NRC Form 748, National Source Tracking Transaction Report

OMB Control No: 3150-0202	ICR Reference No: 202604-3150-021
Status: Received in OIRA	Previous ICR Reference No: 202401-3150-002
Agency/Subagency: NRC	Agency Tracking No: 3150-0202
Title: NRC Form 748, National Source Tracking Transaction Report
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: 04/24/2026

	Requested	Previously Approved
Expiration Date	36 Months From Approved	05/31/2026
Responses	17,824	19,945
Time Burden (Hours)	2,181	2,093
Cost Burden (Dollars)	115	129

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Abstract: In 2006, the NRC amended its regulations to implement a National Source Tracking System (NSTS) for certain sealed sources. The amendments require licensees to report certain transactions involving nationally tracked sources to the NSTS. These transactions include manufacture, transfer, receipt, disassembly, or disposal of the nationally tracked source. This information collection is mandatory and is used to populate the NSTS. National source tracking is part of a comprehensive radioactive source control program for radioactive materials of greatest concern. The NRC and Agreement States use the information provided by licensees in the NSTS to track the life cycle of the nationally tracked source from manufacture until disposal. NSTS enhances the ability of NRC and Agreement States to conduct inspections and investigations, communicate information to other government agencies, and verify legitimate ownership and use of nationally tracked sources.

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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 57490	12/11/2025
30-day Notice:	Federal Register Citation:	Citation Date:
	91 FR 22174	04/24/2026
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 National Source Tracking Transaction Report NRC Form 748, NRC Form 748a, NRC Form 748b, NRC Form 748c, NRC Form 748d, NRC Form 748e, NRC Form 748f, NRC Form 748g, NRC Form 748h NRC Form 748 Long Form ,   Report Source ,   Transfer Source ,   Receive Source ,   Dispose Source ,   Manufacture Source ,   Import Source ,   Export Source ,   Disassemble Source

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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	17,824	19,945	0	0	-2,121	0
Annual Time Burden (Hours)	2,181	2,093	0	0	88	0
Annual Cost Burden (Dollars)	115	129	0	0	-14	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 previous burden for this collection was 2,093 hours and 19,945 responses. Based on data from the last three years, the burden is expected to slightly increase to 2,181 hours and decrease to 17,824 responses (an increase of 88 hours and decrease by 2,120 responses). The estimated burden has stayed relatively the same and the average number of NSTS transactions has slightly decreased over the last three years. In addition, the fee rate has increased from $288 to $317/hr.

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Annual Cost to Federal Government: $3,408,701

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: Ernesto Quinones, Ernesto 301 415-0271

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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: 04/24/2026

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