In a recent final rulemaking, the Nuclear Regulatory Commission revised the regulations for 10 CFR Part 52 (OMB Clearance Number 3150-0151). This revision was pre-approved by OMB on 7/11/07, and approved on 8/28/07. The Notice of Action issued by OMB indicated that the portion of the Part 52 regarding the Limited Work Authorization (LWA) rulemaking must be submitted as a separate nonmaterial/nonsubstantive change once the Part 52 rule was approved.
This document provides justification for information collections associated with the final rule for Limited Work Authorizations, RIN 3150-AI05, 10 CFR Parts 2, 50, 51, and 52, ÂLimited Work Authorizations for Nuclear Power Plants. The NRC is amending its regulations applicable to limited work authorizations (LWAs), which allow certain construction activities for production and utilization facilities to commence before a construction permit or combined license is issued. The final LWA rule modifies the scope of activities that are considered construction for which a construction permit, combined license or LWA is necessary, specifies the scope of construction activities that may be performed under an LWA, and changes the review and approval process for LWA requests. The NRC is adopting these changes to enhance the efficiency of its licensing and approval process for production and utilization facilities, including new nuclear power reactors.
The LWA final rule does not substantively change the burden on applicants who submit applications for LWAs, but narrows the scope of activities requiring permission from the NRC in the form of an LWA by eliminating the concept of Âcommencement of construction formerly described in § 50.10(c). It also eliminates the authorization formerly described in § 50.10(e) (1). Under the final LWA rule, NRC authorization would be required only before undertaking activities that have a reasonable nexus to radiological health and safety and/or common defense and security. While the NRCÂs redefinition of Âconstruction will result in fewer activities requiring NRC permission in the form of an LWA, construction permit, or combined license, it will also define certain activities (such as the driving of piles) that are currently excluded from the regulatory definition of construction (given in former § 50.10(b)), as construction requiring NRC review and approval. Therefore, since the rule both eliminates burden by removing some activities from the definition of construction (in 10 CFR Part 52, -6,333 hours) and adds previously excluded activities to the definition of construction (in 10 CFR Part 50, +6,333 hours), the overall burden change attributed to the final LWA rule is equivalent to zero.
This document provides justification for information collections associated with the final rule for Limited Work Authorizations, RIN 3150-AI05, 10 CFR Parts 2, 50, 51, and 52, ÂLimited Work Authorizations for Nuclear Power Plants. The NRC is amending its regulations applicable to limited work authorizations (LWAs), which allow certain construction activities for production and utilization facilities to commence before a construction permit or combined license is issued. The final LWA rule modifies the scope of activities that are considered construction for which a construction permit, combined license or LWA is necessary, specifies the scope of construction activities that may be performed under an LWA, and changes the review and approval process for LWA requests. The NRC is adopting these changes to enhance the efficiency of its licensing and approval process for production and utilization facilities, including new nuclear power reactors.
The LWA final rule does not substantively change the burden on applicants who submit applications for LWAs, but narrows the scope of activities requiring permission from the NRC in the form of an LWA by eliminating the concept of Âcommencement of construction formerly described in § 50.10(c). It also eliminates the authorization formerly described in § 50.10(e) (1). Under the final LWA rule, NRC authorization would be required only before undertaking activities that have a reasonable nexus to radiological health and safety and/or common defense and security. While the NRCÂs redefinition of Âconstruction will result in fewer activities requiring NRC permission in the form of an LWA, construction permit, or combined license, it will also define certain activities (such as the driving of piles) that are currently excluded from the regulatory definition of construction (given in former § 50.10(b)), as construction requiring NRC review and approval. Therefore, since the rule both eliminates burden by removing some activities from the definition of construction (in 10 CFR Part 52; -6,333 hours) and adds previously excluded activities to the definition of construction (in 10 CFR Part 50; +6,333 hours), the overall burden change attributed to the final LWA rule is equivalent to zero.
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:
(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;
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.
10 CFR 52 OMB NOA-082807.pdf
10 CFR Part 52 LWA 83-C JUSTIFICATION-083007.doc
10 CFR Part 52, Early Site Permits; Standard Design Certifications; and Combined Licenses for Nuclear Plants