Information Collection: NRC Insider Threat Program for Licensees and Other Requiring Access to Classified Information
Published Date: 1/30/2026
Notice
Summary
The Nuclear Regulatory Commission is renewing its Insider Threat Program info collection for people who hold licenses or need access to secret nuclear info. This means those folks will keep sharing certain info to help spot security risks. Comments on this update are open until March 2, 2026, with no new costs expected.
Analyzed Economic Effects
2 provisions identified: 1 benefits, 1 costs, 0 mixed.
Insider Threat Reporting Requirement
If you hold an NRC license or have been granted access to classified information under 10 CFR part 95, you must provide information and maintain records for the NRC's Insider Threat Program annually or as events occur. The NRC estimates 19 respondents, 72 annual responses, and a total annual burden of 3,189.5 hours (2,272.5 reporting + 917 recordkeeping).
No New Costs Expected
The NRC states that no new costs are expected from this renewal of the Insider Threat Program information collection. The public comment period is open through March 2, 2026.
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