48 CFR 20, U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission Acquisition Regulation (NRCAR)

Forms and Documents

Document Name	Status
FINAL Support Statement for NRCAR 2014 (2).docx Supporting Statement A	2014-10-23

IC Document Collections

IC ID	Document Title	Status
33459	48 CFR 20, U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission Acquisition Regulation (NRCAR)	Modified

ICR Details

OMB Control No: 3150-0169	ICR Reference No: 201410-3150-010
Status: Historical Active	Previous ICR Reference No: 201109-3150-006
Agency/Subagency: NRC	Agency Tracking No:
Title: 48 CFR 20, U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission Acquisition Regulation (NRCAR)
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 without change	Conclusion Date: 12/23/2014
	Date Received in OIRA: 10/29/2014
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	12/31/2017	36 Months From Approved	12/31/2014
Responses	4,871	0	5,425
Time Burden (Hours)	20,095	0	21,580
Cost Burden (Dollars)	102	0	113

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Abstract: The mandatory requirements of the NRCAR implement and supplement the government-wide Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR), and ensure that the regulations governing the procurement of goods and services within the NRC satisfy the particular needs of the agency. Because of differing statutory authorities among Federal agencies, the FAR authorizes agencies to issue regulations to implement FAR policies and procedures internally to satisfy the specific need of the agency.

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Authorizing Statute(s): PL: Pub.L. 83 - 709 1-311 Name of Law: Atomic Energy Act
  

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:
	79 FR 40794	07/14/2014
30-day Notice:	Federal Register Citation:	Citation Date:
	79 FR 63175	10/22/2014
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
48 CFR 20, U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission Acquisition Regulation (NRCAR)

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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	4,871	5,425	0	0	-554	0
Annual Time Burden (Hours)	20,095	21,580	0	0	-1,485	0
Annual Cost Burden (Dollars)	102	113	0	0	-11	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 overall burden has decreased by 1,484 hours, from 21, 579.5 to 20,095 hours (18,750 Reporting and 1,345 Recordkeeping hours) because of the staff's re-estimates of burden and responses based on recent history over the past three years. However, the number of responses decreased by 567 from 5,425 to 4,858. The reporting burden decreased by 1,734 hours, from 20,484 to 18,750 hours because of the following significant changes (see Supporting Statement for complete list): • NRC Clause 2052.215-75, Alt. 1 & 2 decreased by 9 respondents, from 125 to 116 respondents. This change is due to a decrease in the number of applicable contracts. [Calculation: Base: 348 DO/TO/ 3 years =116] – The annual reporting burden has decreased by 576 hours, from 8,000 to 7,424 hours. • NRC Clause 2052.204-70(b) decreased by 15 respondents, from 202 to 187 respondents. [Calculation: 25 R&D + 72 cost-reimbursement +310 DO/TO + 154 contracts = 561/3 years = 187] – The annual burden has decreased by 45 hours, from 606 to 561 hours. • NRC Clause 2052.204-70(k) decreased by 45 respondents, from 202 to 187 respondents. The new figure is based on consistent methodology as other changes included herein and more accurately represents how many contracts are affected by this reporting requirement. [Calculation: 25 R&D + 72 cost-reimbursement + 310 DO/TO + 154 contracts = 561/3 years = 187] – The annual burden has decreased by 30 hours, from 404 to 374 hours. • NRC Clause 2052.204-71 decreased by 45 respondents, from 202 to 187 respondents. The new figure is based on consistent methodology as other changes included herein and more accurately represents how many contracts are affected by this requirement. NRCAR Clause 2052.204-71 includes a requirement for site access badges that the NRC now estimates to take approximately 7 hours to complete, -per application, so this figure was used in lieu of 100 hours. [Calculation: 25 R&D + 72 cost- reimbursement + 310 DO/TO + 154 contracts = 561/3 years = 187] – The annual burden has decreased by 30 hours, from 1,414 to 1,309 hours. • NRC Clause 2052.209-71(a) decreased by 45 respondents, from 202 to 187 respondents. This change is due to a decrease in the number of applicable contracts. [Calculation: 25 R&D + 72 cost-reimbursement + 310 DO/TO + 154 contracts = 561/3 years = 187] – The annual burden has decreased by 3 hours, from 50.5 to 47 hours. • NRC Clause 2052.209-72(d) (3) decreased by 22 respondents, from 125 to 103 respondents. This change is due to a decrease in the number of applicable contracts. [Calculation: 310 DO/TO/ 3 years = 103] – The annual burden has decreased by 22 hours, from 125 to 103 hours. • NRC Clause 2052.209-72(f) decreased by 74 respondents, from 312 to 238 respondents. This change is due to a decrease in the number of applicable contracts. [Calculation: 715/3 = 238] – The annual burden has decreased by 18 hours, from 78 to 60 hours. Recordkeeping burden increased by 249.5 hours, from 1095.5 to 1,345 hours because of the following significant change (see additional changes on the Supporting Statement): • NRC Clause 2052.227-70: The number of annual recordkeepers that must retain drawings, designs and specifications is less than 25 per year. The estimate in future years is more likely to be 10 recordkeepers (or less) per year given that the agency leases much of its building space from the General Services Administration, and intends to consolidate resources in the coming years to meet growing budget constraints. The overall annual recordkeeping burden has increased by 65 hours, from 50 to 115 hours. Cost has increased due to an increase in the fee rate from $259 to $272.

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Annual Cost to Federal Government: $2,122,416

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: 10/29/2014

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