Information Collection Request (ICR) Tracker

ICR Definition

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.

Federal agencies are required to submit an ICR whenever they create, renew, modify, or discontinue 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.

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

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Reference Number Title Agency Status Request Type
202503-0704-004 Military Child Development Program Workforce Survey and Case Studies DOD/DODDEP Received in OIRA
New collection (Request for a new OMB Control Number)
Military Child Development Program Workforce Survey and Case Studies

Key Information

Received 2025-07-11

Federal Register Notices

60-Day FRN View Notice
30-Day FRN View Notice

Abstract

To collect information that will allow the Department to evaluate and then make informed decisions on ways to improve the strategies currently in use to recruit, train, and retain qualified staff within the Child Development Program.

202507-3245-003 Boots to Business Course Registration SBA Received in OIRA
Reinstatement with change of a previously approved collection
Boots to Business Course Registration

Key Information

Received 2025-07-11
OMB Control # 3245-0384
Previous ICR 202108-3245-004

Federal Register Notices

60-Day FRN View Notice
30-Day FRN View Notice

Abstract

This form facilitates online registration for the Boots to Business course for eligible service members and their spouses. The collected data will be used to report course statistics, manage course operations more efficiently, tailor individual classes based on the experience and interests of the participants, and ultimately contact Boots to Business alumni.

202507-1557-001 Consumer Protections for Depository Institution Sales of Insurance TREAS/OCC Received in OIRA
Extension without change of a currently approved collection
Consumer Protections for Depository Institution Sales of Insurance

Key Information

Received 2025-07-11
OMB Control # 1557-0220
Previous ICR 202205-1557-007

Federal Register Notices

60-Day FRN View Notice
30-Day FRN View Notice

Authorizing Statutes

Pub.L. 106 - 102 305 (View Law)

Abstract

These information collections are required under section 305 of the Gramm-Leach-Bliley Act (GLB Act), 12 U.S.C. 1831x. Section 305 of the GLB Act requires the Office of the Comptroller of the Currency (OCC), Board of Governors of the Federal Reserve System, and Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation (collectively, the Agencies) to prescribe joint consumer protection regulations that apply to retail sales practices, solicitations, advertising, and offers of any insurance product by a depository institution or by other persons performing these activities at an office of the institution or on behalf of the institution (other covered persons). Section 305 also requires those performing such activities to disclose certain information to consumers (e.g., that insurance products and annuities are not FDIC-insured).

202507-0920-009 [NCIPC] DELTA Achieving Health Equity through Addressing Disparities (AHEAD) COOPERATIVE AGREEMENT EVALUATION HHS/CDC Received in OIRA
No material or nonsubstantive change to a currently approved collection
[NCIPC] DELTA Achieving Health Equity through Addressing Disparities (AHEAD) COOPERATIVE AGREEMENT EVALUATION

Key Information

Received 2025-07-11
OMB Control # 0920-1412
Previous ICR 202305-0920-013

Federal Register Notices

60-Day FRN View Notice
30-Day FRN View Notice

Abstract

The purpose of this data collection is to collect monitoring data project performance and implementation of cooperative agreement for Domestic Violence Prevention Enhancement and Leadership Through Alliances (DELTA) Achieving Health Equity through Addressing Disparities (AHEAD). Information collected from recipients on state- and local-level will provide crucial data for performance monitoring of the cooperative agreement and will provide CDC with the capacity to respond in a timely manner to requests for information about the program from the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS), the White House, Congress, and other sources. Recipients will report progress and activity information to CDC on an annual schedule using a web-based Partners’ Portal and web-based survey tool. This Non-Substantive Change Request is submitted to make updates to questions used in OMB 0920-1412 - DELTA Achieving Health Equity through Addressing Disparities (AHEAD) COOPERATIVE AGREEMENT EVALUTATION to be in accordance with EO 14168 & EO 14151. There is a net decrease of 5 burden hours.

