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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| 202201-1545-018 | Application for Automatic Extension of Time To File Form 709 and/or Payment of Gift/Generation-Skipping Transfer Tax | TREAS/IRS | Active | Extension without change of a currently approved collection
Application for Automatic Extension of Time To File Form 709 and/or Payment of Gift/Generation-Skipping Transfer Tax
Key Information
Federal Register Notices
Authorizing Statutes26 USC 6151 (View Law) 26 USC 6081 (View Law) AbstractForm 8892 was created to serve a dual purpose. First, the form enables taxpayers to request an extension of time to File 709, when they are not filing an individual income tax extension. Second, it serves as a payment voucher for taxpayers, who are filing an individual income tax extension (by Form 4868) and will have a gift tax balance due on Form 709. |
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| 201910-0960-002 | Request for Hearing By Administrative Law Judge | SSA | Active | Revision of a currently approved collection
Request for Hearing By Administrative Law Judge
Key Information
Federal Register Notices
Authorizing Statutes42 USC 1383 (View Law) 42 USC 1395ff (View Law) 42 USC 1320c-4 (View Law) Pub.L. 108 - 173 1350 & 931 (View Law) Pub.L. 103 - 296 105(a)(2)(B) (View Law) 42 USC 405 (View Law) Pub.L. 106 - 169 251 & 809 (View Law) 42 USC 1395r (View Law) AbstractWhen SSA denies applicants’, claimants’, or beneficiaries’ requests for new or continuing disability benefits or payments, the Act entitles those applicants, claimants, or beneficiaries to request a hearing to appeal the decision. To request a hearing, individuals complete Form HA-501; the associated Modernized Claims System (MCS) or Supplemental Security Income (SSI) Claims System interview; or the Internet application (i501). SSA uses the information to determine if the individual: (1) filed the request within the prescribed time; (2) is the proper party; and (3) took the steps necessary to obtain the right to a hearing. SSA also uses the information to determine: (1) the individual’s reason(s) for disagreeing with SSA’s prior determinations in the case; (2) if the individual has additional evidence to submit; (3) if the individual wants an oral hearing or a decision on the record; and (4) whether the individual has (or wants to appoint) a representative. The respondents are Social Security disability applicants and recipients who want to appeal SSA’s denial of their request for new or continued benefits for disability and non-medical hearing requests; and Medicare Part B recipients who must pay the Medicare Part B Income-Related Monthly Adjustment Amount. |
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| 202201-1545-020 | Form 8928- Return of Certain Excise Taxes Under Chapter 43 & TD 9457-Employer Comparable Contributions to HSAs and Requirement for filing excise taxes under sections 4980B, 4980D, 4980E and 4980G. | TREAS/IRS | Active | Extension without change of a currently approved collection
Form 8928- Return of Certain Excise Taxes Under Chapter 43 & TD 9457-Employer Comparable Contributions to HSAs and Requirement for filing excise taxes under sections 4980B, 4980D, 4980E and 4980G.
Key Information
Federal Register Notices
Authorizing Statutes26 USC 4980G (View Law) 26 USC 4980D (View Law) Pub.L. 111 - 5 705 (View Law) Pub.L. 104 - 191 402(a) (View Law) 26 USC 4980E (View Law) 26 USC 4980B (View Law) Pub.L. 100 - 647 3011(d) (View Law) Pub.L. 104 - 191 301(c)(4)(A) (View Law) AbstractForm 8928 is used by employers, group health plans, HMOs, and third party administrators to report and pay excise taxes due for failures under sections 4980B, 4980D, 4980E, and 4980G. The information results from the requirement from TD 9457 to file a return for the payment of the excise taxes under section 4980B, 4980D, 4980E, and 4980G of the code. |
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| 202110-1545-011 | Application for Exemption from Social Security and Medicare Taxes and Waiver of Benefits (Form 4029) | TREAS/IRS | Active | Extension without change of a currently approved collection
Application for Exemption from Social Security and Medicare Taxes and Waiver of Benefits (Form 4029)
Key Information
Federal Register Notices
Authorizing Statutes26 USC 1402 (View Law) 26 USC 3127 (View Law) AbstractForm 4029 is used by members of recognized religious groups to apply for exemption from social security and Medicare taxes. The exemption is for individuals and partnerships (when all the partners have approved certification). |
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| 202201-1545-003 | Appllication for Employer Identification Number | TREAS/IRS | Active | Extension without change of a currently approved collection
Appllication for Employer Identification Number
Key Information
Federal Register Notices
Authorizing StatutesAbstractTaxpayers required to have an identification number for use on any return, statement, or other document must prepare and file Form SS-4 or Form SS-4-PR (Puerto Rico only) to obtain a number. The information is used by the IRS and the SSA in tax administration and by the Bureau of the Census for business statistics. |
