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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| 202106-0584-002 | Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program Regulations, Part 275 - Quality Control | USDA/FNS | Active | Revision of a currently approved collection
Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program Regulations, Part 275 - Quality Control
Key Information
Federal Register Notices
Authorizing StatutesPub.L. 108 - 269 11(d), 11(e), 16(c ) (View Law) AbstractTo help assure that quality control (QC) data is reliable and to provide due process for QC findings and liabilities. Part 275 (Subpart C) requires a sampling plan and has arbitration and good cause processes. |
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| 202105-0960-004 | Request for Business Entity Taxpayer Information | SSA | Active | Revision of a currently approved collection
Request for Business Entity Taxpayer Information
Key Information
Federal Register Notices
Authorizing Statutes42 USC 406 (View Law) 42 USC 1383 (View Law) AbstractThe SSA uses Form SSA-1694 to collect information from law firms or other business entities that have partners or employees to whom SSA pays fees that SSA has authorized as compensation for the representation of claimants before SSA. SSA uses the information to meet Form 1099-MISC requirements for issuance. The respondents are law firms or other business entities with partners or employees who are attorneys or other qualified individuals who represent claimants before SSA. |
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| 202205-1625-005 | Report of Oil or Hazardous Substance Discharge and Report of Suspicious Maritime Activity | DHS/USCG | Active | Extension without change of a currently approved collection
Report of Oil or Hazardous Substance Discharge and Report of Suspicious Maritime Activity
Key Information
Federal Register Notices
Authorizing StatutesAbstractAny discharge of oil or a hazardous substance must be reported to the National Response Center (NRC) so that the pre-designated on-scene coordinator can be informed and appropriate spill mitigation action carried out. The NRC also receives suspicious activity reports from the public and disseminates the info to appropriate entities. The statutory authority is 33 U.S.C. 1321 and 1504, 42 U.S.C. 9601, 43 U.S.C. 1801, and 46 U.S.C. Chapter 701 (§§70101 - 70132). The authority of 33 U.S.C. 1321 is delegated by the Secretary to the Coast Guard via the Department of Homeland Security Delegation No. 0170.1, Revision No. 01.2. (II)(79). The authority of 33 U.S.C. 1504 is delegated by the Secretary to the Coast Guard via the Department of Homeland Security Delegation No. 0170.1, Revision No. 01.2. (II)(75). The authority of 42 U.S.C. 9601 is delegated by the Secretary to the Coast Guard via the Department of Homeland Security Delegation No. 0170.1, Revision No. 01.2. (II)(87). The authority of 43 U.S.C. 1801 is delegated by the Secretary to the Coast Guard via the Department of Homeland Security Delegation No. 0170.1, Revision No. 01.2. (II)(90). The authority of 46 U.S.C. Chapter 701 is delegated by the Secretary to the Coast Guard via the Department of Homeland Security Delegation No. 0170.1, Revision No. 01.2. (II)(70). |
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| 202205-1625-004 | Periodic Gauging and Engineering Analyses for Certain Tank Vessels Over 30 Years Old | DHS/USCG | Active | Extension without change of a currently approved collection
Periodic Gauging and Engineering Analyses for Certain Tank Vessels Over 30 Years Old
Key Information
Federal Register Notices
Authorizing StatutesPub.L. 101 - 380 4109 (View Law) 46 USC 3703 (View Law) AbstractThe Oil Pollution Act of 1990 required the issuance of regulations related to the structural integrity of tank vessels, including periodic gauging of the plating thickness of tank vessels over 30 years old. This collection of information is used to verify the structural integrity of older tank vessels. affected tank vessels. The statutory authority is 46 U.S. C 3703. This authority is delegated by the Secretary to the Coast Guard via the Department of Homeland Security Delegation No. 0170.1, Revision No. 01.2. (II)(92)(b). |
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| 202202-1140-001 | Request for Temporary Eligibility to Hold a Sensitive Position – ATF Form 8620.69 | DOJ/ATF | Active | New collection (Request for a new OMB Control Number)
Request for Temporary Eligibility to Hold a Sensitive Position – ATF Form 8620.69
Key Information
Federal Register Notices
AbstractThe Request for Temporary Eligibility to Hold a Sensitive Position – ATF Form 8620.69 will be used to determine if a candidate for Federal or contractor employment at the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms, and Explosives can be granted a temporary eligibility to hold a sensitive position prior to the completion and adjudication their full background investigation. |
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| 202206-1140-002 | Voluntary Magazine Questionnaire For Agencies/Entities That Store Explosive Materials | DOJ/ATF | Active | Extension without change of a currently approved collection
