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
10/31/2024
Requested
Previously Approved
36 Months From Approved
11
0
220,801
0
951
0
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)
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.
Published Federal Register Notice- Proposed Rule- Risk-Informed, Technology-Inclusive Regulatory Framework for Advanced Reactors 10-31-24 (1).pdf
Part 53 Burden Tables for the Risk-Informed, Technology-Inclusive Regulatory Framework for Advanced Reactors Proposed Rule.xlsx
Draft Regulatory Analysis for Risk-Informed, Technology-Inclusive Regulatory Framework for Advanced Reactors Proposed Rule.docx
10 CFR Part 53, Risk-Informed, Technology-Inclusive Regulatory Framework for Commercial Nuclear Plants