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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| 202203-0578-005CF | Urban Agriculture and Innovative Production (UAIP). | USDA/NRCS | Active | RCF New
Urban Agriculture and Innovative Production (UAIP).
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| 202201-2137-001 | Hazardous Liquid Pipeline Assessment Requirements | DOT/PHMSA | Active | Revision of a currently approved collection
Hazardous Liquid Pipeline Assessment Requirements
Key Information
Federal Register Notices
Authorizing Statutes49 USC 60102 (View Law) AbstractOperators of Hazardous Liquid Pipelines are required to document the continual assessment and evaluation of their pipelines' integrity through inspection or testing, as well as remedial preventive, and mitigative actions. In cases where a determination about pipeline threats has not been obtained within 180 days following the date of inspection, pipeline operators must notify PHMSA in writing and provide an expected date when adequate information will become available. Operators must also notify PHMSA if they are unable to assess their pipeline via an in-line inspection. Operators who choose to use an alternate assessment method must demonstrate that their pipeline is not capable of accommodating an in-line inspection tool and that the use of an alternative assessment method will provide a substantially equivalent understanding of the condition of the pipeline. This mandatory record keeping requirement supports the U.S. Department of Transportation’s “SAFETY STRATEGIC GOAL” which targets three main strategic initiatives: managing risk and integrity, sharing responsibility, and providing effective stewardship. This goal enhances public health and safety by working toward the elimination of transportation-related deaths and injuries. This information is used by PHMSA to determine compliance with federal pipeline safety regulations and is also used by Agency and State Officials to assist federal and state pipeline safety inspectors who audit this information when they conduct compliance inspections and to provide background for failure investigations. |
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| 202202-3048-004 | EIB 18-04 Itemized Statement of Payments-- Long-term Guarantees and Direct Loans--US Costs | EXIMBANK | Active | Extension without change of a currently approved collection
EIB 18-04 Itemized Statement of Payments-- Long-term Guarantees and Direct Loans--US Costs
Key Information
Federal Register Notices
Authorizing Statutes12 USC 635 (View Law) AbstractThis form is to be completed by EXIM borrowers as required under certain EXIM long-term guarantee and direct loan transactions in conjunction with a borrower's request for disbursement for U.S. goods and services. It is used to summarize disbursement documents submitted with a borrower's request and to calculate the requested financing amount. It will enable EXIM to identify the specific details of the amount of disbursement requested for approval to ensure that the financing request is complete and in compliance with EXIM's disbursement requirements. This form will be uploaded into an electronic disbursement portal |
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| 202010-2120-002 | Helicopter Air Ambulance Operator Reports | DOT/FAA | Active | Extension without change of a currently approved collection
Helicopter Air Ambulance Operator Reports
Key Information
Federal Register Notices
Authorizing StatutesPub.L. 112 - 95 306 (View Law) AbstractThe helicopter air ambulance operational data (the number of flights and hours flown, along with other specified information) reported to the FAA will be used by the agency as background information in the development of risk mitigation strategies to reduce the helicopter air ambulance accident rate, and to meet the mandates set by Congress. This reporting requirement is mandatory for All helicopter air ambulance operators on an annual basis. |
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| 202112-2106-001 | Aviation Manufacturing Jobs Protection | DOT/OSTA | Active | Reinstatement with change of a previously approved collection
Aviation Manufacturing Jobs Protection
Key Information
Federal Register Notices
Authorizing StatutesPub.L. 117 - 2 Air Transportation Payroll Sup (View Law) AbstractThe purpose of this collection was to enable eligible business entities to apply for payroll assistance under the “Aviation Manufacturing Jobs Protection” (AMJP) program, established by the “American Rescue Plan Act of 2021” (ARPA), Public Law (P.L.) 117-2, which was enacted on March 11, 2021. DOT requested emergency approval due to the urgency of making the associated funds available to business entities whose continued viability is crucial to supporting the aviation industry in the United States, which is vital to the United States economic recovery. The statutory requirements of the AJMP also require swift implementation, including a strict six-month timeframe during which DOT may enter into payroll support agreements with eligible businesses. DOT is now renewing and updating the collection to support the ongoing administration of those agreements. |
