In accordance with 5 CFR 1320, the information collection is approved for three years. Since this ICR relates to a specific, one-time collection, NRC is reminded to discontinue the collection after it is complete.
Inventory as of this Action
Requested
Previously Approved
03/31/2019
36 Months From Approved
112
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0
12,900
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Neutron-absorbing materials installed in the spent fuel pool that are credited for maintaining subcriticality must be able to perform their neutron-absorbing safety function during both normal operating conditions and design basis events. Monitoring of neutron-absorbing materials is intended to identify when degradation may affect the ability to perform the neutron-absorbing safety function, so that appropriate corrective action can be taken. The NRC is requesting information to determine if (1) addressees have adequate neutron-absorbing material monitoring programs in place to ensure compliance with the regulations, and (2) the agency should take additional regulatory action. The Atomic Energy Act of 1954, as amended (AEA) requires that licensees provide reasonable assurance of adequate protection to public health and safety. NRC verification of compliance with the NRC's regulations and license conditions with respect to spent fuel pool neutron absorbers provides reasonable assurance of such adequate protection with respect to those neutron absorbers, The NRC has authority to collect this type of information pursuant to Sections 161 and 182 of the AEA, and 10 CFR 50.54(f), to enable the NRC to determine if the license to operate a nuclear facility needs to be modified, revoked, or suspended. The NRC uses this information collected to verify that licensees meet the NRC regulations and requirements of their license.
This current clearance request is a new collection, issued pursuant to 10 CFR 50.54(f), which would impose a total of 12,900 hours of burden on power reactor licensees at 70 sites and non-power reactor licensees at 42 sites to verify that they are in compliance with the regulatory requirements, and demonstrate that they provide adequate protection of public health and safety.
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.
Neutron Absorber GL Response to Comments 122315.docx
NRC Generic Letter 2016-XX, Monitoring of Neutron-Absorbing Materials in Spent Fuel Pools