Change Requests

What is an ICR?

An Information Collection Request (ICR) is a federal agency's request for approval from the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) to collect information from the public. Under the Paperwork Reduction Act (PRA), agencies must justify why the information is needed and how it will be used.

When are they submitted?

Federal agencies are required to submit an ICR whenever they create, renew, modify an information collection. Each ICR includes a description of the collection, supporting materials and documentation (such as forms, surveys, or scripts), and proof that the agency has met the requirements of the PRA.

The ICR is submitted to the The Office of Information and Regulatory Affairs (OIRA) within OMB for review and approval. OIRA grants approval for a maximum of three years, after which the collection must be renewed through a new ICR submission.

Where to find an ICR?

ICRs are publicly available on RegInfo.gov, and additional guidance can be found in the FAQs.

Note: Presidential Action influences are notated for ICRs received between January 20, 2025 and July 19, 2025.

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Title
Reference Number
OMB Control Number
Agency
Received
Concluded
Action
Status
Request Type
Presidential Action

Title:

Patents External Quality Survey

Reference Number:

202512-0651-003

Omb Control Number:

0651-0057

Agency:

DOC/PTO

Received:

2026-03-04

Concluded:

None

Action:

None

Status:

Received in OIRA

Request Type:

No material or nonsubstantive change to a currently approved collection
Patents External Quality Survey

Key Information

Abstract

This United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO) External Quality Survey is an instrument designed to measure opinions about the services that USPTO provides its patent application customers. The results from this voluntary survey will assist the USPTO in guiding improvements and enhancements in the future. This survey narrows the focus of customer satisfaction to examination quality. It also uses a longitudinal, rotating panel design to assess changes in customer perceptions and to identify key areas for examiner training and opportunities for improvement. The USPTO uses this survey to identify problems with examination quality and works to resolve these issues in a timely manner. The USPTO surveys patent agents, attorneys, and other individuals from large domestic corporations (including those with over 500 employees), small and medium-size businesses, independent inventors, and universities and other non-profit research organizations. This survey does not request responses from foreign entities.

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-

Title:

Low Income Home Energy Assistance Program (LIHEAP) Quarterly Performance and Management Reports

Reference Number:

202602-0970-013

Omb Control Number:

0970-0589

Agency:

HHS/ACF

Received:

2026-03-04

Concluded:

None

Action:

None

Status:

Received in OIRA

Request Type:

Reinstatement with change of a previously approved collection
Low Income Home Energy Assistance Program (LIHEAP) Quarterly Performance and Management Reports

Key Information

Abstract

The Administration for Children and Families Office of Community Services (OCS) is requesting to reinstate approval of the Low Income Home Energy Assistance Program (LIHEAP) Quarterly Performance and Management Reports for three years. Changes are proposed to reduce redundancy and administrative burden for respondents. OCS implemented LIHEAP quarterly reporting to help strengthen the program and improve our ability to highlight the impact LIHEAP is having on households across the program. The quarterly reports help OCS track key information in near real time. The responses to this information collection are required in order to obtain LIHEAP data in accordance with the LIHEAP statute (42 U.S.C. 8621). Previously, OCS did not receive comprehensive performance and management data until approximately three months after the end of each federal fiscal year. The LIHEAP Quarterly Report assists OCS in receiving data and information about LIHEAP during the federal fiscal year. This almost real time data is particularly important this year as LIHEAP grant recipients both administer historical levels of LIHEAP funding and develop and implement plans to reach the most vulnerable households amidst ongoing energy price increases. Now and in future years, these reports are address challenges in a timely manner. OCS is requesting to continue use of quarterly reports, as the information collected is incredibly helpful in our administration and oversight of LIHEAP. Changes are proposed to reduce redundancy and administrative burden for LIHEAP grant recipients by including the primary data elements from the separate LIHEAP Carryover and Reallotment Report (CRR; OMB #: 0970-0106). The federal LIHEAP statute requires all grant recipients requesting carryover to explain why they wish to carryover and how they intend to use such carryover funds in the next year (42 U.S.C. 8626(b)(2)(A)). Once approved, ACF will discontinue OMB #: 0970-0106. Quarterly reports for all four quarters will continue to be due approximately 30 days following the end of each respective quarter. In addition, OCS has incorporated the statutorily required elements from the CRR (OMB #: 0970-0106) to the quarters 3 and 4 reports.

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Authorizing Statutes

42 USC 8621
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42 USC 8626(b)(2)(A)
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42 USC 8626(b)(2)(B)
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42 USC 8626(b)(1)(B)(i)
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42 USC 8626(b)(1)(B)(ii)
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42 USC 8626(b)(3)
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Presidential Action:

-

Title:

Form 5 - Annual Statement of Beneficial Ownership

Reference Number:

202602-3235-004

Omb Control Number:

3235-0362

Agency:

SEC

Received:

2026-03-04

Concluded:

None

Action:

None

Status:

Received in OIRA

Request Type:

Revision of a currently approved collection
Form 5 - Annual Statement of Beneficial Ownership