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| 202111-1545-023 | Application for Filing Information Returns Electronically | TREAS/IRS | Active | Revision of a currently approved collection
Application for Filing Information Returns Electronically
Key Information
Federal Register Notices
Authorizing Statutes26 USC 6042 (View Law) 26 USC 6043 (View Law) 26 USC 6041 (View Law) 26 USC 6047 (View Law) 26 USC 6049 (View Law) 26 USC 6109 (View Law) AbstractUnder section 6011(e)(2)(a) of the Internal Revenue Code, any person, including corporations, partnerships, individuals, estates and trusts, who is required to file 250 or more information returns must file such returns electronically. Payers use Form 4419 to update the legal name, mailing address of the organization that will submit electronic files or the name, position title, email address and telephone number of the person to contact about the application. |
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| 202112-1545-002 | Form 3949-A -- Information Referral | TREAS/IRS | Active | Extension without change of a currently approved collection
Form 3949-A -- Information Referral
Key Information
Federal Register Notices
Authorizing Statutes26 USC 6103 (View Law) AbstractForm 3949-A is used by certain taxpayer/investors to wishing to report alleged tax violations. The form will be designed to capture the essential information needed by IRS for an initial evaluation of the report. Upon return, the Service will conduct the same back-end processing required under present IRM guidelines. Submission of the information to be included on the form is entirely voluntary on the part of the caller and is not a requirement of the Tax Code. |
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| 202202-1545-017 | Form 4506-A and Form 4506-B -- Request for a Copy of Exempt or Political Organization IRS Form, Application, or Letter | TREAS/IRS | Active | Extension without change of a currently approved collection
Form 4506-A and Form 4506-B -- Request for a Copy of Exempt or Political Organization IRS Form, Application, or Letter
Key Information
Federal Register Notices
Authorizing Statutes26 USC 6104 (View Law) 26 USC 501(c) (View Law) 26 USC 501(d) (View Law) 26 USC 501(a) (View Law) 26 USC 527 (View Law) AbstractInternal Revenue Code (IRC) section 6104 states that if an organization described in IRC sections 501(c) or 501(d) is exempt from taxation under IRC section 501(a) for any taxable year or a political organization is exempt from taxation under IRC section 527 for any taxable year, the application for exemption is open for public inspection. This includes all supporting statements, any letter or other documents issued by the IRS concerning the application, and certain annual returns of the organization. Form 4506-A is used by the public to request a copy of an exempt or political organization’s return, report, or notice. Form 4506-B is used by the public to request a copy of an exempt organization’s exemption application or letter issued by the IRS. |
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| 202201-1545-021 | Form W-2G, Certain Gambling Winnings | TREAS/IRS | Active | Extension without change of a currently approved collection
Form W-2G, Certain Gambling Winnings
Key Information
Federal Register Notices
Authorizing StatutesAbstractSection 6041 of the Internal Revenue Code requires payers of certain gambling winnings to report them to IRS. If applicable, section 3402(g) and section 3406 require tax withholding on these winnings. Form W-2G is used by the payer of certain gambling winnings to report the required information to the IRS and the payee. The IRS uses the information to ensure taxpayers' reporting compliance. |
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| 202110-2130-001 | Railroad Locomotive Safety Standards and Event Recorders | DOT/FRA | Historical Active | Extension without change of a currently approved collection
Railroad Locomotive Safety Standards and Event Recorders
Key Information
Federal Register Notices
Authorizing Statutes49 USC 20701-20703 (View Law) AbstractThe Locomotive Inspection Act requires railroads to inspect, repair, and maintain locomotives and event recorders so that they are safe, free from defects, and can be placed in service without peril to life. Crashworthy locomotive event recorders provide FRA with verifiable factual information about how trains are maintained and operated, and will be used by FRA and State inspectors for Part 229 rule enforcement. This collection of information is mandatory, and affects Class I, Class II, Class III, and passenger and commuter railroads operating on the general system of transportation in the United States. The required information is collected daily, quarterly, annually, and on occasion. Information collected includes both reporting and record keeping information, data about locomotives not complying with the requirements of this Part, data about remote control locomotives, accident reports, locomotive daily inspection and repair records, written reports about Multiple Unit (MU) locomotives, and readout information from locomotive event recorders. FRA uses the information collected to monitor and enforce the requirements of this Part, particularly to monitor the daily operations of trains and ensure that locomotives placed in service are safe to operate and undergo the required daily, periodic, and annual inspections. The information collected is also used by railroads and train crews to monitor train handling and improve safety on an ongoing basis. |
