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
06/30/2015
36 Months From Approved
06/30/2012
35,997
0
36,045
10,999
0
10,868
555
0
555
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.
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.
$357,500
No
No
No
No
No
Uncollected
Ujagar Bhachu 301 415-8165
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.
3150-0016 - Final Supporting Statement - 10 CFR Part 31[2].doc
10 CFR Part 31, General Domestic Licenses for Byproduct Material