In accordance
with 5 CFR 1320, this information collection is approved for three
years. When NRC submits this package for renewal, its submission
should include an estimate for the burden of retaining records for
any period longer than 3 years.
Inventory as of this Action
Requested
Previously Approved
11/30/2023
36 Months From Approved
11/30/2020
800
0
531
32,083
0
43,565
33,014
0
3,256
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 decreased
by 11,483 hours from 43,565 hours (18,023 reporting hours + 25,257
recordkeeping + 285 hours third party disclosure) to 32,083 hours
(6,500 reporting hours + 25,215 hours recordkeeping + 368 hours
third party disclosure). The estimate is based on a decrease in the
actual number of reports received during the past three years
(2016-2018). The decrease is due to the near completion of new
reactor construction activities, and the decommissioning (no longer
operating) of several nuclear power plant facilities. The NRC staff
estimates that we will continue to receive similar numbers of
reports in the next three years. Reporting. The estimated reporting
burden decreased from 18,023 hours to 6,500 hours, a decrease of
11,523 hours. Reporting estimates are based on actual data from
2016-2018 and staff knowledge of industry trends. The decrease in
burden is due to an decrease in the number of interim reports (from
95 to 22) and 30-day reports (from 140 to 31). There was an
increase in the number of anticipated initial telephone or fax
notifications (from 19 to 35). However, initial notifications
require less time for respondents (2 hours) than the interim
reports (95 hours) and 30-day reports (140 hours); therefore, the
overall reporting burden decreased. The NRC staff anticipates that
the agency will continue to receive similar numbers of reports in
the next three years. Recordkeeping. For this submission, the NRC
staff reviewed the recordkeeping requirements in Part 21 and
updated the number of recordkeepers as follows: • The number of
recordkeepers maintaining evaluations and notifications under 10
CFR 21.51(a)(1) and (2) decreased from 75 to 65, decreasing the
burden by 25 hours. The change in the number of entities
maintaining these records is attributed to a decrease in
notifications received during the licensing phase of an
application. • The number of recordkeepers maintaining
notifications and purchase records under 10 CFR 21.51(a)(4) and (5)
decreased from 10 to 5, decreasing the burden by 372.5 hours. The
change in the number of recordkeepers for these requirements is due
to changes in the number of licensees planning to construct new
reactors and some licensees who asked for their applications to be
rescinded. • Burden has been added for maintenance of procedures
for Part 21.21(a). This is not a new requirement, but the previous
submission did not include burden for these procedures. This
correction added 355 hours of recordkeeping burden to the overall
totals. Third-Party Disclosure An existing third-party disclosure
requirement in 10 CFR Part 21 was identified and burden added to
the table for this requirement. 10 CFR Part 21.6 requires the
posting of procedures and the name of the individual to whom
reports can be made. This increased the third-party disclosure
burden by 177.5 hours and 355 responses. The number of responses
for the collection increased from 531 responses (178 reporting
responses + 350 recordkeepers + 3 disclosure response) to 800
responses ( 88 reporting responses + 355 recordkeepers + 357 third
party disclosure responses). The decrease in reporting responses is
due to the near completion of new reactor construction activities,
and the decommissioning (no longer operating) of several nuclear
power plant facilities. The increase in the number of third-party
disclosure responses is due to the inclusion of responses for 10
CFR 21.6 posting requirements for all respondents.
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.
Part 21 burden tables.xlsx
3150-0035 Reporting of Defects + Noncompliance Revised Supporting Statement.docx
10 CFR Part 21, Reporting of Defects and Noncompliance