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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| 202103-3220-001 | RUIA Claims Notification and Verification System | RRB | Historical Active | Revision of a currently approved collection
RUIA Claims Notification and Verification System
Key Information
Federal Register Notices
Authorizing Statutes45 USC 355 (View Law) 45 USC 362(l) (View Law) AbstractSection 5(b) of the RUIA requires that effective January 1, 1990, when a claim for benefits is filed with the Railroad Retirement Board (RRB), the RRB shall provide notice of such claim to the claimant's base-year employer(s) and afford such employer(s) an opportunity to submit information relevant to the claim before making an initial determination on the claim. When the RRB determines to pay benefits to a claimant under the RUIA, the RRB shall provide notice of such determination to the claimant's base-year employer. |
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| 202006-0648-010 | Greater Atlantic Region Atlantic Sea Scallop Fishery Management Plan | DOC/NOAA | Active | Revision of a currently approved collection
Greater Atlantic Region Atlantic Sea Scallop Fishery Management Plan
Key Information
Federal Register Notices
Authorizing StatutesPub.L. 94 - 265 303 (View Law) AbstractVessels issued Atlantic sea scallop fishery permits are required to provide certain information and submit specific forms to enable effective management of the scallop fishery and vessel owners to complete transactions with other scallop permit holders. The collection requirements under OMB Control No. 0648-0491 enable successful implementation and administration of components of the Fishery Management Plan (FMP). This current extension includes the same information collection requirements as previously, except that it removes the collection of Vessel Monitoring System (VMS) requirements that are now collected under OMB Control No. 0648-0202. |
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| 202202-1210-004 | Opt-in State Balance Bill Process | DOL/EBSA | Active | Extension without change of a currently approved collection
Opt-in State Balance Bill Process
Key Information
Federal Register Notices
Authorizing StatutesPub.L. 116 - 260 No Surprises Act (View Law) AbstractThe No Surprises Act allows plans to voluntarily opt in to state law that provides for a method for determining the cost-sharing amount or total amount payable under such a plan, where a state has chosen to expand access to such plans, to satisfy their obligations under Code section 9816(a)-(d), ERISA section 716(a)-(d) and PHS Act section 2799A-1(a)-(d). |
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| 202202-1651-001 | Insular Possession Certificate of Origin | DHS/USCBP | Historical Active | Extension without change of a currently approved collection
Insular Possession Certificate of Origin
Key Information
Federal Register Notices
Authorizing Statutes19 USC 1202 (View Law) AbstractThis certification is required to determine whether an importer is entitled to duty-free entry for goods which are: 1) the growth or product of a U.S. insular possession, or 2) Caribbean Basin initiative imports. |
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| 202108-1004-004 | Application for Land for Recreation or Public Purposes (43 CFR 2740 and 2912) | DOI/BLM | Active | Extension without change of a currently approved collection
Application for Land for Recreation or Public Purposes (43 CFR 2740 and 2912)
Key Information
Federal Register Notices
Authorizing Statutes43 USC 869 to 869-4 (View Law) AbstractThe Bureau of Land Management (BLM) uses the information collection to decide whether or not to lease or sell certain public lands to applicants under the Recreation and Public Purposes Act, 43 U.S.C. 869 to 869–4. This request is for OMB to renew OMB control number 1004-0012 for an additional three (3) years. |
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| 202108-1004-002 | Desert Land Entry Application (43 CFR Part 2520) | DOI/BLM | Active | Extension without change of a currently approved collection
Desert Land Entry Application (43 CFR Part 2520)
Key Information
Federal Register Notices
Authorizing Statutes43 USC 321-329 (View Law) AbstractThe information collected by Form 2520-1, Desert Land Entry Application is used to determine if an individual is eligible to make a desert land entry to reclaim, irrigate, and cultivate semiarid public lands administered by the Bureau of Land Management (BLM) in the western United States. This request is for OMB to renew this OMB control number for an additional three years. |
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| 202108-1004-005 | Color-of-Title Application (43 CFR Subparts 2540 and 2541) | DOI/BLM | Active | Extension without change of a currently approved collection
Color-of-Title Application (43 CFR Subparts 2540 and 2541)
Key Information
Federal Register Notices
