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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| 201912-0570-001CF | Application for Federal Assistance - SF 424 | USDA/RBS | Active | RCF Recertification
Application for Federal Assistance - SF 424
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| 201912-0551-001CF | Application for Federal Assistance | USDA/FAS | Active | RCF Recertification
Application for Federal Assistance
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| 201912-0575-007CF | SF-424 Application for Federal Assistance | USDA/RHS | Active | RCF Recertification
SF-424 Application for Federal Assistance
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| 201912-0575-008CF | SF 424 - Application for Federal Assistance | USDA/RHS | Active | RCF Recertification
SF 424 - Application for Federal Assistance
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| 201912-0575-009CF | SF-424 Application for Federal Assistance | USDA/RHS | Active | RCF Recertification
SF-424 Application for Federal Assistance
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| 201912-0579-001CF | Application for Federal Assistance SF-424-Discretionary | USDA/APHIS | Active | RCF Recertification
Application for Federal Assistance SF-424-Discretionary
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| 201912-0579-002CF | Application for Federal Assistance | USDA/APHIS | Active | RCF Recertification
Application for Federal Assistance
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| 201912-2126-001CF | SF-424 Application for Federal Assistance | DOT/FMCSA | Active | RCF Recertification
SF-424 Application for Federal Assistance
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Authorizing StatutesPub.L. 106 - 107 468 (View Law) Pub.L. 109 - 282 2590 (View Law) |
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| 201908-1615-006 | Collection of Qualitative Feedback through Focus Groups | DHS/USCIS | Active | Extension without change of a currently approved collection
Collection of Qualitative Feedback through Focus Groups
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Federal Register Notices
AbstractExecutive Order 12862 directs Federal agencies to provide service to the public that matches or exceeds the best service available in the private sector. In order to work continuously to ensure that our programs are effective and meet our customers' needs, Department of Homeland Security/U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services seeks to obtain OMB approval of a generic clearance to collect qualitative feedback on our service delivery. By qualitative feedback we mean information that provides useful insights on perceptions and opinions, but are not statistical surveys that yield quantitative results that can be generalized to the population of study. This collection of information is necessary to enable the Agency to garner customer and stakeholder feedback in an efficient, timely manner, in accordance with our commitment to improving service delivery. The information collected from our customers and stakeholders will help ensure that users have an effective, efficient, and satisfying experience with the Agency's programs. This feedback will provide insights into customer or stakeholder perceptions, experiences and expectations, provide an early warning of issues with service, or focus attention on areas where communication, training or changes in operations might improve delivery of products or services. These collections will allow for ongoing, collaborative and actionable communications between the Agency and its customers and stakeholders. It will also allow feedback to contribute directly to the improvement of program management. |
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| 201910-1910-002 | Portfolio Analysis and Management Systyem (PAMS) | DOE/DOEOA | Active | No material or nonsubstantive change to a currently approved collection
Portfolio Analysis and Management Systyem (PAMS)
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Federal Register Notices
Authorizing Statutes42 USC 7251 (View Law) AbstractSection 641 of the Department of Energy Organization Act, codified at 42 U.S.C. § 7251, authorizes the DOE to collect, use, and retain information that is mandatory for the financial awards process. Financial awards are provided in the program areas of Advanced Scientific Computing Research (ASCR); Biological and Environmental Research (BER); Basic Energy Sciences (BES), Fusion Energy Sciences (FES); High Energy Physics (HEP), Nuclear Physics (NP); and Workforce Development for Teachers and Scientists (WDTS). The Office of Science makes all funding decisions based on peer review of proposals submitted to the government by universities, non-profit organizations, large and small businesses, other Federal agencies, State and local governments, individuals, and DOE national laboratories seeking Federal financial support for research projects, training, and related activities. The Office of Science executes peer review for at least 3,000 financial assistance and several hundred DOE national laboratory funding proposals each year. In some circumstances, letters of intent or pre-proposals are solicited prior to proposal submission to allow advance planning of the peer review and to help ensure the responsiveness of those proposals that are eventually submitted. While Grants.gov is used for collecting financial assistance proposals, a method is needed for collecting letters of intent, pre-proposals, and contract proposals (such as those for interagency or DOE national laboratory awards). |
