In accordance with 5 CFR 1320, OMB is withholding approval at this time. The agency shall examine public comment in response to the proposed rulemaking and will include in the supporting statement of the next ICR--to be submitted to OMB at the final rule stage--a description of how the agency has responded to any public comments on the ICR, including comments on maximizing the practical utility of the collection and minimizing the burden. In addition, OMB reminds the agency to conduct consultation with up to 9 outside entities once every three years on the availability of data, frequency of collection, clarity of instructions and recordkeeping requirements, disclosure, or reporting format (if any), and on the data elements to be recorded, disclosed, or reported.
Inventory as of this Action
Requested
Previously Approved
03/31/2018
03/31/2018
03/31/2018
45,202
0
45,202
4,382,153
0
4,382,153
1,779,090
0
1,779,090
PROPOSED RULE, APPROVAL OF AMERICAN SOCIETY OF MECHANICAL ENGINEERS' CODE CASES
This proposed rule is the latest in a series of rulemakings that incorporate by reference new versions of several RGs identifying new and revised unconditionally or conditionally acceptable ASME Code Cases that are approved for use. In developing these RGs, the NRC staff reviews
ASME BPV and OM Code Cases, determines the acceptability of each Code Case, and its findings in RGs. The RGs are revised periodically as new Code Cases are published by the ASME. The NRC incorporates by reference the RGs listing acceptable and conditionally acceptable ASME Code Cases into 10 CFR part 50.55a.
The proposed rule would decrease the burden for Part 50 from 4,382,153 hours and 45,202 responses to 4,367,713 hours and 45,164 responses, a reduction of 14,440 hours and 38 responses.
The proposed rule reduces burden by incorporating by reference recent ASME Code
Cases. As a result of this incorporation by reference, burden on licensees to submit 5 requests for alternatives under 10 CFR 50.55a(z) will be reduced. Licensees would no longer need to submit alternative requests in order to use these Code Cases, once they are included in NRC’s Regulatory Guides.
$1,222,080
No
No
No
No
No
Uncollected
Dan Doyle 301 415-3748
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.
SS for Proposed Rule to IBR ASME Codes.docx
10 CFR Part 50, Domestic Licensing of Production and Utilization Facilities