202507-3209-001 Request an Individual's Ethics Documents OGE Received in OIRA
No material or nonsubstantive change to a currently approved collection
Request an Individual's Ethics Documents

Key Information

Received 2025-07-11
OMB Control # 3209-0002
Previous ICR 202408-3209-001

Federal Register Notices

60-Day FRN View Notice
30-Day FRN View Notice

Authorizing Statutes

Pub.L. 113 - 7 0 (View Law)

5 USC 13122(b)(1) (View Law)

Pub.L. 112 - 105 11(a)(l) (View Law)

5 USC 13107 (b) & (c) (View Law)

Abstract

The OGE Form 201 collects certain information from, and provides certain information to, persons who seek access to public financial disclosure reports and to other covered records. The form, with the proposed modifications, reflects the requirements of the Ethics in Government Act, including the Representative Louise McIntosh Slaughter Stop Trading on Congressional Knowledge Act (STOCK Act), as amended in 2013. These requirements relate to information collected about the identity of the requester, as well as any other person on whose behalf a record is sought, and requires that the requester acknowledge his or her awareness of the legal uses of the information contained in public financial disclosure reports and potential civil penalties for persons who obtain or use a public financial disclosure report for a prohibited purpose. The form also alerts requestors that intentional falsification of the information required by the form may result in prosecution under 18 U.S.C. section 1001. Requestors are mostly members of the public, particularly representatives of the news media, public interest groups, and private citizens, with some Federal agencies and employees.

202503-2900-015 Guaranteed or Insured Loan Reporting Requirements VA Received in OIRA
Revision of a currently approved collection
Guaranteed or Insured Loan Reporting Requirements

Key Information

Received 2025-07-11
OMB Control # 2900-0909
Previous ICR 202208-2900-003

Federal Register Notices

60-Day FRN View Notice
30-Day FRN View Notice

Abstract

VA statute requires lenders to report a guaranteed or insured loan to VA in such detail as the Secretary may prescribe. 38 U.S.C. 3702(c). In cases where the loan is guaranteed, the Secretary shall provide the lender with a loan guaranty certificate or other evidence of the guaranty. Regulations codified at 38 CFR 36.4303 detail the requirements of lenders to report loans to VA in order to obtain evidence of the guaranty.

202507-0920-008 [PHIC] Fellowship Management System HHS/CDC Received in OIRA
No material or nonsubstantive change to a currently approved collection
[PHIC] Fellowship Management System

Key Information

Received 2025-07-11
OMB Control # 0920-0765
Previous ICR 202503-0920-016

Federal Register Notices

60-Day FRN View Notice
30-Day FRN View Notice

Authorizing Statutes

42 USC 301 (View Law)

Abstract

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) uses Fellowship Management System (FMS) to collect, process, and manage data from nonfederal applicants seeking training or public health support services through CDC fellowships. FMS is used to electronically submit fellowship applications, submit fellowship host site proposals, track fellows’ activities during their fellowships, and maintain fellowship alumni directories online. FMS is a key tool in CDC’s efforts to maintain and develop a robust public health workforce. This Non-Substantive Change Request is submitted to modify two forms to improve question clarity, improve relevance of response options, and streamline question logic. There is no change anticipated to the currently approved burden.

202507-0938-010 Medicare Participating Physician or Supplier Agreement (CMS-460) HHS/CMS Received in OIRA
Extension without change of a currently approved collection
Medicare Participating Physician or Supplier Agreement (CMS-460)

Key Information

Received 2025-07-11
OMB Control # 0938-0373
Previous ICR 202207-0938-006

Federal Register Notices

60-Day FRN View Notice
30-Day FRN View Notice

Authorizing Statutes

Pub.L. 98 - 369 a (View Law)

Abstract

The CMS-460 is completed by nonparticipating physicians and suppliers if they choose to participate in Medicare Part B. By signing the agreement, the physician or supplier agrees to take assignment on all Medicare claims. To take assignment means to accept the Medicare allowed amount as payment in full for the services they furnish and to charge the beneficiary no more than the deductible and coinsurance for the covered service. In exchange for signing the agreement, the physician or supplier receives a signficiant number of program benefits not available to nonparticipating suppliers. The information associated with this collection is needed to identify the recipients of the program benefits.

