NRC Keeps Credit Card Payments Simple and Unchanged
Published Date: 5/14/2026
Notice
Summary
The Nuclear Regulatory Commission is renewing its approval to collect info about how people pay fees, including using credit cards with NRC Form 629. This affects anyone who pays the NRC, keeping payment methods clear and easy. You can share your thoughts by July 13, 2026, so don’t miss the chance to speak up!
Analyzed Economic Effects
4 provisions identified: 3 benefits, 1 costs, 0 mixed.
NRC Accepts Four Payment Methods
The NRC uses four ways to accept payment: Automated Clearinghouse (ACH), credit card, Electronic Funds Transfer/FedWire, and digital wallets (PayPal and Venmo). This describes how you can pay bills the NRC sends for penalties, fees, and inspections.
Credit Card Authorization Uses Form 629
If you pay the NRC by credit card, you may be asked to use NRC Form 629, "Authorization for Payment by Credit Card." The form’s credit card information is collected exclusively through Pay.gov.
Paperwork Burden on NRC Payers
The NRC estimates 700 annual responses and 700 annual respondents related to this information collection, with a total estimated burden of 116 hours per year. Respondents are listed as NRC licensees.
NUREG Brochure Provides Instructions Only
NUREG/BR-0254, the "Payment Methods" brochure, provides instructions on how to transfer money owed to the NRC and does not collect information. It is informational guidance about payment options.
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