Voluntary Magazine Questionnaire For Agencies/Entities That Store Explosive Materials
Key Information
Federal Register Notices
AbstractThis information collection is used to identify the number and locations of public explosives storage facilities (magazines), which will enable Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives personnel to respond properly to local emergencies such as natural disasters. |
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| 202206-1140-001 | Records of Acquisition and Disposition, Dealers of Type 01/02 Firearms, and Collectors of Type 03 Firearms | DOJ/ATF | Active | Revision of a currently approved collection
Records of Acquisition and Disposition, Dealers of Type 01/02 Firearms, and Collectors of Type 03 Firearms
Key Information
Federal Register Notices
Authorizing Statutes18 USC 923 (View Law) AbstractThe recordkeeping requirement for this collection allows Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives personnel to inquire about firearms acquisition and disposition (A&D) records, during the course of criminal investigations or government compliance inspections. |
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| 202205-1140-001 | Personal Identity Verification – ATF Form 8620.40 | DOJ/ATF | Active | New collection (Request for a new OMB Control Number)
Personal Identity Verification – ATF Form 8620.40
Key Information
Federal Register Notices
AbstractThe Personal Identity Verification – ATF Form 8620.40 will be used to document identifying and citizenship information of a candidate for employment at the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives. |
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| 202205-1140-004 | Furnishing of Samples | DOJ/ATF | Active | Extension without change of a currently approved collection
Furnishing of Samples
Key Information
Federal Register Notices
Authorizing StatutesPub.L. 107 - 296 Title XI, Subtitle C (View Law) AbstractThis information collection requires that licensed manufacturers, importers, and persons who manufacture or import explosive materials or ammonium nitrate submit samples at the request of the Director, Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives. |
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| 202206-1140-003 | Appeals of Background Checks | DOJ/ATF | Active | Extension without change of a currently approved collection
Appeals of Background Checks
Key Information
Federal Register Notices
Authorizing StatutesPub.L. 107 - 296 Title XI Subtitle C (View Law) AbstractThis information collection allows a responsible person or an employee authorized to possess explosive materials, to appeal an adverse background check determination, by submitting appropriate documentation to the Bureau of Alcohol Tobacco Firearms and Explosives. |
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| 202204-2501-001 | Federal Labor Standards Monitoring Review Guides | HUD/HUDSEC | Active | New collection (Request for a new OMB Control Number)
Federal Labor Standards Monitoring Review Guides
Key Information
Federal Register Notices
AbstractHUD and state, local, and tribal agencies administering HUD-assisted programs must enforce Federal wage and reporting requirements on covered HUD-assisted construction and maintenance work. Enforcement activities include conducting monitoring reviews of local contracting agencies (LCAs), defined as Public Housing Agencies and State, Local, and Tribal Housing Agencies. These monitoring reviews are to ensure that LCAs are compliant with the Davis-Bacon Act and HUD Davis-Bacon Related Acts. |
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| 202111-3150-003 | Nuclear Material Events Database (NMED) for the Collection of Event Report, Response, Analyses, and Follow-up Data on Events Involving the Use of Atomic Energy Act Radioactive Byproduct Material | NRC | Active | Extension without change of a currently approved collection
Nuclear Material Events Database (NMED) for the Collection of Event Report, Response, Analyses, and Follow-up Data on Events Involving the Use of Atomic Energy Act Radioactive Byproduct Material
Key Information
Federal Register Notices
Authorizing StatutesPub.L. 83 - 703 1-311 (View Law) AbstractNRC regulations require NRC licensees to report incidents and over exposures, leaking or contaminated sealed source(s), release of excessive contamination of radioactive material, lost or stolen radioactive material, equipment failures, abandoned well logging sources and medical events. Agreement State licenses are also required to report these events to their individual Agreement State regulatory authorities under compatible Agreement State regulations. The NRC is requesting that the Agreement States provide information to NRC on the initial notification, response actions, and follow-up investigations on events involving the use (including suspected theft or terrorist activities) of nuclear materials regulated pursuant to the Atomic Energy Act. The event information should be provided in a uniform electronic format, for assessment and identification of any facilities/site specific or generic safety concerns that could have the potential to impact public health and safety. The identification and review of safety concerns may result in lessons learned, and may also identify generic issues for further study which could result in proposals for changes or revisions to technical or regulatory designs, processes, standards, guidance or requirements. |