Key Information

Abstract

Form 5 is an annual statement of beneficial ownership used by officers, directors and ten percent shareholders of companies with securities registered under Section 12 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934.Emergency Justfication:The Securities and Exchange Commission (“Commission”) is requesting emergency consideration, pursuant to 44 U.S.C. 3507(j) as implemented at 5 CFR 1320.13, for OMB Control Nos. 3235-0104 (Form 3), 3235-0287 (Form 4), 3235-0362 (Form 5) and 3235-0328 (Form ID) in connection with Release No. 34-104903 (“Holding Foreign Insiders Accountable Act Disclosure” final rule release). On December 18, 2025, Congress enacted the Holding Foreign Insiders Accountable Act (HFIA Act). The HFIA Act amended Section 16(a) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 (Exchange Act) to require every person who is a director or an officer of a “foreign private issuer,” as that term is defined in 17 CFR 240.3b-4, with a class of equity securities registered pursuant to Section 12 of the Exchange Act (but not 10 percent holders of FPIs) to file Form 3, Form 4, and/or Form 5. Paragraph (b)(2) of the HFIA Act states that the Section 16(a) amendments made by the HFIA Act shall take effect on the date that is 90 days after the date of enactment, or March 18, 2026. Paragraph (d)(1) of the HFIA Act required the Commission to issue final regulations (or amend or rescind, in whole or in part, existing regulations) to carry out the amendments made by the HFIA Act no later than 90 days after the date of enactment. The Commission’s final rules, adopted on February 27, 2026, included amendments to the General Instructions to Form 3 to clarify who needs to file the form under the HFIA Act, as well as some technical amendments to Form 3, Form 4, and Form 5. The amendments conformed these forms to the requirements of the HFIA Act. In order to file disclosures on Form 3, Form 4, and Form 5 on the Commission’s Electronic Data Gathering, Analysis, and Retrieval system (“EDGAR”) (the Commission’s primary system for companies and individuals to submit documents pursuant to the federal securities laws), directors and officers of FPIs must apply for EDGAR access on Form ID. The final rules will not change Form ID itself, but we anticipate that the number of Form ID filings will increase. In light of the statutory requirement that directors and officers of any FPI whose securities were registered pursuant to Section 12(b) or (g) of the Exchange Act as of the date of enactment of the HFIA Act file their initial reports with the Commission on March 18, 2026, and the related requirement that the Commission amend its rules to reflect the changes made by the HFIA Act by that same date, the Commission believes that the use of normal clearance procedures is reasonably likely to disrupt the collection of information mandated by the HFIA Act and cause the Commission to miss its statutory deadline to make conforming changes to its rules. In connection with this request, the Commission has determined: 1.The collections of information are needed prior to the time periods established under the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995 and applicable regulations. 2.The collections are essential to the mission of the agency. 3.As discussed above, the Commission cannot reasonably comply with the normal clearance procedures because the use of normal clearance procedures is reasonably likely to disrupt a collection of information and cause a statutory deadline to be missed. 4.The Commission requests OMB approve or disapprove the collections of information by March 18, 2026. Thank you for considering this request.

Federal Register Notices

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Authorizing Statutes

15 USC 78p, 78w(a)
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Presidential Action:

-

Title:

Civil Rights Discrimination Complaint

Reference Number:

202509-2900-011

Omb Control Number:

2900-0662

Agency:

VA

Received:

2026-03-04

Concluded:

None

Action:

None

Status:

Received in OIRA

Request Type:

Revision of a currently approved collection
Civil Rights Discrimination Complaint

Key Information

Abstract

This collection is used to simplify the complainant's burden in filing a Civil Rights Discrimination complaint by identifying the information necessary to resolve the complaint.

Federal Register Notices

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Authorizing Statutes

42 USC 6104
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42 USC 6105
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42 USC 6106
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42 USC 6107
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29 USC 794
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42 USC 2000d-1
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42 USC 2000d-3
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42 USC 6102
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42 USC 2000d-4
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42 USC 6101
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42 USC 2000d-2
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42 USC 6103
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Presidential Action:

-

Title:

Rule 6a-4 under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 and Form 1-N under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934

Reference Number:

202512-3235-021

Omb Control Number:

3235-0554

Agency:

SEC

Received:

2026-03-04

Concluded:

None

Action:

None

Status:

Received in OIRA

Request Type:

Extension without change of a currently approved collection
Rule 6a-4 under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 and Form 1-N under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934

Key Information

Abstract

Rule 6a-4 directs certain futures markets that wish to trade security futures products to register with the Commission on Form 1-N. The rule is designed to provide the Commission with information that would help enable it to ensure that the activities of these Security Futures Product Exchanges were consistent with the Exchange Act. Rule 6a-4 permits respondents to make certain information available on the Internet and to notify the Commission of its web location. The Internet has developed the potential to ease compliance burdens for respondents and increase the speed, accuracy, and availability of information, generating benefits to investors and financial markets. SEC staff is considering ways to reduce respondents’ paperwork burden, including using electronic means to submit Form 1-N.

Federal Register Notices

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Authorizing Statutes

15 USC 78f(g)
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Presidential Action:

-

Title:

Federal Plant Pest and Noxious Weeds Regulations

Reference Number:

202602-0579-002

Omb Control Number:

0579-0054

Agency:

USDA/APHIS

Received:

2026-03-04

Concluded:

None

Action:

None

Status:

Received in OIRA

Request Type:

Reinstatement with change of a previously approved collection
Federal Plant Pest and Noxious Weeds Regulations

Key Information

Abstract

This collection contains information requirements, including the application for permits, to import regulated articles such as plant pests, noxious weeds, or soil, or to move regulated articles interstate. It also contains information requirements for businesses requiring APHIS approval to process regulated garbage.

