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

Forms and Documents

Document Name	Status
Pay.gov Screen shot (2).pdf Supplementary Document	2023-07-18
2023 Final OMB Supporting Statement NRC Form 629.docx Supporting Statement A	2023-07-18

IC Document Collections

IC ID	Document Title	Status
33486	NUREG/BR-0254, PAYMENT METHODS AND NRC FORM 629, "AUTHORIZATION FOR PAYMENT BY CREDIT CARD Instruction	Modified

ICR Details

OMB Control No: 3150-0190	ICR Reference No: 202307-3150-003
Status: Received in OIRA	Previous ICR Reference No: 202007-3150-002
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	Date Submitted to OIRA: 07/18/2023

	Requested	Previously Approved
Expiration Date	36 Months From Approved	10/31/2023
Responses	300	400
Time Burden (Hours)	50	67
Cost Burden (Dollars)	15	20

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Abstract: The NRC bills licensees, applicants, and individuals for the payment of civil penalties, full cost licensing fees, inspection fees, and other fees. The five methods used to pay bills owed to the NRC are: (1) Payment by Automated Clearinghouse Network (ACH); (2) Payment by Credit Card; (3) Payment by Electronic Funds Transfer/ FedWire; (4) Payment by Check, and (5) Payment by Digital Wallet. NUREG/BR– 0254, ‘‘Payment Methods’’ provides instructions on how to transfer monies owed to the NRC; no information is collected by the NRC in using this brochure. NRC Form 629, “Authorization for Payment by Credit Card” is an optional form used to authorize payment by credit card.

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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:
	88 FR 12996	03/01/2023
30-day Notice:	Federal Register Citation:	Citation Date:
	88 FR 45935	07/18/2023
Did the Agency receive public comments on this ICR? No

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

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

	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	300	400	0	0	-100	0
Annual Time Burden (Hours)	50	67	0	0	-17	0
Annual Cost Burden (Dollars)	15	20	0	0	-5	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 17 hours from 67 hours to 50 hours. The estimated number of responses decreased by 100 from 400 forms to 300 forms. It is estimated that it still takes approximately 10 minutes to complete the form which remains the same. The reason for the decrease is due to greater availability of electronic means to make payments, licensees are using Form 629 less often. In addition, the fee rate increased from $278 to $290.

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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: 07/18/2023

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