Request for Information Pursuant to 10 CFR 50.54(f) Regarding Recommendations 2.1, 2.3, and 9.3 of the Near-Term Task Force Review of Insights from the Fukushima Dai-ichi Event

Forms and Documents

Document Name	Status
50-54(f) letter to licensees.docx Supplementary Document	2013-02-04
50-54(f) burden comparison.xlsx Supplementary Document	2013-02-04
Guidance for Seismic Margin Assessment.pdf Supplementary Document	2013-02-04
Guidance for Tsunami Hazard Assessment.pdf Supplementary Document	2013-02-04
Guidance for Integrated Assessment for External Flooding.pdf Supplementary Document	2013-02-04
50.54(f) SS revised 2-4.doc Supporting Statement A	2013-02-04

IC Document Collections

IC ID	Document Title	Status
201315	10 CFR 50.54(f) Request to Licensees for Seismic, Flooding, and Emergency Preparedness Information	Modified

ICR Details

OMB Control No: 3150-0211	ICR Reference No: 201208-3150-002
Status: Historical Active	Previous ICR Reference No: 201202-3150-008
Agency/Subagency: NRC	Agency Tracking No:
Title: Request for Information Pursuant to 10 CFR 50.54(f) Regarding Recommendations 2.1, 2.3, and 9.3 of the Near-Term Task Force Review of Insights from the Fukushima Dai-ichi Event
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 with change	Conclusion Date: 02/08/2013
	Date Received in OIRA: 08/28/2012
Terms of Clearance: In accordance with 5 CRF 1320, the information collection is approved for three years.

	Inventory as of this Action	Requested	Previously Approved
Expiration Date	02/29/2016	36 Months From Approved	02/28/2013
Responses	525	0	485
Time Burden (Hours)	457,502	0	461,067
Cost Burden (Dollars)	0	0	0

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Abstract: Following events at the Fukushima Dai-Ichi nuclear power plant resulting from the March 11, 2011, earthquake and subsequent tsunami, and in response to requirements contained in Section 402 of the Consolidated Appropriations Act (Public Law 112-074), the NRC sought an expedited clearance from OMB to allow the collection of information from power reactor licensees pursuant to 10 CFR 50.54(f). OMB approved this clearance, which will expire on September 30, 2012. The NRC is resubmitting this collection to the OMB under the normal clearance processes. The information requested includes: --Seismic and flooding hazard reevaluations to determine if further regulatory action is necessary --Walkdowns to confirm compliance with the current licensing basis and provide input to the hazard reevaluations --Analysis of the Emergency Preparedness capability with respect to staffing and communication ability during a prolonged multiunit event

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Authorizing Statute(s): PL: Pub.L. 112 - 74 402 Name of Law: Consolidated Appropriations Act
  

Citations for New Statutory Requirements: PL: Pub.L. 112 - 74 402 Name of Law: Consolidated Appropriations Act

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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:
	77 FR 25503	04/30/2012
30-day Notice:	Federal Register Citation:	Citation Date:
	77 FR 49833	08/17/2012
Did the Agency receive public comments on this ICR? Yes

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Number of Information Collection (IC) in this ICR: 1

IC Title	Form No.	Form Name
10 CFR 50.54(f) Request to Licensees for Seismic, Flooding, and Emergency Preparedness Information

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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	525	485	0	0	40	0
Annual Time Burden (Hours)	457,502	461,067	0	0	-3,565	0
Annual Cost Burden (Dollars)	0	0	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 emergency clearance request was approved on March 6, 2012 as a new collection with a total burden of 1,383,200 hours and 1,456 responses (annualized to 461,067 hours and 485.3 responses). The current request is for 1,372,506 hours and 1,576 responses (annualized to 457,502 hours and 525.3 responses), a decrease of 3,565 annualized hours and an increase of 40 responses. As discussed in the comments resolution section, NEI challenged some areas of the NRC's burden estimate. Although the NRC is confident in its original assessment, it is recognized that there are a number of uncertainties estimating the burden of such a large effort. Therefore, the NRC increased its burden estimate in these locations. The estimates for to conduct an SPRA, SMA, flooding hazard reevaluation, integrated assessment for flooding were increased by approximately 30%. The estimates for communications and staffing analysis were increased 500%. Although the burden estimates for the requirements were increased, no new requirements were imposed as part of this renewal submission. In addition, 4,400 hours and 110 responses were added to account for submission of responses indicating an inability to comply with requirements. Subsequent to submission of the initial clearance request, licensees identified a dependence between implementing a recent rulemaking and their response for the EP assessment. Specifically, it was identified that the changes necessary for the new rule would need to be made prior to responding to the Staffing portions of the EP assessment. Additionally, recognizing the additional complications introduced from this interface, the NRC increased the burden estimate for responding as well. As a result, licensees will submit letters indicating that they will be unable to comply with the requirements in the EP assessment in the timeframes requested. There is a change in methodology used to estimate burden for seimic risk assessments and flooding hazard reevaluations due to the fact that the current request takes into account the accrual of burden over time. These activities require licensees to perform analyses and submit reports up to seven years after receiving the 50.54(f) letters from the NRC. The original emergency clearance request included burden that would be incurred outside of the three year clearance period, whereas the current request includes burden for only those information collection activities that are estimated to be conducted during the next three years. The increase in responses from the original request is due to the addition of 6 respondents: 2 reactors in the process of resuming licensing, and 2 Combined License (COL) applicants (2 units each). The power plant licensees will be asked to perform all information collections (seismic and flooding reevaluations and walkdowns and emergency preparedness evaluations). Reactors resuming licensing will be asked to perform seismic and flooding reevaluations and emergency preparedness evaluations, but not walkdowns, as they have not yet completed construction. COL applicants will be asked to submit emergency preparedness evaluations only. The addition of these respondents was determined to be necessary after submission of the original request, and will provide information from these licensees that is not available from any other source.

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Annual Cost to Federal Government: $4,986,800

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: 08/28/2012

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