10 CFR Part 52, Licenses, Certifications and Approvals for Nuclear Power Plants

Forms and Documents

Document Name	Status
Copy of Copy of Final_Part_52_SS_Burden_Tables_051214.xlsx Supplementary Document	2014-05-13
2013-25864.pdf Supplementary Document	2014-05-13
Copy of Copy of Final_Part_52_SS_Burden_Tables_051214.xlsx Supplementary Document	2014-05-13
FINAL_Part_52_Supporting Statement 051214.docx Supporting Statement A	2014-05-13

IC Document Collections

IC ID	Document Title	Status
42863	10 CFR Part 52, Early Site Permits; Standard Design Certifications; and Combined Licenses for Nuclear Plants	Modified

ICR Details

OMB Control No: 3150-0151	ICR Reference No: 201311-3150-004
Status: Historical Active	Previous ICR Reference No: 201306-3150-004
Agency/Subagency: NRC	Agency Tracking No:
Title: 10 CFR Part 52, Licenses, Certifications and Approvals for Nuclear Power Plants
Type of Information Collection: Extension without change of a currently approved collection	Common Form ICR:  No
Type of Review Request: Regular
OIRA Conclusion Action: Approved with change	Conclusion Date: 05/21/2014
	Date Received in OIRA: 11/20/2013
Terms of Clearance: In accordance with 5 CFR 1320, the information collection is approved for three years.

	Inventory as of this Action	Requested	Previously Approved
Expiration Date	05/31/2017	36 Months From Approved	07/31/2015
Responses	1,060	0	67
Time Burden (Hours)	198,842	0	205,155
Cost Burden (Dollars)	436	0	0

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Abstract: Part 52 of Title 10 of the Code of Federal Regulations (10 CFR), establishes requirements for the granting of early site permits (ESPs), certifications of standard NPP designs, and licenses which combine in a single license a construction permit, and an operating license with conditions, operating licenses (OLs), manufacturing licenses (MLs), standard design approvals (SDAs), and preapplication 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. The 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, design certifications (DCs), combined licenses (COLs), and MLs for nuclear power plants (NPPs).

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Authorizing Statute(s): PL: Pub.L. 83 - 703 1 Stat. 311 Name of Law: Atomic Energy Act of 1954
  

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:
	78 FR 42555	07/16/2013
30-day Notice:	Federal Register Citation:	Citation Date:
	78 FR 65388	10/31/2013
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 52, Early Site Permits; Standard Design Certifications; and Combined Licenses for Nuclear Plants

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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	1,060	67	0	0	993	0
Annual Time Burden (Hours)	198,842	205,155	0	0	-6,313	0
Annual Cost Burden (Dollars)	436	0	0	0	436	0

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

Burden Increase Due to:

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

Burden Reduction Due to:

Short Statement: The estimated annual burden for Part 52 will decrease by 6,313 hours from 205,155 hours to 198,842 hours for the following reasons: ● Reporting o Subpart A 52.17 & 52.39, ESPs -8,180 hours (Decrease from 3 to 0 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 no interest in submitting an ESP application.) o Subpart B 52.47, DCs +0 hours (No change from 4 to 4 DC applications over the next 3 years; The NRC has been in communication with prospective DC applicants and at this time there appears somewhat less interest in submitting a DC application than in the previous period.) o Subpart C 52.79, COLs +9,749 hours (Addition of new provisions to 10 CFR 52.99 increased reporting requirements by applicants. However, Decrease from 4 to 1 new COL applications expected 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 COL applications 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 +2,064 hours (Increase from 0 to 4 respondents at 508 hours per response. The NRC expects to receive reports on departures or updates to the DCD from COL licenses constructing nuclear power plants.) Appendix N +0 hours (No change from 0 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.) ● Recordkeeping o 52.47 DCs (Initial) +500 hours (Increase from 4 to 7 DC record keepers over the next 3 years.) o 52.57(a) DCs (Renewal) -167 hours (Decrease from 1 to 0 DC renewal record keepers over the next 3 years, as the NRC expects no new DC renewal applications during this time period.) o 52.63(b)(2), 52.63(c), & 52.73(b) COLs referencing a DC -8,667 hours (Decrease from 17 to 4 COLs issued over the next 3 years. Appendices +0 hours (No change from 1 to 1 each per appendix for Appendices A-D over the next 3 years. The NRC has 4 DCs certified and each is required to keep records for its certification.) Appendices +6 hours (X.A.4.a and X.A.4.b are covered under final rule U.S Advanced Boiling Water Reactor Aircraft Impact Design Certification Amendment (3150-0210).

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Annual Cost to Federal Government: $10,960,000

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]? No

Is this ICR related to the Dodd-Frank Wall Street Reform and Consumer Protection Act, [Pub. L. 111-203]? No

Is this ICR related to the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009 (ARRA)? No

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: 11/20/2013

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