. nuclear industry and foreign regulatory groups. [Div. of Safety Programs]

Reactor Operating Experience Engineer (GG 14)-Position requires knowledge of the overall operation of nuclear power plants to anal >7e the significance of operational experience, identify the need for additionalanalyses, and to conduct systematic evaluations to resolve potcntial safety pr60lems.

Also requires knowledge of computers and data base management systerns to monitor the development of systems for the collection, handling, screening, analysis, evaluation, and dissemination of operationalexperience. [Div. of Safety Programs]

Reactor Operations Engineer (GG-13/14)--Position requires training or experience in nuclear engineering.

Requires knowledge in the areas of analyzing operational safety problems, safety significaace, and

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root cause evaluation techniquen and methods, design, testing, and operation of nuclear reactors.

Participates as a team member dining the preparation, conduct, report writing, and follow up phases of a diagnostic evaluation and/or incident investigation at licensee and nuclear facilities and corporate offices Must know management systems, organizationaleffectiveness, human resource management, and behavioral psycholog,.., it relates to nuclear power plant organization. (Div. of Operational Assessmentj Reactor Systems Specialist (GG 14)-Position requires training or cyperience that would be eligible for certification through professional registration procedures or equivalent and demonstrated knowledge of the design, installation, testing, or operation of systems required for light-water power rea< tors. Expertise needed on at least one type of power reactor equivalent to a senior reactor operator license, which is desirable. Knowkdge of agency response modes, emergency action levels, and operations center procedures is essential. [Div. of Operational Assessment]

The Advisory Committee on Reactor Safeguards (ACRS) and Advisory Committee on Nuclear Waste (ACNW) are committees that report directly to the Commission. The ACRS' charter is to review various safety studies and applications for construction permits and facility operating licenses and report to the Commission its findings and recommendations. The ACNW reviews and advises the Commission on all aspects of nuclear waste management and disposal within the purview of NRC responsibilities.

The ACRS invites applications for membership for two positions opening in February /May 1991. Members are appointed for four-year terms, must have experknce in commercial reactor operations, nuclear engineering design, and other related engineeriv, disciplines. Members must be able to devote a substantialamount of time to ACRS work during the year to conduct the review of safety issues related to the operation of more than 100 nuclear power plants. Set.d resumes with salary history to Mr. Raymond Fraley, ACRS Executive Director, U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission, Washington, D.C. 20555, or call (301)-492-8N9.

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Additional positions are available for Fellows / Senior Fellows (GG13/14/15) for the ACRS and ACNW, ACRS Fellows / Senior Fellom assist the ACRS in assuring the safety of operating reactors, review new U.S. reactor designs, anu assess the technical merit of proposed regulatory actions and research. ACNW Fellows / Senior Fellows assist the ACNW in resiewing all aspects of nuclear waste management and related reactor decommissioningand radiation protection issues, Submit resumes with salary history to Mr. Richard DiSalvo, U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission, Washington, D.C. 20555, or call (301)492-9851.

NRC's Regional Offices are located in or near Philadelphia, Atlanta, Chicago, Dallas, and San Franc:sco. Employees in these Offices carry out agency responsibilities and assigned programs within their respective regional boundaries. These programs relate to inspection, enforcement, licensing, state agreements, state liaison, and emergency response. The Regional Offices seek individuals for the following positions:

Effluents Radiation Specialist (GG 7/9/ll/13)--Position requires the assessment of the effectiveness of various programs of power and research reactors and fue! facilities that deal with the management and control of radioactive wastes, including radioactive waste controls, radiological ccmfirmatory measurement, water chemistry control and chemical analysis, transportation and disposal of radioactive materials and radiologican environmental monitoring. [ Philadelphia)

Emergency Preparedness Specialist (GG-7/9/ll/13)-Position requires ability to assess the quality and effectiveness of the emergency response programs at nuclear power and research reactors.

[Philadelphiaj Health Physkist (GG 11/13/14)-Position requires individual to conduct inspections and license application reviews to verify radiation safety and radiologicalcontrolof radioactive materials relatie to handling, storage, operation, use, disposal, and decontamination actisities. [Philadelph!a]

Material Health Physicist (GG 7/9/11/13)--Position requires the performance of radiological and emironmental protection inspections and investigations at various types of licensee facilities that possess, use, and process byproduct, source, and special nuclear materials. Also analyzes and evaluates radiological hazards, design specifications, and operating procedures described in license applications. [ Philadelphia, San Francisco)

Operations Engineer (Examiner) (GO-11/13)-Position requires individual to develop, prepare, and edminister written, oral, and practical examinations for applicants for NRC operator and senior operator lisenses for production and utilization facilites. Also requires evaluation of the results during testing and recommendations for approval or denial of license. [ Philadelphia)

Project Engineer (GG-13/14) -Position requires ability to analyze events, perform systematic assessments of licensee performance and enforcement and technical evaluations. Must have knowledge and experience in reactor codes, standards, and procedures with particular emphasis on safe operation i

of power reactors. [Philadelphiaj Radiation Specialist (Health Physicist) (GG-7/9/11/13)-Position requires ability to perform specialized radiological and environmentalinspections at all types of facilities licensed by NRC, and to analyze and evaluate radiologicalsafety consequences of the use of and expo:ure to radioactive material.

