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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| 202110-1505-001CF | Certification of Vaccination Common Form - Treasury Department | TREAS/DO | Active | RCF New
Certification of Vaccination Common Form - Treasury Department
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| 202109-2040-001 | Clean Watersheds Needs Survey (CWNS) (Reinstatement) | EPA/OW | Active | Reinstatement without change of a previously approved collection
Clean Watersheds Needs Survey (CWNS) (Reinstatement)
Key Information
Federal Register Notices
Authorizing StatutesPub.L. 33 - 1 205 (View Law) Pub.L. 33 - 2 516 (View Law) AbstractThe Clean Watersheds Needs Survey (CWNS) is required by Clean Water Act (CWA) Sections 205(a) and 516. It is a periodic inventory of existing and planned publicly owned wastewater conveyance and treatment facilities, combined sewer overflow correction, stormwater management and other water pollution control facilities in the United States, as well as an estimate of how many of these facilities need to be built. The CWNS is a joint effort between EPA and the states. The CWNS collects cost and technical data from states that are associated with publicly owned treatment works and other water pollution control facilities, existing and planned. The respondents who provide this information to Environmental Protection Agency (EPA or Agency) are state agencies responsible for environmental pollution control and local facility contacts who provide documentation to the states. Periodically, the states request data or documentation from contacts at the facility or local government level. These respondents are referred to as facilities. No confidential information is used, nor is sensitive information protected from release under the Public Information Act. EPA achieves national consistency in the final results through the application of uniform guidelines and validation techniques. |
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| 202006-1024-006 | National Park Service Leasing Program -- 36 CFR 18 | DOI/NPS | Active | Revision of a currently approved collection
National Park Service Leasing Program -- 36 CFR 18
Key Information
Federal Register Notices
Authorizing Statutes54 USC 100102 (View Law) 54 USC 306121 (View Law) AbstractThe National Park Service leasing program allows the public to lease property located within the boundaries of the park system. Information is collected from anyone who wishes to submit a bid or proposal in response to a Request for Bids or a Request for Proposals; or from current lease holders who wish to sublet a leased property or assign the lease to a new lessee, construct or demolish portions of a leased property, amend a lease to change the type of activities permitted under the lease, or encumber (mortgage) the leased premises. The information collected will be used to evaluate offers, proposed subleases or assignments, proposed construction or demolition, the merits of proposed lease amendments, and proposed encumbrances. |
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| 202110-3235-001CF | Certification of Vaccination Common Form | SEC | Active | RCF New
Certification of Vaccination Common Form
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| 202108-2060-002 | Data Reporting Requirements for State and Local Vehicle Emission Inspection and Maintenance (I/M) Programs (Renewal) | EPA/OAR | Active | Extension without change of a currently approved collection
Data Reporting Requirements for State and Local Vehicle Emission Inspection and Maintenance (I/M) Programs (Renewal)
Key Information
Federal Register Notices
Authorizing Statutes42 USC 7401 et seq. (View Law) AbstractTo provide general oversight and support to state and local I/M programs, the U.S Environmental Protection Agency requires that state and local program management for both basic and enhanced I/M programs provide two reports to EPA. The first report is provided annually and includes general program operating data and summary statistics, addressing the program's current design and coverage, a summary of testing data, enforcement program efforts, quality assurance and quality control efforts and other miscellaneous information allowing for an assessment of the program's relative effectiveness. The second report is submitted biennially and addresses any changes to the program over the previous 2-year period and the impact of such changes, including any weaknesses discovered and corrections made or planned. |
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| 202106-0648-006 | Socio-Economic Survey of Hired Captains and Crew in New England, Mid-Atlantic, South Atlantic, and Gulf of Mexico Commercial Fisheries | DOC/NOAA | Active | Revision of a currently approved collection
Socio-Economic Survey of Hired Captains and Crew in New England, Mid-Atlantic, South Atlantic, and Gulf of Mexico Commercial Fisheries
Key Information
Federal Register Notices