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| 201905-0575-001 | 7 CFR 1924-F, Complaints and Compensation Defects | USDA/RHS | Active | Revision of a currently approved collection
7 CFR 1924-F, Complaints and Compensation Defects
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Federal Register Notices
Authorizing StatutesPub.L. 96 - 88 509 (View Law) AbstractRegulation promulgates the policies and procedures to process and resolve complaints of structural defects to newly constructed dwellings and new manufactured housing units, in accordance with Section 509(c) of the Housing Act of 1949, as amended. |
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| 201908-1660-001 | Assistance to Firefighters Grant Program and Fire Prevention and Safety Grants-Grant Application Supplemental Information | DHS/FEMA | Active | Revision of a currently approved collection
Assistance to Firefighters Grant Program and Fire Prevention and Safety Grants-Grant Application Supplemental Information
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Federal Register Notices
Authorizing Statutes15 USC 2229 (View Law) 15 USC 2201 (View Law) AbstractInformation sought under this collection will comprise of the applications for Assistance to Firefighters Grant Program (AFG) and Fire Prevention and Safety (FPS) grants. The old forms have be obseleted from this collection and new forms have be submitted to capture the details concerning applicants' demongraphics, capabilities, and operational resources as well as information necessary for FEMA to comply with mandates delineated in the law. |
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| 201812-0570-003 | Biorefinery, Renewable Chemical, and Biobased Product Manufacturing Assistance Program | USDA/RBS | Active | Revision of a currently approved collection
Biorefinery, Renewable Chemical, and Biobased Product Manufacturing Assistance Program
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Federal Register Notices
Authorizing StatutesPub.L. 110 - 234 9003 (View Law) AbstractThe Biorefinery Assistance Program was authorized under Section 9003 of the 2008 Farm Bill. The program assists in the development, construction, and retrofitting of new and emerging technologies for the development of advanced biofuels by providing loan guarantees of up to $250 million. Section 9003 of the Agricultural Act of 2014 (2014 Farm Bill) modifies various provisions of the program. In addition to renaming the program to "Biorefinery, Renewable Chemical, and Biobased Product Manufacturing Assistance Program," the 2014 Farm Bill requires several substantive changes. These changes are: • Expanding the program to include biorefineries that primarily produce renewable chemicals and/or biobased products; • Providing loan guarantees to stand-alone biobased product manufacturing facilities; • Defining renewable chemicals and biobased product manufacturing; and • Ensuring that there is diversity in the types of projects approved. This collection of information is necessary in order for Rural Development to identify projects eligible for loan guarantees under the Program. In accordance with the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995 (P.L. 104-13, 44 U.S.C. Chapter 35), Rural Development is submitting this information collection package to the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) for review and clearance. |
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| 201901-0570-002 | Intermediary Relending Program | USDA/RBS | Active | Revision of a currently approved collection
Intermediary Relending Program
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Federal Register Notices
Authorizing Statutes42 USC 9812(a) (View Law) AbstractThe information requested is necessary for RBS to be able to process applications in a responsible manner, make prudent credit program decisions, and effectively monitor the intermediaries' activities to protect the Government's financial interest and ensure that funds obtained from the Government are use appropriately. |
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| 201901-0572-007 | Certification of Authority, RUS Form 675 | USDA/RUS | Active | Revision of a currently approved collection
Certification of Authority, RUS Form 675
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Federal Register Notices
Authorizing Statutes7 USC 901 et seq. (View Law) AbstractThis form provides RUS names of individuals in cooperatives who are legally authorized by the borrower to sign RUS documents in connection with requisitioning and accounting for construction loan funds. |
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| 201901-0572-010 | Extensions of Payments of Principal and Interest | USDA/RUS | Active | Revision of a currently approved collection
Extensions of Payments of Principal and Interest
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Federal Register Notices
Authorizing Statutes7 USC 912 (View Law) AbstractThis regulation codifies the procedures borrowers must follow to request extensions of principal and interest. Eligible purposes include financial hardship, energy resource conservation (ERC) loans, renewable energy project, distributed generation projects, and contributions-in-aid of construction. These procedures are codified at 7 CFR 1721, subpart B. |
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| 201910-0581-003CF | Tangible Personal Property Final Report:: | USDA/AMS | Active | RCF New
Tangible Personal Property Final Report::
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| 201910-0581-007CF | 4040-0014 Federal Financial Report SF-425 | USDA/AMS | Active | RCF New
