ML20199E506
| ML20199E506 | |
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| Issue date: | 12/01/1997 |
| From: | Larkins J Advisory Committee on Reactor Safeguards |
| To: | Dicus G, Shirley Ann Jackson, The Chairman NRC COMMISSION (OCM) |
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| ACRS-GENERAL, COMSECY-97-033, COMSECY-97-33, NUDOCS 9802020172 | |
| Download: ML20199E506 (6) | |
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RMUf!T RP.Y BL Rhu h svAsmworow,o.c. uses December 1. 1997 RELEASEDTOTHE PDR MEMORANDUM TO:
Chairman Jackson
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Commissioner Dicus Commissioner Diaz dato initials I
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John T. Larkins j
Executive Director, ACRS/ACNW SUSJECT:
DRAFT PRESS RELEASE AND FEDERAL REGISTER NOTICE i
TO SOLICIT QUALIFIED CANDIDATES FOR THE ADVISORY j
COMMITTEE ON REACTOR SAFEGUARDS I,
l Attached are draft copies of the press release and Federal Registet notice that we plan to use to solicit qualified candidates for possible appointment to the Advisory Committee on Reactor i
Safeguards (ACRS) to fill the current vacancy. These documents emphasize that the i
Commission is seeking a candidate with specific experience in the areas of nucisar plant i
operations and probabilistic risk assessment.
We 'equest Commission approvEl by December 19,1997. We will submit the Federal Register notice to the Office of the Secretary for publication and the press release to the Office of Public Affairs (OPA) for distribution. OPA provides the press release to a variety of sources for informational purposes. We also supplement OPA's malling list with a list of organizations, over a dozen of which specifically serve women and the minority community. Through the Office of 4
j Human Resources, we also plan to place paid advertisements in the following publications:
i Chemical Engineering American Nuclear Society American Society of Mechanical Engineers IEEE Spectrum Physics Today Power Engineering -
Nucleer News Nuclear Plant Joumal Mechanical Engineering
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For additional information, please call rae at 415-7360.
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Draft Press Release
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Draft Federal Register Notice x - I & t> 'I ' I 9002020172 971201 PDR ACRS C A b.g4 GENERAL PDR
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NRC INVITES PUBLIC TO SUBMIT NOMINATIONS FOR ADVISORY COMMITTEE ON REACTOR SAFEGUARDS The Nuclear Regulatory Commission is considering qualifed candidates for appointment to k Advisory Committee on Reactor Safeguards (ACRS). The Commission is requesting nominations of quellflod candidates to consider for these poskions.
The ACRS was established by Congress to Fue the NRC with independent expert advice on matters related to the safety of operating or proposed nuoloar power plants. A variety of matters related to the siting, design features (conooptual and details), and operations of large nudear power plants located throughout the United States ero evaluated by the ACRS. Emphasis is currently being given to safety issues associated with the operation of more than 100 nuclear units in the United Ftates and to design features for evolutionary, passive, and advanced reactors.
The membership is drawn from the verlety 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. The Commission is seeking' individuals with experience in nuclear i
plant operations and probabilistic risk assessment. Candidates are selected to provide a balanced technical base consistent with the requiremen's of the Federal Advisory Committee Act.
In order to expant ne pool of candidates available for censideration as nominees, the Commission will consider individuals actively engaged in technological fields applicable to the design and operation of advanced nuclear power plants. There are no absolute prohibitions that would preclude persons who are involved in regulated aspects of the nuclear industry,:.nd such
2 appil ents will be judged in terms of the extent to which such involvement might limit tnelr ability to participate in ACRS actMties. In each case, specific indM+ al financialinterests will need to be reconciled with applicable rules and regulations befere ~
. appointment can be completed.
A resume describing the educational and professional background of the nominae, including any special accomplishments, should be provided. Nominees must be citizens of the United States. An indication of the candidate's ability and willingness to devote the time required (50-100 days per year) should also be provided. Applications will be accepted until February 13,1998.
Copies of resum6s of nominees should be sent to the Omce of Human Resources ATTN:
Jude Himmelberg, U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission, Washington, D.C., 20555.
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FederalRegister Notice U.S. NUCLEAR REGULATORY COMMISSION SEEKS QUALIFIED CANDIDATES FOR THE ADVISORY COMMITTEE ON REACTOP SAFEGUARDS AGENCY:
U.S. Nucisar Regulatory Commiss'on ACTION:
Request forresume i
SUMMARY
The U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission (NRC) is asoking quellfed candidates to mi prospective vacancies on its Advisory Committee on Reactor Safeguards (ACRS).
ADDRESS:
Submit resum6s to: Ms. Jude Himmelberg, Office of Human Resources, U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission, Washington, DC 20555 0001.
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FOR APPLICATION MATERIALS, CALL:
1-800-952 9678. Please refer to Announcement Number 96 00001.
4 SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:
Congress estabbshed the ACRS to provide the NRC with independent expert advice on matters related to regulatory policy and the safety of existing and proposed nuclear power plants. The Committee work currently emphasizes safety issues associated with the operation of 106 commercial nuclear power plants in the United States; the pursuit of a risk informed, performance-based regulatory approach; digitalinstrumentation and control systems; and technical and policy issues related to staedard plant designs.
The ACRS membership includes individuals from nationel laboratories, academia, and industry who 4
2 possess specEc technical expertise along with a broad perspecuve in addressing safety concems.
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Cordndttee. members are selected from a variety of engineering and scientific discipline nuclear power plant operations, nucdear engineering, mechanical engineering, electrical engineering, chemical engineering, me511urgical engineering, strudural engineering, materials science, and instrumentation and process onntrol systems. At this time, candidates are being i
sought with 15 20 years of specific experienos, including produate level education, in the areas of nuceear power plant operations and risk assessment.
Critoria used to evaluate candidates include education and experience, demonstrated skills in nuclear safety matters, and the ability to solve problems. Additionally, the Commission considers the need for specific expertise in relationship to current and future tasks.
Currently the Commission is seeking an individual with expertise in nuclear plant operations and probabilistic risk
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assessment.
Consistent with the requirements of the Federal Advisory Committee Act, the Commission seeks candidates with varying views so that the membership on the Committee will be fair,'y balanced in terms of the points of view represented and functions to be performed by the Committee.
a Because conflict of-interest regulations restrict the participation of members actively involved in the ingulated espects of the nuclear industry, the degree and nature of any such involvement will be weighed. Each qualified candidate's financialinterests must be reconciled with applicable Federal and NRC rules and regulations prior to final appo! ment. This might require divestiture of securities issued by nuclear industry entities, or discontinuance of bdustry funded research 1
contracts or grants.
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Copies of a resume describing the educational and professional bookground c,f the candidate, inoicdirs any special socomplishments, prcfessional refersnoes, current address and telephone number shouH be pvvM. All quaMed condidates will n,.sNe coroful consideration.
Appointment will be made without regard to such factors as race, color, religion, national origin, sex, age, or disabilties. Candidates must be citizens of the United States and be able to devote approximatoy 50100 days por year to Committee business. Applications will be accepted until February 13,1998.
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