Authorizing Statutes42 USC 4321 et seq (View Law) 16 USC 1801 et seq (View Law) AbstractThe National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration’s (NOAA) National Marine Fisheries Service (NMFS or NOAA Fisheries) Northeast Fisheries Science Center (NEFSC) and the Southeast Fisheries Science Center (SEFSC) are requesting revisions to this standard collection of information. The proposed revisions would do the following to the currently approved information collection. 1. Expand the geographic scope from New England and the Mid-Atlantic only to include New England, Mid-Atlantic, South Atlantic and Gulf of Mexico commercial fisheries; 2. Change the title from “Socio-Economic Survey of Hired Captains and Crew in New England and Mid-Atlantic Commercial Fisheries” to “Socio-Economic Survey of Hired Captains and Crew in New England, Mid-Atlantic, South Atlantic and Gulf of Mexico Commercial Fisheries”; 3. Make minor revisions to the survey form that address regional differences in fisheries; 4. Increase the burden hours to the sum of the burden hours for all four regions; and 5. Extend it for three years. The purpose of this survey is to provide for the ongoing collection of socioeconomic data for regulatory analysis related to fisheries and their communities in the Northeast and Southeast Regions of the United States. NMFS needs the socioeconomic data included in this information collection to be capable of more than cursory efforts to comply with or support the following laws, Executive Orders (EOs) and NOAA Fisheries strategies and policies, which require socioeconomic data and analyses. |
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| 202109-1210-001CF | Requirements Related to Surprise Billing: Qualifying Payment Amount, Notice and Consent, Disclosure on Patient Protections Against Balance Billing, and State Law Opt-in | DOL/EBSA | Active | RCF New
Requirements Related to Surprise Billing: Qualifying Payment Amount, Notice and Consent, Disclosure on Patient Protections Against Balance Billing, and State Law Opt-in
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| 202109-0702-001CF | DoD Usage of Inclusion Enrollment Report Form | DOD/DOA | Active | RCF New
DoD Usage of Inclusion Enrollment Report Form
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| 202106-2133-001 | Port Infrastructure Development Program | DOT/MARAD | Active | New collection (Request for a new OMB Control Number)
Port Infrastructure Development Program
Key Information
Federal Register Notices
Authorizing Statutes46 USC 50302 (View Law) AbstractOn February 15, 2019, the President signed the Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2019 (FY 2019 Appropriations Act), which appropriated $292,730,000 to be awarded by the U.S. Department of Transportation (Department) for the Port Infrastructure Development Program (Program). This appropriations act allows the Department to make discretionary grants to improve port facilities at or near coastal seaports. The Department may provide financial assistance, including grants, to port authorities or commissions or their subdivisions and agents for port and intermodal infrastructure-related projects. The Program Notice of Funding Opportunity (NOFO) calls for applications to be submitted through Grants.gov 120 days after publication. Applications are submitted annually, if funds are appropriated, and will be received by the U.S. Department of Transportation, Maritime Administration, Office of Port Infrastructure Development. Each applicant is required to provide a project narrative to address the program requirements and assist in evaluating relevant information. The project narrative should include the information necessary for the Department to determine that the project satisfies project requirements and to assess the selection criteria. To the extent practicable, applicants should provide supporting data and documentation. Responding to the proposed new collection is required to obtain and/or retain benefits. |
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| 202109-3076-001CF | Certification of Vaccination | FMCS | Active | RCF New
Certification of Vaccination
Key Information
Authorizing Statutes5 USC 1101 et seq. (View Law) 5 USC 7901 et seq. (View Law) |
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| 202109-0570-003CF | SF-424, "Application for Federal Assistance" (OMB No. 4040-0004) | USDA/RBS | Active | RCF New
SF-424, "Application for Federal Assistance" (OMB No. 4040-0004)
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| 202109-0570-004CF | SF-424A, “Budget Information – Non-Construction Programs”. (OMB No. 4040-0006) | USDA/RBS | Active | RCF New
SF-424A, “Budget Information – Non-Construction Programs”. (OMB No. 4040-0006)
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| 202109-0570-005CF | SF-424C, “Budget Information – Construction Programs” (OMB No. 4040-0008) | USDA/RBS | Active | RCF New
SF-424C, “Budget Information – Construction Programs” (OMB No. 4040-0008)
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| 202103-1076-002 | Verification of Indian Preference for Employment in BIA and IHS | DOI/BIA | Active | Extension without change of a currently approved collection
Verification of Indian Preference for Employment in BIA and IHS
Key Information
Federal Register Notices
Authorizing Statutes25 USC 44 (View Law) AbstractThe Indian Preference form for employment in the BIA and IHS allows offices that work primarily with Indian Tribes to give preference in hiring to qualified Indian applicants. |
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| 202110-1557-001CF | Certification of Vaccination | TREAS/OCC | Active | RCF New
Certification of Vaccination
Key Information