4040-0014 Federal Financial Report SF-425
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| 201906-1651-003 | Customs and Trade Partnership Against Terrorism (C-TPAT) and Trusted Trader Program | DHS/USCBP | Active | Extension without change of a currently approved collection
Customs and Trade Partnership Against Terrorism (C-TPAT) and Trusted Trader Program
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Federal Register Notices
Authorizing StatutesPub.L. 109 - 347 347 (View Law) AbstractThe Customs-Trade Partnership Against Terrorism (C-TPAT)is a Program that provides expedited processing of repetitive entries of merchandise at high-risk locations by prescreening shippers and carriers who chose to participate in this Program. CBP proposes to establish a collection of information related to C-TPAT for a new program known as the Trusted Trader Program. |
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| 201905-3206-005 | Federal Employees Dental and Vision Insurance Program (FEDVIP) | OPM | Active | Revision of a currently approved collection
Federal Employees Dental and Vision Insurance Program (FEDVIP)
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Federal Register Notices
Authorizing Statutes5 USC Chapters 89A and 89B (View Law) AbstractThe Federal Employees Dental and Vision Insurance Program Enrollment System uses BENEFEDS, which is the secure enrollment website sponsored by OPM that allows eligible individuals to enroll or change enrollment in a FEDVIP plan. Eligible individuals use the system to enroll or change enrollment during the annual Open Season or when experiencing a qualifying life event under 5 CFR 894.101. Federal Civilian and U.S. Postal Service (USPS) employees, retirees (annuitants), survivor annuitants, compensationers, and their eligible family members can enroll and be enrolled in FEDVIP. In addition, most uniformed services retirees and their families will be eligible to enroll in dental and vision insurance and most uniformed services active duty family members will be eligible to enroll in vision insurance under FEDVIP. |
Why They Are Important
ICRs play a vital role in ensuring transparency and accountability in federal data collection. When federal agencies collect information from 10 or more "persons" (which includes individuals,
businesses, and state, local, and tribal governments), they must submit an ICR to ensure that it fulfills their statutory missions, avoids unnecessary or duplicative requests, and
minimizes burden on the American public. Additionally, Federal Register Notices (FRNs) and the opportunity for public comments provide a formal way for the public to be informed of
proposed ICRs and participate in the process.
ICRs also serve as a key resource for tracking changes to federal data collections. The availability of detailed documentation, such as data collection instruments and methodologies,
allows the general public to identify revisions in a timely manner. These may include revisions prompted by Executive Orders or statistical policies like
OMB's Statistical Policy Directive No. 15 (SPD 15), which are often submitted as "nonsubstantive" or "nonmaterial" changes to a
currently approved collection.[1] Furthermore, ICRs can help determine if a data collection has expired without renewal or has been intentionally
discontinued. By reviewing ICRs, the public can better understand what data is being collected, how it evolves over time, and whether data collections have become inactive–often in response
to shifting priorities and updated standards.
How To Use The Tool
The ICR tracking tool offers a user-friendly view of ICRs that have been recently submitted, reviewed, or are nearing expiration. By aggregating key data from individual ICRs,
the tool allows users to view the current status of each request, including submission, conclusion, and expiration dates, details on whether any changes were made, authorizing statutes,
and more. Users can search for specific information and filter results based on various criteria. If seeking additional information, various text fields are hyperlinked to the full ICR
on RegInfo.gov and associated resources. The tool is updated on a daily basis to reflect the most current information available.
Column descriptions are available below the table.
Column Name
Definition
Categories Include
ICRReferenceNumber
The ICR Reference Number uniquely identifies each ICR review. This number is assigned by the OIRA system when the ICR is created.
ICR Reference Numbers are formatted YYYYMM-NNNN-XXX where YYYYMM is the month of origin, NNNN is the agency/subagency code, and XXX is a 3 digit sequential number assigned per creation per month.
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ICRTitle
The title of the information collection. If the submission is a revision to a currently approved collection, the title is the name of the overall collection rather than the name of the change taking place.
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DateReceived
The date OIRA received the ICR submission from the agency.
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OMBControl
OIRA assigns an OMB Control Number to an Information Collection Request (ICR) upon its first arrival. The same OMB Control Number is used for each review of the ICR.
OMB Control Numbers are formatted NNNN-XXXX, where the NNNN is the agency/subagency code, and the XXXX is a sequential number uniquely identifying the Collection within the agency/subagency’s ICRs.
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DateReceived
The date OIRA received the ICR submission from the agency.
