NRC Form 754: Armed Security Personnel Firearms Background Check — Information Collection Renewal

The U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission (NRC) has submitted a request to the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) to renew the existing information collection associated with NRC Form 754, titled 'Armed Security Personnel Firearms Background Check.' This form is used to conduct mandatory background checks on armed security personnel employed at NRC-regulated nuclear facilities, ensuring that individuals authorized to carry firearms in sensitive nuclear environments meet federal suitability standards. The renewal process is a standard administrative requirement under the Paperwork Reduction Act (PRA), which mandates that federal agencies periodically seek OMB approval to continue collecting information from the public or regulated entities. The NRC's submission indicates that the underlying regulatory requirement for firearms background checks remains in effect and that the agency intends to continue using Form 754 as the mechanism for compliance verification. This action does not introduce new regulatory requirements or alter the substance of existing background check obligations. It is solely a procedural renewal to maintain the legal authority to collect the information. Nuclear facility operators and their security contractors must continue submitting Form 754 for all armed security personnel as required under NRC physical protection regulations.

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