[ Philadelphia, San Francisco, Chicago)

Reactor Engineer (Examiner)-Position requires the development, preparation, and administration of 1

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I written, oral, and practical examinatiens for applicants for NRC operator and senior operator licenses for nuclear power plant facilities. Aho requires the evaluation of results and recommendations for appro,al or denial of the license. l Philadelphia, Chicago]

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t Reactor inspector (Enginect)(GO ll/13)-Duties include inspections of reactor licensee activities as well

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as the inspection, enforcement, and safety assessment of construction, pre-operational testing, start.

i up, and all phases of operation. [ Atlanta, Chicago, San Francisco)

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t Reactor inspector (Materiah E.igineer)(OO 13)-Position requires training and experience in materiah

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engineering that will enable individual to direct inspections of licensee activities during l

construction, testing, and operation of power and non power reactor facilities. Must have knowledge of metallurgical engineering including corrosion, welding, nondestructive testing, ASME l

pressure components, ASME code and plant equipment. Requires experience in areas of i

structural and solid mechanics, materfah engineering, nondestructhe examination, corrosion and failure analysis as apphed to nuclear power plant component and structures. [ Philadelphia) j Resident inspector (Nuclear Eng6ct) (OO ll/13)-The resident inspector positions are assigned and located at specific nuclear power facilitics where he/she plans and conducts inspections during

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reactor operations. [ Philadelphia, Chicago]

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Please forward your Federal Employment Application Form (SF-71), with salary history, j

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Recruiting Staff Washington, D.C 20555 I

(301) 492-4634 or (301) 492 8930 t

Or, if you have a geographic preference, please forward it to the appropriate NRC

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Regional Office noted as follows:

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Personnel Management Specialist NRC Region 1 475 Allendale Road l

King of Prussia, Pennsylvania 19406 Personnel Management Specialist NRC Region 11 101 Marietta Street Suite 2900 f

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NRC Region 111 799 Roosevelt Road Glen Ellyn, Illinois 60137 Personnel Management Specialist NRC Region IV 611 Ryan Plaza Drive Suite 10(X)

Arlington, Texas 76011 Personnel Management Specialist NRC Region V 1450 Maria 1.2ine Suite 210 Walnut Creek, California 94596 l

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I GENER R SR ARY SCHEDULE PER ANNUM RATES AND STEPS Grade 1

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8 10 GG 1 111.015 11,383 11,749 12.114 12,482 12,697 13,058 13.422 13,439 13,776 GG 2 12,385 12,679 13,090 13,439 13.590 13,990 14,390 14,790 15,190 15,590

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Gv-3 13,515 13,966 14,417 14,868 15,319 15,770 16,221 16,672 17,123 17,574 GG-4 15,171 15,677 16,183 16,689 17,195 17,701 18,207 18,713 19,219 19,725 GG-5 16,973 17,539 1B,105 18,671 19,237 19,803 20,369 20,935 21, 501 22,967 GG-6 18,919 19,550 20.181 20,812 21,443 22,074 22,705 23,336 23,967 24,598 GG-7 21,023 21,724 22,425 23,126 23,827 24,528 25,229 25,930 26,631 27,332 GG-8 23,284 24,060 24,836 25,612 26,388 27,164 27,940 28,716 29,492 30,268 GG 9 25,717 26,574 27,421 28,288 29,145 30,002 30,859 31, 71 6 32,573 33,430 GG-10 28,322 29,266 30,210 31,154 32,098 33,042 33,986 34,930 35,874 36,818 GG-11 31,116 32,153 33,190 34,227 35,264 36,301 37,338 38,375 39,412 40,449 GG-12 37,294 38,537 39,780 41,023 42,266 43,509 44,752 45,995 47,238 48,481 GG-13 44,348 45,826 47,304 48,782 50,260 F1,738 53,216 54,694 56,172 57,650 GG-14 52,406 54,153 55,900 57,647 59,394 61,141 62,888 64,635 66,382 68,129 GG-15 61,643 63,698 65,753 67.808 69,863 71,918 73,973 76,028 78,083 80,138 GG-16 72,298 74,708 77,118 79,528 81,396 82,697 85,060 87,424 89,787 GG 17 83,032 85,800 88,568 91,336 94,104 GG-18 97,317 9

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