In accordance with 5 CFR 1320, OMB is withholding approval at this time. Prior to publication of the final rule, the agency must submit to OMB a summary of all comments related to the information collection contained in the proposed rule and the agency response. The agency should clearly indicate any changes made to the information collection as a result of these comments.
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The proposed rule would require that new NRC Form 754 be completed for background checks. Initially, this will result in a burden of 1,511 hours because of the requirement that licensees submit the information for current security staff. Thereafter, the burden is estimated to only require 261 hours annually for submission of the form to NRC for new employees.
The factors that account for the increased estimate are the following: The proposed rule (1) creates more detailed requirements for the content of licensees security plans; (2) includes more detailed requirements for correcting security deficiencies through the siteÂs corrective action program; (3) adds requirements for safety-security interface procedures; (4) accounts for recordkeeping associated with alarm annunciations and access control devices; and, (5) creates additional recordkeeping and reporting requirements associated with background investigations for access authorization and access to enhanced weapons. These new provisions include reporting and recordkeeping burdens that were not part of previous estimates.
The proposed rule would require that new NRC Form 754 be completed for background checks. Initially, this will result in a burden of 1,511 hours because of the requirement that licensees submit the information for current security staff. Thereafter, the burden is estimated to only require 261 hours annually for submission of the form to NRC for new employees.
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.
Form NRC Form 754 NRC Form 754, Armed Security Personnel Firearms Background Check
NRC Form 754, Armed Security Personnel Firearms Background Check