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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| 202205-1545-015 | Empowerment Zone Employment Credit (Form 8844) | TREAS/IRS | Active | Extension without change of a currently approved collection
Empowerment Zone Employment Credit (Form 8844)
Key Information
Federal Register Notices
Authorizing StatutesAbstractEmployers use Form 8844 to claim the empowerment zone and renewal community employment credit. |
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| 202205-1545-003 | INTL-21-91 (TD 8656 - Final) Section 6662 - Imposition of the Accuracy-Related Penalty | TREAS/IRS | Active | Extension without change of a currently approved collection
INTL-21-91 (TD 8656 - Final) Section 6662 - Imposition of the Accuracy-Related Penalty
Key Information
Federal Register Notices
Authorizing StatutesAbstractThese previously approved regulations provide guidance about substantial and gross valuation misstatements as defined in sections 6662(e) and 6662(h). They also provide guidance about the reasonable cause and good faith exclusion. The regulations apply to taxpayers who have transactions between persons described in section 482 and not section 482 transfer price adjustments. |
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| 202203-1845-009 | Loan Cancellation in the Federal Perkins Loan Program | ED/FSA | Active | Extension without change of a currently approved collection
Loan Cancellation in the Federal Perkins Loan Program
Key Information
Federal Register Notices
Authorizing Statutes20 USC 1087ee (View Law) 20 USC 425 (View Law) AbstractThis is a request for an extension of the current OMB approval for the recordkeeping requirements contained in 34 CFR 674.53, 674.56, 674.57, 674.58 and 674.59. The information collections in these regulations are necessary to determine Federal Perkins Loan (Perkins Loan) Program borrower’s eligibility to receive program benefits and to prevent fraud and abuse of program funds. There has been no change to the regulatory requirements. Due to the effects of the COVID-19 pandemic and the suspension of the collection of loans, the Department lacks sufficient data to allow for more accurate updates to the usage of the regulations. |
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| 201911-1651-001 | Section 321 E-Commerce Data | DHS/USCBP | Active | New collection (Request for a new OMB Control Number)
Section 321 E-Commerce Data
Key Information
Federal Register Notices
AbstractCBP faces significant challenges in targeting Section 321 shipments, while still maintaining the clearance speeds the private sector has come to expect. This is because CBP does not receive adequate advance information in order to effectively and efficiently assess the security risk of the approximately 1.8 million Section 321 shipments that arrive each day. This pilot is conducted pursuant to 19 CFR 101.9(a), which authorizes the Commissioner to impose requirements different from those specified in the CBP regulations for the purposes of conducting a test program or procedure designed to evaluate the effectiveness of new technology or operational procedures regarding the processing of passengers, vessels, or merchandise. This information will help CBP better target examination resources toward shipments that might pose a violation risk. By testing this information, CBP will take its first step in determining whether to amend the regulations to mandate specific data elements for shipments eligible for Section 321 release. |
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| 202205-1545-008 | Form 5304-SIMPLE; Form 5305-SIMPLE; Notice 98-4 | TREAS/IRS | Active | Extension without change of a currently approved collection
Form 5304-SIMPLE; Form 5305-SIMPLE; Notice 98-4
Key Information
Federal Register Notices
Authorizing Statutes26 USC 408 (View Law) AbstractForms 5304-SIMPLE and 5035-SIMPLE are used by an employer to permit employees to make salary reduction contributions to a savings incentive match plan (SIMPLE IRA) described in Code section 408(p). These forms are not to be filed with IRS, but to be retained in the employers' records as proof of establishing such a plan, thereby justifying a deduction for contributions made to the SIMPLE IRA. The data is used to verify the deduction. Notice 98-4 provides guidance for employers and trustees regarding how they can comply with the requirements of Code section 408(p) in establishing and maintaining a SIMPLE Plan |
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| 202205-1545-004 | Reducing Tax Burden on America's Taxpayers | TREAS/IRS | Active | Extension without change of a currently approved collection
Reducing Tax Burden on America's Taxpayers
Key Information
Federal Register Notices
