NRC Form 790, Classification Record

OMB Control No: 3150-0052	ICR Reference No: 202604-3150-018
Status: Received in OIRA	Previous ICR Reference No: 202209-3150-003
Agency/Subagency: NRC	Agency Tracking No:
Title: NRC Form 790, Classification Record
Type of Information Collection: Extension without change of a currently approved collection	Common Form ICR:  No
Type of Review Request: Regular	Date Submitted to OIRA: 04/21/2026

	Requested	Previously Approved
Expiration Date	36 Months From Approved	05/31/2026
Responses	60	100
Time Burden (Hours)	5	8
Cost Burden (Dollars)	14	24

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Abstract: Completion of the NRC Form 790 is a mandatory requirement for NRC licensees, licensees' contractors, and certificate holder who classify and declassify NRC information in accordance with Executive Order 13526, "Classified National Security Information," the Atomic Energy Act, and implementing directives.

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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:
	90 FR 57491	12/11/2025
30-day Notice:	Federal Register Citation:	Citation Date:
	91 FR 21327	04/21/2026
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 NRC Form 790, Classification Record NRC Form 790 Classfication Record

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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	60	100	0	0	-40	0
Annual Time Burden (Hours)	5	8	0	0	-3	0
Annual Cost Burden (Dollars)	14	24	0	0	-10	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 burden decreased from 8.33 hours to 5 hours, a change of 3.33 hours. The number of responses decreased from 100 to 72 total in 2023, 88 total in 2024, and 47 total up through 2025, for the 3-year period this form covers. The reason for the changes in the estimate for the upcoming clearance period is based on recent data and staff experience with the program. The staff attributes the decrease to the lack of new classified information being generated because of the maturity of the licensees’ programs. In addition, the respondent cost increased due to the increase in the fee rate from $288 to $317/hour. While there is an anticipated increase in reactor applications from a number of new applicants and licensees over the next 3 years, it is not known how soon actual original or derivative classification will be occurring. There is also less information being classified.

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Annual Cost to Federal Government: $1,585

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: Lynn Ronewicz 301 415-1927

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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: 04/21/2026

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