Voluntary Reporting of Planned New Reactor Applications

OMB Control No: 3150-0228	ICR Reference No: 202412-3150-004
Status: Received in OIRA	Previous ICR Reference No: 202106-3150-002
Agency/Subagency: NRC	Agency Tracking No:
Title: Voluntary Reporting of Planned New Reactor Applications
Type of Information Collection: Revision of a currently approved collection	Common Form ICR:  No
Type of Review Request: Regular	Date Submitted to OIRA: 12/30/2024

	Requested	Previously Approved
Expiration Date	36 Months From Approved	01/31/2025
Responses	20	20
Time Burden (Hours)	1,405	610
Cost Burden (Dollars)	0	0

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Abstract: This voluntary information collection assists the NRC in determining resource and budget needs as well as aligning the proper allocation and utilization of resources to support applicant submittals, future construction-related activities, and other anticipated Part 50 and/or Part 52 of Title 10 of the Code of Federal Regulations (10 CFR) licensing and design certification rulemaking actions. In addition, information provided to the NRC staff is intended to promote early communications between the NRC and the respective addressees about potential 10 CFR Part 50 and/or Part 52 licensing actions and related activities, submission dates, and plans for construction and inspection activities. The overarching goal of this information collection is to assist the NRC staff more effectively and efficiently plan, schedule, and implement activities and reviews in a timely manner.

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Authorizing Statute(s): PL: Pub.L. 83 - 103 1-311 Name of Law: Atomic Energy Act of 1954

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:
	89 FR 59171	07/22/2024
30-day Notice:	Federal Register Citation:	Citation Date:
	89 FR 105638	12/27/2024
Did the Agency receive public comments on this ICR? No

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

IC Title Form No. Form Name Voluntary Reporting of Planned New Reactor Applications

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ICR Summary of Burden

	Total Request	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	20	20	0	0	0	0
Annual Time Burden (Hours)	1,405	610	0	795	0	0
Annual Cost Burden (Dollars)	0	0	0	0	0	0

Burden increases because of Program Change due to Agency Discretion: Yes

Burden Increase Due to: Miscellaneous Actions

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

Burden Reduction Due to:

Short Statement: There has been an increase in the cost of the hourly rate from $279/hr. to $300/hr. for this cycle. The RIS is targeting a wider audience from previous versions of this RIS. The addresses are all holders of, applicants for, or potential applicants for a CP or LWA for a power reactor or nonpower production and utilization facility, or applicants or potential applicants for an OL for a power reactor or nonpower production and utilization facility under Title 10 of the Code of Federal Regulations (10 CFR) Part 50, “Domestic Licensing of Production and Utilization Facilities.” All holders of, applicants for, or potential applicants for an ESP, standard DC, SDA, or ML, or applicants or potential applicants for a COL under 10 CFR Part 52, “Licenses, Certifications, and Approvals for Nuclear Power Plants.” The purpose of the wider audience is to ensure all applicants and potential applicants are able to inform the NRC of potential applications or regulatory engagements. External programs are contributing to the progression of advanced reactor designs, causing an influx of applications during this clearance cycle. Due to these programs, ongoing robust pre-application engagements (i.e., topical report reviews), responses to Regulatory Information Summary’s (RIS), Regulatory Engagement Plans (REPs), and meetings, discussions and continuous contact with prospective stakeholders, the agency is expected to receive applications for, CP, ESP, SDAs and certifications, MLs, COLs, for commercial nuclear power reactors, as well as OLs related to the licensing processes that apply to LWR and non-light water reactors (NLWR). The effects of these projected applications are as follows: The total burden this cycle increased from 610 to 1405 hours, an increase of 795 hours. Additionally, the number of respondents has increased from 10 in the previous cycle to 20 with the anticipated submission of regulatory engagement plans. The NRC would like to obtain information related to technical and licensing process and anticipated schedules related to an applicant submission. The purpose of this is to ensure the NRC is able to budget and allocate appropriate resources for the anticipated applications. In addition to answering the RIS questions, applications or potential applicants may submit a Regulatory Engagement Plan to inform the NRC of their intent to submit an application and/or engage in preapplication activities.

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Annual Cost to Federal Government: $1,800

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

Does this ICR request any personally identifiable information (see OMB Circular No. A-130 for an explanation of this term)? Please consult with your agency's privacy program when making this determination.     No

Does this ICR include a form that requires a Privacy Act Statement (see 5 U.S.C. §552a(e)(3))? Please consult with your agency's privacy program when making this determination.     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? No

Agency Contact: Leslie Hill 3014152158 [email protected]

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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: 12/30/2024

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