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No. 01-104 August 17, 2001

NRC INVITES PUBLIC TO SUBMIT NOMINATIONS FOR

THE ADVISORY COMMITTEE ON NUCLEAR WASTE

The U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission (NRC) is seeking qualified candidates for an

appointment to its Advisory Committee on Nuclear Waste (ACNW). Currently, there are four members

and the Commission is seeking to fill an additional position 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 encompasses activities related to both

high- and low-level radioactive waste disposal facilities, including the licensing, operation and closure

of the facilities, rulemakings, and associated regulatory guides and technical positions developed to

clarify the intent of NRCís regulations. As part of these activities, the ACNW reviews performance

assessments of radioactive waste disposal facilities. 

The ACNW membership includes individuals who possess specific technical expertise along

with a broad perspective in addressing safety concerns. Committee members are selected from a variety

of engineering and scientific disciplines, such as risk assessment, chemistry, mechanical engineering,

civil engineering, materials sciences, and earth sciences. 

The Commission is seeking an additional individual with technical expertise in health physics,

dose assessment, and consequence modeling. Committee members serve a 4-year term, with the

possibility of reappointment, for a total possible service of 8 years. Candidates typically have 15-20

years of experience, graduate level education, and significant experience in the area of health physics,

including dose assessment and consequence modeling. 

Criteria used to evaluate candidates include education and experience, demonstrated skills in

nuclear waste management matters, and the ability to solve complex technical problems. The

Commission, in selecting its Committee members, considers the need for a specific expertise to

accomplish the work expected to come before the ACNW. Consistent with the requirements of the

Federal Advisory Committee Act, the Commission seeks candidates with diverse backgrounds so that

the membership on the Committee will be fairly balanced in terms of the points of view represented and

functions to be performed by the Committee.
Candidates for ACNW appointments may be involved in or have financial interests related to

NRC-regulated aspects of the nuclear industry. Because conflict-of-interest considerations may restrict

the participation of ACNW members in Committee activities, the degree and nature of any such

restriction on an individualís activities as a member will be considered in the selection process. Each

qualified candidateís financial interests must be reconciled with applicable Federal and NRC rules and

regulations prior to final appointment. This may require divestiture of securities or discontinuance of

certain contracts or grants. Information regarding these restrictions will be provided upon request.

Interested candidates should submit a resumÈ describing their educational and professional

background, including special accomplishments and professional references, their current address,

telephone number, and e-mail address. Appointment will be made without regard to such factors as

race, color, religion, national origin, sex, age, or disabilities. Candidates must be citizens of the United

States and be able to devote approximately 50-100 days per year to Committee business. Applications

will be accepted until November 16. 

Copies of nominees resumÈs should be sent to the Office of Human Resources, ATTN: Sherry

Meador, Mail Stop T2E-26, U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission, Washington, DC 20555-0001.

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