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 NRC’s annual fee
recovery rate, as published in NRC’s 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