Information collections contained in In Situ Recovery Monitoring and Decommissioning Timeliness Proposed Rule, 10 CFR PARTS 30, 40, 50, 52, 53, 70, and 72

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IC ID	Collection	Type	Status	Form
281301	Information collections contained in In Situ Recovery Monitoring and Decommissioning Timeliness Proposed Rule, 10 CFR Parts 30, 40, 50, 52, 70, and 72	Other-Guidance	New

ICR Details

OMB Control No:	ICR Reference No: 202607-3150-001
Status: Received in OIRA	Previous ICR Reference No:
Agency/Subagency: NRC	Agency Tracking No: W2-5
Title: Information collections contained in In Situ Recovery Monitoring and Decommissioning Timeliness Proposed Rule, 10 CFR PARTS 30, 40, 50, 52, 53, 70, and 72
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: 07/02/2026

	Requested	Previously Approved
Expiration Date	36 Months From Approved
Responses	1	0
Time Burden (Hours)	1	0
Cost Burden (Dollars)	3	0

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Abstract: The U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission (NRC) proposes to amend its regulations that govern the licensing of uranium mills and the disposition of tailings and waste that arise from the extraction and milling of uranium by issuing risk-informed requirements for groundwater protection at uranium in situ recovery (ISR) facilities. The NRC’s current regulations are focused on conventional uranium milling and do not expressly address uranium extraction by the ISR process. Additionally, NRC proposes to amend its regulations that govern decommissioning timeliness for all licensees to provide additional flexibility for licensees to delay the initiation of decommissioning activities in situations where safety would not be impacted.

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Authorizing Statute(s): PL: Pub.L. 83 - 103 1-291 Name of Law: Atomic Energy Act
   EO: EO 14300 Name/Subject of EO: Ordering the Reform of the Nuclear Regulatory Commission
  

Citations for New Statutory Requirements: None

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Associated Rulemaking Information
RIN:	Stage of Rulemaking:	Federal Register Citation:	Date:
3150-AL48	Proposed rulemaking

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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
Information collections contained in In Situ Recovery Monitoring and Decommissioning Timeliness Proposed Rule, 10 CFR Parts 30, 40, 50, 52, 70, and 72

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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	1	0	0	1	0	0
Annual Time Burden (Hours)	1	0	0	1	0	0
Annual Cost Burden (Dollars)	3	0	0	3	0	0

Burden increases because of Program Change due to Agency Discretion: Yes

Burden Increase Due to: Changing Regulations

Burden decreases because of Program Change due to Agency Discretion: No

Burden Reduction Due to:

Short Statement: The NRC is proposing to amend its regulations that govern the licensing of uranium mills and the disposition of tailings and waste that arise from the extraction and milling of uranium by issuing risk-informed requirements for groundwater protection at uranium ISR facilities. In addition, the NRC proposes to revise regulations in 10 CFR Parts 30, 40, 70, and 72 to extend notification timeframes and provide greater flexibility for licensees to delay the initiation of decommissioning activities when safety is not impacted or when there is a valid business need. For power reactor licensees under parts 50, 52, and 53, these changes include allowing licensees to request decommissioning extensions through the established specific exemption process, thereby streamlining regulatory processes and supporting efficient, risk-informed oversight. The changes would result in decrease of 96.3 responses and 122 hours annually over the course of the clearance period.

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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: 07/02/2026

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