Federal Register #NRC-2026-2212

NRC Solicits Candidates for Advisory Committee on Reactor Safeguards Appointment

The U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission (NRC) is seeking qualified candidates for appointment to the Advisory Committee on Reactor Safeguards (ACRS): - Government Buyer: - U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission (NRC) - No OEMs or commercial vendors are involved, as this is a personnel solicitation - Products/Services Requested: - Appointment of one part-time advisory committee member to the ACRS - Role involves providing independent expert advice on nuclear reactor safety, including: - New and existing reactor facilities - Safety standards - Novel safety issues (e.g., advanced reactor designs, new coolants, fuel management) - Candidates should have multidisciplinary expertise in areas such as: - Reactor core and systems performance - Novel coolants - Fuel management - Thermal-hydraulics - Chemical engineering - High-temperature materials - Familiarity with international codes and standards - Unique/Notable Requirements: - U.S. citizenship required - Ability to obtain a security clearance - Four-year term, part-time (approx. 100 days/year, not to exceed 130 days/year) - Possibility of reappointment - No products, part numbers, or purchase quantities are listed, as this is not a product or service procurement

Description

The U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission (NRC) is seeking qualified candidates for appointment to the Advisory Committee on Reactor Safeguards (ACRS). The committee provides independent expert advice on nuclear reactor safety, focusing on new and existing reactor facilities, safety standards, and novel safety issues. Candidates should have multidisciplinary expertise in nuclear reactor safety, including reactor core performance, novel coolants, fuel management, thermal-hydraulics, and related fields. Resumes are requested by July 30, 2026, for consideration for a four-year term appointment.

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