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.
The previous burden for this
collection was 2,209.7 hours and 20,306 responses. The burden is
expected to decrease to 1,963.1 hours and 18,927 responses (a
decrease of 246.6 hours and 1,379 responses). The burden estimate
for the next three years is based on actual data from the system
from the past three years (submission counts by reporting method),
as well as staff knowledge of the industry. The NRC anticipates
that the number of submissions over the clearance period will be
consistent with the number of submissions for the past three years.
In addition, the fee rate has decreased from $279 to $263/hr.
$3,000,000
No
No
No
No
No
No
Uncollected
Ernesto Quinones, Ernesto 301
415-0271
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:
(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;
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.