Federal Register #NRC2025-0041

NRC Seeks Comments on Renewal of Firearms Background Check Information Collection (NRC Form 754)

The U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission (NRC) is seeking public comments on the renewal of its information collection for NRC Form 754, which supports firearms background checks for armed security personnel at NRC-regulated facilities. - Government Buyer: - U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission (NRC) - Purpose and Scope: - Renewal of NRC Form 754, "Armed Security Personnel Firearms Background Check" - Used to collect fingerprints and identifying information for background checks - Ensures compliance with federal and state firearms laws for armed security personnel - Process Details: - Information is processed through the FBI's National Instant Criminal Background Check System - Applies to licensees seeking Section 161A authority - Estimated 360 annual responses from 6 respondents, totaling 840 hours of compliance effort annually - Unique Requirements: - No products or services are being procured; this is an information collection renewal - NRC is requesting feedback to improve the quality and reduce the burden of the information collection - No OEMs or vendors are involved, as this is not a procurement of goods or services.

Description

The U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission (NRC) has submitted a request for renewal of an existing information collection titled "NRC Form 754, Armed Security Personnel Firearms Background Check." This collection involves background checks for armed security personnel who require access to firearms at NRC-regulated facilities. The NRC is seeking public comments on this renewal request by April 24, 2026. The information collected is used to ensure compliance with federal and state laws regarding firearms possession.

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