Burden for 10 CFR Part 26 associated with Risk-Informed, Technology-Inclusive Regulatory Framework for Advanced Reactors Proposed Rule

Forms and Documents

Document Name	Status
Published Federal Register Notice- Proposed Rule- Risk-Informed, Technology-Inclusive Regulatory Framework for Advanced Reactors 10-31-24 (1).pdf Supplementary Document	2024-10-31
Part 26 Burden Tables for the Risk-Informed, Technology-Inclusive Regulatory Framework for Advanced Reactors Proposed Rule.xlsx Supplementary Document	2024-10-29
Draft Regulatory Analysis for Risk-Informed, Technology-Inclusive Regulatory Framework for Advanced Reactors Proposed Rule.docx Supplementary Document	2024-10-29
Part 26 Supporting statement for the Risk Informed, Technology-Inclusive Regulatory Framework for Advanced Reactors Proposed Rule.docx Supporting Statement A	2024-10-29

IC Document Collections

IC ID	Document Title	Status
271954	Burden for 10 CFR Part 26 associated with Risk-Informed, Technology-Inclusive Regulatory Framework for Advanced Reactors Proposed Rule Instruction	New

ICR Details

OMB Control No:	ICR Reference No: 202410-3150-011
Status: Received in OIRA	Previous ICR Reference No:
Agency/Subagency: NRC	Agency Tracking No:
Title: Burden for 10 CFR Part 26 associated with Risk-Informed, Technology-Inclusive Regulatory Framework for Advanced Reactors Proposed Rule
Type of Information Collection: New collection (Request for a new OMB Control Number)	Common Form ICR:  No
Type of Review Request: Regular	Date Submitted to OIRA: 10/31/2024

	Requested	Previously Approved
Expiration Date	36 Months From Approved
Responses	2	0
Time Burden (Hours)	656	0
Cost Burden (Dollars)	0	0

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Abstract: PROPOSED RULE: Risk-Informed, Technology-Inclusive Regulatory Framework for Advanced Reactors The NRC is proposing to establish an optional technology-inclusive regulatory framework for use by applicants for new commercial nuclear plant designs. The regulatory requirements developed in this rulemaking would use methods of evaluation, including risk-informed and performance-based methods, that are flexible and practicable for application to a variety of new reactor technologies. The NRC’s goals in amending these regulations are to continue to provide reasonable assurance of adequate protection of public health and safety and the common defense and security at reactor sites at which new nuclear reactor designs are deployed to at least the same degree of protection as required for current-generation LWRs; protect health and minimize danger to life or property to at least the same degree of protection as required for current-generation LWRs; provide greater operational flexibilities where supported by enhanced margins of safety that may be provided in new nuclear designs; and promote regulatory stability, predictability, and clarity. The proposed rule covers diverse topics, which result in recordkeeping and reporting requirements related to contents of applications, plant design and analysis, siting, construction and manufacturing, licensing-basis information, facility operations, programs, staffing, FFD, physical security, cyber-security, AA, decommissioning, and quality assurance. The information collections associated with the proposed rule have been submitted under the following clearance numbers: 3150-XXXX Burden for 10 CFR Part 26 (temporary clearance number, 3150-0146 is currently unavailable for submissions due to the renewal) 3150-XXXX Burden for 10 CFR Part 50 (temporary clearance number, 3150-0011 is currently unavailable for submissions due to the renewal) 3150-XXXX Burden for 10 CFR Part 53 (new clearance number for a new CFR Part) 3150-XXXX NRC Forms 893 and 894 (new clearance number for a new form) 3150-0002: 10 CFR Part 73 (revision) 3150-0104: NRC Form 366 (revision) 3150-0238: NRC Form 361 (revision)

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Authorizing Statute(s): PL: Pub.L. 83 - 703 1-311 Name of Law: Atomic Energy Act
   PL: Pub.L. 115 - 439 103 Name of Law: Nuclear Energy Innovation and Modernization Act
  

Citations for New Statutory Requirements: PL: Pub.L. 115 - 439 103 Name of Law: Nuclear Energy Innovation and Modernization Act

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Associated Rulemaking Information
RIN:	Stage of Rulemaking:	Federal Register Citation:	Date:
3150-AK31	Proposed rulemaking	89 FR 86918	10/31/2024

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Federal Register Notices & Comments

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
Burden for 10 CFR Part 26 associated with Risk-Informed, Technology-Inclusive Regulatory Framework for Advanced Reactors Proposed Rule

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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	2	0	2	0	0	0
Annual Time Burden (Hours)	656	0	656	0	0	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: No

Burden Reduction Due to:

Short Statement: As a result of the proposed rule, the estimated annual burden for information collection requirements for Part 26 would increase by 656 hours. The NRC staff anticipates that there will be two Part 53 applicants in the period covered by this clearance. Proposed 10 CFR 26.3(f) states that Part 53 applicants and licensees may elect to implement the alternate FFD program described in proposed Subpart M of Part 26. Therefore, the estimated annual burden is expected to increase by 656 hours as a result of the recordkeeping requirements that the two Part 53 applicants would need to fulfill to comply with proposed Part 26 during the period covered by this clearance (2025-2027).

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Annual Cost to Federal Government: $14,400

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: 10/31/2024

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