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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| 202211-0575-003CF | SF-424 Application for Federal Assistance | USDA/RHS | Active | RCF Recertification
SF-424 Application for Federal Assistance
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| 202211-0575-005CF | SF-424 Application for Federal Assistance | USDA/RHS | Active | RCF Recertification
SF-424 Application for Federal Assistance
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| 202211-0575-006CF | SF-424 Application for Federal Assistance | USDA/RHS | Active | RCF Recertification
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| 202211-1018-001CF | SF-424 Discretionary Grant form usage for USFWS | DOI/FWS | Active | RCF Recertification
SF-424 Discretionary Grant form usage for USFWS
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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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| 202203-2105-001 | DOT DBE Program | DOT/OST | Active | New collection (Request for a new OMB Control Number)
DOT DBE Program
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Federal Register Notices
Authorizing Statutes49 USC 47113 (View Law) AbstractThis is to request the Office of Management and Budget’s (OMB) approval of the Department of Transportation’s (Department/DOT) information collection titled “Disadvantaged Business Enterprise Program Collections” (Collection). The Bipartisan Infrastructure Law (BIL, enacted as the Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act (IIJA), Pub. L. 117-58 (Nov. 15, 2021)) states that Congress continues to find that there is a compelling need for the continuation of the DBE program. The BIL directs, except to the extent that the Secretary of Transportation determines otherwise, that not less than 10 percent of the amounts made available for any program under Division A-Surface Transportation, with limited exceptions, shall be expended through small business concerns owned and controlled by socially and economically disadvantaged individuals. The statutory provision governing the DBE program as it relates to airport financial assistance programs is 49 U.S.C. 47113. The Department’s implementing regulations are set forth in 49 CFR Parts 23 and 26. |
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| 202211-2120-001CF | FAA Aircraft Pilots Workforce Development Grant Program - Key Contact, Project Location and Abstract Forms Request | DOT/FAA | Active | RCF Recertification
FAA Aircraft Pilots Workforce Development Grant Program - Key Contact, Project Location and Abstract Forms Request
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Authorizing StatutesPub.L. 116 - 92 1743 (View Law) Pub.L. 115 - 254 625 (View Law) |
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| 202211-3060-003 | 28 GHz Band | FCC | Active | Extension without change of a currently approved collection
28 GHz Band
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Federal Register Notices
Authorizing Statutes47 USC 303 (View Law) 47 USC 154 (View Law) AbstractThe Federal Communications Commission (“Commission”) is requesting that the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) approve an extension of the information collection titled, “28 GHz Band” under OMB Control No. 3060-0768. There are no changes to the number of respondents, responses, annual burden hours and annual costs. The information collection requirements that remain in this current collection are as follows: Local Multipoint Distribution Systems (LMDS) licensees are required to serve copies of their applications on all Non-Geostationary Mobile Satellite Service (NGSO/MSS) applicants (Section 101.147). NGSO/MSS feeder link earth stations must specify a set of geographic coordinates for location of these earth stations, 15 days after the release of a public notice announcing commencement of LMDS auctions (Section 101.147). |
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| 202211-3060-001 | Section 80.605, U.S. Coast Guard Coordination | FCC | Active | Extension without change of a currently approved collection
Section 80.605, U.S. Coast Guard Coordination
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Federal Register Notices
Authorizing Statutes47 USC 154, 303, 307(e), 309, 332 (View Law) AbstractSection 80.605 is needed to insure that no hazard to marine navigation will result from the grant of applications for non-selectable transponders and shore based radionavigation aids. If this collection was not conducted, stations posing a hazard to marine navigation could be licensed inadvertently and/or long delays in the processing of applications could result due to the necessity for coordination between the FCC, the U.S. Coast Guard and the applicant. |