Federal Register Notices

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Authorizing Statutes

7 USC 7712
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Presidential Action:

-

Title:

Administration for Children and Families Uniform Project Description (UPD)

Reference Number:

202602-0970-015

Omb Control Number:

0970-0139

Agency:

HHS/ACF

Received:

2026-03-04

Concluded:

None

Action:

None

Status:

Received in OIRA

Request Type:

Revision of a currently approved collection
Administration for Children and Families Uniform Project Description (UPD)

Key Information

Abstract

The Uniform Project Description (UPD) includes standard language and sections available for use by Administration for Children and Families (ACF) program offices to solicit the required project description and project budget information from applicants for specific funding opportunities. Applications are required for project grants and cooperative agreements as prescribed by HHS regulations 2 CFR 200.204. The UPD provides a selection of text options for the program offices to choose from, which are used to communicate the application requirements for a specific grant or cooperative agreement notice of funding opportunity (NOFO), as required by 2 CFR 200.204, and Appendix I to 2 CFR 200 – Full Text of Notice of Funding Opportunity. The UPD is fundamental to ACF’s competitive award process. It ensures the provision of adequate information to support award decisions. The ability to select the appropriate standard language for a given NOFO reduces the burden of application preparation, by eliminating unnecessary portions of the application for a given announcement. In addition, it provides for consistency and objectivity in the application and review processes required by 2 CFR 200.205. Attachment A includes relevant excerpts from 2 CFR 200. Since 2023, there have been two versions of the UPD: the traditional version and the streamlined version (SimplerNOFOs). ACF began piloting the SimplerNOFOs version of the UPD, as approved under this OMB number. SimplerNOFOs streamline the process for applicants and has been well received by programs and applicants. ACF has expanded use of the simplified version as a result. At this time ACF is requesting to transition completely to the SimplerNOFOs UPD but will retain two sets of instructions for now due to the way NOFOs are currently developed. The distinction is made in the instructions with the labels “SimplerNOFO” v. “Traditional NOFO”. Additionally, the following changes have been made: - Minor revisions for clarification and plain language purposes - Updated burden estimates to only include the SimplerNOFOs UPD. This current request is to extend OMB approval for one year while a larger revision effort is in process. A full revision request and a request for three years of approval will be submitted within the next year, which will be accompanied by two public comment periods.

Federal Register Notices

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Authorizing Statutes

31 USC 6301
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Presidential Action:

-

Title:

Form 4 - Statement of Changes in Beneficial Ownership of Securities

Reference Number:

202602-3235-003

Omb Control Number:

3235-0287

Agency:

SEC

Received:

2026-03-04

Concluded:

None

Action:

None

Status:

Received in OIRA

Request Type:

Revision of a currently approved collection
Form 4 - Statement of Changes in Beneficial Ownership of Securities

Key Information

Abstract

Form 4 is a statement of changes in beneficial ownership of equity securities required to be filed by officers, directors and ten percent holders of companies with securities registered under Section 12 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934.Emergency Justfication:The Securities and Exchange Commission (“Commission”) is requesting emergency consideration, pursuant to 44 U.S.C. 3507(j) as implemented at 5 CFR 1320.13, for OMB Control Nos. 3235-0104 (Form 3), 3235-0287 (Form 4), 3235-0362 (Form 5) and 3235-0328 (Form ID) in connection with Release No. 34-104903 (“Holding Foreign Insiders Accountable Act Disclosure” final rule release). On December 18, 2025, Congress enacted the Holding Foreign Insiders Accountable Act (HFIA Act). The HFIA Act amended Section 16(a) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 (Exchange Act) to require every person who is a director or an officer of a “foreign private issuer,” as that term is defined in 17 CFR 240.3b-4, with a class of equity securities registered pursuant to Section 12 of the Exchange Act (but not 10 percent holders of FPIs) to file Form 3, Form 4, and/or Form 5. Paragraph (b)(2) of the HFIA Act states that the Section 16(a) amendments made by the HFIA Act shall take effect on the date that is 90 days after the date of enactment, or March 18, 2026. Paragraph (d)(1) of the HFIA Act required the Commission to issue final regulations (or amend or rescind, in whole or in part, existing regulations) to carry out the amendments made by the HFIA Act no later than 90 days after the date of enactment. The Commission’s final rules, adopted on February 27, 2026, included amendments to the General Instructions to Form 3 to clarify who needs to file the form under the HFIA Act, as well as some technical amendments to Form 3, Form 4, and Form 5. The amendments conformed these forms to the requirements of the HFIA Act. In order to file disclosures on Form 3, Form 4, and Form 5 on the Commission’s Electronic Data Gathering, Analysis, and Retrieval system (“EDGAR”) (the Commission’s primary system for companies and individuals to submit documents pursuant to the federal securities laws), directors and officers of FPIs must apply for EDGAR access on Form ID. The final rules will not change Form ID itself, but we anticipate that the number of Form ID filings will increase. In light of the statutory requirement that directors and officers of any FPI whose securities were registered pursuant to Section 12(b) or (g) of the Exchange Act as of the date of enactment of the HFIA Act file their initial reports with the Commission on March 18, 2026, and the related requirement that the Commission amend its rules to reflect the changes made by the HFIA Act by that same date, the Commission believes that the use of normal clearance procedures is reasonably likely to disrupt the collection of information mandated by the HFIA Act and cause the Commission to miss its statutory deadline to make conforming changes to its rules. In connection with this request, the Commission has determined: 1.The collections of information are needed prior to the time periods established under the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995 and applicable regulations. 2.The collections are essential to the mission of the agency. 3.As discussed above, the Commission cannot reasonably comply with the normal clearance procedures because the use of normal clearance procedures is reasonably likely to disrupt a collection of information and cause a statutory deadline to be missed. 4.The Commission requests OMB approve or disapprove the collections of information by March 18, 2026. Thank you for considering this request.