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| 202203-0578-008CF | Composting and Food Waste Reduction (CFWR) Cooperative Agreement Program | USDA/NRCS | Active | RCF New
Composting and Food Waste Reduction (CFWR) Cooperative Agreement Program
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| 202203-0578-010CF | Composting and Food Waste Reduction (CFWR) Cooperative Agreement Program | USDA/NRCS | Active | RCF New
Composting and Food Waste Reduction (CFWR) Cooperative Agreement Program
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| 202203-0578-011CF | Composting and Food Waste Reduction (CFWR) Cooperative Agreement Program | USDA/NRCS | Active | RCF New
Composting and Food Waste Reduction (CFWR) Cooperative Agreement Program
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| 202203-0578-004CF | Urban Agriculture and Innovative Production (UAIP) | USDA/NRCS | Active | RCF New
Urban Agriculture and Innovative Production (UAIP)
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| 202203-0578-003CF | Urban Agriculture and Innovative Production (UAIP). | USDA/NRCS | Active | RCF New
Urban Agriculture and Innovative Production (UAIP).
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| 202203-0578-006CF | Composting and Food Waste Reduction (CFWR) Cooperative Agreement Program | USDA/NRCS | Active | RCF New
Composting and Food Waste Reduction (CFWR) Cooperative Agreement Program
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| 202203-0578-009CF | Composting and Food Waste Reduction (CFWR) Cooperative Agreement Program. | USDA/NRCS | Active | RCF New
Composting and Food Waste Reduction (CFWR) Cooperative Agreement Program.
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| 202201-1105-001 | Department of Justice Federal Coal Lease Review Information | DOJ/LA | Historical Active | Extension without change of a currently approved collection
Department of Justice Federal Coal Lease Review Information
Key Information
Federal Register Notices
AbstractThese forms seek information regarding a prospective coal leasee's existing coal reserves. The Department uses this information to determine whether the lease transfer is consistent with the antitrust laws. |
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| 202202-1405-004 | Application for a U.S. Passport: Name Change, Data Correction, and Limited Passport Book Replacement | STATE/AFA | Active | Revision of a currently approved collection
Application for a U.S. Passport: Name Change, Data Correction, and Limited Passport Book Replacement
Key Information
Federal Register Notices
Authorizing Statutes22 USC 211a (View Law) AbstractThe Application for a U.S. Passport: Name Change, Data Correction, and Limited Passport Book Replacement (DS-5504) is the form used by current passport holders who need to re-apply for a new passport within one year of the date of issuance for the following conditions: a) the passport holder's name has changed within the first year of the issuance of the passport; b) the passport holder needs correction of descriptive information on the data page of the passport; c) the passport holder wishes to obtain a fully valid passport after obtaining a full-fee passport with a limited validity of two years or less. |
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| 202202-1405-003 | Application for a U.S. Passport | STATE/AFA | Active | Revision of a currently approved collection
Application for a U.S. Passport
Key Information
Federal Register Notices
Authorizing Statutes22 USC 211a (View Law) AbstractThe Application for a U.S. Passport (Form DS-11) is used by citizens and non-citizen nationals (hereinafter, collectively referred to as "nationals") of the United States who are applying for a U.S. passport (a travel document attesting to one's identity and U.S. nationality), and who must apply in person. |
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| 202202-1405-005 | U.S. Passport Renewal Application for Eligible Individuals | STATE/AFA | Active | Revision of a currently approved collection
U.S. Passport Renewal Application for Eligible Individuals
Key Information
Federal Register Notices
