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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| 202211-0570-018CF | SF 424 - Application for Federal Assistance | USDA/RBS | Active | RCF Recertification
SF 424 - Application for Federal Assistance
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| 202211-0570-019CF | SF 424 - Application for Federal Assistance | USDA/RBS | Active | RCF Recertification
SF 424 - Application for Federal Assistance
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| 202210-3145-001 | Pre-Award Reporting Requirements for the National Science Foundation (NSF) Small Business Innovation Research (SBIR)/ Small Business Technology Transfer Research (STTR) Program | NSF | Active | New collection (Request for a new OMB Control Number)
Pre-Award Reporting Requirements for the National Science Foundation (NSF) Small Business Innovation Research (SBIR)/ Small Business Technology Transfer Research (STTR) Program
Key Information
Federal Register Notices
Authorizing Statutes42 USC 1861 et seq. (View Law) AbstractThis clearance that will allow the SBIR/STTR programs to collect information from a selected group of Phase I and Phase II applicants—those that have been reviewed by independent experts and that NSF Program Directors are considering recommending for funding—for the purpose of making a funding decision. This information includes, but is not exclusive to, a list of company officers and the corresponding ownership status of each company officer within the startup, whether the startup is associated or affiliated with other companies, whether there exist any relationships (personal, financial, and/or professional) between project personnel, and the locations of all the facilities where significant research will be performed for the proposed project. Such data will enable the NSF Program Directors to evaluate a given company’s business structure, ascertain the level of commitment of the Principal Investigator (PI) and co-PIs to the startup venture, and identify conflicts of interests (if any), as part of the due diligence process that the programs undertake to verify there are no fraudulent or inappropriate business practices prior to recommending the small business for an award. |
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| 202211-2900-002CF | SF- 424- Application for Federal Assistance | VA | Active | RCF Recertification
SF- 424- Application for Federal Assistance
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| 202211-0570-020CF | SF-424 Application for Federal Assistance | USDA/RBS | Active | RCF Recertification
SF-424 Application for Federal Assistance
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| 202211-0572-001CF | Application for Federal Assistance SF-424 - Discretionary | USDA/RUS | Active | RCF Recertification
Application for Federal Assistance SF-424 - Discretionary
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| 202204-1121-007 | Public Safety Officer Medal of Valor Application | DOJ/OJP | Active | Reinstatement with change of a previously approved collection
Public Safety Officer Medal of Valor Application
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Federal Register Notices
Authorizing StatutesPub.L. 107 - 1 001 (View Law) AbstractThe information collected on this application will provide the nomination of public safety officers for the Public Safety Officer Medal of Valor award. This award will recognize public safety officers who demonstrate courage and bravery above and beyond the call of duty without regard for their personal safety. A Medal of Valor Board (hereinafter referred to as the Board), as required by the legislation, was appointed by the President, the Majority and Minority Leaders of the U.S. Senate, and the Speaker and the Minority Leader of the U.S. House of Representatives. The Board shall select candidates as recipients of the Medal of Valor from among those applications received by the National Medal of Valor Office. Not more often than once each year, the Board shall present to the Attorney General the name or names of those it recommends as Medal of Valor recipients. |
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| 202204-1121-003 | National Motor Vehicle Title Information System (NMVTIS) | DOJ/OJP | Active | Reinstatement with change of a previously approved collection
National Motor Vehicle Title Information System (NMVTIS)
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Federal Register Notices
Authorizing Statutes49 USC 30501-30505 (View Law) Pub.L. 104 - 152 Unknown (View Law) AbstractThe Department of Justice is implementing the NMVTIS, 49 U.S.C. 30501, et seq., by issuing regulations to establish a national system for verifying the titles of motor vehicles marked with a VIN. Under specific conditions detailed in the regulations, the following entities or persons must provide information: a state, insurance carrier, or a person or entity operating a junk yard or salvage yard. |
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| 202207-1545-015 | Enhanced Oil Recovery Credit | TREAS/IRS | Active | Extension without change of a currently approved collection
Enhanced Oil Recovery Credit
