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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| 202108-0412-001 | Information Collection Requirements per (48 CFR) Chapter 7, AIDAR 701.106 | AID | Active | Reinstatement without change of a previously approved collection
Information Collection Requirements per (48 CFR) Chapter 7, AIDAR 701.106
Key Information
Federal Register Notices
AbstractThe AIDAR is USAID's supplement to the Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR). AIDAR information collections are necessary for prudent management and administration of public funds under USAID contracts, to provide services to small businesses, benefits to contractor employees, or to determine contractor responsibility. |
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| 202109-0704-003 | Record of Military Processing - Armed Forces of the United States | DOD/DODDEP | Active | Extension without change of a currently approved collection
Record of Military Processing - Armed Forces of the United States
Key Information
Federal Register Notices
Authorizing Statutes10 USC 504 (View Law) 10 USC 505 (View Law) 14 USC 351 (View Law) 10 USC 1012 (View Law) 14 USC 632 (View Law) 50 USC 451 (View Law) 10 USC 508 (View Law) AbstractThis information collection requirement is necessary to gather the required data for determining eligibility to join the Armed Forces and for establishing personal records on those enlisting. USMEPCOM Form 680-3A-E serves as the initial medical release authorization, processing checklist and security verification form for applicants applying for military service to record qualification requirements. Information collected on USMEPCOM Form 680-3A-E is transferred electronically into DD Form 1966 and helps decrease administration time required to complete the applicant's record. |
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| 202109-0701-001 | Department of Defense National Defense Science and Engineering Graduate (NDSEG) Fellowships Program | DOD/AF | Active | Revision of a currently approved collection
Department of Defense National Defense Science and Engineering Graduate (NDSEG) Fellowships Program
Key Information
Federal Register Notices
Authorizing Statutes10 USC 2191 (View Law) AbstractThe Department of Defense National Defense Science and Engineering Graduate Fellowships Program provides 3-year fellowships to graduate students enrolled in doctoral (PhD) programs. The data collected is used to evaluate an applicant's eligibility and capability to complete their educational program. This data will also be used to pay student stipends and university costs. Some data may be used to evaluate employment at DoD facilities during non-academic periods. Some aggregated voluntary demographic data may be used to evaluate diversity of applicants and for required Congressional reporting. |
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| 202008-0648-003 | Nomination Process for National Marine Sanctuaries. | DOC/NOAA | Active | Extension without change of a currently approved collection
Nomination Process for National Marine Sanctuaries.
Key Information
Federal Register Notices
Authorizing Statutes16 USC 1431 et seq. (View Law) AbstractNational marine sanctuary regulations provide that the public may nominate special places of the marine environment through the sanctuary nomination process (15 C.F.R. Part 922). Persons wanting to submit nominations for consideration should submit information on the qualifying criteria and management considerations for the site to be nominated. The Office of National Marine Sanctuaries reviews the submissions, which could result in the nomination being added to an inventory of areas that NOAA may consider for sanctuary designation at some point in the future. Sanctuary designation is a separate public process that would be conducted pursuant to the requirements of the National Marine Sanctuaries Act, and all other applicable laws. |
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| 202109-0560-001CF | SF-3881, ACH Vendor/Miscellaneous Payment Enrollment Form. | USDA/FSA | Active | RCF New
SF-3881, ACH Vendor/Miscellaneous Payment Enrollment Form.
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| 202109-1652-004 | Crew Member Self-Defense Training - Registration and Evaluation | DHS/TSA | Active | Extension without change of a currently approved collection
Crew Member Self-Defense Training - Registration and Evaluation
Key Information
Federal Register Notices
Authorizing StatutesPub.L. 108 - 176 603 (View Law) 49 USC 44918(b) (View Law) AbstractThe Crew Member Self-Defense Training Program enables TSA to train volunteer flight attendants, pilots, flight engineers, and navigators to defend themselves on an aircraft. Information collected as the result of this proposal would be used to register and enroll volunteer in self-defense training programs and obtain feedback from trainees on the quality of the training they received. |
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| 202108-1601-001CF | Certificate Pertaining to Foreign Interests | DHS/OS | Active | RCF No material or nonsubstantive change to a currently approved collection
Certificate Pertaining to Foreign Interests