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| 202112-1625-001 | Voyage Planning for Tank Barge Transits in the Northeast United States | DHS/USCG | Active | Extension without change of a currently approved collection
Voyage Planning for Tank Barge Transits in the Northeast United States
Key Information
Federal Register Notices
Authorizing Statutes46 USC 70034 (View Law) AbstractThe information collection requirement for a voyage plan would serve as a preventive measure and assist in ensuring the successful execution and completion of a voyage in the First Coast Guard District. This rule (33 CFR 165.100) applies to primary towing vessels engaged in towing certain tank barges carrying petroleum oil in bulk as cargo. 46 U.S. Code 70034 is the statutory authority. |
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| 202204-0570-004CF | Federal Financial Report, SF-425 | USDA/RBS | Active | RCF New
Federal Financial Report, SF-425
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| 202202-1840-003 | Application package for TRIO Training Program for Federal TRIO Programs (1894-0001) | ED/OPE | Active | Reinstatement with change of a previously approved collection
Application package for TRIO Training Program for Federal TRIO Programs (1894-0001)
Key Information
Federal Register Notices
Authorizing Statutes20 USC Part A, Subpart 2, Section 402 (View Law) AbstractThis information collection provides the U.S. Department of Education with information needed to evaluate, score and rank the quality of the projects proposed by institutions of higher education and public or private nonprofit agencies and organizations applying for a TRIO Training grant, in accordance with Title IV, Part A, Subpart 2, Section 402G of the Higher Education Act of 1965, as amended (HEA), which requires the collection of specific information and data necessary for applicants to receive an initial competitive grant and a non-competing grant for the second year. |
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| 202106-3220-002 | Application for Benefits Due but Unpaid at Death | RRB | Historical Active | Extension without change of a currently approved collection
Application for Benefits Due but Unpaid at Death
Key Information
Federal Register Notices
Authorizing Statutes45 USC 362(i) (View Law) 45 USC 362(l) (View Law) AbstractThe collection obtains the information needed by the Railroad Retirement Board to pay benefits accrued under section 2(g) of the Railroad Unemployment Insurance Act, but not paid because of the death of the employee. |
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| 202201-2502-002 | Single Family Mortgage Insurance on Hawaiian Homelands | HUD/OH | Historical Active | Extension without change of a currently approved collection
Single Family Mortgage Insurance on Hawaiian Homelands
Key Information
Federal Register Notices
AbstractThis information collection documents the native status of Hawaiian borrowers to meet statutory requirements of the single-family mortgage insurance program for Hawaiian Homelands and to assist borrowers in resolving defaults. |
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| 202201-2577-002 | Public Housing Authority Executive Compensation Information | HUD/PIH | Historical Active | Revision of a currently approved collection
Public Housing Authority Executive Compensation Information
Key Information
Federal Register Notices
Authorizing Statutes42 USC 1437c(a)(1) and (f) (View Law) 42 USC 1437f(b)(i) (View Law) 44 USC 3501 et seq (View Law) 42 USC 1437 et seq (View Law) AbstractHUD will collect and make transparent information on the top management official, top financial official, and highest compensated employee at public housing agencies (PHAs.) |
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| 202203-0570-006CF | SF-271, Outlay Report and Request for Reimbursement for Construction Programs (4040-0011) | USDA/RBS | Active | RCF New
SF-271, Outlay Report and Request for Reimbursement for Construction Programs (4040-0011)
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| 202203-0570-005CF | SF 425, Federal Financial Report (4040-0014) | USDA/RBS | Active | RCF New
SF 425, Federal Financial Report (4040-0014)
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| 202203-0570-004CF | SF-LLL, Disclosure of Lobbying Activities (4040-0013) | USDA/RBS | Active | RCF New
SF-LLL, Disclosure of Lobbying Activities (4040-0013)
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| 202203-0570-007CF | SF-3881, ACH Vendor/Misc Payment Enrollment Form (1530-0069) | USDA/RBS | Active | RCF New
SF-3881, ACH Vendor/Misc Payment Enrollment Form (1530-0069)
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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.
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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.
N/A
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.
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.
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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.
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.