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.
ICR Explorer
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| 202505-2502-013 | Single Family Mortgage Insurance on Hawaiian Homelands | HUD/OH | Active | Reinstatement with change of a previously approved collection
Single Family Mortgage Insurance on Hawaiian Homelands
Key Information
Federal Register Notices
AbstractThis information collection documents the native status of Hawaiian borrowers to meet statutory requirements of the Single-Family Mortgage Insurance program for Hawaiian Homelands and to assist borrowers in resolving defaults. |
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| 202502-4040-001 | SF-424 Short Organizational (Short) 4040-0003 | EGOV | Active | Reinstatement without change of a previously approved collection
SF-424 Short Organizational (Short) 4040-0003
Key Information
Federal Register Notices
Authorizing Statutes31 USC 6301-6308 (View Law) AbstractThe SF-424 Short Organizational (short) form supports the streamlined application requirements of smaller applicant organizations and reduces the administrative burden on this community. |
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| 202501-0584-004 | WIC & FMNP Outreach, Innovation, and Modernization Evaluation | USDA/FNS | Active | New collection (Request for a new OMB Control Number)
WIC & FMNP Outreach, Innovation, and Modernization Evaluation
Key Information
Federal Register Notices
Authorizing StatutesPub.L. 117 - 2 1106 (View Law) AbstractThe American Rescue Plan Act of 2021 provided FNS with $390 million and waiver authority for WIC modernization. The WIC modernization evaluation will help FNS understand the implementation and impacts of these efforts to inform ongoing and future modernization efforts. Respondents include WIC State and local agencies, WIC/FMNP vendor/market staff, and participants. |
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| 202506-3220-001 | Employee's Certification | RRB | Active | Reinstatement without change of a previously approved collection
Employee's Certification
Key Information
Federal Register Notices
Authorizing Statutes45 USC 231(f) (View Law) AbstractUnder Section 2 of the Railroad Retirement Act, spouses of retired railroad employees may be entitled to an annuity. The collection obtains information from the employee about the employee's previous marriages, if any, to determine if any impediment exists to the marriage between the employee and his or her spouse. |
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| 202502-1240-002 | Request for Electronic Service of Orders - Waiver of Certified Mail Requirement | DOL/OWCP | Active | Extension without change of a currently approved collection
Request for Electronic Service of Orders - Waiver of Certified Mail Requirement
Key Information
Federal Register Notices
Authorizing Statutes33 USC 919(e) (View Law) 33 USC 939(a)(1) (View Law) AbstractThe collections of information in the LS-801 and LS-802 forms waive the requirement for compensation orders to be delivered by certified mail. |
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| 202411-1210-002 | Opt-in State Balance Bill Process | DOL/EBSA | Active | Extension without change of a currently approved collection
Opt-in State Balance Bill Process
Key Information
Federal Register Notices
Authorizing StatutesPub.L. 116 - 260 No Surprises Act (View Law) AbstractThe No Surprises Act was enacted as part of the Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2021 (Pub. L. 116–260). The final rules allow plans to voluntarily opt in to state law that provides for a method for determining the cost-sharing amount or total amount payable under such a plan, where a state has chosen to expand access to such plans, to satisfy their obligations under section 9816(a)–(d) of the Code, section 716(a)–(d) of ERISA, and section 2799A–1(a)–(d) of the PHS Act. A plan that has chosen to opt into a state law must prominently display in its plan materials describing the coverage of outof-network services a statement that the plan has opted into a specified state law, identify the state (or states), and include a general description of the items and services provided by nonparticipating facilities and providers that are covered by the specified state aw. |
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| 202505-3060-007 | Rules and Regulations Implementing the Controlling the Assault of Non-Solicited Pornography and Marketing Act of 2003 (CAN-SPAM ACT); CG Docket No. 04-53 | FCC | Active | Extension without change of a currently approved collection
Rules and Regulations Implementing the Controlling the Assault of Non-Solicited Pornography and Marketing Act of 2003 (CAN-SPAM ACT); CG Docket No. 04-53
Key Information
Federal Register Notices
Authorizing Statutes15 USC 7701-7713 (View Law) AbstractThe Commission released a Report and Order on August 12, 2004 (FCC 04-52) adopting rules to prohibit the sending of commercial messages to any address referencing an Internet domain name associated with wireless subscribers' messaging services, unless the individual addressee has given the sender express prior authorization. To assist the senders of such messages in identifying those subscribers, the Commission requires that Commercial Mobile Radio Service (CMRS) providers submit those domain names to the Commission, for inclusion in a list that will be made publicly available on the FCC’s website. No individual subscriber’s electronic mail addresses will be collected or included on this list. CMRS providers will be required to supply the Commission with names of all Internet domains on which they offer mobile messaging service. The rules prohibit sending any commercial messages to addresses that contain domain names that have been included on the official list for at least 30 days or at any time prior to 30 days if the sender otherwise knows that the message is addressed to a wireless device. |
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| 202505-3060-038 | Part 25 of the Federal Communications Commission's Rules Governing the Licensing of, and Spectrum Usage By, Commercial Earth Stations and Space Stations | FCC | Active | Revision of a currently approved collection
