[Federal Register Volume 60, Number 8 (Thursday, January 12, 1995)]
[Notices]
[Pages 3005-3006]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 94-800]



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NUCLEAR REGULATORY COMMISSION


Call for Nominations For Advisory Committee on Nuclear Waste; 
Notice

AGENCY: U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission.

ACTION: Call for nominations.

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SUMMARY: The U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission (NRC) requests 
nominations of qualified candidates to consider for appointment to its 
Advisory Committee on Nuclear Waste (ACNW). Currently, there are two 
openings expected on the Committee in mid-1995.

ADDRESSES: Submit nominations to: Ms. Jude Himmelberg, Office of 
Personnel, U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission, Washington, DC 20555.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Ms. Jude Himmelberg at (301) 415-7119.

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: 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 within the purview of 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 high- and low-level waste regulations. The ACNW will also review 
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 areas of concern 
referred to it by the Commission or its designated 
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activities related to those issues as directed by the Commission. The 
Committee interacts with representatives of the Advisory Committee on 
Reactor Safeguards, the Department of Energy, NRC, other Federal, 
State, and local agencies, Indian Nations, private organizations, etc., 
as appropriate to fulfill its responsibilities.
    A wide variety of engineering and scientific skills are needed to 
conduct the broadly based 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 broad 
experience in a pertinent technical field such as nuclear chemistry, 
nuclear science and technology, risk assessment, and systems 
engineering are highly sought.
    Individuals should have a minimum of 20 years' work experience in 
related fields or 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 additional travel is 
required to various sites outside the Rockville area.
    Because of potential conflict of interest, individuals currently 
involved in areas related to nuclear waste disposal might be of limited 
use to the Committee. The degree and nature of any such involvement 
will be carefully considered. Each qualified nominee's financial 
interests must be reconciled with applicable Federal and NRC rules and 
regulations prior to final appointment to the Committee. This may 
result in the candidate being required to divest himself or herself of 
securities issued by nuclear industry entities, discontinue research 
projects, and/or limit involvement in certain types of contracts, based 
on a determination of conflict of interest.
    Copies of a resume describing the educational and professional 
backgrounds of the nominee, including any special accomplishments, 
professional references, current address, and telephone number should 
be provided. All qualified nominees will receive full consideration. 
Appointment will be made without regard to such factors as race, color, 
religion, national origin, sex, age, or handicapped condition. Nominees 
must be granted security clearances based on a full background 
investigation and be citizens of the United States. Applications will 
be accepted until March 15, 1995.

    Dated: January 6, 1995.
Andrew L. Bates,
Advisory Committee Management Officer.
[FR Doc. 94-800 Filed 1-11-94; 8:45 am]
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