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NRC Seeks to Fill Open Reactor Safeguards Advisory Committee Position

The Nuclear Regulatory Commission is seeking a qualified candidate for appointment
to its Advisory Committee on Reactor Safeguards (ACRS). The ACRS is an advisory group
that 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. Italso advises the Commission on issues in health physics and radiation protection

The ACRS's primary focus is on safety issues associated with the U-S—operation of 99
commercial nuclear power plants in the United States and regulatory initiatives
including risk-informed and performance-based- regulations, license renewal, power uprates,
new reactor applications and the use of mixed oxide and high bum up fuels. In addition, the
ACRS may be asked 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


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 the NRC website at http://www.nrc.gov/aboutnrc/regulatory/advisory/acrs.htm| 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 four-
year terms with no term limits. The Commission looks to fill one vacancy as a result of this
request. For this position, a candidate must have extensive experience in nuclear power plant
probabilistic risk assessment and risk management. Best qualified candidates will have at least
20 years of specific PRA and risk management experience, considerable broad experience and a
distinguished record of achievement in one or more areas of nuclear science and technology or

related engineering discipline(s).

Consistent with the requirements of the Federal Advisory Committee Act, the Commission seeks
a-candidates with a-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.


AFFIRMATION ITEM
RESPONSE SHEET

TO: Annette Vietti-Cook, Secretary
FROM: COMMISSIONER SVINICKI
SUBJECT: COMSECY-16-0023: REQUEST TO SOLICIT FOR THE

APPOINTMENT OF A NEW MEMBER ON THE
ADVISORY COMMITTEE ON REACTOR
SAFEGUARDS (ACRS)

Approved _XX_ Disapproved __ Abstain __ Not Participating

Comments: Below XX Attached ___ None __

| approve the request to solicit for a new member of the Committee, in light of pending
departures. | approve the draft Federal Register notice and press release, subject to the edits

proposed by Commissioner Baran in his vote.

GNATURE

11/ 3. 16
DATE

Entered on “STARS” Yes \/ No___



The Commission is seeking an individual with extensive experience in nuclear power
plant probabilistic risk assessment and risk management. The best-qualified candidates will
have at least 20 years of specific experience in those areas, as well as considerable broad
experience and a distinguished record of achievement in one or more areas of nuclear science

and technology or a related engineering discipline.

Interested individuals should find candidate criteria and details at the corresponding
Federal Register notice [LINK TO FRN] published today and available on the NRC website.
Resumes will be accepted until [30 days later]. Resumes should be sent to Jamila Perry and
Alesha Ballinger, ACRS, Mail Stop T2E-26, U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission,
Washington, DC 20555-0001, or e-mail Jamila.Perry@nre.gov, and

Alesha.Bellinger@nre.gov. For more information on the ACRS go the NRC website.

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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 Jamila Perry and
Alesha Bellinger, ACRS, Mail Stop T2E26, U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission, Washington,

DC 20555-0001, or e-mail Jamila.Perry@nrc.gov and Alesha. Bellinger@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, and


AFFIRMATION ITEM
RESPONSE SHEET

TO: Annette Vietti-Cook, Secretary
FROM: Chairman Burns
SUBJECT: COMSECY-16-0023: REQUEST TO SOLICIT FOR THE

APPOINTMENT OF A NEW MEMBER ON THE
ADVISORY COMMITTEE ON REACTOR
SAFEGUARDS (ACRS)

Approved XX_ Disapproved Abstain Not Participating__

Comments: Below _XX Attached _XX None

| approve the ACRS request to begin solicitation for one new member with expertise in
probabilistic risk assessment and risk management. | approve the draft Federal Register
Notice and draft press release, subject to the attached edits.

Entered in STARS
Yes__ X IGNATURE

No 2 November 2016
DATE



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The Nuclear Regulatory Commission is seeking a qualified candidate for appointment

to its Advisory Committee on Reactor Safeguards (ACRS). The ACRS is an advisor: up

that 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 U-S—operation of 99

J. S. commercial nuclear power plants and regulatory initiatives including risk-informed and
performance-based regulations, license renewal, power uprates, new reactor applications and
the use of mixed oxide and high burn up fuels. In addition, the ACRS may be asked 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


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 1 month after FRN is published].

Date Annette Vietti-Cook

Secretary of the Commission


AFFIRMATION ITEM
RESPONSE SHEET

TO: Annette Vietti-Cook, Secretary
FROM: Commissioner Baran
SUBJECT: COMSECY-16-0023: REQUEST TO SOLICIT FOR THE

APPOINTMENT OF A NEW MEMBER ON THE
ADVISORY COMMITTEE ON REACTOR
SAFEGUARDS (ACRS)

Approved _X_  Disapproved __ Abstain __ Not Participating __

Comments: Below_X_ Attached _X_ None __

In light of the upcoming vacancy on the Advisory Committee on Reactor
Safeguards in 2017, | approve a solicitation for one new member of the Committee with
particular expertise in probabilistic risk assessment and risk management. | approve
the draft Federal Register notice and draft press release, subject to the attached edits.

Entered in STARS LO Bom
Yes X S}GNATURE
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DATE


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 1 month after FRN is published].

Date Annette Vietti-Cook

Secretary of the Commission


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 the NRC website at http://www.nrc.gov/aboutnrc/requlatory/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 four-
year terms with no term limits. The Commission looks to fill one vacancy as a result of this
request. For this position, a candidate must have extensive experience in nuclear power plant
probabilistic risk assessment and risk management. Best qualified candidates will have at least
20 years of specific PRA and risk management experience, considerable broad experience and a
distinguished record of achievement in one or more areas of nuclear science and technology or

related engineering discipline(s).

Consistent with the requirements of the Federal Advisory Committee Act, the Commission seeks
a-candidates with a-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.


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 Jamila Perry and
Alesha Bellinger, ACRS, Mail Stop T2E26, U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission, Washington,

DC 20555-0001, or e-mail Jamila.Perry@nrc.gov and Alesha.Bellinger@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, and


The Commission is seeking an individual with extensive experience in nuclear power
plant probabilistic risk assessment and risk management. The best-qualified candidates will
have at least 20 years of specific experience in those areas, as well as considerable broad
experience and a distinguished record of achievement in one or more areas of nuclear science

and technology or a related engineering discipline.

Interested individuals should find candidate criteria and details at the corresponding
Federal Register notice [LINK TO FRN] published today and available on the NRC website.
Resumes will be accepted until [30 days later]. Resumes should be sent to Jamila Perry and
Alesha Ballinger, ACRS, Mail Stop T2E-26, U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission,
Washington, DC 20555-0001, or e-mail Jamila.Perry@nre.gov, and

Alesha.Bellinger@nre.gov. For more information on the ACRS go the NRC website.