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| 202110-0596-002CF | Natural and Cultural Resource Agencies Customer Relationship Management (Volunteer.gov) and OF 301 Forms | USDA/FS | Active | RCF New
Natural and Cultural Resource Agencies Customer Relationship Management (Volunteer.gov) and OF 301 Forms
Key Information
Authorizing Statutes43 USC 1737 (View Law) 54 USC 101702(a) (View Law) 54 USC 101702(b) (View Law) Pub.L. 113 - 121 1047(d),128 Stat. 1193, 1255 (View Law) Pub.L. 105 - 242 1-7 (View Law) Pub.L. 92 - 300 all (View Law) 16 USC 558 a-d (View Law) 16 USC 583J-4 (View Law) 16 USC 1246 (View Law) 16 USC 1250 (View Law) 31 USC 3325 (View Law) 16 USC 1721 (View Law) 16 USC 4601 (View Law) 16 USC 1246(h)(1) (View Law) 16 USC 742a-742j (View Law) 16 USC 760aa 1-4 (View Law) 33 USC 569c (View Law) 38 USC 4301 (View Law) |
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| 202109-0648-003 | Documentation of Fish Harvest | DOC/NOAA | Active | Extension without change of a currently approved collection
Documentation of Fish Harvest
Key Information
Federal Register Notices
Authorizing StatutesPub.L. 94 - 265 303 (View Law) AbstractThis is a request for extension. The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration’s (NOAA) National Marine Fisheries Service (NMFS) requires seafood dealers that purchase or sell certain snapper-grouper species harvested during fishery closures must maintain documentation that such fish were harvested from areas other than the South Atlantic. Regulations at 50 CFR 622.192(i) specify the necessary documentation to support a dealer’s purchase or sale of applicable species during times specified below and in 50 CFR 622.192(g) and (h). During April, no person may purchase or sell greater amberjack if: 1) the fish is harvested from South Atlantic federal waters, or 2) the fish is harvested from state or federal waters in the South Atlantic by a vessel with a valid federal commercial permit for South Atlantic snapper-grouper (50 CFR 622.192(g)). During January through April, no person may purchase or sell a red porgy, gag (grouper), black grouper, red grouper, scamp, red hind, rock hind, yellowmouth grouper, yellowfin grouper, graysby, or coney if: 1) the fish are harvested from South Atlantic federal waters, or 2) the fish are harvested from state or federal waters in the South Atlantic by a vessel with a valid federal commercial permit for South Atlantic snapper-grouper (50 CFR 622.192(h)). These prohibitions do not apply to a dealer's purchase or sale of such species harvested from an area other than the South Atlantic, provided such fish is accompanied by documentation of harvest outside the South Atlantic as specified in 50 CFR 622.192(i). |
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| 202109-0648-007 | Application for Commercial Fisheries Authorization under Section 118 of the Marine Mammal Protection Act | DOC/NOAA | Active | Extension without change of a currently approved collection
Application for Commercial Fisheries Authorization under Section 118 of the Marine Mammal Protection Act
Key Information
Federal Register Notices
Authorizing Statutes16 USC 1361 et seq. (View Law) AbstractThis request is for the renewal of a currently approved information collection. Section 118 of the Marine Mammal Protection Act (MMPA) requires any commercial fisherman operating in Category I and II fisheries to register for a certificate of authorization that will allow the fisherman to take marine mammals incidental to commercial fishing operations. Category I and II fisheries are those identified by NOAA as having either frequent or occasional takings of marine mammals. There are no revisions to this information collection. |
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| 202110-0938-001CF | Requirements Related to No Surprise Billing Act, Part II (Independent Dispute Resolution Process) (CMS-10791) | HHS/CMS | Active | RCF New
Requirements Related to No Surprise Billing Act, Part II (Independent Dispute Resolution Process) (CMS-10791)
Key Information
Authorizing StatutesPub.L. 116 - 260 103 and 105 (View Law) |
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| 202109-0990-009 | Prevention Communication Formative Research | HHS/HHSDM | Active | Extension without change of a currently approved collection
Prevention Communication Formative Research
Key Information
Federal Register Notices
Authorizing StatutesPub.L. 94 - 317 201 (View Law) 44 USC 3502(2) (View Law) AbstractThis generic clearance request describes data collection activities involving a limited set of focus groups, individual interviews, Web-based concept and prototype testing, and usability and effects testing to establish a deeper understanding of the interests and needs of consumers and health intermediaries for disease prevention and health promotion information and tools. |
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| 202105-1093-001 | Natural and Cultural Resource Agencies Customer Relationship Management (Volunteer.gov) and OF 301 Forms. | DOI/OS | Active | Revision of a currently approved collection
Natural and Cultural Resource Agencies Customer Relationship Management (Volunteer.gov) and OF 301 Forms.