202507-3133-001 Authorization Agreement for Electronic Funds Transfers Payments NCUA Received in OIRA
No material or nonsubstantive change to a currently approved collection
Authorization Agreement for Electronic Funds Transfers Payments

Key Information

Received 2025-07-11
OMB Control # 3133-0135
Previous ICR 202307-3133-001

Federal Register Notices

60-Day FRN View Notice
30-Day FRN View Notice

Authorizing Statutes

Pub.L. 104 - 134 31001 (View Law)

Abstract

NCUA is required under the Debt Collection Improvement Act of 1996 (Pub.L 104-134; 31 U.S.C. 3701) to issue payments to credit unions electronically. NCUA needs information to maintain up-to-date and accurate electronic payment data for new and existing credit unions. NCUA used the information on the Authorization Agreement for Electronic Funds Transfer Payments form to update their electronic routing and transit database to enable transmittal of funds and payments.

202507-2060-002 NESHAP for Coal- and Oil-fired Electric Utility Steam Generating Units (40 CFR Part 63, Subpart UUUUU) (Proposed Rule) EPA/OAR Received in OIRA
Revision of a currently approved collection
NESHAP for Coal- and Oil-fired Electric Utility Steam Generating Units (40 CFR Part 63, Subpart UUUUU) (Proposed Rule)

Key Information

Received 2025-07-11
OMB Control # 2060-0567
Previous ICR 202203-2060-015

Federal Register Notices

60-Day FRN View Notice

Authorizing Statutes

42 USC 7401 et seq. (View Law)

Abstract

The National Emission Standards for Hazardous Air Pollutants (NESHAP) for Coal- and Oil-Fired Electric Utility Steam Generating Units (40 CFR Part 63, Subpart UUUUU) were proposed on May 3, 2011, and promulgated on February 16, 2012. The rule was subsequently amended on: March 24, 2015 (80 FR 15510); April 6, 2017 (82 FR 16736); April 15, 2020 (85 FR 20838); September 9, 2020 (85 FR 55744); and May 7, 2024 (89 FR 38508). This proposed amendment supersedes previous reporting requirements. These regulations apply to each individual or group of two or more new, reconstructed, or existing electric utility steam generating units (EGUs) within a contiguous area and under common control. An EGU is defined as a fossil fuel-fired combustion unit of more than 25 megawatts electric (MWe) that serves a generator that produces electricity for sale, or a fossil fuel-fired unit that cogenerates steam and electricity and supplies more than one-third of its potential electric output capacity and more than 25 MWe output to any utility power distribution system for sale. New facilities include those that commenced construction or reconstruction after May 3, 2011. This information is being collected to assure compliance with 40 CFR Part 63, Subpart UUUUU. In general, NESHAP regulations typically require initial notifications, performance tests, and periodic reports by the owners/operators of the affected facilities. They are also required to maintain records of the occurrence and duration of any startup, shutdown, or malfunction for each EGU, or any period during which the monitoring system is inoperative. These notifications, reports, and records are essential in determining compliance, and are required of all affected facilities subject to NESHAP. Any owner/operator subject to the provisions of subpart UUUUU shall maintain a file containing these documents and retain the file for at least five years following the generation date of such maintenance reports and records.

202506-0704-007 Department of Defense Contract Security Classification Specification DOD/DODDEP Received in OIRA
Extension without change of a currently approved collection
Department of Defense Contract Security Classification Specification