Federal Register Notices

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Authorizing Statutes

15 USC 78p, 78w(a)
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Presidential Action:

-

Title:

Affordable Housing Program (AHP)

Reference Number:

202603-2590-001

Omb Control Number:

2590-0007

Agency:

FHFA

Received:

2026-03-04

Concluded:

None

Action:

None

Status:

Received in OIRA

Request Type:

Extension without change of a currently approved collection
Affordable Housing Program (AHP)

Key Information

Abstract

The information collection is necessary for the Federal Home Loan Banks to determine, and for the Federal Housing Finance Agency to monitor, whether applicants are eligible to receive Affordable Housing Program (AHP) subsidies and whether their use of AHP subsidies complies with approved applications and statutory and regulatory requirements. The likely respondents are institutions that are Bank members and non-member entities that receive or apply for AHP subsidies through a Bank member.

Federal Register Notices

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Authorizing Statutes

12 USC 1430(j)
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Presidential Action:

-

Title:

Notice of Disagreement (NOD)/Appeal to the Board of Veterans' Appeals

Reference Number:

202509-2900-010

Omb Control Number:

2900-0674

Agency:

VA

Received:

2026-03-04

Concluded:

None

Action:

None

Status:

Received in OIRA

Request Type:

Revision of a currently approved collection
Notice of Disagreement (NOD)/Appeal to the Board of Veterans' Appeals

Key Information

Abstract

Appellate review of the denial of VA benefits may only be initiated by filing a Notice of Disagreement with the Board. 38 U.S.C. 7105(a). The VA Form 9, "Appeal to Board of Veterans' Appeals," is required to complete a legacy appeal to the Board. The completed form becomes the "substantive appeal" (or "formal appeal"), which is required by 38 U.S.C. 7105(a) and (d)(3) in order to complete an appeal to the Board. Additionally, the proposed information collections allow for withdrawal of services by a representative, requests for changes in hearing dates and methods under 38 U.S.C.7107, and motions for reconsideration pursuant to 38 U.S.C. 7103(a).

Federal Register Notices

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Authorizing Statutes

38 USC 7103(a)
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38 USC 7104(e)(2)
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38 USC 7105(a) and (d)(3)
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38 USC 7107
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Presidential Action:

-

Title:

Rule 204-2 under the Investment Advisers Act of 1940

Reference Number:

202512-3235-015

Omb Control Number:

3235-0278

Agency:

SEC

Received:

2026-03-04

Concluded:

None

Action:

None

Status:

Received in OIRA

Request Type:

Extension without change of a currently approved collection
Rule 204-2 under the Investment Advisers Act of 1940

Key Information

Abstract

Rule 204-2 (17 CFR 275.204-2) under the Investment Advisers Act (15 U.S.C. 80b-4) sets forth mandatory requirements for maintaining and preserving specified books and records. The purpose of the information collection in rule 204-2 is to assist the Commission’s examination and oversight program in determining compliance with the Advisers Act and corresponding rules. The collection of information under rule 204-2 is necessary for the Commission staff to use in its examination and oversight program. The respondents are investment advisers registered with the Commission. The investment adviser must maintain and preserve specific books and records required under the rule and must make these records available to the Commission or any representative of the Commission at any time and from time to time for reasonable periodic, special or other examination.

Federal Register Notices

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Authorizing Statutes

15 USC 80b-1
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Presidential Action:

-

Title:

Form N-8B-4 under the Investment Company Act of 1940 - Registration Statement of Face-Amount Certificate Companies

Reference Number:

202512-3235-016

Omb Control Number:

3235-0247

Agency:

SEC

Received:

2026-03-04

Concluded:

None

Action:

None

Status:

Received in OIRA

Request Type:

Extension without change of a currently approved collection
Form N-8B-4 under the Investment Company Act of 1940 - Registration Statement of Face-Amount Certificate Companies

Key Information

Abstract

Section 8(b) of the Investment Company Act of 1940 (the “Act”) requires every registered investment company to file a registration statement with the Commission that includes certain information about the company and recites the company’s policies on certain significant matters. Form N-8B-4 under the Act (17 CFR 274.14) is the form used by face-amount certificate companies to satisfy these requirements. Among other things, the form requires a face-amount certificate company to disclose information about the date and form of organization of the company, securities issued, its controlling persons, and its current and contemplated business. Additionally, the form requires disclosure about the face-amount certificate company’s fundamental policies, including its investment, borrowing, and lending policies. Further, the form requires a face-amount certificate company to provide financial statements as well as disclosures about the company’s investment adviser, depositaries, management personnel, and the compensation paid to directors, officers, and certain employees. The Commission uses the information provided in the collection of information to determine a face-amount certificate company’s compliance with Section 8(b) of the Act.

