NRC seeks December 4 comments on sunset-rule reporting collections
Oct 11, 2026 edition · GC-2026-0316 · Published 2026-10-11 · Version 3 · Proposed
NRC requests December 4 comments on information-collection changes associated with proposed sunset rulemaking. The notice estimates reduced exemption-request reporting for specified applicants and licensees but does not itself remove those regulatory duties.
What happened
NRC's October 5 PRA notice seeks comments on its intention to request OMB approval for information collections associated with proposed sunset changes. It identifies applicants and licensees under 10 CFR parts 34, 35, 36, and 39, including part 35 medical-use licensees, as affected by planned reporting removals. No OMB control number had yet been assigned. Comments received by December 4 are assured consideration; later comments may be considered when practical.
The background ties the collection changes to proposed deregulation and sunset of requirements including exemption requests, estimating reductions of 34 annual responses, 34 respondents, and 450 hours. Those negative figures are burden-reduction estimates, not a new requirement for negative reports or proof that the removals are already effective. NRC asks about practical utility, estimate accuracy, clarity, and ways to minimize burden. The PRA consultation does not by itself amend an individual license, authorize disregard of a current condition, or complete the separate substantive rulemaking.
Scope and timing
- Authority status
- Proposed
- Applicability
- Potentially applicable
- Audience
- Health systems, Provider networks
- Jurisdiction
- Federal
- Recorded date
- 2026-12-04
- Date type
- comment
Why it matters
Part 35 medical-use licensees may have relevant experience. The notice describes reduced exemption-request reporting but does not itself enact those removals or terminate a license obligation.
Recommended action
Radiation-safety and legal owners should review the collection supporting statement and underlying sunset rule before considering comments. Continue applicable reporting until the operative regulatory changes and jurisdiction are established.
Sources
- Information collections contained in the Sunset RuleOfficial · NRC · 2026-10-05 · Source review 2026-10-11
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