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 Early 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
Early 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