Federal Register Notices

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30-Day FRN
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Authorizing Statutes

15 USC 80a-8(b)
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Presidential Action:

-

Title:

Dissemination of Quotations -- Rule 602 of Regulation NMS

Reference Number:

202512-3235-023

Omb Control Number:

3235-0461

Agency:

SEC

Received:

2026-03-04

Concluded:

None

Action:

None

Status:

Received in OIRA

Request Type:

Extension without change of a currently approved collection
Dissemination of Quotations -- Rule 602 of Regulation NMS

Key Information

Abstract

Section 11A(a)(2) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 (“Exchange Act”) directs the Securities and Exchange Commission (“Commission”) to use its authority under the Exchange Act to facilitate the establishment of a national market system in which, among other things, brokers, dealers, and investors have access to information on securities quotations and transactions. Moreover, the Commission is authorized, under Sections 11A(c)(1)(B) and (F) of the Exchange Act, to assure the prompt, accurate and reliable distribution of quotation information and to assure the fairness and usefulness of the form and content of such information. To achieve these statutory objectives, the Commission promulgated Rule 11Ac1-1, designated as Rule 602 of Regulation NMS, 17 CFR 242.602. Rule 602 contains two related collections of information. The first collection of information is found in Rule 602(a). This requirement obligates each national securities exchange and national securities association to make available to quotation vendors for dissemination to the public the best bid, best offer, and aggregate quotation size for each “subject security,” as defined under the Rule. The second collection of information is found in Rule 602(b). This requirement obligates each exchange member and over-the-counter (“OTC”) market maker that is a “responsible broker or dealer,” as defined under the Rule, to communicate to an exchange or association its best bids, best offers, and quotation sizes for subject securities.

Federal Register Notices

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Authorizing Statutes

15 USC 78a
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Presidential Action:

-

Title:

Rule 19b-5 and Form PILOT

Reference Number:

202512-3235-026

Omb Control Number:

3235-0507

Agency:

SEC

Received:

2026-03-04

Concluded:

None

Action:

None

Status:

Received in OIRA

Request Type:

Extension without change of a currently approved collection
Rule 19b-5 and Form PILOT

Key Information

Abstract

Rule 19b-5 permits a self-regulatory organization (SRO) to operate a pilot trading system, under certain conditions, for two years without submitting a proposed rule change to the Commission pursuant to Rule 19b-4. SROs availing themselves of Rule 19b-5 are required to file a Form PILOT at least 20 days before com- mencing operation of the system. SROs are also required to file notices of material systems changes and quarterly activity re- ports on Form PILOT.

Federal Register Notices

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30-Day FRN
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Authorizing Statutes

17 USC 78s(b)
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Presidential Action:

-

Title:

Form F-3 Registration Statement

Reference Number:

202508-3235-007

Omb Control Number:

3235-0256

Agency:

SEC

Received:

2026-03-04

Concluded:

None

Action:

None

Status:

Received in OIRA

Request Type:

Extension without change of a currently approved collection
Form F-3 Registration Statement

Key Information

Abstract

The Securities Act of 1933 (the “Securities Act”) was designed to prevent misrepresentation, deceit and other fraudulent acts and practices in the sale of securities. Section 5 of the Securities Act requires that a registration statement be filed before any security is publicly offered, and that the registration statement be effective before any security is sold. Section 7 of the Securities Act and Schedule A outlines the information that must be contained in a registration statement. Section 7 gives the Commission the authority to vary such disclosure for various classes of issuers and securities. The Commission has used its statutory authority to develop a number of specialized registration statement forms that tailor disclosure requirements based on the type of offering, issuer, or other parameters, thereby eliminating burdensome and unnecessary requirements while maintaining investor protection. Form F-3 (17 CFR 239.33) is a short-form securities registration statement that is available to any foreign private issuer as defined in Securities Act Rule 405 (17 CFR 230.405) that meets certain registrant and transaction eligibility requirements under the form. The purpose of the information collection is to provide disclosure of material financial and other information with which investors may evaluate the merits of securities in order to make investment decisions.

Federal Register Notices

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Authorizing Statutes

15 USC 77c, 77f, 77g, 77h, 77j
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15 USC 77s(a), 77z-3
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15 USC 78c(b), 78l, 78m, 78o(d)
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15 USC 78w(a), 78mm
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Presidential Action:

-

Title:

Rule 302 (17 CFR 242.302) Recordkeeping Requirements for Alternative Trading Systems

Reference Number:

202512-3235-022

Omb Control Number:

3235-0510

Agency:

SEC

Received:

2026-03-04

Concluded:

None

Action:

None

Status:

Received in OIRA

Request Type:

Extension without change of a currently approved collection
Rule 302 (17 CFR 242.302) Recordkeeping Requirements for Alternative Trading Systems

Key Information

Abstract

Rule 302 provides that, as a condition of operating as a broker- dealer, alternative trading systems must keep certain records regarding subscribers to their system, daily trading summaries and time-sequenced records of order information in the alternative trading systems.

Federal Register Notices

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Authorizing Statutes

15 USC 78a
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Presidential Action:

-

Title:

Certification by Administrative Authority to Billed Entity Compliance with the Children's Internet Protection Act Form; Certification of Compliance with the CIPA and Technology Plan Requirements Form;

Reference Number:

202602-3060-023

Omb Control Number:

3060-0853

Agency:

FCC

Received:

2026-03-04

Concluded:

None

Action:

None

Status:

Received in OIRA

Request Type:

No material or nonsubstantive change to a currently approved collection
Certification by Administrative Authority to Billed Entity Compliance with the Children's Internet Protection Act Form; Certification of Compliance with the CIPA and Technology Plan Requirements Form;

Key Information

Abstract

This submission is being made for non-substantive changes to an existing information collection pursuant to 44 U.S.C. § 3507. This submission seeks to make non-substantive changes by updating fields in the FCC Form 500, Funding Commitment Adjustment Request Form (FCC Form 500). First, we seek to add as a type of change, the option to change the invoicing method. Second, this submission seeks to remove the notification to USAC about transferred equipment as a type of change option in the FCC Form 500 because this notification is no longer required under program rules. The three forms serve the functions of the Universal Service Schools and Libraries Support Mechanism, 47 U.S.C. Sec. 254 et seq. They are used at the point were services provided pursuant to the program are implemented, or about to be implemented, and are a necessary prerequisite to the distribution of payments under the program. The forms ensure that Congressional mandates regarding safer access to the Internet by minors and adults are met.