Key Information

Received 2025-07-11
OMB Control # 0704-0567
Previous ICR 202202-0704-010

Federal Register Notices

60-Day FRN View Notice
30-Day FRN View Notice

Abstract

Pursuant to 48 CFR, part 27, in conjunction with subpart 4.4 of the Federal Acquisition Regulation, contracting officers shall determine whether access to classified information may be required by a contractor during contract performance. When access to classified information is required, DoD Components shall use the “Contract Security Classification Specification,” DD Form 254, as an attachment to contracts or agreements requiring access to classified information by U.S. contractors. 32 CFR Part 117 requires that Government Contracting Activities (GCAs) use DD Form 254 to provide security classification guidance to a contractor in connection with a classified contract. 32 CFR Part 117 also requires that cleared U.S. prime contractors provide contract security classification specifications to their U.S. cleared subcontractors when access to classified information is required in connection with a subcontract. The NISP Contract Classification System (NCCS) serves as the centralized electronic repository for the DD Form 254. NCCS expedites the processing and distribution of contract classification specifications for contracts requiring access to classified information, using automated workflows and automated review process.

202504-1625-001 Vapor Control Systems for Facilities and Tank Vessels DHS/USCG Received in OIRA
Reinstatement without change of a previously approved collection
Vapor Control Systems for Facilities and Tank Vessels

Key Information

Received 2025-07-10
OMB Control # 1625-0060
Previous ICR 202110-1625-005

Federal Register Notices

60-Day FRN View Notice
30-Day FRN View Notice

Authorizing Statutes

46 USC 70011 (View Law)

46 USC 3703 (View Law)

Abstract

The information is needed to ensure compliance with U.S. regulations for the design of facility & tank vessel vapor control systems. The information is also needed to determine the qualifications of a certifying entity. Respondents are owners & operators of facilities, tank vessels, tank barge cleaning facilities, & certifying entities. 46 U.S. Code 3703 and 70011 are the statutory authorities for this collection.

202504-2577-001 Indian Housing Block Grants (IHBG) Program Reporting HUD/PIH Received in OIRA
Revision of a currently approved collection
Indian Housing Block Grants (IHBG) Program Reporting

Key Information

Received 2025-07-10
OMB Control # 2577-0218
Previous ICR 202105-2577-003

Federal Register Notices

60-Day FRN View Notice
30-Day FRN View Notice

Authorizing Statutes

44 USC Chapter 35 as amended (View Law)

Abstract

The forms included in this collection are associated with the Indian Housing Block Grant (IHBG) program, as authorized under Title I of the Native American Housing Assistance and Self-Determination Reauthorization Act (NAHASDA) (25 U.S.C. 4101). The IHBG program provides funding to eligible Native American tribes and tribally designated housing entities (TDHEs) in the form of formula-based allocations and competitive awards.

202507-2502-002 Request for Prepayment of Section 202 or 202/8 Project HUD/OH Received in OIRA
Revision of a currently approved collection
Request for Prepayment of Section 202 or 202/8 Project

Key Information

Received 2025-07-10
OMB Control # 2502-0554
Previous ICR 202109-2502-001

Federal Register Notices

60-Day FRN View Notice
30-Day FRN View Notice

Authorizing Statutes

Pub.L. 106 - 569 1 (View Law)

Abstract

This collection is a request for approval of prepayment of a direct Loan and additional necessary documentation from an owner of a multifamily housing project financed under Section 202 of the Natinal Housing Act. Review of the information will determine if the conditions of the original mortgage will be met and if prepayment may be granted.

202411-2502-005 Disaster Response Survey and Disaster Recovery Survey HUD/OH Received in OIRA
Revision of a currently approved collection
Disaster Response Survey and Disaster Recovery Survey

Key Information

Received 2025-07-10
OMB Control # 2502-0615
Previous ICR 202104-2502-003

Federal Register Notices

60-Day FRN View Notice
30-Day FRN View Notice

Authorizing Statutes

12 USC 1701x (View Law)

12 USC 1701w (View Law)

Abstract

Survey to assess the operating and capacity status of HUD participating housing counseling agencies in the aftermath of major disasters and national emergencies.

