In accordance with 5 CFR 1320, the information collection is approved for three years. OMB reminds the Agency, however, it should consult with up to 9 outside entities at least once every 3 years even if the collection of information has not changed.
Inventory as of this Action
Requested
Previously Approved
12/31/2028
36 Months From Approved
12/31/2025
394
0
297
788
0
1,782
0
0
0
Section 50.55a of 10 CFR incorporates by reference Division 1 rules of Section III, ââRules for Construction of Nuclear Power Plant Components,ââ and Section XI, ââRules for Inservice Inspection of Nuclear Power Plant Components,ââ of the American Society of Mechanical Engineers (ASME) Boiler and Pressure Vessel Code (B&PV Code); and the rules of the ASME ââCode for Operation and Maintenance of Nuclear Power Plantsââ (OM Code). These rules of the ASME B&PV and OM Codes set forth the requirements to which nuclear power plant components are designed, constructed, tested, repaired, and inspected. Section 50.55a(z) of 10 CFR allows applicants to use alternatives to the requirements of 10 CFR 50.55a paragraphs (b) through (h) when authorized by the NRC. To facilitate licenseesâ requests for alternatives to the requirements in the above regulations, the NRC is providing an optional online form to submit the required information for a specific alternative request under 10 CFR 50.55a(z).
External programs contributing to the progression of advanced reactor designs, causing an influx of applications for construction permits (CP), early site permits (ESP), standard design approvals (SDAs) and certifications, manufacturing license (MLs), combined licensees (COLs), for commercial nuclear power reactors, as well as operating licenses (OLs) related to the licensing processes that apply to light-water reactors (LWR) and NLWRs increased the estimated respondents by 36 and the responses by 97 for this clearance cycle.
The previous enhanced form introduced excessive opportunity for error when developing the required information. The NRC staff has evaluated the electronic submission format and has determined that the previous submission format could be simplified, reducing the burden from 6 to 2 hours per submission, while still gathering the necessary information. The change in the burden per response results in a decrease in the estimated annual burden of 994 hours. The revised online form removes several fields and peer review features and simplifies the submission process. These changes are supported by feedback from the focus groups held with industry representatives under OMB Control Number 3150-0217.
The following fields have been removed from the current online form in order to simplify the collection of information:
Reason for Request
Full Description of Proposed Alternative
Description of Basis for Use
Include Any Additional Information
Precedents
References
The hourly fee rates increased from $279/hr to $317/hr for professional effort in this clearance.
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.
Form 10 CFR 50.55a NRC Online Form, "Request for Alternative Under 10 CFR 50.55a(z)(1) and 10 CFR 50.55a
6d77ccfe-73be-4f51-ad47-e835d735d974 (4).pdf
SA OMB-3150-0244 - Final 2025 Supporting Statement, NRC Online Form, Request for Alternative Under 10 CFR 50.55a(z)(1) and 10 CFR 50.55a(z)(2).docx
NRC ONLINE FORM, "REQUEST FOR ALTERNATIVE UNDER 10 CFR Part 50.55a(z)(1) and (2)"