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Authorizing Statutes

47 USC 1302
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47 USC 151,154(i),155,201,205,214
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47 USC 219, 220, 254, 303(r), 403
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Title:

Form 3 - Initial Statement of Beneficial Ownership of Securities

Reference Number:

202602-3235-002

Omb Control Number:

3235-0104

Agency:

SEC

Received:

2026-03-04

Concluded:

None

Action:

None

Status:

Received in OIRA

Request Type:

Revision of a currently approved collection
Form 3 - Initial Statement of Beneficial Ownership of Securities

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Abstract

Form 3 is an initial statement of beneficial ownership of equity securities required to be filed by officers, directors and ten percent holders of companies with securities registered under Section 12 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934.Emergency Justfication:The Securities and Exchange Commission (“Commission”) is requesting emergency consideration, pursuant to 44 U.S.C. 3507(j) as implemented at 5 CFR 1320.13, for OMB Control Nos. 3235-0104 (Form 3), 3235-0287 (Form 4), 3235-0362 (Form 5) and 3235-0328 (Form ID) in connection with Release No. 34-104903 (“Holding Foreign Insiders Accountable Act Disclosure” final rule release). On December 18, 2025, Congress enacted the Holding Foreign Insiders Accountable Act (HFIA Act). The HFIA Act amended Section 16(a) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 (Exchange Act) to require every person who is a director or an officer of a “foreign private issuer,” as that term is defined in 17 CFR 240.3b-4, with a class of equity securities registered pursuant to Section 12 of the Exchange Act (but not 10 percent holders of FPIs) to file Form 3, Form 4, and/or Form 5. Paragraph (b)(2) of the HFIA Act states that the Section 16(a) amendments made by the HFIA Act shall take effect on the date that is 90 days after the date of enactment, or March 18, 2026. Paragraph (d)(1) of the HFIA Act required the Commission to issue final regulations (or amend or rescind, in whole or in part, existing regulations) to carry out the amendments made by the HFIA Act no later than 90 days after the date of enactment. The Commission’s final rules, adopted on February 27, 2026, included amendments to the General Instructions to Form 3 to clarify who needs to file the form under the HFIA Act, as well as some technical amendments to Form 3, Form 4, and Form 5. The amendments conformed these forms to the requirements of the HFIA Act. In order to file disclosures on Form 3, Form 4, and Form 5 on the Commission’s Electronic Data Gathering, Analysis, and Retrieval system (“EDGAR”) (the Commission’s primary system for companies and individuals to submit documents pursuant to the federal securities laws), directors and officers of FPIs must apply for EDGAR access on Form ID. The final rules will not change Form ID itself, but we anticipate that the number of Form ID filings will increase. In light of the statutory requirement that directors and officers of any FPI whose securities were registered pursuant to Section 12(b) or (g) of the Exchange Act as of the date of enactment of the HFIA Act file their initial reports with the Commission on March 18, 2026, and the related requirement that the Commission amend its rules to reflect the changes made by the HFIA Act by that same date, the Commission believes that the use of normal clearance procedures is reasonably likely to disrupt the collection of information mandated by the HFIA Act and cause the Commission to miss its statutory deadline to make conforming changes to its rules. In connection with this request, the Commission has determined: 1.The collections of information are needed prior to the time periods established under the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995 and applicable regulations. 2.The collections are essential to the mission of the agency. 3.As discussed above, the Commission cannot reasonably comply with the normal clearance procedures because the use of normal clearance procedures is reasonably likely to disrupt a collection of information and cause a statutory deadline to be missed. 4.The Commission requests OMB approve or disapprove the collections of information by March 18, 2026. Thank you for considering this request.

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Authorizing Statutes

15 USC 78p, 78w(a)
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Title:

Form ID - Application for EDGAR Access

Reference Number:

202602-3235-005

Omb Control Number:

3235-0328

Agency:

SEC

Received:

2026-03-04

Concluded:

None

Action:

None

Status:

Received in OIRA

Request Type:

Revision of a currently approved collection
Form ID - Application for EDGAR Access