Key Information
Federal Register Notices
Authorizing Statutes16 USC 4601 (View Law) 16 USC 558 a-d (View Law) 16 USC 583 j-4 (View Law) 16 USC 1246 (View Law) 16 USC 1721 et Seq (View Law) 16 USC 1250 (View Law) 16 USC 1246 (h)(1) (View Law) 38 USC 4301 (View Law) Pub.L. 92 - 300 all (View Law) 54 USC 101702(a) (View Law) 54 USC 101702(b) (View Law) 16 USC 760aa, 1-4 (View Law) 43 USC 1737 (View Law) Pub.L. 113 - 121 Title I, Sec. 1047(d) (View Law) 33 USC 569c (View Law) Pub.L. 105 - 242 1-7 (View Law) 16 USC 742a-742j (View Law) AbstractFederal land management agencies are authorized to work with volunteers to plan, develop, maintain, and manage projects and service activities on public lands throughout the nation. This information collection request will enable the effective engagement of and capture the required information for hundreds of thousands of volunteers, and enable seamless efficient reporting on their projects and activities. |
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| 202108-0648-008 | Permits for Incidental Taking of Endangered or Threatened Species | DOC/NOAA | Active | Extension without change of a currently approved collection
Permits for Incidental Taking of Endangered or Threatened Species
Key Information
Federal Register Notices
Authorizing Statutes16 USC 1531 et seq. (View Law) AbstractThis request is for an extension of a currently approved information collection. The Endangered Species Act of 1973 (ESA; 16 U.S.C. 1531 et. seq.) imposed prohibitions against the taking of endangered species. In 1982, Congress revised the ESA to allow permits authorizing the taking of endangered species incidental to otherwise lawful activities. The corresponding regulations (50 CFR part 222.222) established procedures for persons to apply for such a permit. In addition, the regulations set forth specific reporting requirements for such permit holders. The regulations contain three sets of information collections: (l) applications for incidental take permits, (2) applications for certificates of inclusion, and (3) reporting requirements for permits issued. Certificates of inclusion are only required if a general permit is issued to a representative of a group of potential permit applicants, rather than requiring each entity to apply for and receive a permit. The required information is used to evaluate the impacts of the proposed activity on endangered species, to make the determinations required by the ESA prior to issuing a permit, and to establish appropriate permit conditions. When a species is listed as threatened, section 4(d) of the ESA requires the Secretary to issue whatever regulations are deemed necessary or advisable to provide for conservation of the species. In many cases those regulations reflect blanket application of the section 9 take prohibition. However, the National Marine Fisheries Service (NMFS) recognizes certain exceptions to that prohibition, including habitat restoration actions taken in accord with approved state watershed action plans. While watershed plans are prepared for other purposes in coordination with or fulfillment of various state programs, a watershed group wishing to take advantage of the exception for restoration activities (rather than obtaining a section 10 permit) would have to submit the plan for NMFS review. |
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| 202110-0704-007 | Request for a Medical Exemption or Delay to the COVID-19 Vaccination Requirement | DOD/DODDEP | Active | New collection (Request for a new OMB Control Number)
Request for a Medical Exemption or Delay to the COVID-19 Vaccination Requirement
Key Information
AbstractConsistent with Executive Order 14043, of September 9, 2021, “Requiring Coronavirus Disease 2019 Vaccination for Federal Employees”, and included within the Safer Federal Workforce Task Force Guidance mandating all Federal employees be vaccinated by November 22, 2021, the Department of Defense (DoD) has established specific safety protocols for individuals fully vaccinated and not fully vaccinated against coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19). Individuals who are not fully vaccinated against COVID-19 by November 22, 2021, or who choose not to provide this information will be required to comply with applicable OMB. OPM and DoD guidance for individuals not fully vaccinated against COVID-19, including wearing masks regardless of the transmission rate in a given area, physical distancing, regular screening testing, and adhering to applicable travel requirements. DoD civilian employees may request an exemption on the basis of a medical condition or circumstance. Exemptions will be granted in limited circumstances and only where legally required. The DD Form 3176 will be provided directly by the individuals who is requesting a medical exemption.Emergency Justfication:DoD is seeking approval of DD Form 3176, “Request for a Medical Exemption or Delay to the COVID-19 Vaccination Requirement,” which will be completed by employees who seek a medical exemption. DoD seeks OMB’s approval to process the form as emergency clearance requests in accordance with 5 C.F.R. § 1320.13, Emergency Processing. The DD Form 3176 will be used by DoD staff and provided to employees to ensure they submit adequate information to support the exemption request. This form will also ensure the information collected is consistent among the components and minimize the need to seek additional evidence. Rendered decisions should be in accordance with guidelines established by the Safer Federal Workforce Task Force Guidance. |
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| 202110-1850-001CF | Request for Common Form Usage | ED/IES | Active | RCF Recertification
Request for Common Form Usage
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| 202110-0596-001CF | Application for Federal Assistance (SF-424) Research | USDA/FS | Active | RCF Recertification
Application for Federal Assistance (SF-424) Research
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| 202110-0704-001CF | SF-424 Research & related (R&R) | DOD/DODDEP | Active | RCF Recertification
SF-424 Research & related (R&R)
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| 202110-0524-001CF | Request for Common Form Usage | USDA/NIFA | Active | RCF Recertification
Request for Common Form Usage
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| 202110-0584-001CF | Application for Federal Assistance (SF-424) Research & Related Projects (FNS) | USDA/FNS | Active | RCF Recertification
Application for Federal Assistance (SF-424) Research & Related Projects (FNS)
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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.
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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.