[Federal Register Volume 64, Number 181 (Monday, September 20, 1999)] [Notices] [Pages 50838-50839] From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov] [FR Doc No: 99-24383] ----------------------------------------------------------------------- NUCLEAR REGULATORY COMMISSION Draft Federal Register Notice; U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission Seeks Qualified Candidates for the Advisory Committee on Nuclear Waste AGENCY: U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission. ACTION: Request for resumes. ----------------------------------------------------------------------- SUMMARY: The U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission (NRC) is seeking qualified candidates for appointment to its Advisory Committee on Nuclear Waste (ACNW). ADDRESSES: Submit resumes to: Ms. Robin Avent, Office of Human Resources, U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission, Washington, DC 20555- 0001. For Application Materials, Call: 1-800-952-9678. Please refer to Announcement Number 9999902. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: The Commission established the ACNW 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 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 also reviews performance assessment evaluations of waste disposal facilities. 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, or systems engineering, are being sought. Criteria used to evaluate candidates include education and experience, demonstrated skills in nuclear waste matters, and the ability to solve problems. Additionally, the Commission considers the need for specific expertise in relationship to current and future tasks. Consistent with the requirements of the Federal Advisory Committee Act, the Commission seeks candidates with varying views 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. Because conflict-of-interest regulations restrict the participation of members actively involved in the regulated aspects of the nuclear industry, the degree and nature of any such involvement will be weighed. Each qualified candidate's financial interests must be reconciled with applicable Federal and NRC rules and regulations prior to final appointment. This might [[Page 50839]] require divestiture of securities issued by nuclear industry entities, or discontinuance of industry-funded research contracts or grants. Copies of a resume describing the educational and professional background of the candidate, including any special accomplishments, professional references, current address and telephone number should be provided. All qualified candidates will receive careful consideration. 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 30, 1999. Dated: September 14, 1999. Andrew L. Bates, Advisory Committee Management Officer. [FR Doc. 99-24383 Filed 9-17-99; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 7590-01-M