202507-1505-001 Request for Transfer of Property Seized/Forfeited by a Treasury Agency TREAS/DO Received in OIRA
No material or nonsubstantive change to a currently approved collection
Request for Transfer of Property Seized/Forfeited by a Treasury Agency

Key Information

Received 2025-07-10
OMB Control # 1505-0152
Previous ICR 202406-1505-002

Federal Register Notices

60-Day FRN View Notice
30-Day FRN View Notice

Authorizing Statutes

31 USC 9705 (View Law)

Abstract

Form TD F 92-22.46 is necessary for State and Local Law Enforcement agencies to apply for the sharing of seized assets from the Treasury Forfeiture Fund after participating in joint investigations with the Federal government.

202507-0970-004 National Directory of New Hires HHS/ACF Received in OIRA
Revision of a currently approved collection
National Directory of New Hires

Key Information

Received 2025-07-10
OMB Control # 0970-0166
Previous ICR 202209-0970-012

Federal Register Notices

60-Day FRN View Notice
30-Day FRN View Notice

Authorizing Statutes

42 USC 653 (View Law)

26 USC 3304(a)(16)(B) (View Law)

42 USC 503(h)(1)(A) (View Law)

Abstract

The National Directory of New Hires (NDNH) is a federally mandated national repository of employment, unemployment insurance, and quarterly wage information submitted by state directories of new hires (SDNH), state workforce agencies (SWA), and federal employers. Collecting NDNH information is necessary to fulfill the federal child support enforcement requirements and to help congressionally authorized state and federal agencies administer certain benefit programs. The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS), Office of Child Support Enforcement (OCSE) operates the NDNH under 42 U.S.C. § 653(i)(1). The information collection activities pertaining to the NDNH are authorized by: 1) 42 U.S.C. § 653a(b)(2)(A), which requires employers to report all newly hired employees to the SDNH within 20 days after hiring; 2) 42 U.S.C. § 653a(e), which requires states to enter the new hire information into the SDNH within five days of receipt from the employer; 3) 42 U.S.C. § 653a(g)(2)(A), which requires the SDNH to transmit the new hire information to the NDNH within three business days of the data being entered in the SDNH; 4) 26 U.S.C. § 3304(a)(16)(B) and 42 U.S.C. § 503(h)(1)(A), which require state unemployment compensation agencies to report wage and claim information to the NDNH; 5) 42 U.S.C. § 653a(g)(2)(B), which requires the SDNH to report wages and other compensation to the NDNH quarterly; 6) 42 U.S.C. § 653a(b)(1)(C) and 42 U.S.C. § 653a(b)(2)(A), which require federal employers to report all newly hired employees to the NDNH within 20 days after hiring; 7) 42 U.S.C. § 653(n), which requires federal agencies to submit quarterly wages paid to employees during the previous quarter to the NDNH, except for those employees performing intelligence or counterintelligence functions, if the head of the agency determines that such report would endanger the employee or compromise an investigation or intelligence mission; and (8) 42 U.S.C 653a(b)(1)(B), which requires multistate employers to notify the HHS Secretary about the state it designates for submissions. This request is for a revision to the currently approved information collection. Please see A.15 of Supporting Statement A for an explanation about the changes.

202507-0920-007 [NCIPC] Reporting of the Essentials for Childhood (EfC): Preventing Adverse Childhood Experiences through Data to Action Program HHS/CDC Received in OIRA
No material or nonsubstantive change to a currently approved collection
[NCIPC] Reporting of the Essentials for Childhood (EfC): Preventing Adverse Childhood Experiences through Data to Action Program

Key Information

Received 2025-07-10
OMB Control # 0920-1425
Previous ICR 202310-0920-004

Federal Register Notices

60-Day FRN View Notice
30-Day FRN View Notice

Authorizing Statutes

42 USC 301(a) 241a (View Law)

Abstract

The goal of this ICR is to collect data to monitor project performance from grantees funded under Essentials for Childhood (EfC): Preventing Adverse Childhood Experiences through Data to Action. Information collected from recipients will be used to monitor and evaluate progress of program goals and objectives, identify technical assistance needs, and be accountable for the funding by responding to requests for information about the cooperative agreement. The population studied will include 100% of EfC-funded recipients. Therefore, a sampling method is not required. Recipients will report performance data to CDC annually using a web-based system (i.e., Partners’ Portal). No research design or human subjects involved. Information will be also collected via virtual interview sessions. Quantitative data will be analyzed using descriptive and summary statistics. Qualitative data will be analyzed through thematic analysis to define priority area topics and emerging themes. This Non-Substantive Change Request is submitted for compliance with recently issued EOs 14168 and 14151. There is no anticipated change to the approved burden.

