Suspicious Activity Reporting Using the Protected Web Server

Forms and Documents

Document Name	Status
30-day FRN for PWS.pdf Supplementary Document	2023-07-12
OMB 3150-0219 2023 Final Supporting Statement for PWS_CLEAN.docx Supporting Statement A	2023-07-12

IC Document Collections

IC ID	Document Title	Status
209793	Suspicious Activity Reporting Using the Protected Web Server Instruction	Modified

ICR Details

OMB Control No: 3150-0219	ICR Reference No: 202307-3150-002
Status: Received in OIRA	Previous ICR Reference No: 202004-3150-001
Agency/Subagency: NRC	Agency Tracking No:
Title: Suspicious Activity Reporting Using the Protected Web Server
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: 07/13/2023

	Requested	Previously Approved
Expiration Date	36 Months From Approved	07/31/2023
Responses	78	124
Time Burden (Hours)	58	248
Cost Burden (Dollars)	0	0

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Abstract: The NRC licensees voluntarily report information on suspicious incidents on an ad-hoc basis, as these incidents occur. This information is shared with authorized nuclear industry officials and Federal, State, and local government agencies using PWS. Information provided by licensees is considered OFFICIAL USE ONLY and is not made public.

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Authorizing Statute(s): PL: Pub.L. 83 - 103 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:
	88 FR 17280	03/22/2023
30-day Notice:	Federal Register Citation:	Citation Date:
	88 FR 44159	07/11/2023
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
Suspicious Activity Reporting Using the Protected Web Server

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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	78	124	0	-20	-26	0
Annual Time Burden (Hours)	58	248	0	-138	-52	0
Annual Cost Burden (Dollars)	0	0	0	0	0	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: Yes

Burden Reduction Due to: Miscellaneous Actions

Short Statement: A recent rulemaking changed the reporting requirements for suspicious activities so that most of the reports that were previously voluntary are now mandatory. The burden for the mandatory reports is included in the Part 73 clearance (3150-0002.) The NRC expects there will be fewer voluntary reports submitted annually using the PWS because of the change in reporting requirements which will lead to a decrease in the number of licensees that will voluntarily report. Also, the average burden per voluntary report has decreased from two hours to one hour due to PWS update that allows for a more streamlined and efficient process. Additionally, the fee rate increased from $275 to $290/hour.

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Annual Cost to Federal Government: $145,000

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: 07/13/2023

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