10 CFR 25, Access Authorization

OMB Control No: 3150-0046	ICR Reference No: 201609-3150-004
Status: Historical Active	Previous ICR Reference No: 201309-3150-003
Agency/Subagency: NRC	Agency Tracking No:
Title: 10 CFR 25, Access Authorization
Type of Information Collection: Extension without change of a currently approved collection	Common Form ICR:  No
Type of Review Request: Regular
OIRA Conclusion Action: Approved without change	Conclusion Date: 11/01/2016
Retrieve Notice of Action (NOA)	Date Received in OIRA: 09/29/2016
Terms of Clearance: In accordance with 5 CFR 1320, the information collection request is approved for 3 years.

	Inventory as of this Action	Requested	Previously Approved
Expiration Date	11/30/2019	36 Months From Approved	10/31/2016
Responses	330	0	918
Time Burden (Hours)	158	0	365
Cost Burden (Dollars)	0	0	0

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Abstract: NRC-regulated facilities and other organizations are required to provide information and maintain records to ensure that an adequate level of protection is provided to NRC-classified information and material.

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Authorizing Statute(s): PL: Pub.L. 83 - 703 1-311 Name of Law: Atomic Energy Act

Citations for New Statutory Requirements: None

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Associated Rulemaking Information
RIN:	Stage of Rulemaking:	Federal Register Citation:	Date:
	Not associated with rulemaking

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Federal Register Notices & Comments
60-day Notice:	Federal Register Citation:	Citation Date:
	81 FR 15574	03/23/2016
30-day Notice:	Federal Register Citation:	Citation Date:
	81 FR 65682	09/23/2016
Did the Agency receive public comments on this ICR? Yes

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Number of Information Collection (IC) in this ICR: 1

IC Title Form No. Form Name 10 CFR 25, Access Authorization

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ICR Summary of Burden

	Total Approved	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	330	918	0	0	-588	0
Annual Time Burden (Hours)	158	365	0	0	-207	0
Annual Cost Burden (Dollars)	0	0	0	0	0	0

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

Burden Increase Due to:

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

Burden Reduction Due to:

Short Statement: The overall burden for this clearance has decreased from 365 hours and 918 responses in the previous renewal to 158 hours and 330 responses per year in this clearance cycle. The decrease is due to the licensee companies gradually reduced the amount of requests submitted and because of a breach within the Office of Personnel Management, which caused a delay with investigation submission. The professional cost per hour, which is based on the NRC’s annual fee rate under 10 CFR Parts 170 and 171 has decreased from $274 per hour to $268 per hour.

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Annual Cost to Federal Government: $127,303

Does this IC contain surveys, censuses, or employ statistical methods? No

Is the Supporting Statement intended to be a Privacy Impact Assessment required by the E-Government Act of 2002? 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? Uncollected

Agency Contact: Emily Robbins 3014150320

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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: 09/29/2016

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