202507-0970-001 Head Start Program Information Report HHS/ACF Received in OIRA
Reinstatement without change of a previously approved collection
Head Start Program Information Report

Key Information

Received 2025-07-10
OMB Control # 0970-0427
Previous ICR 202501-0970-009

Federal Register Notices

60-Day FRN View Notice
30-Day FRN View Notice

Authorizing Statutes

42 USC 9846 (View Law)

42 USC 9836A (View Law)

42 USC 9839 (View Law)

Abstract

Section 650 of the Head Start Act (42 U.S.C. 9846) requires that the Secretary of the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) prepare and submit a report to the Congress at least once during every 2-year period. Section 641A of the Head Start Act of 2007 (42 U.S.C. 9836A) requires that the Office of Head Start (OHS) collect enrollment information from grant recipients on a monthly basis to determine whether grant recipients maintain their funded enrollment. Section 644 of the Head Start Act (42 U.S.C. 9839) requires each Head Start agency to make available to the public a report published at least once in each fiscal year. OHS is requesting an extension, without changes, of the Head Start Program Information Report information collection. The following instruments are included in this information collection: (1) the Program Information Report Form (PIR), (2) monthly enrollment, and (3) center locations and contacts.

202507-0970-005 Plan for Foster Care and Adoption Assistance—Title IV–E HHS/ACF Received in OIRA
Revision of a currently approved collection
Plan for Foster Care and Adoption Assistance—Title IV–E

Key Information

Received 2025-07-10
OMB Control # 0970-0433
Previous ICR 202205-0970-006

Federal Register Notices

60-Day FRN View Notice
30-Day FRN View Notice

Authorizing Statutes

Pub.L. 115 - 123 50711 and 50713 (View Law)

42 USC 427, 471, 474, 475 479 (View Law)

Abstract

Section 471 under title IV-E of the Social Security Act (the Act) authorizes collection of information through the title IV-E plan (Plan for Foster Care and Adoption Assistance). A title IV–E plan is required from each state, territorial and tribal child welfare agency requesting Federal funding for the title IV-E foster care, adoption assistance and as well as for the optional guardianship assistance, kinship navigator and prevention services programs. Section 479B of the Act provides for an Indian tribe, tribal organization or tribal consortium (tribe) to operate a title IV–E program in the same manner as a state with minimal exceptions. The tribe must have an approved title IV–E Plan. The plan also includes information required for participation in the optional programs authorized by Public Law 115–123, the Family First Prevention Services Act (FFPSA). The FFPSA authorized optional title IV–E funding for time-limited (one year) prevention services for mental health/substance abuse and in-home parent skill-based programs for: (1) A child who is a candidate for foster care (as defined in section 475(13) of the Act), (2) pregnant/parenting foster youth, and (3) the parents/kin caregivers of those children and youth (sections 471(e), 474(a)(6), and 475(13) of the Act). A state or tribal title IV–E agency electing to participate in the program must submit a five-year title IV–E prevention program plan that meets the statutory requirements. See Program Instructions ACYF–CB–PI–18–09 and ACYF–CB–PI–18–10 for more information.) The FFPSA also amended Section 474(a)(7) of the Act to reimburse state and tribal IV–E agencies for a portion of the costs of operating kinship navigator programs that meet certain criteria. To qualify for funding under the title IV– E Kinship Navigator program, the program must meet the requirements of a kinship navigator program described in section 427(a)(1) of the Act. The kinship navigator program must also meet practice criteria of promising, supported, or well-supported in accordance with HHS criteria and be approved by HHS (section 471(e)(4)(C) of the Act). To begin participation in the title IV–E Kinship Navigator Program, a title IV–E agency must submit an attachment to its title IV–E plan that specifies the Kinship Navigator model it has chosen to implement, the date on which the provision of program services began or will begin, and that provides an assurance that the model meets the requirements of section 427(a)(1) of the Act as well as a brief narrative describing how the program will be operated. (Please see Program Instruction ACYF–CB–PI–18–11 for additional information.) This request is necessary to extend approval of the title IV-E plan and incorporate necessary changes to reflect recent changes in statutory, regulatory and policy requirements or options and to remove outdated information. Additional information is provided in section A15 of Supporting Statement A.

