Final Supporting Statement for NRC Form 64 and 64A

FINAL OMB SUPPORTING STATEMENT
FOR
NRC FORM 64, “TRAVEL VOUCHER (PART 1),”
NRC FORM 64A, “TRAVEL VOUCHER (PART 2),”
AND NRC FORM 64B, “OPTIONAL TRAVEL VOUCHER (PART 2)”
(3150-0192)
EXTENSION
Description of the Information Collection
Consultants, contractors, and those invited by the Nuclear Regulatory Commission (NRC) to
travel (e.g., prospective employees) must file travel vouchers and trip reports in order to be
reimbursed for their travel expenses. Travelers do not receive a travel advance but are paid on
a reimbursement basis only. The information collected includes the name, address, social
security number, and the amount to be reimbursed. Guidance on allowable travel expenses can
be found in the General Services Administration (GSA) Federal Travel Regulations (FTR) and in
NRC Management Directive 14.1, Official Temporary Duty Travel.
A.

JUSTIFICATION
1.

Need for and Practical Utility of the Collection of Information
Travel vouchers provide information to the government that aids in the
reimbursement of travel funds. The traveler must complete a travel voucher
(NRC Forms 64, 64A, 64B) in order to be reimbursed for allowable expenses as
governed by GSA’s travel regulations. In addition, NRC has additional travel
guidance in their Management Directive 14.1, Official Temporary Duty Travel.

2.

Agency Use of Information
Information on these forms is used to ensure that only legitimate travel expenses
are reimbursed in accordance with FTR and NRC regulations. Once a travel
voucher has been examined and approved in the NRC travel office, the
appropriate accounting information is entered into NRC’s accounting system then
transmitted to the Department of Treasury’s Financial Management Service for
payment. The only information transmitted to the Department of Treasury is the
name, social security number, address, and dollar amount of the payment.

3.

Reduction of Burden Through Information Technology
There are no legal obstacles to reducing the burden associated with this
information collection. The NRC encourages respondents to use information
technology when it would be beneficial to them. NRC issued a regulation on
October 10, 2003 (68 FR 58791), consistent with the Government Paperwork
Elimination Act, which allows its licensees, vendors, applicants, and members of
the public the option to make submissions electronically via CD-ROM, e-mail,

special Web-based interface, or other means. Invitational travelers must use
paper documents since the eTravel system cannot accommodate travel by nonNRC travelers. “NRC staff estimates that 0% of responses will be

submitted electronically.”
4.

Effort to Identify Duplication and Use Similar Information
No sources of similar information are available. There is no duplication of
requirements.

5.

Effort to Reduce Small Business Burden
Completion of the NRC Forms 64 and its continuation pages, 64A or 64B, is
required by non-Federal personnel such as consultants, contractors, and NRC
invited travelers. This is the minimum information needed to authorize travel for
this group.

6.

Consequences to Federal Program or Policy Activities if the Collection Is Not
Conducted or Is Conducted Less Frequently
This information is required by GAO, Department of Treasury, and the Federal
Travel Regulation in order to reimburse travelers for expenses associated with
their official travel on behalf of the NRC.

7.

Circumstances Which Justify Variation from OMB Guidelines
Not applicable.

8.

Consultations Outside the NRC

Opportunity for public comment on the information collection requirements
for this clearance package was published In the Federal Register on
March 31, 2017 (82 FR 16074). Three invitational travelers were
contacted via email as part of the public consultation processes. No
comments were received
9.

Payment or Gift to Respondents
Not Applicable.

10.

Confidentiality of Information
Confidential and proprietary information is protected in accordance with NRC
regulations at 10 CFR 9.17(a) and 10 CFR 2.390(b).
However, no information normally considered confidential or proprietary is
requested.

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11.

Justification for Sensitive Questions
Not applicable.

12.

Estimated Burden and Burden Hour Cost
It is estimated that 100 NRC Forms 64, 64A, or 64B will be completed annually.
At an estimated burden of 1 hour per form and its continuation page, the annual
burden is estimated to be 100 hrs. At a professionally hourly rate of $265 hr. the
annual cost is $26,500 (100 forms annually x 1 hr / form x /$265 hr).

13.

Estimate of Other Additional Costs
There are no additional costs.

14.

Estimated Annualized Cost to the Federal Government
It is estimated that NRC clerical staff will spend .5 hour reviewing and assessing
each NRC Form 64, and its continuation page 64A, or 64B. The total annualized
cost to the NRC for these forms is $2,350 (50 staff hrs x $47/hr (clerical staff
hourly rate)).

15.

Reasons for Changes in Burden or Cost
There is no change in burden but the cost has gone down from $272 hr. to $265
hr.

16.

Publication for Statistical Use
None.

17.

Reason for Not Displaying the Expiration Date
The expiration date is displayed.

18.

Exceptions to the Certification Statement
None.

B.

COLLECTION OF INFORMATION EMPLOYING STATISTICAL METHODS
Statistical methods are not used in this collection of information.

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