Part 25 of the Federal Communications Commission's Rules Governing the Licensing of, and Spectrum Usage By, Commercial Earth Stations and Space Stations
Key Information
Federal Register Notices
Authorizing Statutes47 USC 302, 303,307, 309, 721, 605 (View Law) 47 USC 154, 332, 301, 310, 319 (View Law) AbstractOn April 21, 2023, the Commission released a Report and Order, FCC 23-29, IB Docket No. 21-456, titled “Revising Spectrum Sharing Rules for Non-Geostationary Orbit, Fixed-Satellite Service Systems.” In this Report and Order, the Commission revised its rules governing spectrum sharing among a new generation of broadband satellite constellations to promote market entry, regulatory certainty, and spectrum efficiency through good-faith coordination. As relevant to this information collection, the Commission adopted rules clarifying protection obligations between non-geostationary satellite orbit, fixed-satellite service (NGSO FSS) systems authorized through different processing rounds by using a degraded throughput methodology. Specifically, the Commission required that, prior to commencing operations, an NGSO FSS licensee or market access recipient must either certify that it has completed a coordination agreement with any operational NGSO FSS system licensed or granted U.S. market access in an earlier processing round, or submit for Commission approval a compatibility showing which demonstrates by use of a degraded throughput methodology that it will not cause harmful interference to any such system with which coordination has not been completed. If an earlier-round system becomes operational after a later-round system has commenced operations, the later-round licensee or market access recipient must submit a certification of coordination or a compatibility showing with respect to the earlier-round system no later than 60 days after the earlier-round system commences operations. The relevant rule revision for purposes of this information collection is the addition of paragraph (d) in 47 C.F.R. § 25.261. |
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| 202411-3220-016 | Railroad Unemployment Insurance Act Applications | RRB | Active | Reinstatement without change of a previously approved collection
Railroad Unemployment Insurance Act Applications
Key Information
Federal Register Notices
Authorizing Statutes45 USC 362 (i) (View Law) 45 USC 362(n) (View Law) AbstractUnder Section 2 of the Railroad Unemployment Insurance Act, sickness benefits are payable to qualified railroad employees who are unable to work because of illness or injury. The collection obtains information from railroad employees and physicians needed to determine eligibility to and the amount of such benefits. |
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| 202410-1625-003 | Plan Approval and Records for Subdivision and Stability Regulations-Title 46 CFR Subchapter S | DHS/USCG | Active | Extension without change of a currently approved collection
Plan Approval and Records for Subdivision and Stability Regulations-Title 46 CFR Subchapter S
Key Information
Federal Register Notices
Authorizing StatutesAbstractThis collection of information requires owners, operators, or masters of certain inspected vessels to obtain and/or post various documents as part of the Coast Guard commercial vessel safety program. The statutory authority is 46 U.S. Code 3101, 3305, 3306 and 3703. |
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| 202504-0704-002 | System Authorization Access Request Form | DOD/DODDEP | Active | Extension without change of a currently approved collection
System Authorization Access Request Form
Key Information
Federal Register Notices
AbstractDD Form 2875 documents the data elements necessary for validating the trustworthiness of individuals requesting access to Department of Defense systems and information. Executive Order 10450 “Security Requirements for Government Employment” establishes the security requirements for government employment. The requestor’s security requirements (background investigation and clearance information) are identified on the DD Form 2875 and validated by the cognizant Security Manager. Collection of the requestor’s security requirements information ensures that any system access granted is consistent with the interests of national security. |
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| 202502-3072-001 | 46 CFR Part 565 - Controlled Carriers | FMC | Active | Revision of a currently approved collection
46 CFR Part 565 - Controlled Carriers
Key Information
Federal Register Notices
Authorizing Statutes46 USC 40701 - 40706 (View Law) AbstractThe Commission is required by section 9 of the Shipping Act of 1984 (46 U.S.C. 40701-40706) to ensure that controlled carriers (i.e., carriers owned or controlled by a government) publish and use rates, charges, classifications, rules, and regulations that are just and reasonable. Carriers are required to notify the Commission of certain events, including certain changes in ownership or control and their entry into the U.S. trade when they meet certain ownership or control conditions, so that that the Commission can determine whether they are controlled carriers under the Act. 46 CFR 565.4. This information allows the Commission to identify controlled carriers and to monitor their activities to ensure that they do not engage in the acts prohibited by section 9 of the Act (46 U.S.C. 40701-40706), i.e., to charge or assess rates below a just and reasonable level or to reduce effective tariff rates sooner than the 30th day after the date of publication. |
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| 202504-0970-007 | ACF-800: Child Care and Development Fund (CCDF) Annual Aggregate Report | HHS/ACF | Active | Reinstatement with change of a previously approved collection
ACF-800: Child Care and Development Fund (CCDF) Annual Aggregate Report
Key Information
Federal Register Notices