Why They Are Important

ICRs play a vital role in ensuring transparency and accountability in federal data collection. When federal agencies collect information from 10 or more "persons" (which includes individuals, businesses, and state, local, and tribal governments), they must submit an ICR to ensure that it fulfills their statutory missions, avoids unnecessary or duplicative requests, and minimizes burden on the American public. Additionally, Federal Register Notices (FRNs) and the opportunity for public comments provide a formal way for the public to be informed of proposed ICRs and participate in the process.

ICRs also serve as a key resource for tracking changes to federal data collections. The availability of detailed documentation, such as data collection instruments and methodologies, allows the general public to identify revisions in a timely manner. These may include revisions prompted by Executive Orders or statistical policies like OMB's Statistical Policy Directive No. 15 (SPD 15), which are often submitted as "nonsubstantive" or "nonmaterial" changes to a currently approved collection.[1] Furthermore, ICRs can help determine if a data collection has expired without renewal or has been intentionally discontinued. By reviewing ICRs, the public can better understand what data is being collected, how it evolves over time, and whether data collections have become inactive–often in response to shifting priorities and updated standards.

How To Use The Tool

The ICR tracking tool offers a user-friendly view of ICRs that have been recently submitted, reviewed, or are nearing expiration. By aggregating key data from individual ICRs, the tool allows users to view the current status of each request, including submission, conclusion, and expiration dates, details on whether any changes were made, authorizing statutes, and more. Users can search for specific information and filter results based on various criteria. If seeking additional information, various text fields are hyperlinked to the full ICR on RegInfo.gov and associated resources. The tool is updated on a daily basis to reflect the most current information available. Column descriptions are available below the table.

Column Name

Definition

Categories Include

ICRReferenceNumber

The ICR Reference Number uniquely identifies each ICR review. This number is assigned by the OIRA system when the ICR is created.

ICR Reference Numbers are formatted YYYYMM-NNNN-XXX where YYYYMM is the month of origin, NNNN is the agency/subagency code, and XXX is a 3 digit sequential number assigned per creation per month.

N/A

ICRTitle

The title of the information collection. If the submission is a revision to a currently approved collection, the title is the name of the overall collection rather than the name of the change taking place.

N/A

DateReceived

The date OIRA received the ICR submission from the agency.

N/A

OMBControl

OIRA assigns an OMB Control Number to an Information Collection Request (ICR) upon its first arrival. The same OMB Control Number is used for each review of the ICR.

OMB Control Numbers are formatted NNNN-XXXX, where the NNNN is the agency/subagency code, and the XXXX is a sequential number uniquely identifying the Collection within the agency/subagency’s ICRs.

N/A

DateReceived

The date OIRA received the ICR submission from the agency.

N/A

PreviousICRReferenceNumber

The reference number of the ICR that immediately preceded the current one.

N/A

AgencySubagency

The federal agency and specific subagency, if applicable, that submitted the ICR.

N/A

Abstract

A brief statement describing the need for the collection of information and how it will be used.

N/A

RequestType

Describes the purpose of the agency's submission.

