NRC INVITES NOMINATIONS FOR 

THE ADVISORY COMMITTEE ON REACTOR SAFEGUARDS 

The U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission is seeking qualified candidates for appointment to 

its Advisory Committee on Reactor Safeguards (ACRS). The ACRS is an advisory group, required 

by the Atomic Energy Act of 1954, as amended. The ACRS provides independent technical review 

of, and advice on, matters related to the safety of existing and proposed nuclear facilities and on the 

adequacy of proposed reactor safety standards. It also advises the Commission on issues in health 

physics and radiation protection. 

 The ACRS’s primary focus is on safety issues associated with the operation of 104 

commercial nuclear power plants in the United States and regulatory initiatives including riskinformed and performance-based regulations, license renewal, power uprates, new reactor 

applications and the use of mixed-oxide and high-burnup fuels. In addition, the ACRS may be 

requested to provide advice on radiation protection, radioactive waste management and earth 

sciences in the agency’s licensing reviews for fuel fabrication, enrichment and waste disposal 

facilities. 

 ACRS is giving increased emphasis to its work on safety issues associated with new reactor 

designs and technologies. These include passive system reliability and thermal hydraulic 

phenomena, use of digital instrumentation and control, international codes and standards for use in 

multinational design certifications, materials and structural engineering, reactor core performance, 

nuclear materials and radiation protection. 

The Commission looks to fill two vacancies on the ACRS, and seeks candidates with at least 

10 years of broad experience in either of the following areas: nuclear plant operations with 

demonstrated experience and integrated knowledge of nuclear power plant electrical, mechanical, 

and control systems, and; a distinguished record of achievement in one or more areas of nuclear 

science and technology. 

The current ACRS membership includes individuals who possess specific technical 

expertise along with a broad perspective in addressing nuclear safety concerns. Committee members 

are selected from a variety of engineering and scientific disciplines, such as risk assessment, digital 

instrumentation and control, chemistry, mechanical, civil and nuclear engineering, materials 

sciences, health physics, and earth sciences. 

 Candidates with pertinent graduate-level education will be given additional consideration. 

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No. 10-192 October 27, 2010
 Committee members are appointed to four-year terms and normally serve no more than three 

terms. The Commission seeks to fill these vacancies as a result of this request. Criteria used to 

evaluate candidates include: 

• education and experience, 

• demonstrated skills in nuclear science and technology and/or nuclear plant operations, 

• the ability to solve complex technical problems, and 

• the ability to work collegially on a board, panel, or committee. 

 Consistent with the requirements of the Federal Advisory Committee Act, the 

Commission seeks candidates with varying views and diverse backgrounds so that the membership 

on the committee is balanced in terms of the points of view represented and functions to be 

performed by the Committee. Candidates will undergo a thorough security background check to 

obtain the security clearance that is mandatory for all ACRS members. 

 Candidates for ACRS appointments are not prohibited from being involved in or having 

financial interests related to NRC-regulated aspects of the nuclear industry. However, because 

conflict-of-interest considerations may restrict the participation of a candidate in ACRS activities, 

the degree and nature of such restriction on an individual's activities as a member will 

be considered in the selection process. Each qualified candidate's 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 individuals should submit résumés describing their educational and professional 

background including any special accomplishments, publications, and professional references. 

Candidates should also provide their current mailing address, telephone number, and e-mail address. 

All candidates will receive careful consideration. Appointment will be made without regard to 

factors such as race, color, religion, national origin, sex, age, or disabilities. Candidates must be 

citizens of the United States and be able to devote approximately 100-130 days per year to 

Committee business. 

Résumés will be accepted through January 25, 2011. Résumés should be sent to Ms. Brandi 

Hamilton, ACRS, Mail Stop T2E-26, U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission, Washington, DC 

20555-0001, or e-mail Brandi.Hamilton@nrc.gov. 

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