The proposed collection will be an application form required in order for the Department of Energy (DOE) to identify applicants that meet basic requirements for use of the American Assured Fuel Supply (AFS), a reserve of low enriched uranium (LEU). DOE staff envision that, at most, one applicant a year would use this application to apply for LEU from the AFS. DOE created the AFS to serve as a back-up fuel supply for foreign recipients to be supplied through U.S. persons, or for domestic recipients, in the event of a fuel supply disruption. With an assured supply of LEU from U.S. suppliers to operators in new nuclear energy producing countries, the AFS will help curb the spread of new enrichment facilities, a peaceful or weapon-use technology. This effort supports DOEâs nuclear nonproliferation objectives by supporting civil nuclear energy development while minimizing proliferation risks.
US Code:
22 USC 3201
Name of Law: Nuclear Non-Proliferation Act of 1978
US Code:
42 USC 201
Name of Law: Atomic Energy of 1954
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.