Authorizing Statutes43 USC 1068, 1068a, 1068b (View Law) AbstractThe Bureau of Land Management (BLM) collects and uses the information to determine the validity of a claim under the Color-of-Title Act. The following forms comprise an application in support of a Color-of-Title claim: (a) 2540-1, Color-of-Title Application; (b) 2540-2, Conveyances Affecting Color or Claim of Title; and (c) 2540-3, Color-of-Title Tax Levy and Payment Record. A respondent must submit all of the forms concurrently, or the BLM will reject a claim as insufficient. This request is for OMB to renew for this OMB control number for an additional three years. |
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| 202203-2577-005 | Family Self-Sufficiency Program (FSS) | HUD/PIH | Historical Inactive | Revision of a currently approved collection
Family Self-Sufficiency Program (FSS)
Key Information
Federal Register Notices
Authorizing StatutesPub.L. 101 - 625 23(c) (View Law) AbstractHousing agencies enter into a Contract of Participation with each eligible family that opts to participate in the program; consult with local officials to develop an Action Plan; and report annually to HUD on implementation of the FSS program. PHAs may apply for funding to pay the salary (including fringe benefits) of FSS program coordinators. |
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| 202110-1910-001 | Industrial Relations | DOE/DOEOA | Active | Extension without change of a currently approved collection
Industrial Relations
Key Information
Federal Register Notices
Authorizing Statutes42 USC 7256 (a) (View Law) 42 USC 7254 (View Law) AbstractCollection of Human Resource information from major DOE contractors for contract oversight, management, administration and cost control. |
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| 202107-1004-002 | Bureau of Land Management Resource Advisory Council Application (43 CFR Subpart 1784) | DOI/BLM | Active | Extension without change of a currently approved collection
Bureau of Land Management Resource Advisory Council Application (43 CFR Subpart 1784)
Key Information
Federal Register Notices
Authorizing Statutes5 USC App. 2 (View Law) 43 USC 1739 (View Law) AbstractThe BLM collects this information to determine education, training, and experience related to possible service on advisory committees established under the authority of Section 309 of the Federal Land Policy and Management Act (43 U.S.C. 1739) and the Federal Advisory Committee Act, 5 U.S.C. App. 2. This information is necessary to ensure that each advisory committee is structured to provide fair membership balance, both geographic and interest-specific, in terms of the functions to be performed and points of view to be represented, as prescribed by its charter. This request is for OMB to renew this OMB control number for an additional three years. |
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| 202203-1557-002 | Minimum Security Devices and Procedures, Reports of Suspicious Activities, and Bank Secrecy Act Compliance Program - 12 CFR Parts 21 and 163 | TREAS/OCC | Active | Revision of a currently approved collection
Minimum Security Devices and Procedures, Reports of Suspicious Activities, and Bank Secrecy Act Compliance Program - 12 CFR Parts 21 and 163
Key Information
Federal Register Notices
Authorizing StatutesAbstractThese recordkeeping and reporting requirements are needed to promote and monitor institution security and to ensure institution safety. The information is used by institutions, the OCC, and other agencies for bank security and law enforcement purposes. This ICR is being submitted in connection with a final rule that allows national banks, savings associations, and service corporations to request exemption from the requirements of the Suspicious Activity Report. |
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| 202112-0920-015 | Research Data Center (RDC) Proposal for Access to Confidential Data for the National Center for Health Statistics | HHS/CDC | Historical Active | Existing collection in use without an OMB Control Number
Research Data Center (RDC) Proposal for Access to Confidential Data for the National Center for Health Statistics
Key Information
Federal Register Notices
Authorizing Statutes42 USC 242k(b)(4) (View Law) AbstractResearchers self-select whether they need access to confidential data to answer their research questions. The RDC requires the researcher to complete a research proposal so NCHS understands the research proposed, whether confidential data is available to address the research questions, how the confidential data will be used and what data outputs the researcher needs to satisfy their project. |
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| 202204-3265-008CF | Request to use SF428,A,B,C for EAC Grant Compliance | EAC | Active | RCF New
Request to use SF428,A,B,C for EAC Grant Compliance
Key Information
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| 202112-1625-008 | Application for Permit to Transport Municipal and Commercial Waste | DHS/USCG | Active | Extension without change of a currently approved collection
Application for Permit to Transport Municipal and Commercial Waste
Key Information
Federal Register Notices
Authorizing Statutes33 USC 2601 (View Law) AbstractThis information collection provides the basis for issuing or denying a permit for the transportation of municipal or commercial waste in the coastal waters of the United States. Respondents are owners and operators of vessels. The statutory authority is the Shore Protection Act (Act) (33 U.S. Code 2601 et seq.). |
