NRC CUI Program Challenge Request Process

Forms and Documents

Forms and supporting documents for this ICR

Document	Type	Status	Availability
Form Form XX NRC CUI PROGRAM CHALLENGE REQUEST FORM	Form	New	Available
NRC New Collection_CUI Challenge Request Supporting Statement SM_NRC CUI Revised 20201119.docx	Supporting Statement A	Uploaded 2020-12-08	Available

IC Document Collections

Information collection document groups

IC ID	Collection	Type	Status	Form
244788	NRC CUI PROGRAM CHALLENGE REQUEST FORM	Form	New

ICR Details

OMB Control No: 3150-0246	ICR Reference No: 202007-3150-004
Status: Active	Previous ICR Reference No:
Agency/Subagency: NRC	Agency Tracking No:
Title: NRC CUI Program Challenge Request Process
Type of Information Collection: New collection (Request for a new OMB Control Number)	Common Form ICR:  No
Type of Review Request: Regular
OIRA Conclusion Action: Approved with change	Conclusion Date: 12/10/2020
	Date Received in OIRA: 08/17/2020
Terms of Clearance: In accordance with 5 CFR 1320, the information collection is approved for three years.

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	Inventory as of this Action	Requested	Previously Approved
Expiration Date	12/31/2023	36 Months From Approved
Responses	12	0	0
Time Burden (Hours)	18	0	0
Cost Burden (Dollars)	0	0	0

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Abstract: The NRC CUI Program Challenge Request Process, also referred to as the “CUI Challenge Request Process” in this document, provides the process used for NRC Controlled Unclassified Information (CUI) authorized holders to challenge the designation of information that has been marked as CUI as improperly or incorrectly designated. government purpose to possess the information. Any authorized holder who believes that the designation of specific information as CUI is improper or incorrect, or who believes they have received unmarked CUI, may use this process to formally notify the NRC CUI Senior Agency Official (SAO). The process also allows for the NRC CUI SAO and CUI Program Manager to process such requests and to issue a Final Decision from the CUI SAO.

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Authorizing Statute(s): PL: Pub.L. 83 - 703 1-311 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 21475	04/17/2020
30-day Notice:	Federal Register Citation:	Citation Date:
	85 FR 50027	08/17/2020
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
NRC CUI PROGRAM CHALLENGE REQUEST FORM	Form XX, Form XX	NRC CUI Challenge Request Screenshot ,   NRC CUI Challenge Request Form

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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	12	0	0	12	0	0
Annual Time Burden (Hours)	18	0	0	18	0	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: Because this is a new information collection request, there is no change in burden or cost.

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Annual Cost to Federal Government: $66,720

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: 08/17/2020

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