10 CFR Part 31, General Domestic Licenses for Byproduct Material

Forms and Documents

Document Name	Status
3150-0016 - Final Supporting Statement - 10 CFR Part 31[2].doc Supporting Statement A	2012-04-09

IC Document Collections

IC ID	Document Title	Status
33201	10 CFR Part 31, General Domestic Licenses for Byproduct Material	Modified

ICR Details

OMB Control No: 3150-0016	ICR Reference No: 201203-3150-004
Status: Historical Active	Previous ICR Reference No: 200811-3150-001
Agency/Subagency: NRC	Agency Tracking No:
Title: 10 CFR Part 31, General Domestic Licenses for Byproduct Material
Type of Information Collection: Extension without change of a currently approved collection	Common Form ICR:  No
Type of Review Request: Regular
OIRA Conclusion Action: Approved without change	Conclusion Date: 06/06/2012
	Date Received in OIRA: 04/09/2012
Terms of Clearance: In accordance with 5 CFR 1320, the information collection is approved for three years. The agency is reminded that it should submit non-emergency extension requests sufficiently prior to expiration dates to allow for a 60-day period of OMB review.

	Inventory as of this Action	Requested	Previously Approved
Expiration Date	06/30/2015	36 Months From Approved	06/30/2012
Responses	35,997	0	36,045
Time Burden (Hours)	10,999	0	10,868
Cost Burden (Dollars)	555	0	555

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Abstract: 10 CFR Part 31 establishes general licenses for the possession and use of byproduct material in certain devices. General licensees are required to keep testing records and submit event reports identified in Part 31, which assist NRC in determining with reasonable assurance that devices are operated safely and without radiological hazard to users or the public.

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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:
	76 FR 72982	11/28/2011
30-day Notice:	Federal Register Citation:	Citation Date:
	77 FR 12624	03/01/2012
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
10 CFR Part 31, General Domestic Licenses for Byproduct Material

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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	35,997	36,045	0	0	-48	0
Annual Time Burden (Hours)	10,999	10,868	0	0	131	0
Annual Cost Burden (Dollars)	555	555	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: No

Burden Reduction Due to:

Short Statement: The overall burden increased by 130.5 hours from 10,868 hours to 10,998.5 hours, because of the following: NRC Licensees: The NRC reviewed data from its GLTS and determined that fewer NRC licensees were reporting under Part 31 than previously reported. This reduction is attributable to more accurate data in the licensee tracking system and the fact that New Jersey and Virginia became Agreement States. As a result of this review, the number of estimated reporting hours decreased from 844 to 485 hours, a decrease of 359 hours. Following is a breakdown of the changes in reporting for NRC licensees: Section 31.5(c)(5) respondents remain unchanged = 3.0 hrs Section 31.5(c)(8) respondents decreased from 326 to 304 (22 respondents x 0.6/hrs per response = 13.2 hrs Section 31.5(c)(9) respondents decreased from 43 to 40 (3 respondents x 1.0/hrs per response) = 3.0 hrs Section 31.5(c)(11) respondents decreased from 651 to 630 (21 respondents x 0.34/hrs per response) = 7.1 hrs Section 31.5(c)(14) respondents decreased from 47 to 40 (7 respondent x 0.1/hrs per response) = 0.7 hrs Total decrease in Part 31 reporting for NRC licensees = 27 hrs The recordkeeping burden for NRC licensees has decreased from 3,900 respondents (3,900 x 0.25 hours = 975 hours) to 2,400 respondents (2,400 x 0.25 hours = 600 hours). This reduction of 375 hours is due to review of data from the GLTS. Based on recent data, the NRC has updated the estimates to reflect the number of respondents holding general licenses. The number of NRC's licensees holding general licenses has decreased because New Jersey and Virginia and became Agreement States. Also, some specific licensees converted the generally licensed devices to specifically licensed devices. The overall burden for NRC licensees is 1,061 hours (461 reporting + 600 recordkeeping). Agreement States: The NRC reviewed the estimated number of Agreement State licensee respondents and revised the burden to reflect the current status of the general license program. This accounts for New Jersey and Virginia becoming Agreement States. In addition, the estimates were revised to reflect Agreement States which converted their general license to specifically license devices pursuant to 10 CFR Part 30. As a result of these changes, the number of hours estimated for Agreement State reporting under Part 31 has increased from 4,850 hours of reporting to 5,225 hours, a change of 375 hours. Section 31.5(c)(5) respondents remain unchanged = 3.0 hrs Section 31.5(c)(9) respondents increased from 214 to 258 (45 respondents x 1.0/hrs per response) = 45.0 hrs Section 31.5(c)(11) respondents increased from 3,245 to 3,353 (108 respondents x 0.34/hrs per response) = 36.5 hrs Section 31.5(c)(13) respondents increased from 5,200 to 5,373 (173 respondents x 0.33/hrs per response) = 57.0 hrs Section 31.5(c)(14) respondents decreased from 230 to 270 (40 respondents x 0.1/hrs per response) = 4.0 hrs Total increase in reporting for Agreement States = 145.5 hrs Also as a result of these changes, the recordkeeping burden for Agreement States also increased, from 19,400 respondents (19,400 x 0.25 hours = 4,850 hours) to 20,900 respondents (20,900 x 0.25 hours = 5,225 hours), an increase of 375 hours. The overall burden for Agreement State licensees is 9,937.5 hours (4,712.5 reporting + 5,225 recordkeeping). The total burden hours is 10,998.5 (5,173.5 reporting hours + 5,825 recordkeeping hours). In addition, cost estimates have changed since the last clearance, as a result of an increase in the fee per hour from $238 to $273/hour.

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Annual Cost to Federal Government: $357,500

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

Is the Supporting Statement intended to be a Privacy Impact Assessment required by the E-Government Act of 2002? 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? Uncollected

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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: 04/09/2012

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