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| 202204-3265-006CF | Request to use SF424A for EAC Grant Compliance | EAC | Active | RCF New
Request to use SF424A for EAC Grant Compliance
Key Information
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| 202204-3265-007CF | Request to use SFLLL for EAC Grant Compliance | EAC | Active | RCF New
Request to use SFLLL for EAC Grant Compliance
Key Information
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| 202108-0704-010 | Non-combatant Tracking System (NTS) & Evacuation Tracking and Accountability System (ETAS) | DOD/DODDEP | Active | Existing collection in use without an OMB Control Number
Non-combatant Tracking System (NTS) & Evacuation Tracking and Accountability System (ETAS)
Key Information
Federal Register Notices
AbstractE.O. 12656 establishes the responsibility for Department of Health and Human Services and Department of Defense (DoD) to take care of any American citizens and family members that are evacuated from any country and ensure their personal needs are met. This information collection is needed to collect the required evacuee information necessary to document the movement of an evacuee from a foreign country to an announced safe haven and to assist the evacuee in meeting their needs, as well as, to ensure that Federal and State agencies receive proper reimbursement for costs incurred. |
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| 202108-0414-001 | MCC Restricted Data Use Application | MCC | Historical Active | New collection (Request for a new OMB Control Number)
MCC Restricted Data Use Application
Key Information
Federal Register Notices
Authorizing StatutesPub.L. 115 - 345 H.R. 4174 (View Law) Pub.L. 114 - 191 H.R. 3766 (View Law) AbstractMCC is committed to providing public access to high-value data collected as part of the development, implementation, and evaluation of MCC-funded assistance programs, while being equally committed to protecting the confidentiality of individuals and organizations from which the data are collected. To achieve these twin aims, MCC publishes de-identified public use files of microdata on its website through the MCC Evaluation Catalog. In addition, MCC plans to make restricted data files available in cases where the de-identification efforts for public use files would significantly impair the analytic potential of the data, or where the data contain highly sensitive information that cannot be shared as a public-use file. However, access to restricted data will only be granted to users who meet eligibility criteria and agree to terms of access established by MCC, including agreeing to follow strict requirements for maintaining data confidentiality. The MCC Restricted Data Use Application collects information that will be used by MCC and its data steward, the University of Michigan’s Interagency Consortium for Political and Social Research (ICPSR), to evaluate whether respondents qualify for access to MCC’s restricted data. The application, which will be submitted electronically, requires the provision of specific information by the respondent, such as (i) the name, contact information, and CV/Resume/Biosketch for each person that will access the restricted data, (ii) a research proposal describing the need for the data and how it will be used, (iii) evidence of Institutional Review Board approval or exemption of the research proposal, and (iv) a signed restricted data use agreement. |
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| 202111-1545-014 | Revenue Procedure 2003-33 - Section 9100 Relief for 338 Elections | TREAS/IRS | Active | Extension without change of a currently approved collection
Revenue Procedure 2003-33 - Section 9100 Relief for 338 Elections
Key Information
Federal Register Notices
Authorizing Statutes26 USC 338(h)(10) (View Law) 26 USC 338(a) (View Law) AbstractPursuant to Sec. 301.9100-3 of the Procedure and Administration Regulations, this procedure grants certain taxpayers an extension of time to file an election described in Sec. 338(a) or Sec. 338(h)(10) of the Internal Revenue Code to treat the purchase of the stock of a corporation as an asset acquisition. |
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| 202202-0702-002 | Employee Travel Files | DOD/DOA | Active | Revision of a currently approved collection
Employee Travel Files
Key Information
Federal Register Notices
Authorizing Statutes10 USC 3013 (View Law) 10 USC 8013 (View Law) AbstractInformation is collected to provide the basics of processing an employee's official travel request for permanent change of duty station (PCS). This allows the Exchange HR travel team to determine eligibility for travel, provide assistance in applying for visas/passports, moving goods and locating residences. Pertinent information on an employee's spouse or dependents is also collected to effectively arrange a change of duty station. |
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.
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.
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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.