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PreviousICRReferenceNumber
The reference number of the ICR that immediately preceded the current one.
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AgencySubagency
The federal agency and specific subagency, if applicable, that submitted the ICR.
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Abstract
A brief statement describing the need for the collection of information and how it will be used.
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RequestType
Describes the purpose of the agency's submission.
- "Extension without change of a currently approved collection"
- "Existing collection in use without an OMB Control Number"
- "Reinstatement with change of a previously approved collection"
- "New collection (Request for a new OMB Control Number)"
- "No material or nonsubstantive change to a currently approved collection"
- "Revision of a currently approved collection"
- "Reinstatement without change of a previously approved collection"
- "RCF Recertification"
- "RCF No Material or nonsubstantive change to a currently approved collection"
- "RCF New"
TypeOfReviewRequest
Indicates the specific type of action being requested for review.
- "Regular"
- "Emergency"
- "Delegated"
Status
Indicates the current stage of the ICR in OIRA's review process.
- "Received in OIRA" for ICRs currently under review by OIRA
- "Active" for ICRs that are currently approved for use by agencies
- "Historical Active" for previous reviews of ICRs that are currently in the active inventory
- "Historical Inactive" for previous reviews of ICRs that are not currently in the active inventory
- "PreApproved" for ICRs that will become active once the Final Rule of their associated rulemaking has been published
ConcludedDate
The date OIRA completed its review of the ICR.
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ConclusionAction
OIRA's final decision about the ICR.
- “Comment filed on Interim Final Rule”
- “Comment filed on Interim Final Rule and continue”
- “Disapproved”
- “Approved without change”
- “Approved with change”
- “Comment filed on proposed rule”
- “Preapproved”
- “Withdrawn”
- “Withdrawn and continue”
- “Not subject to PRA”
- “Not subject to PRA and continue”
- “Improperly submitted”
- “Improperly submitted and continue”
- “Delegated”
- “Comment filed on proposed rule and continue”
- “Disapproved and continue”
- “Returned - Improperly Submitted”
- “Returned to Agency for Reconsideration”
- “Returned - Outside Generic Clearance”
- “Approved”
CurrentExpirationDate
The date the ICR is set to expire unless it is renewed.
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AuthorizingStatues
Names of federal laws that authorize the agency to collect the information.
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AuthorizingStatuesDetails
Additional details about the legal authority for the information collection, including a URL linking to the full text.
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CitationsForNewStatutoryRequirements
Legal citations that have introduced new or modified statutory requirements since the last ICR submission.
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FederalRegisterNotices
Lists citations of 60-day and 30-day notices published in the Federal Register.
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PublicCommentsReceived
Indicates whether any public comments were received during the Federal Register notice period.
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InformationCollections
Lists the individual information collections associated with the ICR. Each collection includes metadata such as the title, a URL to the collection, the form number (if applicable), and a URL to the form.
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RequestType Filters
1. Select "New collection (Request for an OMB Control Number)" for collections that had not previously been used or sponsored by the agency.
2. Select "Extension without change or a currently approved collection" for collections where the agency wished only to extend the approval of an active collection past its current expiration date without making any material change in the collection instrument, instructions, frequency of collection, or the use to which the information is to be put.
3. Select "Revision of a currently approved collection" for collections where the agency request included a material change to the collection instrument, instructions, its frequency of collection, or the use to which the information is to be put.
4. Select "Reinstatement without change of a previously approved collection" for collections which previously had OMB approval, but the approval had expired or was discontinued before this submission was made, and there is no change to the collection.
5. Select "Reinstatement with change of a previously approved collection" for collections which previously had OMB approval, but the approval has expired or was discontinued before this submission was made, and there is some change to the collection.
6. Select "Existing collection in use without OMB control number" when the collection is currently in use but does not have an OMB control number.
7. Select "No material or nonsubstantive change to a currently approved collection" for collections which introduce minor changes to the ICR, but do not extend the expiration date of the collection.
8. Select "RCF No material or nonsubstantive change to a currently approved collection" for RCF collections that introduce changes to the usage of an active RCF.
9. Select "RCF New" for RCF collections that are the initial usage of the Common Form Host ICR by the using agency.
10. Select "RCF Recertification" for RCF collections that had been recertified due to changes in its related Common Form Host ICR.
[1] "Nonsubstantive" and "nonmaterial" changes introduce minor modifications to the ICR but do not extend the collection's expiration date or require a public comment period.