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OMB Control No:
3150-0011
ICR Reference No:
202012-3150-001
Status:
Historical Active
Previous ICR Reference No:
202005-3150-001
Agency/Subagency:
NRC
Agency Tracking No:
Title:
10 CFR Part 50, Domestic Licensing of Production and Utilization Facilities
Type of Information Collection:
Revision of a currently approved collection
Common Form ICR:
No
Type of Review Request:
Regular
OIRA Conclusion Action:
Approved without change
Conclusion Date:
12/17/2020
Retrieve Notice of Action (NOA)
Date Received in OIRA:
12/04/2020
Terms of Clearance:
In accordance with 5 CFR 1320, the information collection is approved. Because the agency sought comments only on the changes associated with the regulation, the existing expiration date remains the same for this collection.
Inventory as of this Action
Requested
Previously Approved
Expiration Date
05/31/2022
05/31/2022
05/31/2022
Responses
43,617
0
43,618
Time Burden (Hours)
3,710,882
0
3,710,960
Cost Burden (Dollars)
272,062
0
272,062
Abstract:
THE APPENDIX H TO 10 CFR PART 50 REACTOR VESSEL MATERIAL SURVEILLANCE PROGRAM - FINAL RULE. The requirements for a reactor vessel material surveillance program are specified under appendix H to 10 CFR part 50. The NRC requires light-water nuclear power reactor licensees to implement this program when it cannot be shown that the end of design life neutron fluence for the reactor vessel is below certain criteria. This program monitors changes in the fracture toughness properties of the reactor vessel materials adjacent to the reactor core. It involves the testing of irradiated material specimens that are located in surveillance capsules in the reactor vessel. The surveillance test results are used to evaluate the changes in material fracture toughness and thereby assesses the integrity of the reactor vessel. Appendix H to 10 CFR part 50 requires that within one year of the date of the surveillance capsule withdrawal, a summary technical report be submitted to the NRC that contains the data required by ASTM E 185, and the results of all fracture toughness tests conducted on the beltline materials in the irradiated and unirradiated conditions, unless an extension is granted by the Director, Office of Nuclear Reactor Regulation. At that time this requirement became effective (48 FR 24008; July 26, 1983), there was still a limited amount of data from irradiated materials from which to estimate embrittlement trends of reactor vessels at nuclear power plants; thus, making it crucial for timely reporting of test results.' Licensees that participate in an integrated surveillance program have found it burdensome to meet this one-year requirement, due to the time needed for coordination among the multiple licensees participating in the program. A significant number of test specimens have been analyzed since 1983, the results of which support the reduced need for prompt reporting of the test results Based on this finding, the NRC determined that the reporting requirement in appendix H to 10 CFR part 50 should be revised. The final rule reduces this regulatory burden by extending the reporting period from 1 year to 18 months, with the objectives of eliminating the need for licensees to prepare and submit extension requests, and the use of NRC resources to review the requests. This revision has no effect on public health and safety. Licensees must maintain records and prepare reports to demonstrate their fulfillment of the regulatory requirements related to a reactor vessel material surveillance program. The information collection requirements under this program include: • Maintenance of records of the test results from this program throughout the life of the reactor vessel. • Reports of the information specified in ASTM E 185 82.
Authorizing Statute(s):
PL:
Pub.L. 109 - 58 119 Stat 594
Name of Law: Energy Policy Act of 2005
PL:
Pub.L. 83 - 703 68 Stat. 919
Name of Law: Atomic Energy Act of 1954
Citations for New Statutory Requirements:
None
Associated Rulemaking Information
RIN:
Stage of Rulemaking:
Federal Register Citation:
Date:
3150-AK07
Final or interim final rulemaking
85 FR 62199
10/02/2020
Federal Register Notices & Comments
60-day Notice:
Federal Register Citation:
Citation Date:
85 FR 1825
01/13/2020
Did the Agency receive public comments on this ICR?
Yes
Number of Information Collection (IC) in this ICR:
1
IC Title
Form No.
Form Name
10 CFR Part 50, Domestic Licensing of Production and Utilization Facilities
ICR Summary of Burden
Total Approved
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
43,617
43,618
0
-1
0
0
Annual Time Burden (Hours)
3,710,882
3,710,960
0
-78
0
0
Annual Cost Burden (Dollars)
272,062
272,062
0
0
0
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:
Yes
Burden Reduction Due to:
Changing Regulations
Short Statement:
The final rule decreases the burden for 10 CFR Part 50 from 3,710,960 to 3,710,882 hours and decreases the responses from 43,618 to 43,617, a reduction of 78 hours and 1 response. The rule reduces burden by extending the periodicity for submitting the summary technical report under Appendix H, Section IV.A, to 10 CFR Part 50, from 1 year to 18 months. The objective of this action is to eliminate the need for licensees to prepare and submit extension requests, and the use of NRC resources to review these requests.
Annual Cost to Federal Government:
$62,767,622
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:
Stewart Schneider 301 415-4123 stewart.schneider@nrc.gov
Common Form ICR:
No
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:
12/04/2020
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