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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| 202203-2506-001 | Rural Capacity Building | HUD/CPD | Active | Revision of a currently approved collection
Rural Capacity Building
Key Information
Federal Register Notices
AbstractApplication for capacity building funds with which national rural housing organization with expertise in assessing national rural conditions and providing financing, training, technical assistance, information, and research will improve the capacity of local non-profits, local governments, and Indian Tribes serving high-need rural areas to undertake community development and affordable housing. |
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| 202204-2130-001 | Railroad Noise Emission Compliance Regulations | DOT/FRA | Active | Extension without change of a currently approved collection
Railroad Noise Emission Compliance Regulations
Key Information
Federal Register Notices
Authorizing Statutes42 USC 4905 (View Law) 42 USC 4916 (View Law) AbstractUnder authority granted by the Noise Control Act of 1972, the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has established limits for noise emissions related to rail carriers in 40 CFR part 201. Those limits are enforced by FRA under 49 CFR part 210. In particular, the information FRA collects under § 210.27 is necessary to ensure compliance with EPA noise standards for new locomotives.This information collection is mandatory and submitted as needed. |
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| 202203-0920-010 | National Outbreak Reporting System (NORS) | HHS/CDC | Active | Revision of a currently approved collection
National Outbreak Reporting System (NORS)
Key Information
Federal Register Notices
Authorizing Statutes42 USC 241 (View Law) AbstractThe National Outbreak Reporting System (NORS) is a web-based platform used by local, state, and territorial health departments in the US to report to CDC all waterborne and foodborne disease outbreaks and enteric disease outbreaks transmitted by contact with environmental sources, infected persons or animals, or unknown modes of transmission. CDC analyzes outbreak data to determine trends and develop and refine recommendations for prevention and control. This Revision is a request to combine the two currently approved forms. |
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| 202207-1557-001 | Lending Limits -- 12 CFR 32 | TREAS/OCC | Active | Extension without change of a currently approved collection
Lending Limits -- 12 CFR 32
Key Information
Federal Register Notices
Authorizing Statutes12 USC 1 et seq (View Law) AbstractPart 32 contains an application process for obtaining authorization to use the Supplemental Lending Limits Program (Program). This information collection requires national banks and savings associations that want to take advantage of the Program to apply to OCC and receive approval. Part 32 also provides alternative methods for calculating the credit exposure of certain derivative transactions. This information collection requires OCC approval for use of certain calculation models. |
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| 202207-0938-004 | Blueprint for Approval of Affordable State-based and State Partnership Insurance Exchanges (CMS-10416) | HHS/CMS | Active | Reinstatement without change of a previously approved collection
Blueprint for Approval of Affordable State-based and State Partnership Insurance Exchanges (CMS-10416)
Key Information
Federal Register Notices
Authorizing StatutesPub.L. 111 - 148 1311(b) (View Law) AbstractCMS is working with States (including the District of Columbia and the territories) to establish Exchanges in every State. The law gives States the opportunity to establish State-based Exchanges, subject to approval that the State-based Exchange meets federal standards and will be ready to offer health care coverage on January 1, 2014. The deadline for Exchange approval is January 1, 2013. In a State that does not achieve Exchange approval by the deadline, the law directs the Secretary of Health and Human Services to facilitate the establishment of an Exchange in that State. States will apply for approval or conditional approval of their State Exchange in the Fall of 2012 with decisions made on January 1, 2013. |
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| 202203-2900-016 | Application for Accrued Amounts Due a Deceased Beneficiary, VA Form 21P-601 | VA | Active | Revision of a currently approved collection
Application for Accrued Amounts Due a Deceased Beneficiary, VA Form 21P-601
Key Information
Federal Register Notices
Authorizing Statutes38 USC 5121 (View Law) AbstractVA Form 21P-601 is used to gather the information necessary to determine a claimant’s entitlement to accrued benefits. Accrued benefits are amounts of VA benefits due, but unpaid, to beneficiary at the time of his or her death. Benefits are paid to eligible survivors based on the priority described in 38 U.S.C. §5121(a). When there are no eligible survivors entitled to accrued benefits based on their relationship to the deceased beneficiary, the person or persons who bore the expenses of the beneficiary’s last illness and burial may claim reimbursement for these expenses from accrued amounts. |
