Final SS Requests to Non-Agreement States for Information (Part B) Revised

FINAL OMB SUPPORTING STATEMENT

FOR

REQUESTS TO

NON-AGREEMENT STATES FOR INFORMATION

(3150-0200)

EXTENSION

B. STATISTICAL METHODS

Data collection methods and procedures will vary; however, the primary purpose of these collections will be for internal management purposes; there are no plans to publish or otherwise release this information.

1. Universe and Respondent Selection

In FY 2018, respondents will be 17 states or territories have not signed Section 274(b) Agreements with the NRC. These are:

• Connecticut

• Delaware

• West Virginia

• Michigan

• Indiana

• Missouri

• South Dakota

• Montana

• Idaho

• Alaska

• Hawaii

• District of Columbia

• Commonwealth of Puerto Rico

• Guam

• U.S. Virgin Islands

• Commonwealth of the Northern Mariana Islands

• American Samoa

Information requests sought from Non-Agreement States may take the form of one-time surveys, e.g., telephonic and electronic surveys/polls and facsimiles (questionnaires) to provide a more complete overview of the national program for regulating radioactive materials. Statistical sampling procedures will not be used to select respondents.

2. Procedures for Collecting Information

Data collection methods and procedures will vary and the specifics of these will be provided with each collection request. The Agency expects to use a variety of methodologies for these collections. For example, the Agency or its contractors may use commercial survey-specific software to automate its collection and analysis of feedback. In addition to physical copies, information collection instruments may be electronically disseminated and/or posted on target pages of the Agency’s web site. Telephone scripts, personal interviews, and focus groups with professional guidance and moderation may also be used.

3. Methods to Maximize Response

Information collected under this generic clearance will not yield generalizable quantitative findings.

4. Testing of Procedures

The NRC does not plan to pre-test any of the information collection requests.

5. Contacts for Statistical Aspects and Data Collection

The NRC staff does not anticipate using statistical methods for data analysis for requests for information to non-Agreement states collected under this clearance.