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Federal Register Notices
Authorizing Statutes26 USC 43 (View Law) AbstractThis regulation provides guidance concerning the costs subject to the enhanced oil recovery credit, the circumstances under which the credit is available, and procedures for certifying to the Internal Revenue Service that a project meets the requirements of section 43(c) of the Internal Revenue Code. Owners of operating mineral interests use Form 8830 to claim the enhanced oil recovery credit, a part of the general business credit. |
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| 202211-0572-013CF | SF 424 - Application for Federal Assistance | USDA/RUS | Active | RCF Recertification
SF 424 - Application for Federal Assistance
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| 202211-0572-014CF | SF-424 Application for Federal Assistance | USDA/RUS | Active | RCF Recertification
SF-424 Application for Federal Assistance
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| 202211-0575-001CF | Application for Federal Assistance SF 424 - Discretionary | USDA/RHS | Active | RCF Recertification
Application for Federal Assistance SF 424 - Discretionary
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| 202211-0575-002CF | Application for Federal Assistance SF-424 - Discretionary | USDA/RHS | Active | RCF Recertification
Application for Federal Assistance SF-424 - Discretionary
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| 202211-0575-003CF | SF-424 Application for Federal Assistance | USDA/RHS | Active | RCF Recertification
SF-424 Application for Federal Assistance
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| 202211-0704-004CF | SF-424 Research & related (R&R) | DOD/DODDEP | Active | RCF Recertification
SF-424 Research & related (R&R)
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| 202208-1140-002 | National Tracing Center Trace Request/ Solicitud de Rastreo del Centro Nacional de Rastreo | DOJ/ATF | Active | Extension without change of a currently approved collection
National Tracing Center Trace Request/ Solicitud de Rastreo del Centro Nacional de Rastreo
Key Information
Federal Register Notices
AbstractThe National Tracing Center Trace Request/Solicitud de Rastreo del Centro Nacional de Rastreo—ATF Form 3312.1/3312.1S is used by Federal, State, local, and certain foreign law enforcement officials to request information that Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms, and Explosives (ATF) uses to trace firearms used or suspected to have been used in crimes. |
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| 202208-1140-006 | Application and Permit for Importation of Firearms, Ammunition and Defense Articles | DOJ/ATF | Active | Revision of a currently approved collection
Application and Permit for Importation of Firearms, Ammunition and Defense Articles
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Federal Register Notices
Authorizing Statutes18 USC 925 Chapter 44 Firearms (View Law) AbstractThe information collected on the Application and Permit for Importation of Firearms, Ammunition and Defense Articles—ATF Form 6—Part II (5330.3B) is used to determine if the article(s) described in the application qualifies for importation by the importer, and also serves as authorization for the importer. |
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| 202208-3135-001 | NEA Funding Reporting Requirements - Final Descriptive Report Update | NEA | Active | Revision of a currently approved collection
NEA Funding Reporting Requirements - Final Descriptive Report Update
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Federal Register Notices
Authorizing Statutes20 USC 954 (View Law) AbstractFinal Descriptive Reports (FDR) elicit relevant information from individuals, nonprofit organizations, and government arts agencies that receive funding from the National Endowment for the Arts. Reporting requirements are necessary to ascertain that grant projects have been completed and all terms and conditions are met. |
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| 202211-0575-012CF | SF 424- Application for Federal Assistance | USDA/RHS | Active | RCF Recertification
SF 424- Application for Federal Assistance
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| 202211-0575-011CF | SF 424 Application for Federal Assistance | USDA/RHS | Active | RCF Recertification
SF 424 Application for Federal Assistance
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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.
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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.
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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.
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Abstract
A brief statement describing the need for the collection of information and how it will be used.
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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.
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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.
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.