Need for Better Policy and Control Over Public Information Requests
GGD-81-70
Published: Jul 08, 1981. Publicly Released: Jul 08, 1981.
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In July 1980, the Nuclear Regulatory Commission (NRC) requested that its generic clearance be extended to July 1983. Because of a dramatic increase in the estimated reporting burden, GAO reviewed the NRC controls over information requests made under its generic clearance; other information requests made by NRC program offices were analyzed. The NRC policy related to the use of and control over information requests subject to the Federal Reports Act was reviewed along with the procedures and practices followed by the NRC clearance and program offices in processing, issuing, and controlling information requests.
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Recommendations for Executive Action
| Agency Affected | Recommendation | Status |
|---|---|---|
| Nuclear Regulatory Commission | The Commissioners should establish or require to be established: (1) a clearance office which is given an active role and established at an appropriate level within NRC to ensure compliance with the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1980; and (2) a definitive NRC policy which requires improved control by its clearance office to ensure that all requests for information from or the imposition of recordkeeping requirements on 10 or more respondents by NRC offices are processed through the NRC clearance office. |
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