GC-859 Nuclear Fuel Data Survey

Forms and Documents

Document Name	Status
Form GC-859 Nuclear Fuel Data Survey Form and Instruction	Modified
2017-27597_Notice_EIA_Form GC 859.pdf Supplementary Document	2017-12-22
Supporting Statement A+B Form GC-859 12-7-17.docx Supporting Statement B	2017-12-22
GC-859 60D FRN.pdf Supplementary Document	2017-12-21
Supporting Statement A Form GC-859 03-26-18.docx Supporting Statement A	2018-03-26
GC-859 Late Email 12-7-17.docx Supplementary Document	2017-12-20
GC-859 Coverletter 12-7-17.docx Supplementary Document	2017-12-20

IC Document Collections

IC ID	Document Title	Status
22887	Nuclear Fuel Data Survey Form and Instruction	Modified

ICR Details

OMB Control No: 1901-0287	ICR Reference No: 201712-1901-001
Status: Historical Active	Previous ICR Reference No: 201303-1901-001
Agency/Subagency: DOE/ENDEP	Agency Tracking No:
Title: GC-859 Nuclear Fuel Data Survey
Type of Information Collection: Reinstatement with change of a previously approved collection	Common Form ICR:  No
Type of Review Request: Regular
OIRA Conclusion Action: Approved with change	Conclusion Date: 03/28/2018
	Date Received in OIRA: 12/22/2017
Terms of Clearance: EIA should coordinate with NRC on the NRC Form 741 before the next GC-859 reauthorization in an attempt to reduce reporting burden--specifically as it pertains to the information collected in Section C.1.4 of GC-859.

	Inventory as of this Action	Requested	Previously Approved
Expiration Date	03/31/2021	36 Months From Approved
Responses	42	0	0
Time Burden (Hours)	3,747	0	0
Cost Burden (Dollars)	0	0	0

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Abstract: Form GC–859 collects data on spent nuclear fuel from all utilities that operate commercial nuclear reactors and from all others that possess irradiated fuel from commercial nuclear reactors. Data from the survey are used by personnel from DOE Office of Nuclear Energy (NE), DOE Office of Environmental Management (EM), and the national laboratories to meet their research objectives of developing a range of options and supporting analyses that facilitate informed choices about how best to manage spent nuclear fuel (SNF).

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Authorizing Statute(s): US Code: 15 USC 772(b) Name of Law: Federal Energy Administration Act
   US Code: 42 USC 7101 Name of Law: DOE Organization Act of 1977
   US Code: 42 USC 10222 Name of Law: Nuclear Waste Policy Act of 1982
  

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:
	82 FR 34940	07/27/2017
30-day Notice:	Federal Register Citation:	Citation Date:
	82 FR 60721	12/22/2017
Did the Agency receive public comments on this ICR? Yes

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

IC Title	Form No.	Form Name
Nuclear Fuel Data Survey	GC-859	Nuclear Fuel Data Survey

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ICR Summary of Burden

	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	42	0	0	46	-4	0
Annual Time Burden (Hours)	3,747	0	0	3,107	640	0
Annual Cost Burden (Dollars)	0	0	0	0	0	0

Burden increases because of Program Change due to Agency Discretion: Yes

Burden Increase Due to: Miscellaneous Actions

Burden decreases because of Program Change due to Agency Discretion: No

Burden Reduction Due to:

Short Statement: The burden hours per response for each type of respondent increased by 20 hours for each respondent category (operating reactors: 100 hours, shutdown reactors: 60 hours, storage sites: 40 hours, and test/research reactors: 40 hours). This makes the weighted average burden approximately 91 hours based on an estimated 125 respondents, an increase from the weighted average of 67.5 hours in 2013 for 138 respondents. Additionally, 5 operating reactors closed and ceased operations. Shutdown reactors decreased by 1 and storage facilities decreased by 1. 6 research/test reactors are considered out of scope for this survey and are no longer required to complete Form GC-859. The loss of these facilities reduced the total of survey respondents by 13 from 138 to 125.

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Annual Cost to Federal Government: $511,723

Does this IC contain surveys, censuses, or employ statistical methods? Yes Part B of Supporting Statement

Does this ICR request any personally identifiable information (see OMB Circular No. A-130 for an explanation of this term)? Please consult with your agency's privacy program when making this determination.     No

Does this ICR include a form that requires a Privacy Act Statement (see 5 U.S.C. §552a(e)(3))? Please consult with your agency's privacy program when making this determination.     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: 12/22/2017

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