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| 202211-3060-004 | Flexibility for Delivery of Communications by Mobile Satellite Service Providers in the 2 GHz Band, the L-Band, and the 1.6/2.4 GHz Band | FCC | Active | Extension without change of a currently approved collection
Flexibility for Delivery of Communications by Mobile Satellite Service Providers in the 2 GHz Band, the L-Band, and the 1.6/2.4 GHz Band
Key Information
Federal Register Notices
Authorizing Statutes47 USC 154(i), 157, 302 and 303 (View Law) AbstractOn December 23, 2016, the Commission released a Report and Order in IB Docket No. 13-213, FCC 16-181, titled “Terrestrial Use of the 2473-2495 MHz Band for Low-Power Mobile Broadband Networks; Amendments to Rules for the Ancillary Terrestrial Component (ATC) of Mobile Satellite Service Systems.” The revisions to 47 C.F.R. Part 25 adopted in the Report and Order remove a portion of the information collection requirements as it relates to a newly proposed low power broadband network, as described in document FCC 16-181. These revisions enable ATC licensees to operate low-power ATC using licensed spectrum in the 2483.5-2495 MHz band. Although the original low-power ATC proposal described the use of the adjacent 2473-2483.5 MHz band, low-power terrestrial operations at 2473-2483.5 MHz were not authorized by the Report and Order. The revisions provide an exception for low-power ATC from the requirements contained in section 25.149(b) of the Commission’s rules, which require detailed showings concerning satellite system coverage and replacement satellites. The revisions also provide an exception from a rule requiring integrated service, which generally requires that service handsets be capable of communication with both satellites and terrestrial base stations. Accordingly, the provider of low-power ATC would be relieved from certain burdens that are currently in place in the existing information collection. To qualify for authority to deploy a low-power terrestrial network in the 2483.5-2495 MHz band, an ATC licensee would need to certify that it will utilize a Network Operating System to manage its terrestrial low-power network. Although the Report and Order also created new technical requirements for equipment designed to communicate with a low-power ATC network, satisfaction of these technical requirements relieves ATC licensees from meeting other technical requirements that apply to ATC systems generally. We also had a revision to this information collection to reflect the elimination of the elements of this information collection for 2 GHz Mobile Satellite Service (MSS). See 78 FR 48621-22. |
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| 202211-3060-006 | Consummations of Assignments and Transfers of Control of Authorization | FCC | Active | Extension without change of a currently approved collection
Consummations of Assignments and Transfers of Control of Authorization
Key Information
Federal Register Notices
Authorizing Statutes47 USC 154(i) (View Law) AbstractThe Federal Communications Commission ("Commission") is requesting that the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) approve a extension of OMB Control No. 3060-1108 titled, "Consummation of Assignments and Transfers of Control of Authorization." The purpose of the revision is to remove rule section 47 CFR 25.119 from OMB Control No. 3060-1108 which has been consolidated into OMB Control No. 3060-0678. OMB approved the consolidation on August 15, 2014. |
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| 202205-2900-006 | Application for Disability Compensation and Related Compensation Benefits (VA Form 21-526EZ) | VA | Active | Revision of a currently approved collection
Application for Disability Compensation and Related Compensation Benefits (VA Form 21-526EZ)
Key Information
Federal Register Notices
Authorizing Statutes38 USC 5101 (View Law) Pub.L. 110 - 389 221 (View Law) AbstractVA Form 21-526EZ is used to collect the information needed to process a claim for disability compensation and/or related compensation benefits. The form has evolved over time into a standard claim form to be used for any benefit associated with disability compensation; to include new or initial claims and claims for increase. Without this information, determination of entitlement would not be possible. |
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| 202209-0608-001 | BE-120 Benchmark Survey of Transactions in Selected Services and Intellectual Property with Foreign Persons | DOC/EASA | Active | Reinstatement with change of a previously approved collection
BE-120 Benchmark Survey of Transactions in Selected Services and Intellectual Property with Foreign Persons
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Federal Register Notices