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| 202203-1545-009 | Notice of Plan Merger or Consolidation, Spinoff, or Transfer of Plan Assets or Liabilities; Notice of Qualified Separate Lines of Business | TREAS/IRS | Active | Extension without change of a currently approved collection
Notice of Plan Merger or Consolidation, Spinoff, or Transfer of Plan Assets or Liabilities; Notice of Qualified Separate Lines of Business
Key Information
Federal Register Notices
Authorizing Statutes26 USC 6058 (View Law) 26 USC 414 (View Law) AbstractPlan administrators are required to notify IRS of any plan mergers, consolidations, spinoffs, or transfers of plan assets or liabilities to another plan. Employers are required to notify IRS of separate lines of business for their deferred compensation plans. Form 5310-A is used to make these notifications. |
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| 202203-0720-006 | Professional Qualifications, Medical and Peer Reviewers | DOD/DODOASHA | Active | Revision of a currently approved collection
Professional Qualifications, Medical and Peer Reviewers
Key Information
Federal Register Notices
AbstractThe information collection requirement is necessary to obtain and record the professional qualifications of medical and peer reviews utilized within TRICARE. The form is included as an exhibit in an appeal or hearing case file as evidence of the reviewer's professional qualifications to review the medical documentation contained in the case file. |
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| 202207-3316-001CF | Natural Resources Volunteer Application | TVA | Active | RCF New
Natural Resources Volunteer Application
Key Information
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| 202106-1652-001 | Screening Partnership Program | DHS/TSA | Active | Extension without change of a currently approved collection
Screening Partnership Program
Key Information
Federal Register Notices
Authorizing Statutes49 USC 44920 (View Law) 49 USC 44901 (View Law) AbstractUnder 49 U.S.C. 44920, an airport may submit an application to TSA to have the screening of passengers and property required by 49 U.S.C. 44901 conducted by non-Federal personnel. TSA must approve the application if the approval "would not compromise security or detrimentally affect the cost-efficiency or the effectiveness of the screening of passengers or property at the airport." TSA implements this requirement through the Screening Partnership Program (SPP). Currently, 22 airports participate in the program. Participation in the SPP is initiated with the application covered by this information collection. |
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| 202202-1545-019 | Notice 2007-52 Qualifying Advanced Coal Project Program | TREAS/IRS | Active | Extension without change of a currently approved collection
Notice 2007-52 Qualifying Advanced Coal Project Program
Key Information
Federal Register Notices
Authorizing Statutes26 USC 48A (View Law) AbstractNotice 2006-24 establishes the qualifying advanced coal project program under Sec. 48A of the Internal Revenue Code. The notice provides the time and manner for a taxpayer to apply for an allocation of qualifying advanced coal project credits and, once the taxpayer has received this allocation, the time and manner for the taxpayer to file for a certification of its qualifying advanced coal project. Notice 2007-52 clarifies, modifies, amplifies and supersedes Notice 2006-24. Notice 2008-26 updates and amplifies IRS Notice 2007-52. |
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| 202006-1028-008 | Nonferrous Metals Surveys | DOI/GS | Active | Extension without change of a currently approved collection
Nonferrous Metals Surveys
Key Information
Federal Register Notices
Authorizing Statutes30 USC 1601 et seq. (View Law) 30 USC 21 (a) (View Law) 50 USC 98 et seq. (View Law) 50 USC 2061 et seq. (View Law) AbstractThese 27 forms, covering production, consumption, stocks, and receipts of nonferrous metals commodities, are critical to the metals data collection effort, and are used for military and civilian planning and Federal policy and economic decisions related to the commodities covered in this collection request. Respondents use these forms to supply the USGS with domestic production and consumption data of nonferrous and related nonfuel mineral commodities, some of which are considered strategic and critical. This information will be published as chapters in Minerals Yearbook, monthly Mineral Industry Surveys, annual Mineral Commodity Summaries, and special publications, for use by Government agencies, industry, education programs, and the general public. |
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| 202202-3150-002 | NRC Form 531, Request for Taxpayer Identification Number | NRC | Active | Extension without change of a currently approved collection
NRC Form 531, Request for Taxpayer Identification Number
Key Information
