In accordance with 5 CFR 1320, the collection is approved for 3 years. Upon resubmission, it is suggested the agency continue to reassess burden estimates based on actual experience.
Inventory as of this Action
Requested
Previously Approved
01/31/2014
36 Months From Approved
12/31/2010
122
0
111
8,926
0
8,012
0
0
0
The 10 CFR 21 regulation requires each individual, corporation, partnership, commercial grade dedicating entity, or other entity subject to the regulations in this Part to adopt appropriate procedures to evaluate deviations and failures to comply to determine whether a defect exists that could result in a substantial safety hazard. Depending upon the outcome of the evaluation, a report of the defect must be submitted to NRC. Reports submitted under 10 CFR 21 are reviewed by the NRC staff to determine whether the reported defects or failures to comply in basic components at NRC licensed facilities or activities are potentially generic safety problems. These reports have been the basis for the issuance of numerous NRC Generic Communications that have contributed to the improved safety of the nuclear industry. The records required to be maintained in accordance with 10 CFR 21 are subject to inspection by the NRC to determine compliance with the subject regulation.
The estimated burden increased by 914 hours from 8,012 hours (5,254 reporting and 2,758 recordkeeping) to 8,926 hours (5,350 hours for reporting and 3,576 hours for recordkeeping). This increase in the estimate is based on past experience and the actual number of reports received during the past three years (2007-2009). NRC received 109 10 CFR 21 reports (92 initial notifications and 17 follow-up reports) during the three year period, which averages to about 37 initial and follow-up reports per year.
The reporting burden increased by 96 hours, from 5,254 to 5,350 hours, because the number of interim reports 10 CFR 21.21(a)(2) received by the agency during the period 2007-2009 increased from 0 to 2 expected per year over the extension period. The estimated number of initial notifications and follow-up reports per year remained unchanged.
The recordkeeping burden increased by 818 hours largely because of work associated with 10 CFR 52 new reactor licensing. The number of recordkeepers required by 10 CFR 21.51(a)(4) for standard design certification applicants under subpart B of 10 CFR 52 ÂEarly Site Permits; Standard Design Certifications; and Combined Licenses for Nuclear Plants increased from 2 to 10, with a corresponding burden increase of 596 hours. The number of record keepers required by 10 CFR 21.51(a)(5) for design approval under subpart E of 10 CFR 52 ÂEarly Site Permits; Standard Design Certifications; and Combined Licenses for Nuclear Plants increased from 0 to 1, with a corresponding burden increase of 74.5 hours. The recordkeeping burden also increased because the number of evaluations records required for 21.51(a)(1), 21.51(a)(2), and 21.51(a)(3) increased from 35 to 37. The overall recordkeeping burden increased from 2,758 hours to 3,576.
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.
3150-0035 Part 21 Final SS.docx
10 CFR Part 21, Reporting of Defects and Noncompliance