NRC Renews Radiation License Application Forms, Yawn
Published Date: 4/21/2026
Notice
Summary
The Nuclear Regulatory Commission is renewing approval for forms used to apply for materials licenses and related radiation safety roles. This affects anyone who handles radioactive materials and needs official permission to do so. They’re asking for public comments by June 22, 2026, but there are no new fees or big changes—just keeping the paperwork up to date and easy to use.
Analyzed Economic Effects
3 provisions identified: 1 benefits, 2 costs, 0 mixed.
Must file NRC Form 313 to get a license
If you handle byproduct or source radioactive material and want an NRC materials license, you must submit NRC Form 313 (which may include the 313A series). The form is a one-time submittal to receive a license, with a required resubmittal every 15 years to renew and amendment submissions as needed.
Estimated annual paperwork burden and respondents
The NRC estimates about 1,810 annual responses (NRC response ~1,810) and about 1,292 annual respondents (NRC respondents ~1,292). The estimated annual hours to comply are NRC = 4,208 hours, Agreement state = 45,550 hours, and third parties = 1,171 hours.
OMB renewal with no new fees; comment deadline
The NRC is renewing OMB approval for NRC Form 313 and the 313A series (OMB approval number 3150-0120) and states there are no new fees or major changes to the forms. The NRC invites public comments on the renewal, with a deadline of June 22, 2026.
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