In accordance with 5 CFR 1320, the information collection is approved for three years.
Inventory as of this Action
Requested
Previously Approved
02/28/2023
36 Months From Approved
02/29/2020
17
0
48
30,462
0
48,104
0
0
0
The NRCâs regulations at 10 CFR part 51 specify information to be provided in environmental reports by applicants and licensees so that the NRC can make determinations necessary to adhere to the policies, regulations, and public laws of the United States, which are interpreted and administered in accordance with the provisions set forth in the National Environmental Policy Act of 1969, as amended.
The overall annual burden is estimated to decrease from 48,104 hours to 30,462 hours, a decrease of 17,642 hours. The number of responses has also decreased, from 48 responses in the previous submission to an estimated of 17 responses for this clearance period, a decrease of 32 responses.
The decrease in burden is due to a projected decrease in the number of licensees submitting applications, renewals, and amendments that require environmental reports under Part 51. Estimates of the number of applications renewals, and amendments are based on information about projected submissions that has been provided by industry , staff experience, and trends showing a reduction in submissions.
The NRC staff also anticipates a decrease in the number of exemption requests submitted based on staff knowledge of the industry and submission trends. The estimated number of ERs submitted for license amendments has decreased from 25 to 5 annually, a decrease of 20 responses. Although ERs for license amendments are relatively low burden (at 20 hours per response), this change significantly contributed to the overall decrease in responses.
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.
30-day FRN for 10 CFR Part 51.pdf
Burden spreadsheet for 10 CFR Part 51 2019-05-21.xlsx
Part 51 final supporting statement REVISED .docx
10 CFR Part 51, Environmental Protection Regulations for Domestic Licensing and Related Regulatory