Authorizing Statutes8 USC 1104 (View Law) 22 USC 211a (View Law) AbstractThe information collected on the DS-82 is used to facilitate the issuance of U.S. passports to U.S. citizens and nationals. The primary purpose of soliciting the information is to establish citizenship, identity, and entitlement to the issuance of a U.S. Passport or related service, and to properly administer and enforce the laws pertaining to the issuance thereof. |
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| 202202-3048-005 | Exporter's Certificate for Loan Guarantee and Medium Term Insurance Programs | EXIMBANK | Active | Extension without change of a currently approved collection
Exporter's Certificate for Loan Guarantee and Medium Term Insurance Programs
Key Information
Federal Register Notices
Authorizing Statutes12 USC 635 (View Law) AbstractThe Export Import Bank of the United States (Ex-Im Bank) pursuant to the Export Import Bank Act of 1945, as amended (12 USC 635, et seq), facilitates the finance of export of U.S. goods and services. By neutralizing the effect of export credit insurance and guarantees offered by foreign governments and by absorbing credit risks that the private sector will not accept, Ex-Im Bank enables U.S. exporters to complete fairly in foreign markets on the basis of price and product. This collection of information is necessary, pursuant to 12 USC Sec. 635 (a) (1), to determine eligibility of the export for Ex-Im Bank assistance. This form will enable Ex-Im Bank to identify the specific details of the export transaction. These details are necessary for determining the eligibility of claims for approval. Ex-Im Bank staff and contractors review this information to assist in determining that an export transaction, on which a claim for non-payment has been submitted, meets all of the terms and conditions of cover. |
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| 202109-1004-001 | Surveys and Focus Groups To Support Outcomes-Focused Management (Recreation Survey and Focus Groups) | DOI/BLM | Active | New collection (Request for a new OMB Control Number)
Surveys and Focus Groups To Support Outcomes-Focused Management (Recreation Survey and Focus Groups)
Key Information
Federal Register Notices
Authorizing Statutes42 USC 4321-4347 (View Law) 43 USC 1701-1723 (View Law) AbstractInformation will be collected from visitors of public lands and community members near public lands. Information gathered from visitors and local community residents will be used to inform planning decisions in support of BLM’s Planning for Recreation and Visitor Services Handbook H-8320-1. This request is for OMB to approve these new surveys and focus groups for three years. |
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| 202108-3072-001 | 46 CFR Part 565 - Controlled Carriers | FMC | Active | Revision of a currently approved collection
46 CFR Part 565 - Controlled Carriers
Key Information
Federal Register Notices
Authorizing Statutes46 USC 40701 - 40706 (View Law) AbstractThe Commission is required by section 9 of the Shipping Act of 1984 (46 U.S.C. 40701-40706) to ensure that controlled carriers (i.e., carriers owned or controlled by a government) publish and use rates, charges, classifications, rules, and regulations that are just and reasonable. Carriers are required to notify the Commission of certain events, including certain changes in ownership or control and their entry into the U.S. trade when they meet certain ownership or control conditions, so that that the Commission can determine whether they are controlled carriers under the Act. 46 CFR 565.4. This information allows the Commission to identify controlled carriers and to monitor their activities to ensure that they do not engage in the acts prohibited by section 9 of the Act (46 U.S.C. 40701-40706), i.e., to charge or assess rates below a just and reasonable level or to reduce effective tariff rates sooner than the 30th day after the date of publication. |
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| 202201-0917-002 | IHS Background Investigations of Individuals in Positions Involving Regular Contact with or Control Over Indian Children | HHS/IHS | Historical Active | Extension without change of a currently approved collection
IHS Background Investigations of Individuals in Positions Involving Regular Contact with or Control Over Indian Children
Key Information
Federal Register Notices
Authorizing Statutes42 USC 13041 (View Law) Pub.L. 101 - 630 408 (View Law) Pub.L. 106 - 568 814 (View Law) 25 USC 3201-3211 (View Law) AbstractTo collect information needed to determine whether a prospective or current employee that has regular contact with or control over Indian children meets the minimum standards or character and to conduct background investigation. |
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.
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.
N/A
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.