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| 202203-2900-014 | Claim for Disability Insurance Benefits, Government Life Insurance (VA Form 29-357) | VA | Active | Extension without change of a currently approved collection
Claim for Disability Insurance Benefits, Government Life Insurance (VA Form 29-357)
Key Information
Federal Register Notices
Authorizing StatutesAbstractVA Form 29-357 is designed for use by the insurance activity to determine the insured's eligibility for disability insurance benefits. The information is authorized by law, USC Sections 1912, 1915, 1942, 1948. |
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| 202112-2900-001 | APPLICATION FOR VETERANS AFFAIRS LIFE INSURANCE (VALife) (VA Form 29-10277) | VA | Active | New collection (Request for a new OMB Control Number)
APPLICATION FOR VETERANS AFFAIRS LIFE INSURANCE (VALife) (VA Form 29-10277)
Key Information
Federal Register Notices
Authorizing Statutes38 USC 1922 (View Law) AbstractThese forms are used by veterans to apply for Veterans Affairs Life Insurance (VALife), to designate a beneficiary and to select an optional settlement. The information is required by law, 38 USC, Section 1922. |
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| 202203-2900-017 | Marital Status Questionnaire (21P-0537) | VA | Active | Revision of a currently approved collection
Marital Status Questionnaire (21P-0537)
Key Information
Federal Register Notices
Authorizing StatutesAbstractVA Form 21P-0537 is used to verify a surviving spouse’s current marital status to verify his or her continuing entitlement to DIC benefits. The form letter is automatically generated and mailed to DIC beneficiaries. Agency action depends on the information provided by the beneficiary. If the information provided supports the beneficiary’s continued entitlement to benefits, no action is taken. If the information provided by the beneficiary does not support continued entitlement to benefits, VA will take action to terminate benefit payments, based on the facts found. |
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| 202204-1830-002 | Supporting Excellence in Adult Education | ED/OCTAE | Active | Extension without change of a currently approved collection
Supporting Excellence in Adult Education
Key Information
Federal Register Notices
Authorizing StatutesPub.L. 113 - 128 242 (View Law) AbstractThe purpose of this information collection request is to identify and document innovative practices in adult education and literacy that are associated with positive outcomes for adult learners so that they may be disseminated to adult education programs. The U.S. Department of Education will analyze the information that is collected about adult education programs and the outcomes they achieve to identify innovative practices that merit dissemination to the field. |
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| 202205-1210-001 | Multiple Employer Welfare Arrangement Administrative Law Judge Administrative Hearing Procedures | DOL/EBSA | Active | Extension without change of a currently approved collection
Multiple Employer Welfare Arrangement Administrative Law Judge Administrative Hearing Procedures
Key Information
Federal Register Notices
Authorizing Statutes29 USC 1151 (View Law) AbstractSection 521 of ERISA, 29 U.S.C. 1151, provides that the Secretary of Labor may issue ex-parte cease and desist orders when it appears to the Secretary that the alleged conduct of a multiple employer welfare arrangement (MEWA) under section 3(40) of the Act, 29 U.S.C. 1002(40), is fraudulent, or creates an immediate danger to the public safety or welfare, or is causing or can be reasonably expected to cause significant, imminent, and irreparable public injury. Section 521(b) provides that a person that is adversely affected by the issuance of a cease and desist order may request an administrative hearing regarding the order. This information collection request describes the procedures before an administrative law judge (ALJ) when a person seeks an administrative hearing for review of such an order. |
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| 202208-0570-001CF | SF-3881, ACH Vendor/Misc Payment Enrollment Form (1530-0069) | USDA/RBS | Active | RCF Recertification
SF-3881, ACH Vendor/Misc Payment Enrollment Form (1530-0069)
Key Information
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| 202205-1530-001 | Collateral Security Resolution and Collateral Pledge and Security Agreement | TREAS/FISCAL | Active | Extension without change of a currently approved collection
Collateral Security Resolution and Collateral Pledge and Security Agreement
Key Information
Federal Register Notices
Authorizing Statutes12 USC 1823(e) (View Law) AbstractThese forms are used to give authority to financial institutions to become a depositary of the Federal Government. They also execute an agreement from the financial institutions they are authorized to pledge collateral to secure public funds with Federal Reserve Banks or their designees. |
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| 202208-0560-001CF | SF-3881- ACH Vendor/Miscellaneous Payment | USDA/FSA | Active | RCF Recertification
SF-3881- ACH Vendor/Miscellaneous Payment
Key Information
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| 202204-1545-012 | Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act Patient Protection Notice | TREAS/IRS | Active | Extension without change of a currently approved collection
Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act Patient Protection Notice
Key Information
Federal Register Notices
Authorizing StatutesPub.L. 111 - 148 10101(g) (View Law) Pub.L. 116 - 260 No Surprises Act (View Law) AbstractThe Patient Protection Notice is used by health plan sponsors and issuers to notify certain individuals of their right to (1) choose a primary care provider or a pediatrician when a plan or issuer requires participants or subscribers to designate a primary care physician; or (2) obtain obstetrical or gynecological care without prior authorization. |
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| 202203-1545-010 | Statement by Person(s) Receiving Gambling Winnings | TREAS/IRS | Active | Extension without change of a currently approved collection
Statement by Person(s) Receiving Gambling Winnings
Key Information
Federal Register Notices
Authorizing Statutes26 USC 3402 (q)(6) (View Law) AbstractSection 3402(q)(6) of the IRC requires a statement by the person receiving certain gambling winnings when that person is not the winner or is one of a group of winners. It enables the payer to properly apportion the winnings and withheld tax on Form W-2G. We use the information on Form W-2G to ensure that recipients are properly reporting their income. |
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| 202208-0560-003CF | SF-3881 | USDA/FSA | Active | RCF Recertification
SF-3881
Key Information
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| 202208-0560-002CF | SF-3881, ACH Vendor/Miscellaneous Payment Enrollment Form. | USDA/FSA | Active | RCF Recertification
SF-3881, ACH Vendor/Miscellaneous Payment Enrollment Form.
Key Information
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| 202205-1210-002 | Alternative Reporting Methods for Apprenticeship and Training Plans and Top Hat Plans | DOL/EBSA | Active | Extension without change of a currently approved collection
Alternative Reporting Methods for Apprenticeship and Training Plans and Top Hat Plans
Key Information
Federal Register Notices
Authorizing Statutes29 USC 1023 (View Law) AbstractSection 29 CFR 2520.104-22 provides an exemption to the reporting and disclosure provision of Part 1 of Title I of ERISA for employee welfare benefit plans that provide exclusively apprenticeship and training benefits if the plan administrator meets the following requirements: (1) files a notice with the Secretary that provides the name of the plan, the plan sponsor's Employer Identification Number, the plan administrator's name, and the name and location of an office or person from whom interested individuals can obtain certain info about courses offered by the plan; and (2) take steps reasonably designed to ensure that the information required to be contained in the notice is disclosed to employees of employers contribution to the plan who may be eligible to enroll in any course of study sponsored or establish by the plan; (3) and make the notice available to employees upon request. Under 2520.104-23, the Department provides an alternative method of compliance with the reporting and disclosure of Title I of ERISA for unfunded or insured plan established for a select group of management of highly compensated employees (i.e., top hat plans). In order to satisfy the alternative method of compliance, the plan administrator must file a statement with the Secretary of Labor that includes the name and address of the employer, the employer EIN, a declaration that the employer maintains a plan or plans primarily for the purpose of providing deferred compensation for a select group of management or highly compensated employees, and a statement of the number of such plans and the employees covered by each. Plan documents must be made available to the Secretary upon request, and only one statement needs to be filed for each employer maintaining one or more of the plans. The procedures for filing apprenticeship and training plan notices and "top hat" plan statements with the Secretary of Labor to require electronic submission of these notices and statements. The final rule is not intended to express any view on, and does not change, the current content requirements in the exemption under § 2520.104-22 for apprenticeship and training plans or the alternative method of compliance under § 2520.104-23 for top hat plans. The final rule revised § 2520.104-22(c) and § 2520.104-23(c) to require Internet-based electronic filing of apprenticeship and training plan notices and top hat plan statements with the Secretary through EBSA's Web site. Once they are filed, these notices and statements would be posted on the Department's Web site at http://www.dol.gov/ebsa and be available to the public. |
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| 202205-1530-002 | ACH Vendor/Miscellaneous Payment Enrollment Form | TREAS/FISCAL | Active | Extension without change of a currently approved collection
ACH Vendor/Miscellaneous Payment Enrollment Form
Key Information
Federal Register Notices
Authorizing Statutes31 USC 3322 (View Law) AbstractPayment data is collected from vendors doing business with the Federal Government. The Treasury Department, Bureau of the Fiscal Service will use the information to electronically transmit payment to financial institutions designated by vendors and miscellaneous recipients. |
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.