  • "Extension without change of a currently approved collection"
  • "Existing collection in use without an OMB Control Number"
  • "Reinstatement with change of a previously approved collection"
  • "New collection (Request for a new OMB Control Number)"
  • "No material or nonsubstantive change to a currently approved collection"
  • "Revision of a currently approved collection"
  • "Reinstatement without change of a previously approved collection"
  • "RCF Recertification"
  • "RCF No Material or nonsubstantive change to a currently approved collection"
  • "RCF New"

TypeOfReviewRequest

Indicates the specific type of action being requested for review.

  • "Regular"
  • "Emergency"
  • "Delegated"

Status

Indicates the current stage of the ICR in OIRA's review process.

  • "Received in OIRA" for ICRs currently under review by OIRA
  • "Active" for ICRs that are currently approved for use by agencies
  • "Historical Active" for previous reviews of ICRs that are currently in the active inventory
  • "Historical Inactive" for previous reviews of ICRs that are not currently in the active inventory
  • "PreApproved" for ICRs that will become active once the Final Rule of their associated rulemaking has been published

ConcludedDate

The date OIRA completed its review of the ICR.

N/A

ConclusionAction

OIRA's final decision about the ICR.

  • “Comment filed on Interim Final Rule”
  • “Comment filed on Interim Final Rule and continue”
  • “Disapproved”
  • “Approved without change”
  • “Approved with change”
  • “Comment filed on proposed rule”
  • “Preapproved”
  • “Withdrawn”
  • “Withdrawn and continue”
  • “Not subject to PRA”
  • “Not subject to PRA and continue”
  • “Improperly submitted”
  • “Improperly submitted and continue”
  • “Delegated”
  • “Comment filed on proposed rule and continue”
  • “Disapproved and continue”
  • “Returned - Improperly Submitted”
  • “Returned to Agency for Reconsideration”
  • “Returned - Outside Generic Clearance”
  • “Approved”

CurrentExpirationDate

The date the ICR is set to expire unless it is renewed.

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AuthorizingStatues

Names of federal laws that authorize the agency to collect the information.

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AuthorizingStatuesDetails

Additional details about the legal authority for the information collection, including a URL linking to the full text.

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CitationsForNewStatutoryRequirements

Legal citations that have introduced new or modified statutory requirements since the last ICR submission.

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FederalRegisterNotices

Lists citations of 60-day and 30-day notices published in the Federal Register.

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PublicCommentsReceived

Indicates whether any public comments were received during the Federal Register notice period.

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InformationCollections

Lists the individual information collections associated with the ICR. Each collection includes metadata such as the title, a URL to the collection, the form number (if applicable), and a URL to the form.

N/A

RequestType Filters

1. Select "New collection (Request for an OMB Control Number)" for collections that had not previously been used or sponsored by the agency.

2. Select "Extension without change or a currently approved collection" for collections where the agency wished only to extend the approval of an active collection past its current expiration date without making any material change in the collection instrument, instructions, frequency of collection, or the use to which the information is to be put.

3. Select "Revision of a currently approved collection" for collections where the agency request included a material change to the collection instrument, instructions, its frequency of collection, or the use to which the information is to be put.

4. Select "Reinstatement without change of a previously approved collection" for collections which previously had OMB approval, but the approval had expired or was discontinued before this submission was made, and there is no change to the collection.

5. Select "Reinstatement with change of a previously approved collection" for collections which previously had OMB approval, but the approval has expired or was discontinued before this submission was made, and there is some change to the collection.

6. Select "Existing collection in use without OMB control number" when the collection is currently in use but does not have an OMB control number.

7. Select "No material or nonsubstantive change to a currently approved collection" for collections which introduce minor changes to the ICR, but do not extend the expiration date of the collection.

8. Select "RCF No material or nonsubstantive change to a currently approved collection" for RCF collections that introduce changes to the usage of an active RCF.

9. Select "RCF New" for RCF collections that are the initial usage of the Common Form Host ICR by the using agency.

10. Select "RCF Recertification" for RCF collections that had been recertified due to changes in its related Common Form Host ICR.

[1] "Nonsubstantive" and "nonmaterial" changes introduce minor modifications to the ICR but do not extend the collection's expiration date or require a public comment period.

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