Key Information

Abstract

Form ID will be used to determine whether to grant applicants access to EDGAR, and if granted, Form ID will be used to designate specific individuals the applicant authorizes as its account administrator(s) to manage the EDGAR account.Emergency Justfication:The Securities and Exchange Commission (“Commission”) is requesting emergency consideration, pursuant to 44 U.S.C. 3507(j) as implemented at 5 CFR 1320.13, for OMB Control Nos. 3235-0104 (Form 3), 3235-0287 (Form 4), 3235-0362 (Form 5) and 3235-0328 (Form ID) in connection with Release No. 34-104903 (“Holding Foreign Insiders Accountable Act Disclosure” final rule release). On December 18, 2025, Congress enacted the Holding Foreign Insiders Accountable Act (HFIA Act). The HFIA Act amended Section 16(a) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 (Exchange Act) to require every person who is a director or an officer of a “foreign private issuer,” as that term is defined in 17 CFR 240.3b-4, with a class of equity securities registered pursuant to Section 12 of the Exchange Act (but not 10 percent holders of FPIs) to file Form 3, Form 4, and/or Form 5. Paragraph (b)(2) of the HFIA Act states that the Section 16(a) amendments made by the HFIA Act shall take effect on the date that is 90 days after the date of enactment, or March 18, 2026. Paragraph (d)(1) of the HFIA Act required the Commission to issue final regulations (or amend or rescind, in whole or in part, existing regulations) to carry out the amendments made by the HFIA Act no later than 90 days after the date of enactment. The Commission’s final rules, adopted on February 27, 2026, included amendments to the General Instructions to Form 3 to clarify who needs to file the form under the HFIA Act, as well as some technical amendments to Form 3, Form 4, and Form 5. The amendments conformed these forms to the requirements of the HFIA Act. In order to file disclosures on Form 3, Form 4, and Form 5 on the Commission’s Electronic Data Gathering, Analysis, and Retrieval system (“EDGAR”) (the Commission’s primary system for companies and individuals to submit documents pursuant to the federal securities laws), directors and officers of FPIs must apply for EDGAR access on Form ID. The final rules will not change Form ID itself, but we anticipate that the number of Form ID filings will increase. In light of the statutory requirement that directors and officers of any FPI whose securities were registered pursuant to Section 12(b) or (g) of the Exchange Act as of the date of enactment of the HFIA Act file their initial reports with the Commission on March 18, 2026, and the related requirement that the Commission amend its rules to reflect the changes made by the HFIA Act by that same date, the Commission believes that the use of normal clearance procedures is reasonably likely to disrupt the collection of information mandated by the HFIA Act and cause the Commission to miss its statutory deadline to make conforming changes to its rules. In connection with this request, the Commission has determined: 1.The collections of information are needed prior to the time periods established under the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995 and applicable regulations. 2.The collections are essential to the mission of the agency. 3.As discussed above, the Commission cannot reasonably comply with the normal clearance procedures because the use of normal clearance procedures is reasonably likely to disrupt a collection of information and cause a statutory deadline to be missed. 4.The Commission requests OMB approve or disapprove the collections of information by March 18, 2026. Thank you for considering this request.

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Authorizing Statutes

15 USC 78p, 78w(a)
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Presidential Action:

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Title:

Electronic Monitoring and Vessel Monitoring Systems for Atlantic Highly Migratory Species (HMS) Fisheries Temporary Data Collection

Reference Number:

202603-0648-001

Omb Control Number:

0648-0816

Agency:

DOC/NOAA

Received:

2026-03-04

Concluded:

2026-03-04

Action:

Approved without change

Status:

Active

Request Type:

New collection (Request for a new OMB Control Number)
Electronic Monitoring and Vessel Monitoring Systems for Atlantic Highly Migratory Species (HMS) Fisheries Temporary Data Collection

Key Information

Abstract

This is a new, temporary collection of information pursuant to Amendment 15 to the 2006 Consolidated Atlantic Highly Migratory Species (HMS) Fishery Management Plan (FMP) (Amendment 15) and associated rulemaking, or RIN 0648-BI10. This temporary collection, OMB Control Number 0648-0816, was created due to timing conflicts with OMB Control Number 0648-0372, which came up for renewal before publication of the final rule for Amendment 15. Once 0648-0372 is renewed and the Amendment 15 final rule information collection is approved, the National Marine Fisheries Service (NMFS) will submit a request to merge this temporary collection into 0648-0372. Amendment 15 will establish two pelagic longline (PLL) monitoring areas, in which PLL vessels that are approved to fish will be required to report interactions with select bycatch species by set via their vessel monitoring system (VMS) units. Several changes were made to this information collection (ICR) from the proposed to the final rule that resulted in changes to the burden and cost estimates for this collection. Previously, NMFS had proposed to make the pelagic longline fleet responsible for covering their EM monitoring costs consistent with the NOAA Cost Allocation Policy (Procedure 04-115-02). Based in part on public comment, NMFS has decided to maintain the status quo, and continue to cover these costs, for now, for vessels fishing outside of the proposed monitoring areas. However, vessel owners would still need to pay for and arrange for video review of sets from trips that occur wholly or in part in monitoring areas. Under the proposed rule, 100 percent of sets for trips that occurred within the monitoring areas were to be reviewed, but under the final rule that sampling rate has been lowered to 50 percent. To mitigate the economic impact of this added cost to the PLL fleet, NMFS is still establishing a vendor certification process to encourage additional EM vendors to enter the market, and decrease costs through competition and by leveraging the existing infrastructure of vendors already providing video services to other fisheries. However, vessel owners would only be allowed to employ these vendors for EM monitoring and video review for trips within the monitoring areas. For trips outside of monitoring areas, where NMFS will still pay for EM monitoring, vessel owners must continue to use the government contracted EM vendor. Additionally, NMFS has increased the effort caps for pelagic longline sets conducted within the monitoring areas, based on public comments expressing concerns that the proposed caps were too low to provide the needed data to evaluate the effectiveness of closed areas. This increase in the monitoring area effort caps will result in higher burden estimates as vessel owners will be required to submit effort and catch reports via their VMS units for each set within the monitoring areas.

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Authorizing Statutes

16 USC 971
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16 USC 1801 et seq.
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Title:

10 CFR 50.55a, Codes and Standards

Reference Number:

202603-3150-001

Omb Control Number:

3150-0264

Agency:

NRC

Received:

2026-03-04

Concluded:

None

Action:

None

Status:

Received in OIRA

Request Type:

Revision of a currently approved collection
10 CFR 50.55a, Codes and Standards

Key Information

Abstract

Part 50.55a of title 10 of the Code of Federal Regulations (10 CFR), “Codes and Standards,” specifies technical information and data to be provided to the NRC or maintained by applicants and licensees so that the NRC may take determinations necessary to protect the health and safety of the public, in accordance with the Atomic Energy Act of 1954, as amended. The reporting and recordkeeping requirements contained in 10 CFR part 50.55a are mandatory for the affected licensees and applicants.

