10 CFR 73, Physical Protection of Plants and Materials

Forms and Documents

Forms and supporting documents for this ICR

Document	Type	Status	Availability
10 CFR Part 73 final SS revised.docx	Supporting Statement A	Uploaded 2015-10-06	Available

IC Document Collections

Information collection document groups

IC ID	Collection	Type	Status	Form
33115	10 CFR 73, Physical Protection of Plants and Materials		Modified

ICR Details

OMB Control No: 3150-0002	ICR Reference No: 201501-3150-002
Status: Historical Active	Previous ICR Reference No: 201411-3150-003
Agency/Subagency: NRC	Agency Tracking No:
Title: 10 CFR 73, Physical Protection of Plants and Materials
Type of Information Collection: Revision of a currently approved collection	Common Form ICR:  No
Type of Review Request: Regular
OIRA Conclusion Action: Approved with change	Conclusion Date: 10/06/2015
	Date Received in OIRA: 01/08/2015
Terms of Clearance: In accordance with 5 CFR 1320, the information collection is approved for three years. The agency is reminded of its obligation to consult with representatives of those from whom information is being requested at least once every 3 years and is requested to include evidence of such consultations in its next renewal request.

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	Inventory as of this Action	Requested	Previously Approved
Expiration Date	10/31/2018	36 Months From Approved	12/31/2017
Responses	154,748	0	152,971
Time Burden (Hours)	543,443	0	556,529
Cost Burden (Dollars)	52,718	0	52,113

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Abstract: The U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission (NRC) regulations in 10 CFR Part 73 prescribe requirements to establish and maintain a physical protection system and security organization with capabilities for protection of (1) Special Nuclear Material (SNM) at fixed sites, (2) SNM in transit, and (3) plants in which SNM is used. The objective is to ensure that activities involving special nuclear material are consistent with interests of common defense and security and that these activities do not constitute an unreasonable risk to public health and safety. The information in the reports and records submitted by licensees is used by the NRC staff to ensure that the health ans safety of the public and the environment are protected, and licensee possession and use of special nuclear material is in compliance with license and regulatory requirements.

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Authorizing Statute(s): PL: Pub.L. 109 - 58 119 Name of Law: Energy Policy Act of 2005
   PL: Pub.L. 83 - 703 149 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 60188	10/06/2014
30-day Notice:	Federal Register Citation:	Citation Date:
	79 FR 77536	12/24/2014
Did the Agency receive public comments on this ICR? No

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Number of Information Collection (IC) in this ICR: 1

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IC Title	Form No.	Form Name
10 CFR 73, Physical Protection of Plants and Materials

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ICR Summary of Burden

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	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	154,748	152,971	0	0	1,777	0
Annual Time Burden (Hours)	543,443	556,529	0	0	-13,086	0
Annual Cost Burden (Dollars)	52,718	52,113	0	0	605	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 burden has decreased from 557,145 hours to 543,443 hours, for a total decrease of 13,702 hours. Reasons for the change are as follows: Removal of burden for completed requirements: A number of one time requirements were contained in the Power Reactor Security Requirements, Final Rule (approved by OMB April 1, 2009). An estimated 20,633 hours of burden were reduced to the completion of one-time requirements associated with this rule. Change in the number of licensees: The previous renewal listed 64 power reactor sites. The correct total number of power reactor sites and expected decommissioning sites is 65. In addition, there is a projected increase of one Category 1 licensee. As a result, the burden increased 6,768 hours. Also, there is a change in cost because the hourly rate increased from $259/hour to $272/hour.

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Annual Cost to Federal Government: $1,224,000

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: 01/08/2015

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