10 CFR Part 21, Reporting of Defects and Noncompliance

Forms and Documents

Document Name	Status
Final10CFR21ss2007.wpd Supporting Statement A	2007-08-31

IC Document Collections

IC ID	Document Title	Status
33262	10 CFR Part 21, Reporting of Defects and Noncompliance	Modified

ICR Details

OMB Control No: 3150-0035	ICR Reference No: 200708-3150-008
Status: Historical Active	Previous ICR Reference No: 200408-3150-006
Agency/Subagency: NRC	Agency Tracking No:
Title: 10 CFR Part 21, Reporting of Defects and Noncompliance
Type of Information Collection: Revision of a currently approved collection	Common Form ICR:  No
Type of Review Request: Regular
OIRA Conclusion Action: Approved without change	Conclusion Date: 11/28/2007
	Date Received in OIRA: 08/27/2007
Terms of Clearance:

	Inventory as of this Action	Requested	Previously Approved
Expiration Date	11/30/2010	36 Months From Approved	11/30/2007
Responses	111	0	108
Time Burden (Hours)	8,012	0	7,790
Cost Burden (Dollars)	0	0	0

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Abstract: 10 CFR Part 21 requires directors and responsible officers of firms and organizations building, operating owning, or supplying basic components to NRC license facilities or activities to report defects and noncompliance that could create a substantial safety hazard. Organizations subject to 10 CFR Part 21 are also required to maintain such records as may be required to assure compliance with this regulation.

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Authorizing Statute(s): PL: Pub.L. 83 - 703 68 Stat. 919 Name of Law: Atomic Energy Act
  

Citations for New Statutory Requirements: None

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Associated Rulemaking Information
RIN:	Stage of Rulemaking:	Federal Register Citation:	Date:
	Not associated with rulemaking

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Federal Register Notices & Comments
60-day Notice:	Federal Register Citation:	Citation Date:
	72 FR 20568	04/25/2007
30-day Notice:	Federal Register Citation:	Citation Date:
	72 FR 48310	08/23/2007
Did the Agency receive public comments on this ICR? No

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Number of Information Collection (IC) in this ICR: 1

IC Title	Form No.	Form Name
10 CFR Part 21, Reporting of Defects and Noncompliance

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ICR Summary of Burden

	Total Approved	Previously Approved	Change Due to New Statute	Change Due to Agency Discretion	Change Due to Adjustment in Estimate	Change Due to Potential Violation of the PRA
Annual Number of Responses	111	108	0	6	-3	0
Annual Time Burden (Hours)	8,012	7,790	0	433	-211	0
Annual Cost Burden (Dollars)	0	0	0	0	0	0

Burden increases because of Program Change due to Agency Discretion: Yes

Burden Increase Due to: Changing Regulations

Burden decreases because of Program Change due to Agency Discretion: No

Burden Reduction Due to:

Short Statement: The burden increased the final rule, “ 10 CFR Part 52, Early Site Permits; Standard Design Certifications; and Combined Licenses for Nuclear Plants,” which was pre-approved on July 11, 2007 and approved on August 28, 2007, amended regulations in addition to 10 CFR Parts 52, 21 and 51. The burden contained in the final rule for 10 CFR Part 21 was 433 hours, which has been transfer from rulemaking package to 10 CFR Part 21 renewal package.

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Annual Cost to Federal Government: $406,350

Does this IC contain surveys, censuses, or employ statistical methods? No

Is the Supporting Statement intended to be a Privacy Impact Assessment required by the E-Government Act of 2002? No

Is this ICR related to the Affordable Care Act [Pub. L. 111-148 & 111-152]? Uncollected

Is this ICR related to the Dodd-Frank Wall Street Reform and Consumer Protection Act, [Pub. L. 111-203]? Uncollected

Is this ICR related to the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009 (ARRA)? Uncollected

Is this ICR related to the Pandemic Response? Uncollected

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Common Form ICR:  No

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On behalf of this Federal agency, I certify that the collection of information encompassed by this request complies with 5 CFR 1320.9 and the related provisions of 5 CFR 1320.8(b)(3).

The following is a summary of the topics, regarding the proposed collection of information, that the certification covers:

(a) It is necessary for the proper performance of agency functions;

(b) It avoids unnecessary duplication;

(c) It reduces burden on small entities;

(d) It uses plain, coherent, and unambiguous language that is understandable to respondents;

(e) Its implementation will be consistent and compatible with current reporting and recordkeeping practices;

(f) It indicates the retention periods for recordkeeping requirements;

(g) It informs respondents of the information called for under 5 CFR 1320.8 (b)(3) about:

(i) Why the information is being collected;

(ii) Use of information;

(iii) Burden estimate;

(iv) Nature of response (voluntary, required for a benefit, or mandatory);

(v) Nature and extent of confidentiality; and

(vi) Need to display currently valid OMB control number;

(h) It was developed by an office that has planned and allocated resources for the efficient and effective management and use of the information to be collected.

(i) It uses effective and efficient statistical survey methodology (if applicable); and

(j) It makes appropriate use of information technology.

If you are unable to certify compliance with any of these provisions, identify the item by leaving the box unchecked and explain the reason in the Supporting Statement.

Certification Date: 08/27/2007

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