Special Emphasis Programs and EEO Advisory Committees

Advisory Committee for African Americans
To promote diversity and inclusion of African American constituents at all levels within the agency by embracing their knowledge, skills and capabilities thereby enhancing a culture at the NRC where all are equally respected.

NRC Asian Pacific American Advisory Committee
Be the preeminent voice for the agency’s Asian Pacific American employees. We support the NRC’s diversity and inclusion objectives and develop the agency’s future leaders through professional development, networking, and recruitment initiatives.

NRC Pride Alliance Advisory Committee (NPAAC)
Identify issues of concern for Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender, Queer, Intersex, Asexual and other members of the community (LGBTQ+) who are employees at the NRC, to implement initiatives that utilize their unique perspective in support of career growth for all NRC employees, and to eliminate barriers that may hinder equal opportunity in hiring, training, retention and career advancement to ultimately promote a more diverse, inclusive, open, collaborative and safe work environment in support of the NRC’s Mission

Diversity Advisory Committee on Ageism (DACA)
DACA seeks to ensure that age discrimination is not a factor in the selection, promotion, placement, training, career development, and performance recognition of all present or prospective employees age 40 and over.

Federal Women’s Program Advisory Committee
Empower women to establish and achieve their career goals. The Federal Women’s Program Advisory Committee advocates for the career advancement and work-life balance of its constituents by promoting a diverse and inclusive NRC work environment.

Hispanic Employment Program Advisory Committee
HEPAC works with the Office of Small Business and Civil Rights (SBCR) to identify issues of concern to Hispanic-Americans in the NRC, implement initiatives to increase their representation at all levels in the agency, and eliminate barriers that may hinder their equal opportunity in hiring, training, retention, and career advancement.

Native Americans Advisory Committee
Recommend initiatives and approaches to attract qualified Native Americans and Alaskan Natives to the U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission (NRC), and work to support and retain the Native American and Alaskan Native employees of the NRC.

Advisory Committee for Employees with Disabilities
Represents the interests of NRC employees with disabilities on matters concerning workplace inclusion and career development.