Authorizing Statutes22 USC 3101-3108 (View Law) AbstractThe BE-120 Benchmark Survey of Transactions in Selected Services and Intellectual Property is necessary to obtain complete and accurate universe data used by the Bureau of Economic Analysis (BEA) to produce the International Transactions Accounts (ITAs) of the United States. These accounts provide a comprehensive and detailed view of economic transactions between the United States and other countries. In addition, they provide input into other U.S. economic measures and accounts, contributing particularly to the National Income and Product Accounts (NIPAs) and Input-Output accounts. The ITAs are used extensively by both government and private organizations for national and international economic policy support and for analytical purposes. |
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| 202205-0938-002 | Good Cause Processes (CMS-10544) | HHS/CMS | Active | Reinstatement without change of a previously approved collection
Good Cause Processes (CMS-10544)
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Federal Register Notices
Authorizing Statutes18 USC 1851(g)(3)(B)(i) (View Law) 18 USC 1860D-1(b)(1)(B) (View Law) 18 USC 1876(c)(3)(B) (View Law) AbstractBeneficiaries are provided a protection outlined in regulation at 42 CFR 417.460, 422.74, and 423.44 that provides CMS with the ability to reinstate an individual's enrollment into a Medicare Advantage, Part D or cost plan in certain circumstances where the individual's non-payment of plan premiums was due to circumstances that the individual could not reasonably foresee or could not control, such as an unexpected hospitalization. This submission calculates the administrative cost by Medicare Advantage, Part D and cost plans to process such requests on behalf of CMS. |
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| 202207-3235-011 | Rule 139b Disclosure of Standardized Performance | SEC | Active | Extension without change of a currently approved collection
Rule 139b Disclosure of Standardized Performance
Key Information
Federal Register Notices
Authorizing Statutes15 USC 77a (View Law) AbstractRule 139b extends the safe harbor under rule 139 of the Securities Act to research reports for covered investment funds. |
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| 202208-0704-011 | Defense Federal Acquisition Regulation Supplement (DFARS) part 225, Foreign Acquisition, and Defense Contractors Performing Private Security Functions Outside the United States | DOD/DODDEP | Active | Extension without change of a currently approved collection
Defense Federal Acquisition Regulation Supplement (DFARS) part 225, Foreign Acquisition, and Defense Contractors Performing Private Security Functions Outside the United States
Key Information
Federal Register Notices
Authorizing StatutesPub.L. 110 - 181 862 (View Law) AbstractIn accordance with section 862 of the National Defense Authorization Act of 2008 (Pub. L. 110-181) contractors performing private security functions are required to establish a process under which contractors are required to report certain security incidents. These contractors must ensure that their personnel performing private security functions comply, reporting incidents in which a weapon is discharged, personnel are attacked or killed, or property is destroyed, or active, lethal countermeasures are employed. |
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| 202203-1652-006 | Law Enforcement Officers Safety Act (LEOSA) and Retired Badge/Credential | DHS/TSA | Active | Extension without change of a currently approved collection
Law Enforcement Officers Safety Act (LEOSA) and Retired Badge/Credential
Key Information
Federal Register Notices
Authorizing Statutes18 USC 926C (View Law) AbstractUnder 18 U.S.C. sec. 926C, which codifies a portion of LEOSA, a "qualified retired law enforcement officer" may carry a concealed firearm in any jurisdiction in the United States, regardless of State or local laws, with certain limitations and conditions. In accordance with LEOSA, the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) requires DHS components to implement the provisions of LEOSA pertaining to qualified retired LEOs as cost-effectively and efficiently as possible consistent with the requirements and intent of the statute for LEOs formerly employed by DHS and predecessor agencies. |
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| 202210-3095-001 | Schedule A and Veterans Recruitment Initiative Information | NARA | Active | No material or nonsubstantive change to a currently approved collection
Schedule A and Veterans Recruitment Initiative Information
Key Information
Federal Register Notices
