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Nuclear Regulatory Commission seeking candidate for Advisory Committee on Reactor Safeguards

The Nuclear Regulatory Commission (NRC) announced Thursday that it is seeking a candidate to fill a position on its Advisory Committee on Reactor Safeguards (ACRS).

The ACRS provides independent technical review of and advice on the safety of existing and proposed nuclear facilities and on the adequacy of proposed reactor safety standards. The committee also advises the NRC on issues related to health physics and radiation protection.

“For this position, a candidate must have extensive experience in nuclear power plant light water reactor severe accident behavior, accident source terms, and advanced reactor systems,” NRC said in a press release. “Best qualified candidates must also have at least 20 years of broad experience and a distinguished record of achievement in one or more areas of nuclear science and technology or related engineering disciplines.”

Candidates must also pass a security background check to attain the security clearance required for all ACRS members.

The commission is accepting applications until Feb. 20.

Kevin Randolph

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