Authorizing Statutes12 USC 1 et seq. (View Law) |
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| 202109-0693-002 | NIST Associates Information System (NAIS) | DOC/NIST | Active | No material or nonsubstantive change to a currently approved collection
NIST Associates Information System (NAIS)
Key Information
Federal Register Notices
AbstractNIST Associates (NA) will include guest researchers, research associates, contractors, and other non-NIST employees that require access to the NIST campuses or NIST resources. The NIST Associates Information System (NAIS) information collection instrument(s) are completed by incoming NAs. The NAs will be requested to provide personal identifying data including home address, date and place of birth, employer name and address, and basic security information. The data provided by the collection instruments will be input into NAIS, which automatically populates the appropriate forms, and is routed through the approval process. NIST's Office of Security receives security forms through the NAIS process and is able to allow preliminary access to NAs to the NIST campuses or resources. The data collected will also be the basis for further security investigations as necessary. |
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| 202108-0985-001 | State Annual Long-Term Care Ombudsman Report | HHS/ACL | Active | Reinstatement without change of a previously approved collection
State Annual Long-Term Care Ombudsman Report
Key Information
Federal Register Notices
Authorizing Statutes42 USC chapter 35 (View Law) Pub.L. 109 - 365 712 (c),(h)(1)-(3) (View Law) AbstractThe State Annual Long-Term Care Ombudsman Report is needed to comply with Administration for Community Living/Administration on Aging (ACL/AoA) reporting requirements in the Older Americans Act (OAA); and 45 CFR §1324.21(b) (1) and (b)(2)(v). The long-term care ombudsman report is used to measure the services and strategies that are provided to assist residents in the protection of their health, safety, welfare or rights; advocate at the state and federal levels for changes needed to improve the quality of life and care in long-term care facilities; and effectively manage the Long-Term Care Ombudsman Program at the state and federal level. The National Ombudsman Reporting System (NORS) was developed in response to these needs and directives. Section 712(c) of the OAA requires the state agency to establish a statewide uniform reporting system to: (1) Collect and analyze data relating to resident complaints and conditions in long-term care facilities for the purpose of identifying and resolving significant problems. and (2) Submit the data on a regular basis to the state licensing/certifying agency, other state and federal entities that the Ombudsman determines to be appropriate, the Assistant Secretary for Aging, and the National Long-Term Care Ombudsman Resource Center. |
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| 202102-1910-002 | Compliance Statement Energy/Water Conservation Standards for Appliances | DOE/DOEOA | Active | Revision of a currently approved collection
Compliance Statement Energy/Water Conservation Standards for Appliances
Key Information
Federal Register Notices
Authorizing Statutes42 USC 6291 (View Law) AbstractDOE is revising, expanding, and renewing the information DOE is collecting on the energy and water efficiency of consumer products and commercial equipment manufactured for distribution in commerce in the United States. This collection would cover all covered products and equipment subject to DOE's regulatory requirements described in 10 CFR Parts 429, 430, and 431. |
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| 202109-3045-001CF | Vaccination Attestation Form for Contractors | CNCS | Active | RCF New
Vaccination Attestation Form for Contractors
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| 202106-0693-001 | Small and Medium-Sized Business Complex Event COVID-19 Survey (Wave 3) | DOC/NIST | Active | New collection (Request for a new OMB Control Number)
Small and Medium-Sized Business Complex Event COVID-19 Survey (Wave 3)
Key Information
Federal Register Notices
AbstractThis effort addresses the gap in research on the experiences of SMEs dealing with complex events generally and those that arise during a pandemic, specifically. This longitudinal study accounts for SME vulnerabilities, which may further amplify the impacts of a singular or complex event. |
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.
N/A
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.
N/A
DateReceived
The date OIRA received the ICR submission from the agency.
N/A
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.
N/A
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.
N/A
AuthorizingStatues
Names of federal laws that authorize the agency to collect the information.
N/A
AuthorizingStatuesDetails
Additional details about the legal authority for the information collection, including a URL linking to the full text.
N/A
CitationsForNewStatutoryRequirements
Legal citations that have introduced new or modified statutory requirements since the last ICR submission.
N/A
FederalRegisterNotices
Lists citations of 60-day and 30-day notices published in the Federal Register.
N/A
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.
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.