Authorizing Statutes26 USC 6103 (View Law) AbstractForm 13285-A is used by taxpayers and external partners and stakeholders to identify meaningful taxpayer burden reduction opportunities. Employees will make the forms available at education and outreach events. |
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| 202205-1545-009 | Systemic Advocacy Issue Submission Form | TREAS/IRS | Active | Extension without change of a currently approved collection
Systemic Advocacy Issue Submission Form
Key Information
Federal Register Notices
Authorizing Statutes26 USC 7803 (c) (2) (B) (View Law) AbstractForm 14411 is to be used by individuals, businesses, practitioners and other public groups to identify systemic problems that taxpayers are encountering with IRS. This form will be submitted electronically via the IRS.gov website. Mailed or faxed forms will be accepted and are necessary. |
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| 202205-1545-016 | Excise Tax on Structured Settlement Factoring Transactions (Form 8876) | TREAS/IRS | Active | Extension without change of a currently approved collection
Excise Tax on Structured Settlement Factoring Transactions (Form 8876)
Key Information
Federal Register Notices
Authorizing Statutes26 USC 5891 (View Law) AbstractForm 8876 is used to report and pay the 40% excise tax imposed under section 5891 on the factoring discount of a structured settlement factoring transaction. |
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| 202205-1545-026 | Obligations principally secured by an interest in real property | TREAS/IRS | Active | Extension without change of a currently approved collection
Obligations principally secured by an interest in real property
Key Information
Federal Register Notices
Authorizing Statutes26 USC 860G (View Law) AbstractThis collection covers final regulations under section 1.860G-2 that expand the list of permitted loan modifications to include certain modifications that are often made to commercial mortgages. The collection of information in this regulation is in section 1.860G-2(b) (7). To establish that the 80-percent test is met at the time of modification, the servicer must obtain an appraisal or some other form of commercially reasonable valuation (the appraisal requirement). This information is required to show that modifications to mortgages permitted will not cause the modified mortgage to cease to be a qualified mortgage. |
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| 202204-1545-014 | Supplemental Income and Loss | TREAS/IRS | Active | Extension without change of a currently approved collection
Supplemental Income and Loss
Key Information
Federal Register Notices
Authorizing Statutes26 USC 6011 (View Law) 26 USC 6012 (View Law) AbstractInternal Revenue Code (IRC) sections 6011 and 6012 require individuals and entities to prepare and file income tax returns annually. Treasury Regulations section 1.6012-3 requires fiduciaries to file tax returns for estates and trusts using Form 1041. Form 1041 filers use Schedule E (Form 1040) to report income and loss from rental real estate, royalties, partnerships, S corporations, estates, trusts, and residual interests in real estate mortgage investment conduits (REMICs). |
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| 202206-2120-008 | Bipartisan Infrastructure Law Airport Terminal and Tower Project Information | DOT/FAA | Active | Revision of a currently approved collection
Bipartisan Infrastructure Law Airport Terminal and Tower Project Information
Key Information
Federal Register Notices
Authorizing StatutesPub.L. 117 - 58 801 (View Law) AbstractThis is the renewal of a collection, original given emergency approval in February 2022, to solicit the data necessary to help the FAA evaluate and select airport terminal and tower projects for funding under the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law (BIL) (P.L. 117-58) , signed on November 15, 2021. The BIL provides $1,020,000,000 annually, for five years, to award competitive discretionary grants for airport terminal and tower development. Of this amount, about $1,000,000,000 annually is for the Airport Terminal Program (ATP), and $20,000,000 annually is for an Airport-owned Contract Tower Program (FCT). Airport owners and managers (sponsors) who elect to compete for funding and obtain benefits from the BIL Airport Terminal and Tower Programs will submit project information. The information collected is based on grant considerations outlined in the BIL and allows the FAA to evaluate and distribute BIL funds to address aging infrastructure at the nation’s airports. Some 3,075 airports are eligible to participate in the BIL Airport Terminal Program and about 170 for the Tower Program, though not all will have a project that fits the criteria outlined in the BIL. |
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| 202205-0704-005 | Software Resource Data Reports (SRDR) | DOD/DODDEP | Active | Existing collection in use without an OMB Control Number
