United States Nuclear Regulatory Commission

Office of Public Affairs

Washington, DC 20555

Phone 301-415-8200 Fax 301-415-2234

Internet:opa@nrc.gov

No. 99-190 FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

(Tuesday, September 7, 1999)

NRC INVITES PUBLIC TO SUBMIT NOMINATIONS FOR

ADVISORY COMMITTEE ON NUCLEAR WASTE

The Nuclear Regulatory Commission (NRC) seeks nominations of qualified candidates

to serve on its Advisory Committee on Nuclear Waste (ACNW). Currently, there is one opening

on the committee.

The ACNW is a part-time advisory group established by the NRC in 1988 to provide

independent technical review of and advice on the disposal of nuclear waste, including all

aspects of nuclear waste disposal facilities, as directed by the NRC. This includes activities

related to both high- and low-level radioactive waste disposal facilities, including the licensing,

operation, and closure of the facilities and associated rulemakings, regulatory guides, and

technical positions developed to clarify the intent of NRC’s regulations. The ACNW also

reviews performance assessment evaluations of waste disposal facilities.

In performing its work, the committee reviews and reports on issues related to high- and

low-level waste regulations, and undertakes other studies and activities related to those issues.

To fulfill its responsibilities, the committee meets with representatives of the NRC, the Advisory

Committee on Reactor Safeguards; the Department of Energy; other Federal, state, and local

agencies; Indian nations; and private organizations.

A wide variety of engineering and scientific skills are needed to conduct the broadlybased review processes required in the committee’s work. Engineers and scientists with work

experience in the high- and low-level radioactive waste disposal programs, coupled with

extensive experience in a pertinent technical field such as nuclear chemistry, nuclear science

and technology, risk assessment, or systems engineering, are being sought.

Individuals should have a minimum of 20 years’ experience in fields that can be applied

directly to the work of the committee. In addition, individuals must be able to devote

approximately 50-100 days per year to committee business. Most meetings are held in

Rockville, Maryland, although some travel is required to various other sites.

Because of potential conflicts of interest, individuals who are currently actively involved

in areas related to nuclear waste disposal might be of limited use to the committee. The degree
and nature of any such involvement would be carefully weighed. Each qualified nominee’s

financial interests must be reconciled with applicable Federal and NRC rules and regulations

prior to appointment. This may result in the candidate being required to divest himself or

herself of securities, discontinue research projects, and/or limit involvement in certain types of

contracts, based on a determination of conflict of interest.

Copies of a resumé describing the educational and professional background of the

candidate, including special accomplishments, professional references, and current address

and telephone number, should be provided. All qualified candidates will receive careful

consideration, and appointment will be made without regard to race, color, religion, national

origin, sex, age, or disabilities. Candidates must be granted security clearances based on a full

background investigation and be citizens of the United States.

Resumés should be sent to Ms. Robin Avent, Office of Human Resources, U.S. Nuclear

Regulatory Commission, Washington, DC 20555-0001. Any questions regarding this

announcement should be directed to Ms. Avent at 1-800-952-9678, or if calling from the

Washington, DC area, 301-415-7018. Applications will be accepted until November 1.

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