AbstractWe are implementing a new recruitment initiative by which we work to connect people who are 30 percent-or-more disabled veterans or are Schedule A-eligible with non-competitive employment opportunities within our agency. OPM’s Schedule A hiring authority permits Federal agencies to non-competitively hire people with intellectual, severe physical, or psychiatric disabilities who have demonstrated satisfactory performance through a temporary or permanent appointment, or have been certified as likely to succeed in performing the duties of the job. Candidates under the Schedule A hiring authority (5 CFR 213.3102(u)) can be appointed on a temporary or permanent basis. Though not specifically for veterans, agencies can use the Schedule A hiring authority to appoint eligible veterans and others with such disabilities to positions for which they are qualified as outlined above. Our recruitment initiative for 30 percent-or-more disabled veterans also allows us to non-competitively appoint any veteran with a 30 percent-or-more service-connected disability. Eligible veterans include: ● veterans who retired from active military service with a service-connected disability rating of 30 percent or more; OR ● veterans who have a rating by the Department of Veterans Affairs showing a compensable service-connected disability of 30 percent or more. Our Special Placement Program Coordinator (SPPC) serves as a liaison between the applicant and NARA managers and supervisors to find viable employment opportunities for Schedule A-eligible people and veterans. SPPC has developed a Resumé Repository (retained in a spreadsheet) to store resumés of qualified individuals who may meet our hiring needs. The Repository helps our agency find highly motivated veterans and Schedule A candidates who are eager to demonstrate their abilities in the workplace through excepted service positions, which could become permanent positions after trial period requirements have been met. We are going to automate collecting the information for the Repository through an online Google form, NARA Employment Interest Questionnaire, NA Form 3102. |
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| 202202-2060-007 | NESHAP for Nine Metal Fabrication and Area Finishing Source (40 CFR Part 63, Subpart XXXXXX) (Renewal) | EPA/OAR | Active | Extension without change of a currently approved collection
NESHAP for Nine Metal Fabrication and Area Finishing Source (40 CFR Part 63, Subpart XXXXXX) (Renewal)
Key Information
Federal Register Notices
Authorizing Statutes42 USC Sec. 7414 (View Law) AbstractThe National Emission Standards for Hazardous Air Pollutants (NESHAP), for Nine Metal Fabrication and Finishing Area Sources (40 CFR Part 63, Subpart XXXXXX) apply to owners or operators of any existing or new metal fabrication and finishing facility that is an area source of hazardous air pollutant (HAP) emissions and uses or has the potential to emit metal fabrication or finishing metal HAP (MFHAP), defined to be the compounds of cadmium, chromium, lead, manganese, and nickel, or any of these metals in the elemental form with the exception of lead. The affected sources consist of several types of metal fabrication and finishing processes, including any abrasive blasting, metalworking (which includes machining, and dry grinding and dry polishing with machines), spray painting, and welding operations. New facilities include those that commenced construction or reconstruction after the date of proposal. In general, all NESHAP standards 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 in the operation of an affected facility, 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. This information is being collected to assure compliance with 40 CFR Part 63, Subpart XXXXXX. |
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| 202209-0704-001 | Defense Federal Acquisition Regulation Supplement (DFARS) Part 246, Quality Assurance, and Related Clauses in DFARS 252.46 | DOD/DODDEP | Active | Extension without change of a currently approved collection
Defense Federal Acquisition Regulation Supplement (DFARS) Part 246, Quality Assurance, and Related Clauses in DFARS 252.46
Key Information
Federal Register Notices
Authorizing Statutes41 USC 1303 (View Law) AbstractInformation collections for DFARS part 246 and clauses at 252.246-7003, Notification of Potential Safety Issues; 252.246-7005, Notice of Warranty Tracking of Serialized Items; 252.246-7006, Warranty Tracking of Serialized Items; and 252.246-7008, Sources of Electronic Parts. Contractors must notify DoD of nonconformance that could impact safety, warranty information, and sources of electronic parts. This OMB Control includes the information collections and recordkeeping requirements previously approved under 0704-0541. |
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.
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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.
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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.