Software Resource Data Reports (SRDR)
Key Information
Federal Register Notices
Authorizing Statutes10 USC 2334(g) (View Law) AbstractThe intent of the Software Resource Data Reports (SRDR) is to capture software resource and effort data, at the Software Release and Computer Software Configuration Item (CSCI) levels that are significant either for a current program or when a similar effort may be required for a future program. The collected data is the primary data source utilized when completing cost estimates. Respondents are any weapons system contractor or government entity with contracts, subcontracts, or agreements that are required to provide Cost and Software Data Reports (CSDRs) based on all anticipated costs that individually or collectively surpass the corresponding dollar thresholds established in DoDI 5000.73. |
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| 202204-1545-016 | Form 5316, Application for Group or Pooled Trust Ruling | TREAS/IRS | Active | Revision of a currently approved collection
Form 5316, Application for Group or Pooled Trust Ruling
Key Information
Federal Register Notices
Authorizing Statutes26 USC 501 (View Law) 26 USC 401 (View Law) Pub.L. 114 - 113 336(e) (View Law) 5 USC 301 (View Law) 5 USC 552 (View Law) AbstractTreasury Regulations section 601.201, as authorized by 5 U.S.C. 301 and 5 U.S.C. 552, provides that it is the practice of the IRS to answer inquiries of individuals and organizations, whenever appropriate in the interest of sound tax administration, as to their status for tax purposes and as to the tax effects of their acts or transactions. Rev. Proc. 2022-4, updated annually, explains how the IRS provides advice to taxpayers on issues under the jurisdiction of the Commissioner, Tax Exempt and Government Entities Division, Employee Plans Rulings and Agreements Office. It also details the types of advice available to taxpayers and the procedures for requesting such advice. Internal Revenue Code (IRC) section 501(a) provides, in part, that a trust described in IRC section 401(a) shall be exempt from income tax. IRC section 401(a) requires that a qualified trust be created or organized in the United States and form part of a stock bonus, pension, or profit-sharing plan of an employer for the exclusive benefit of its employees or their beneficiaries. Qualified group or pooled trusts are described in Rev. Rul. 81-100, as clarified and modified by Rev. Rul. 2004-67, Rev. Rul. 2011-1, Rev. Rul. 2014-24, and section 336(e) of the Protecting Americans from Tax Hikes Act of 2015, P.L. 114-113. Form 5316 is used by trust sponsors to apply for a determination letter from the IRS on the qualified status of a group or pooled trust. |
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| 202207-1513-012 | Airlines Withdrawing Stock from Customs Custody (TTB REC 5620/2) | TREAS/TTB | Active | Extension without change of a currently approved collection
Airlines Withdrawing Stock from Customs Custody (TTB REC 5620/2)
Key Information
Federal Register Notices
Authorizing Statutes19 USC 1309 (View Law) 26 USC 5214 and 5362 (View Law) AbstractIn general, under chapter 51 of the Internal Revenue Code (IRC), distilled spirits and wine produced in or imported into the United States are subject to Federal excise tax, but those taxes are subject to drawback (refund) when such products are subsequently exported from the United States, which, under 26 U.S.C. 5214 and 5362 includes the lading of such products as supplies on aircraft engaged in foreign flights. Also, under 19 U.S.C. 1309, those products may be withdrawn from customs custody without payment of tax for use as supplies on such aircraft. Additionally, those statutes authorize the Secretary to issue regulations regarding such withdrawals. Under its delegated authorities, the Alcohol and Tobacco Tax and Trade Bureau (TTB) alcohol export regulations in 27 CFR part 28 require airlines to account for distilled spirits and wine withdrawn from their stocks held in customs custody at airports for use as supplies on aircraft engaged in foreign flights. Accounting for such withdrawals, whether made subject to drawback or without payment of tax, is necessary to protect the revenue as the collected information allows TTB to verify export drawback claims and detect diversion of untaxed distilled spirits and wine into the domestic market. |
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| 202204-1545-009 | Long-Term Care and Accelerated Death Benefits | TREAS/IRS | Active | Extension without change of a currently approved collection
Long-Term Care and Accelerated Death Benefits
Key Information
Federal Register Notices
