NUREG/BR-0254, PAYMENT METHODS AND NRC FORM 629, “AUTHORIZATION FOR PAYMENT BY CREDIT CARD

Forms and Documents

Forms and supporting documents for this ICR

Document	Type	Status	Availability
Form NRC Form 629 NUREG/BR-0254, PAYMENT METHODS AND NRC FORM 629, "AUTHORIZATION FOR PAYMENT BY CREDIT CARD	Form	Modified	Available
30-day FRN Form 629.pdf	Supplementary Document	Uploaded 2020-07-16	Available
OMB SUPPORTING STATEMENT_3150-0190_NRC 629-Final 2020_rev.docx	Supporting Statement A	Uploaded 2020-07-13	Available

IC Document Collections

Information collection document groups

IC ID	Collection	Type	Status	Form
33486	NUREG/BR-0254, PAYMENT METHODS AND NRC FORM 629, "AUTHORIZATION FOR PAYMENT BY CREDIT CARD	Form	Modified

ICR Details

OMB Control No: 3150-0190	ICR Reference No: 202007-3150-002
Status: Active	Previous ICR Reference No: 201706-3150-002
Agency/Subagency: NRC	Agency Tracking No:
Title: NUREG/BR-0254, PAYMENT METHODS AND NRC FORM 629, “AUTHORIZATION FOR PAYMENT BY CREDIT CARD
Type of Information Collection: Extension without change of a currently approved collection	Common Form ICR:  No
Type of Review Request: Regular
OIRA Conclusion Action: Approved without change	Conclusion Date: 10/27/2020
	Date Received in OIRA: 07/16/2020
Terms of Clearance: In accordance with 5 CFR 1320, this information collection is approved for 3 years.

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	Inventory as of this Action	Requested	Previously Approved
Expiration Date	10/31/2023	36 Months From Approved	10/31/2020
Responses	400	0	677
Time Burden (Hours)	67	0	113
Cost Burden (Dollars)	20	0	33

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Abstract: The U.S. Department of the Treasury encourages the public to pay monies owed to the government through use of the Automated Clearinghouse Network and credit cards. These two methods of payment are used by licensees, applicants, and individuals to pay civil penalties, full cost licensing fees, and annual licensing fees to the NRC.

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Authorizing Statute(s): PL: Pub.L. 83 - 703 68 STAT 919 Name of Law: Atomic Energy Act
  

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:
	85 FR 16148	03/20/2020
30-day Notice:	Federal Register Citation:	Citation Date:
	85 FR 43267	07/16/2020
Did the Agency receive public comments on this ICR? No

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

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IC Title	Form No.	Form Name
NUREG/BR-0254, PAYMENT METHODS AND NRC FORM 629, "AUTHORIZATION FOR PAYMENT BY CREDIT CARD	NRC Form 629	Authorization for Payment by Credit Card.

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ICR Summary of Burden

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	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	400	677	0	0	-277	0
Annual Time Burden (Hours)	67	113	0	0	-46	0
Annual Cost Burden (Dollars)	20	33	0	0	-13	0

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

Burden Increase Due to:

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

Burden Reduction Due to:

Short Statement: There is a reduction in burden or cost. It is estimated that it still takes approximately 10 minutes to complete the form which remains the same. However, due to greater availability of electronic means to make payments, licensees are using Form 629 less often resulting in a decrease in annual respondents.

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Annual Cost to Federal Government: $0

Does this IC contain surveys, censuses, or employ statistical methods? No

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? No

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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: 07/16/2020

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