Federal Register Notices
Authorizing StatutesPub.L. 83 - 703 1-311 (View Law) Pub.L. 104 - 134 110 STAT 1321 (View Law) AbstractThe Debt Collection Improvement Act of 1996 requires that agencies collect TINs from individuals who do business with the Government, including contractors and recipients of credit, licenses, permits, and benefits. The TIN will be used to process all electronic payments (refunds) made to licensees by electronic funds transfer by the Department of the Treasury. The Department of the Treasury will use the TIN to determine whether the refund can be used to administratively offset any delinquent debts reported to the Treasury by other Government agencies. In addition, the TIN will be used to collect and report to the Department of the Treasury any delinquent indebtedness arising out of the licensee’s or applicant’s relationship with the NRC. |
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| 202201-3064-009 | Loans in Areas Having Special Flood Hazards | FDIC | Active | Revision of a currently approved collection
Loans in Areas Having Special Flood Hazards
Key Information
Federal Register Notices
Authorizing Statutes12 USC 5412(b)(2)(c) (View Law) 42 USC 4001 - 4129 (View Law) 12 USC 1462a (View Law) 12 USC 1463 (View Law) 12 USC 1464 (View Law) 12 USC 1819 (Tenth) (View Law) AbstractEach supervised lending institution is required to provide a notice of special flood hazards to a borrower acquiring a loan secured by a building on real property located in an area identified by FEMA as subject to special flood hazards, and various other notices to borrowers, servicers and FEMA.. The Riegle Community Development Act requires that each institution also provide a copy of the notice to the servicer of the loan (if different from the originating lender). Section 100239 of the Biggert-Waters Flood Insurance Reform Act of 2012 requires each federal banking agency (including the FDIC), and the Farm Credit Administration, to adopt implementing regulations to direct regulated lending institutions to accept “private flood insurance,” as defined by the Biggert-Waters Act. A lending institution would be required to implement policies and procedures to comply with the Biggert-Waters Act provision and verify in writing that a private insurance policy satisfies the criteria included in the definition or document findings that separate required criteria have been met when accepting a private flood insurance policy in satisfaction of the mandatory flood insurance purchase requirement of the Flood Disaster Protection Act. The institution must also maintain records to permit examination staff to ascertain how the institution has met the requirements of the regulation. |
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.
N/A
Abstract
A brief statement describing the need for the collection of information and how it will be used.
N/A
RequestType
Describes the purpose of the agency's submission.
- "Extension without change of a currently approved collection"
- "Existing collection in use without an OMB Control Number"
- "Reinstatement with change of a previously approved collection"
- "New collection (Request for a new OMB Control Number)"
- "No material or nonsubstantive change to a currently approved collection"
- "Revision of a currently approved collection"
- "Reinstatement without change of a previously approved collection"
- "RCF Recertification"
- "RCF No Material or nonsubstantive change to a currently approved collection"
- "RCF New"
TypeOfReviewRequest
Indicates the specific type of action being requested for review.
- "Regular"
- "Emergency"
- "Delegated"
Status
Indicates the current stage of the ICR in OIRA's review process.
- "Received in OIRA" for ICRs currently under review by OIRA
- "Active" for ICRs that are currently approved for use by agencies
- "Historical Active" for previous reviews of ICRs that are currently in the active inventory
- "Historical Inactive" for previous reviews of ICRs that are not currently in the active inventory
- "PreApproved" for ICRs that will become active once the Final Rule of their associated rulemaking has been published
ConcludedDate
The date OIRA completed its review of the ICR.
N/A
ConclusionAction
OIRA's final decision about the ICR.
- “Comment filed on Interim Final Rule”
- “Comment filed on Interim Final Rule and continue”
- “Disapproved”
- “Approved without change”
- “Approved with change”
- “Comment filed on proposed rule”
- “Preapproved”
- “Withdrawn”
- “Withdrawn and continue”
- “Not subject to PRA”
- “Not subject to PRA and continue”
- “Improperly submitted”
- “Improperly submitted and continue”
- “Delegated”
- “Comment filed on proposed rule and continue”
- “Disapproved and continue”
- “Returned - Improperly Submitted”
- “Returned to Agency for Reconsideration”
- “Returned - Outside Generic Clearance”
- “Approved”
CurrentExpirationDate
The date the ICR is set to expire unless it is renewed.
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AuthorizingStatues
Names of federal laws that authorize the agency to collect the information.
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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.
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.