In accordance with 5 CFR 1320, the information collection is approved for 3 years. Upon resubmission, it is suggested the agency continue to proactively dialogue with prospective licensees in order to accurately estimate number of respondents and associated burden.
table that charts list comparision
Inventory as of this Action
Requested
Previously Approved
11/30/2013
36 Months From Approved
11/30/2010
11
0
37
204,075
0
456,039
0
0
0
10 CFR Part 52 establishes requirements for the granting of ESP's, certifications of standard NPP designs, and licenses which combine in a single license a construction permit, and an operating license with conditions, OLs, MLs, SDAs, and pre-application reviews of site suitability issues. Part 52 also establishes requirements for renewal of those approvals, permits, certifications, and licenses; amendments to them; exemptions from certifications; and variances from ESPs.
NRC uses the information collected to assess the adequacy and suitability of an applicant's site, plant design, construction, training and experience, plans and procedures for the protection of public health and safety. The NRC review of such information and the findings derived from that information form the basis of NRC decisions and actions concerning the issuance, modification or revocation of site permits, DCs, COLs, and MLs for NPPs.
The estimated annual burden for Part 52 will decrease by 251,964 hours from 456,039 hours to 204,075 hours for the following reasons:
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o Subpart A
52.17 & 52.39, ESPs +4,157 hours
(Increase from 1 to 3 ESP applications over the next 3 years. The NRC has been in communication with prospective ESP applicants and at this time there appears to be less interest in submitting an ESP application than in the previous period.)
o Subpart B
52.47, Standard DCs -26,660 hours
(No change from 4 to 4 DC applications over the next 3 years;
However, there have been savings realized through the advent of electronic submittals over hard copy submittals. The NRC has been in communication with prospective DC applicants and at this time there appears to be the same interest in submitting a DC application when compared to the previous period.)
o Subpart C
52.79, Combined OLs -239,098 hours
(Decrease from 19 to 4 COL applications over the next 3 years. The NRC has been in communication with prospective COL applicants and at this time, due to variables such as financing, need for power, etc., there appears to be much less interest in submitting a COL application than in the previous period.)
o Subpart E
52.137, SDAs +0 hours
(No change from 0 to 0 SDAs over next 3 years. The NRC has been in communication with prospective SDA applicants and at this time there appears to be no interest in submitting an SDA application.)
o Subpart F
52.157, MLs +0 hours
(No change from 0 to 0 MLs over next 3 years. The NRC has been in communication with prospective ML applicants and at this time there appears to be no interest in submitting an ML application.)
Appendices for DCs -1863 hours
(Decrease from 3.667 to 0 respondents at 508 hours per response. The NRC does not expect to receive reports on departures or updates to the DCD in the next 3 years.)
Appendix N -134 hours
(Decrease from 2.667 to 0 respondents at 50 hours per response. The NRC has been in communication with prospective COL applicants and at this time there appears to be less interest in submitting a COL application than in the previous period, none of which would be for a design used at multiple sites.)
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o 52.47 DCs (Initial) +0 hours
(No change from 4 to 4 DC record keepers over the next 3 years.)
o 52.57(a) DCs (Renewal) +167 hours
(Increase from 0 to 1 DC record keepers over the next 3 years, as the NRC expects 1 DC holder to renew its certification.)
o 52.63(b)(2), 52.63(c), & 52.73(b) COLs referencing a DC +11,332 hours
(Increase from 0 to 17 COL applications over the next 3 years. The NRC expects to have 17 COLs issued at the end of the 3 year period, each of which would be required to keep records.)
Appendices A-D +136 hours
(Increase from 0 to 1 each per appendix over the next 3 years. The NRC has 4 DCs certified and each is required to keep records for its certification.)
The title of this collection has changed from 10 CFR Part 52, Early Site Permits, Standard Design Certifications; and Combined Licenses for Nuclear Plants to the revised title of 10 CFR Part 52, Licenses, Certifications, and Approvals for Nuclear Power Plants.
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.
Final Part 52 SS Burden Tables 071210.xls
Final Part 52 SS 071210.doc
10 CFR Part 52, Early Site Permits; Standard Design Certifications; and Combined Licenses for Nuclear Plants