Authorizing Statutes42 USC 9858 (View Law) Pub.L. 113 - 189 658K (View Law) AbstractSection 658K of the Child Care and Development Block Grant (CCDBG) Act (42 U.S.C. 9858, as amended) requires that states and territories submit annual aggregate data on the children and families receiving direct services under the Child Care and Development Fund (CCDF). The implementing regulations for the statutorily required reporting are at 45 CFR 98.70 and 98.71. The ACF-800 includes data elements reflecting the scope, type, and methods of child care delivery, which are represented in annual aggregate reports to meet these requirements. |
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| 202407-0704-007 | Grow Safe and Secure Feasibility Evaluation | DOD/DODDEP | Active | New collection (Request for a new OMB Control Number)
Grow Safe and Secure Feasibility Evaluation
Key Information
Federal Register Notices
AbstractTo understand the implementation feasibility of using the Grow Safe and Secure (GSS) program with parents/caregivers of elementary school-aged children (i.e., 5- to 10-years-old) who are experiencing or may be at risk of child maltreatment. |
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| 202406-1625-008 | Alternative Compliance for International and Inland Navigation Rules -- 33 CFR Parts 81 through 89 | DHS/USCG | Active | Extension without change of a currently approved collection
Alternative Compliance for International and Inland Navigation Rules -- 33 CFR Parts 81 through 89
Key Information
Federal Register Notices
Authorizing Statutes33 USC 1601 (View Law) 33 USC 2001 (View Law) AbstractThe information collected provides an opportunity for an owner, operator, builder, or agent of a unique vessel to present their reasons why the vessel cannot comply with existing International/Inland Navigation Rules and how alternative compliance can be achieved. If appropriate, a Certificate of Alternative Compliance is issued. The statutory authority is 33 U.S. Code 1601-1608, and 33 U.S.C. 2071. |
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| 202507-3060-017 | Annual Updating of Maximum Permitted Rates for Regulated Cable Services, FCC Form 1240 | FCC | Active | No material or nonsubstantive change to a currently approved collection
Annual Updating of Maximum Permitted Rates for Regulated Cable Services, FCC Form 1240
Key Information
Federal Register Notices
Authorizing Statutes47 USC 4(i) and 623 (View Law) AbstractFCC Form 1240 is filed by cable operators seeking to adjust maximum permitted rates for regulated cable services to reflect changes in external costs. Cable operators submit FCC Form 1240 to their respective local franchising authorities ("LFAs") to justify rates for the basic service tier and related equipment or with the Commission (in situations where the Commission has assumed jurisdiction). |
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| 202507-0920-013 | [OADPS] The Performance Measures Project: Improving Performance Measurement and Monitoring by CDC Programs | HHS/CDC | Active | No material or nonsubstantive change to a currently approved collection
[OADPS] The Performance Measures Project: Improving Performance Measurement and Monitoring by CDC Programs
Key Information
Federal Register Notices
Authorizing Statutes42 USC 45 CFR 75.342 (View Law) AbstractThe purpose of this Generic Data Collection is to: 1) help CDC programs and their recipients develop strong performance measurement systems and practices; 2) define and operationalize priority performance measures; and 3) establish common data collection and reporting expectations. Data will enable the accurate, reliable, uniform and timely submission of recipients' progress. This Non-Substantive Change Request is submitted to update sex questions used in CDC-RFA-PS-24-0003 Support and Scale-Up of HIV Prevention Services in Sexual Health Clinics (or SHIPS) Performance Measures Project, Biannual Performance Measures Survey to be in accordance with EO 14168. There is no anticipated change to the approved burden. |
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| 202507-1910-001CF | Common Form for Biographical Sketch and Common Form for Current and Pending (Other) Support Information | DOE/DOEOA | Active | RCF New
Common Form for Biographical Sketch and Common Form for Current and Pending (Other) Support Information
Key Information
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| 202506-1625-001 | Applications for Merchant Mariner Credentials and Medical Certificates | DHS/USCG | Historical Inactive | Revision of a currently approved collection
Applications for Merchant Mariner Credentials and Medical Certificates
Key Information
Federal Register Notices
Authorizing Statutes46 USC Subtitle II, Part E AbstractIn accordance with Title 46 CFR Parts 10, 11, 12, 13, and 16, the collection of this information is necessary to determine competency, character & physical qualifications for the issuance of a Merchant Mariner Credential (MMC) or Medical Certificate. |
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| 202408-1625-001 | Coast Guard Junior Reserve Officers' Training Corps (JROTC) Host School Application | DHS/USCG | Historical Inactive | New collection (Request for a new OMB Control Number)
Coast Guard Junior Reserve Officers' Training Corps (JROTC) Host School Application
Key Information
Federal Register Notices
Authorizing Statutes10 USC 102 (View Law) AbstractThe information on this form will be used to help determine whether a school will be selected to host a CG JROTC unit. If the requesting school is selected, the information will be used to establish and manage the unit. |
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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
N/A
AuthorizingStatuesDetails
Additional details about the legal authority for the information collection, including a URL linking to the full text.
N/A
CitationsForNewStatutoryRequirements
Legal citations that have introduced new or modified statutory requirements since the last ICR submission.
N/A
FederalRegisterNotices
Lists citations of 60-day and 30-day notices published in the Federal Register.
N/A
PublicCommentsReceived
Indicates whether any public comments were received during the Federal Register notice period.
N/A
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.