48 CFR 20, U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission Acquisition Regulation (NRCAR)

Forms and Documents

Document Name	Status
2021-13661.pdf Supplementary Document	2021-06-28
Burden spreadsheet for NRCAR information collection.xlsx Supplementary Document	2021-06-24
Final Supporting Statement NRCAR.docx Supporting Statement A	2021-06-24

IC Document Collections

IC ID	Document Title	Status
33459	48 CFR 20, U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission Acquisition Regulation (NRCAR)	Modified

ICR Details

OMB Control No: 3150-0169	ICR Reference No: 202106-3150-003
Status: Received in OIRA	Previous ICR Reference No: 201712-3150-002
Agency/Subagency: NRC	Agency Tracking No:
Title: 48 CFR 20, U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission Acquisition Regulation (NRCAR)
Type of Information Collection: Extension without change of a currently approved collection	Common Form ICR:  No
Type of Review Request: Regular	Date Submitted to OIRA: 06/28/2021

	Requested	Previously Approved
Expiration Date	36 Months From Approved	07/31/2021
Responses	6,258	5,613
Time Burden (Hours)	17,412	37,337
Cost Burden (Dollars)	288	310

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Abstract: The mandatory requirements of the NRCAR implement and supplement the government-wide Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) and ensure that the regulations governing the procurement of goods and services with the NRC satisfy the needs of the agency. This includes reports and recordkeeping requirements for certain contractors or offerors to submit a monthly progress report that summarizes work performed during the previous month, and/or retain records of equipment, payroll, inspection and quality control records, as applicable. Because of differing statutory authorities among Federal agencies, the FAR permits agencies to issue a regulation to implement FAR policies and procedures internally to satisfy the specific need of the agency. The NRCAR includes policies, procedures, solicitation provisions and contract clauses needed to ensure effective and efficient evaluation, negotiation, and administration of agency acquisitions. Certain reports, such as reports of contractor organizational conflicts of interest or changes in key personnel are collected from contractors on as needed basis as changes occur, whether at the time of award or throughout the life of the contract. Some reports are required to be submitted monthly such as the Financial Status report and Technical Progress Report. There are also some reports that bidders are required to submit upon request, such as responses to pre-award questions that demonstrate their ability to meet minimum standards set forth in Federal Acquisition Regulations.

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Authorizing Statute(s): PL: Pub.L. 83 - 709 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:
	86 FR 13589	03/09/2021
30-day Notice:	Federal Register Citation:	Citation Date:
	86 FR 34058	06/28/2021
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
48 CFR 20, U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission Acquisition Regulation (NRCAR)

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ICR Summary of Burden

	Total Request	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	6,258	5,613	0	0	645	0
Annual Time Burden (Hours)	17,412	37,337	0	0	-19,925	0
Annual Cost Burden (Dollars)	288	310	0	0	-22	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: The overall burden has decreased by 19,925 hours, from 37,337 hours (34,393 Reporting and 2,944 Recordkeeping hours) to 17,412 (14,834 hours reporting and 2,578 hours recordkeeping). The number of responses increased by 645 responses from 5,613 to 6,258. There are two primary reasons for the decrease in burden. First, the number of active contracts administered by the NRC decreased. In the 2018 renewal submission, the NRC staff estimated 1,611 active contracts. A query of the agency’s contracts database in February 2021, showed 987 active contracts. Second, the methodology for estimating respondents to each requirement was corrected. In the last renewal, the number of respondents to most reporting requirements was calculated for the total number of respondents over the three year clearance period, rather than the average number of annual respondents. As a result, the burden was overestimated in the previous submission. Across most requirements, there was also a decrease in responses; however, for the overall total responses, this was offset by a change to one estimate for one requirement, which was made in response to public comments. As suggested by the commenter, NRC staff increased the estimated number of responses per respondent for monthly technical progress reports from 3 to 12. This increased the number of responses for this requirement from 450 to 1,800, an increase of 1,350 responses. Finally, the fee rate increased from $263 to $279.

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Annual Cost to Federal Government: $877,734

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: 06/28/2021

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