ENCLOSURE 1 

Draft Federal Register Notice 

U.S NUCLEAR REGULATORY COMMISSION 

SEEKS QUALIFIED CANDIDATES FOR 

THE ADVISORY COMMITTEE ON REACTOR SAFEGUARDS 

AGENCY: U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission 

ACTION: Request for resumes. 

SUMMARY: The U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission (NRC) seeks qualified candidates for 

the Advisory Committee on Reactor Safeguards (ACRS). Submit resumes to Ms. Kendra 

Freeland, ACRS, Mail Stop T2E26, U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission, Washington, DC 

20555-0001, or e-mail Kendra.Freeland@nrc.gov

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: The ACRS is a part-time advisory group, which is 

statutorily mandated by the Atomic Energy Act of 1954, as amended. ACRS provides 

independent expert advice on matters related to the safety of existing and proposed nuclear 

power plants and on the adequacy of proposed reactor safety standards. Of primary importance 

are the safety issues associated with the operation of 99 commercial nuclear power plants in the 

United States and regulatory initiatives, including risk-informed and performance-based 

regulation, license renewal, power uprates, and the use of mixed oxide and high burnup fuels. 

An increased emphasis is being given to safety issues associated with new reactor designs and 

technologies, including passive system reliability and thermal hydraulic phenomena, use of digital 

instrumentation and control, international codes and standards used in multinational design 

certifications, materials, and structural engineering, nuclear analysis and 

reactor core performance, and nuclear materials and radiation protection. In addition, the ACRS 

may be requested to provide advice on radiation protection, radioactive waste management, 
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and earth sciences in the agency’s licensing reviews for fuel fabrication and enrichment 

facilities, and for waste disposal facilities. The ACRS also has some involvement in security 

matters related to the integration of safety and security of commercial reactors. 

See NRC website at http://www.nrc.gov/aboutnrc/regulatory/advisory/acrs.html for additional

information about ACRS. Criteria used to evaluate candidates include education and experience, 

demonstrated skills in nuclear reactor safety matters, the ability to solve complex technical 

problems, and the ability to work collegially on a board, panel, or committee. The Commission, in 

selecting its Committee members, also considers the need for specific expertise to accomplish 

the work expected to be before the ACRS. ACRS Committee members are appointed for fouryear terms with no term limits. The Commission looks to fill two vacancies as a result of this 

request. For this position, a candidate must have at least 20 years of broad experience of broad 

experience and a distinguished record of achievement in one or more areas of nuclear science 

and technology or related engineering disciplines. 

Candidates with pertinent graduate level experience will be given additional consideration. 

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

candidates with diverse backgrounds, so that the membership on the Committee is fairly 

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. The security background check 

will involve the completion and submission of paperwork to NRC. Candidates for ACRS 

appointments may be involved in or have 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 any such restriction on 

an individual’s activities as a member will be considered in the selection process. 
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Each qualified candidate’s financial interests must be reconciled with applicable Federal and NRC 

rules and regulations prior to final appointment. This might require divestiture of securities or 

discontinuance of certain contracts or grants. Information regarding these restrictions will be 

provided upon request. As a part of the Stop Trading on Congressional Knowledge Act of 2012, 

which bans insider trading by members of Congress, their staff, and other high-level federal 

employees, candidates for appointments will be required to disclose additional financial 

transactions. 

A resume describing the educational and professional background of the candidate, including 

any special accomplishments, publications, and professional references should be provided. 

Candidates should provide their current 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 days per year to 

Committee business, but may not be compensated for more than 130 calendar days. Resumes 

will be accepted until [insert close date – close date will be 3 months after FRN is published].

Date Annette Vietti-Cook 

Secretary of the Commission