In accordance with 5 CFR 1320, the information collection is approved for three years.
Inventory as of this Action
Requested
Previously Approved
02/29/2020
36 Months From Approved
02/28/2017
531
0
447
43,565
0
34,705
3,256
0
2,741
Part 21 of title 10 of the Code of Federal Regulations (10 CFR), 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 the NRC. Reports submitted under 10 CFR part 21 are reviewed by the NRC staff to determine whether the reported defects or failures to comply in basic components at the 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 part 21 are subject to inspection by the NRC to determine compliance with the subject regulation.
The estimated burden increased by 8,860 hours from 34,705 hours (9,420 hours reporting + 25,190 hours recordkeeping + 95 hours third-party disclosure) to 43,565 hours (18,023 hours reporting + 25,257 hours recordkeeping + 285 hours third-party disclosure). This increase in the estimate is based on an increase actual number of reports received during the past three years (2013-2015). The increase is due to new reactor construction activities. The NRC staff estimates that we will continue to receive similar numbers of reports in the next three years.
The hourly rate changed from $272 to $265 per hour. The estimated cost per burden hour is based upon NRCâs annual fee recovery rate, as published in NRCâs annual fee recovery rule.
It is important to note that these estimates are based on historical data. The number of 10 CFR Part 21 reports generated or received in any given year is dependent upon the number or issues that arise, that is, this is an event-based burden, not a burden as a consequence of a regular reporting requirement.
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.
Final SS 10 CFR Part 21.docx
10 CFR Part 21, Reporting of Defects and Noncompliance