10 CFR Part 53, Risk-Informed, Technology-Inclusive Regulatory Framework for Commercial Nuclear Plants
New collection (Request for a new OMB Control Number)
No
Regular
Comment filed on proposed rule
04/10/2025
10/31/2024
OMB files this comment in accordance with 5 CFR 1320.11(c). This OMB action is not an approval to conduct or sponsor an information collection under the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995. This action has no effect on any current approvals. If OMB has assigned this ICR a new OMB Control Number, the OMB Control Number will not appear in the active inventory. For future submissions of this information collection, reference the OMB Control Number provided. The agency shall examine public comment in response to the proposed rulemaking and include in the supporting statement of the next ICR--to be submitted to OMB at the final rule stage--a description of how the agency has responded to any public comments on the ICR, including comments on maximizing the practical utility of the collection and minimizing the burden. Lastly, the supporting statement submitted at final rule stage should include any changes that occurred between the proposed and final rule related to this ICR.
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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 NRCâs 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)
The proposed rule would impose new information collections and thus would not change an existing OMB approved information collection. The information collected is essential to permit NRC to evaluate applications and issue licenses under Part 53, as well as effectively exercise its oversight functions and monitor licensee compliance with Part 53 regulations.
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:
(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;
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.
10 CFR Part 53, Risk-Informed, Technology-Inclusive Regulatory Framework for Commercial Nuclear Plants