Authorizing StatutesAbstractInternal Revenue Code (IRC) sections 7702B and 101(g) respectively define situations under which benefits paid under a long-term health care insurance contract and accelerated death benefits paid under a life insurance policy may qualify for special tax treatment. IRC section 6050Q requires the payer to report all such benefit amounts paid during any calendar year, specifying whether or not the benefits were paid in whole or in part on a per diem or other periodic basis without regard to expenses. Benefit payers use Form 1099-LTC to report any long-term care or accelerated death benefits paid to an individual. Payers include insurance companies, governmental units, and viatical settlement providers. |
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| 202207-1513-011 | Application for Extension of Time for Payment of Tax; Application for Installment Agreement | TREAS/TTB | Active | Extension without change of a currently approved collection
Application for Extension of Time for Payment of Tax; Application for Installment Agreement
Key Information
Federal Register Notices
Authorizing Statutes26 USC 6159 and 6161 (View Law) AbstractThe Internal Revenue Code (IRC) at 26 U.S.C. 6161 authorizes the Secretary of the Treasury (the Secretary) to grant taxpayers up to 6 months of additional time to pay taxes due on any return required under the IRC. In addition, the IRC at 26 U.S.C. 6159 authorizes the Secretary to enter into a written agreement with a taxpayer to allow installment payments of taxes due “if the Secretary determines that such an agreement will facilitate full or partial payment of such liability.” Under those IRC authorities, TTB has issued two taxpayer relief application forms, TTB F 5600.38 for time extension requests, and TTB F 5600.31 for installment payment agreement requests. Using the relevant form and any required supporting documentation, an excise taxpayer regulated by TTB identifies themselves, the specific excise tax and amount in question, their current financial situation, and the reasons why the requested taxpayer relief is necessary. TTB evaluates the provided information, records its decision to approve or disapprove the requested taxpayer relief on the submitted form, and notifies the applicant of its decision by returning a copy of the form. |
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| 202207-1513-010 | Information Collected in Support of Wine Producer Tax Credit Transfers (TTB REC 5120/11) | TREAS/TTB | Active | Revision of a currently approved collection
Information Collected in Support of Wine Producer Tax Credit Transfers (TTB REC 5120/11)
Key Information
Federal Register Notices
Authorizing Statutes26 USC 5041(c) (View Law) AbstractUnder the Internal Revenue Code (IRC) at 26 U.S.C. 5041(c), importers and domestic producers may take certain tax credits on specified quantities of wine, including hard cider, imported or removed from their premises during a calendar year. In addition, under that IRC section, domestic producers may transfer their wine tax credits to other bonded premises that store their wine and ship it on their instructions, provided that the producer supplies such transferees with the information necessary to properly determine the transferee’s allowable tax credits. Under that IRC authority, the Alcohol and Tobacco Tax and Trade Bureau (TTB) regulations in 27 CFR part 24 require wine producers to provide such transferees with a written record containing certain information regarding the producer, transferee, the wine, its tax rate, its removal, and the tax credits involved. The required information may be supplied and maintained using usual and customary business records such as shipping invoices. The required information is necessary to ensure that the IRC provisions regarding wine producer tax credits and their transfer are properly applied. |
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| 202209-0570-010CF | SF-424 Application for Federal Assistance | USDA/RBS | Active | RCF New
SF-424 Application for Federal Assistance
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| 202209-0570-011CF | SF-270 Request for Advance or Reimbursement | USDA/RBS | Active | RCF New
SF-270 Request for Advance or Reimbursement
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| 202209-0570-009CF | Standard Form LLL Disclosure of Lobbying Activities | USDA/RBS | Active | RCF New
Standard Form LLL Disclosure of Lobbying Activities
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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.
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.
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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.
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.
N/A
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.
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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.