Federal Register #NRC-2026-0364

NRC seeks public comment on renewal of NRC Form 536 Operator Licensing Examination Data information collection

The U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission (NRC) is requesting public comment on the renewal of its information collection for NRC Form 536 Operator Licensing Examination Data. - Government Buyer: - U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission (NRC) - Purpose: - Renewal of OMB approval for NRC Form 536 information collection - Respondents: - Commercial power reactor licensees and applicants for operating licenses, limited work authorizations, early site permits, combined licenses, and advanced power reactor licenses - Requested Information: - Projected numbers of candidates for initial operator licensing examinations - Estimated examination dates - Indication of whether examinations will be facility-developed or NRC-developed - Use of Information: - NRC uses submissions to plan budgets and resources for operator examination scheduling - No OEMs or vendors involved - No products, part numbers, or purchase quantities specified - Unique Requirements: - Annual voluntary submission of examination data by licensees and applicants

Description

The U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission (NRC) is seeking public comment on the renewal of Office of Management and Budget (OMB) approval for an existing information collection titled NRC Form 536, Operator Licensing Examination Data. This collection involves annual voluntary submissions from commercial power reactor licensees and applicants regarding projected numbers of candidates for initial operator licensing examinations, estimated examination dates, and whether the examinations are facility or NRC developed. The information is used to plan budgets and resources for operator examination scheduling to meet industry needs. Comments are due by August 24, 2026.

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