In accordance with 5 CFR 1320, comment filed on proposed rule. Agency will address any comments received at the final rule stage.
Inventory as of this Action
Requested
Previously Approved
11/30/2013
11/30/2013
11/30/2013
11
0
11
204,075
0
204,075
0
0
0
Proposed Rule, 10 CFR Part 52, AP1000 Design Certification Amendment
The NRC proposes to amend its regulations to certify an amendment to the AP1000 standard plant design to bring the design into compliance with NRC's regulations and to increase standardization of the design. This action is necessary so that applicants or licensees intending to construct and operate an AP1000 design may do so by referencing this DCR as amended.
The overall burden for this proposed rule will increase by 24 hours from 204,075 hours to 204,099 hours because of the following: (1) requiring COL applicants to report information demonstrating that an entity other than Westinghouse is qualified to supply the AP1000 certified design unless Westinghouse supplies the design for the COL applicant's use; (2) an applicant referencing the AP1000 design, that proposes to depart from the information required by 10 CFR 52.47(a)(28) to be included in the FSAR, to consider the effect of the changed AIA feature or capability on the original 10 CFR 50.150(a) assessment and to document how the modified design features and functional capabilities continue to meet the assessment requirements in 10 CFR 50.150(a)(1); and (3) the applicant for the AP1000 design, and any applicant or licensee referencing Appendix D, to maintain a copy of the aircraft impact assessment performed to comply with the requirements of 10 CFR 50.150(a) for the term of the certification or license (including any period of renewal).
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.
10CFR52 AP1000 ss 021611.docx
10 CFR Part 52, Early Site Permits; Standard Design Certifications; and Combined Licenses for Nuclear Plants