Federal Register Notices

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Authorizing Statutes

Pub.L. 83 - 703 68 Stat 919
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-

Title:

Safeguarding Covered Defense Information, Cyber Incident Reporting, and Cloud Computing

Reference Number:

202509-0704-003

Omb Control Number:

0704-0478

Agency:

DOD/DODDEP

Received:

2026-03-04

Concluded:

None

Action:

None

Status:

Received in OIRA

Request Type:

Reinstatement without change of a previously approved collection
Safeguarding Covered Defense Information, Cyber Incident Reporting, and Cloud Computing

Key Information

Abstract

This collection implements mandatory tracking and reporting of intrusions on unclassified networks or contractor information technology systems that process DoD information or those contractors designated as providing operationally critical support. DoD is required by statute to establish programs and activities to protect DoD information and DoD information systems, including information and information systems operated and maintained by contractors or others in support of DoD activities. Offerors and contractors must report cyber incidents on unclassified networks or information systems, within cloud computing services, and when they affect contractors designated as providing operationally critical support, as required by statute.

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Authorizing Statutes

Pub.L. 112 - 239 941
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41 USC 1303
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Pub.L. 113 - 291 1632
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Presidential Action:

-

Title:

Rule 3a71-3 Cross Border Security-Based Swap Dealing Activity

Reference Number:

202512-3235-003

Omb Control Number:

3235-0717

Agency:

SEC

Received:

2026-03-04

Concluded:

None

Action:

None

Status:

Received in OIRA

Request Type:

Extension without change of a currently approved collection
Rule 3a71-3 Cross Border Security-Based Swap Dealing Activity

Key Information

Abstract

Rule 3a71-3 under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, 17 CFR 240.3a71-3, is designed to give effect to provisions of Title VII of the Dodd-Frank Wall Street Reform and Consumer Protection Act that, among other things, would mitigate the operational difficulties that could arise in connection with investigating the activities of a counterparty to ensure compliance with the rules.

Federal Register Notices

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Authorizing Statutes

15 USC 78a et seq.
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Title:

Rule 15Fi-2 Trade Acknowledgment and Verification of Security-Based Swap Transactions

Reference Number:

202512-3235-014

Omb Control Number:

3235-0713

Agency:

SEC

Received:

2026-03-04

Concluded:

None

Action:

None

Status:

Received in OIRA

Request Type:

Extension without change of a currently approved collection
Rule 15Fi-2 Trade Acknowledgment and Verification of Security-Based Swap Transactions

Key Information

Abstract

Rule 15Fi-2, 17 CFR 240.15Fi-2, prescribes documentation standards for the timely and accurate acknowledgment and verification of SBS transactions by SBS Entities. The rule contains seven paragraphs: (a) the trade acknowledgment obligations of specific SBS Entities; (b) the prescribed time frames under which a trade acknowledgment must be provided; (c) the form and content requirements of the trade acknowledgment; (d) SBS Entities’ verification obligations; (e) a limited exception from the requirement to provide a clearing agency a trade acknowledgment in a clearing transaction; (f) a limited exception from the requirement to provide a trade acknowledgment for certain transactions executed on a security-based swap execution facility or a national securities exchange or accepted for clearing by a clearing agency; and (g) a limited exemption from the requirements of Exchange Act Rule 10b-10 for a broker-dealer acting as principal for its own account in a security-based swap transaction.

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Authorizing Statutes

15 USC 78o-8(i)
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Title:

Children’s Justice Act Program Instruction

Reference Number:

202602-0970-014

Omb Control Number:

0970-0425

Agency:

HHS/ACF

Received:

2026-03-04

Concluded:

None

Action:

None

Status:

Received in OIRA

Request Type:

Revision of a currently approved collection
Children’s Justice Act Program Instruction

Key Information

Abstract

The Children’s Bureau (CB) is a division of the Administration on Children, Youth and Families (ACYF), Administration for Children and Families of the Department of Health and Human Services. CB has responsibility for the administration of the Children’s Justice Act (CJA) authorized by the Child Abuse Prevention and TreatmentAct (CAPTA), as amended by Public Law (P.L.) P.L. 111-320 enacted December 20, 2010. The CJA program is located in Section 107, 42 U.S.C. 5106c under Grants to States for Programs Relating to the Investigation and Prosecution of Child Abuse and Neglect Cases. The CJA is designed to assist states in improving the systems handling child abuse and neglect cases. CB staff execute all the tasks involved in administering and monitoring the CJA program. The legislation notes a requirement for States to submit information to the CB on an annual basis: 42 U.S.C. 5106c Sec. 107 (b) (4) of CAPTA requires States to “submit annually an application to the Secretary….” 42 U.S.C. 5106c Sec. 107 (B) (5) of CAPTA requires States to “submit annually to the Secretary a report on the manner in which assistance received under this program was expended throughout the State,…” While the statutory requirements for reporting have not changed, the related Program Instruction has been revised to focus solely on providing instructions for respondents, remove requests for information not required by statute, reduce duplicative information, and simplify language. Additional information is provided in section A15.

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Authorizing Statutes

42 USC 5106 Sec. 107 (B) (5)
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42 USC 5106c Sec. 107 (b) (4)
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