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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| 202108-0607-001CF | Census Bureau Certification of Vaccination | DOC/CENSUS | Active | RCF New
Census Bureau Certification of Vaccination
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| 202108-0690-001CF | DOC/OS Certification of Vaccination Attestation Common Form (Contractors and Visitors) | DOC/OS | Active | RCF New
DOC/OS Certification of Vaccination Attestation Common Form (Contractors and Visitors)
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| 201904-0570-001 | Rural Economic Development Loan and Grant Program | USDA/RBS | Active | Extension without change of a currently approved collection
Rural Economic Development Loan and Grant Program
Key Information
Federal Register Notices
Authorizing Statutes7 USC 940c (View Law) AbstractThis regulation promulgates the policies and procedures for making zero-interest loans and grants to borrowers in accordance with the cushion of credit payments program authorized in section 313 of the Act (7 U.S.C. 940c). |
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| 202006-0572-005 | Rural Broadband Loans, Loan/Grant Combination, and Loan Guarantees | USDA/RUS | Active | Revision of a currently approved collection
Rural Broadband Loans, Loan/Grant Combination, and Loan Guarantees
Key Information
Federal Register Notices
Authorizing Statutes7 USC 901 (View Law) Pub.L. 115 - 334 6201 (View Law) AbstractThe Rural Utilities Service (RUS), is authorized by Title VI, Rural Broadband Access, of the Rural Electrification Act of 1936, as amended (RE Act), to provide loans, loan/grant combinations and loan guarantees to fund the cost of construction, improvement, or acquisition of facilities and equipment for the provision of broadband service in eligible rural areas in the States and Territories of the United States. 7 CFR part 1738 prescribes the types of loans available, facilities financed, and eligible applicants, as well as minimum equity requirements to be considered for a loan. In addition, 7 CFR part 1738 outlines the process through which RUS will consider applicants under the priority consideration required in Title VI. |
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| 202108-3150-001CF | Certification of Vaccination | NRC | Active | RCF New
Certification of Vaccination
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| 202108-3015-001CF | Vaccine Status Form for Contractors & Visitors | DFC | Active | RCF New
Vaccine Status Form for Contractors & Visitors
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| 202108-3170-001CF | Certification of Vaccination (CFPB) | CFPB | Active | RCF New
Certification of Vaccination (CFPB)
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| 202108-1225-001CF | Certification of Vaccination | DOL/DM | Active | RCF New
Certification of Vaccination
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| 202108-3041-001CF | CPSC Certification of Vaccination | CPSC | Active | RCF New
CPSC Certification of Vaccination
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| 202011-2008-001 | EPA Pollution Prevention (P2) Awards Program | EPA/RODENVER | Active | New collection (Request for a new OMB Control Number)
EPA Pollution Prevention (P2) Awards Program
Key Information
Federal Register Notices
Authorizing Statutes42 USC 13101 (View Law) AbstractThe Pollution Prevention Act (PPA) states the Administrator shall establish an annual awards program to recognize a company or companies which operate outstanding or innovative source reduction programs 42 U.S.C. 13103(b)(13). The EPA P2 Awards Program is an annual, voluntary, and non-monetary awards program that recognizes companies who demonstrate leadership in innovative P2 practices and encourage other entities to consider P2 approaches. This ICR is applicable to awards administered under the P2 Awards Program in EPAs Headquarters office and any of the 10 Regional Offices that choose to participate and implement a P2 Awards Program. |
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| 202108-2590-001CF | FHFA Certification of Vaccination | FHFA | Active | RCF New
FHFA Certification of Vaccination
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| 202103-0572-007 | High Energy Costs Grants Rural Communities | USDA/RUS | Active | Extension without change of a currently approved collection
High Energy Costs Grants Rural Communities
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Federal Register Notices
Authorizing Statutes7 USC 918a (View Law) Abstract7 CFR part 1709 contains regulations outlining the procedures available for application to the Assistance to High Cost Energy Rural Communities Grant Program. This information collection covers the application and administration process for the grant program. |
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| 202101-0572-001 | Technical Assistance and Training and Training for Innovative Regional Wastewater Treatment Solutions (TAT/RWTS) Pilot Grant Program | USDA/RUS | Active | Revision of a currently approved collection
Technical Assistance and Training and Training for Innovative Regional Wastewater Treatment Solutions (TAT/RWTS) Pilot Grant Program
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Federal Register Notices
Authorizing StatutesPub.L. 116 - 94 783 (View Law) AbstractThis collection identifies projects eligible for the TAT/RWTS pilot grant program which will enable the Agency to collect the minimum information necessary to conform to the requirements of the program regulations established by law. |
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| 202006-1028-001 | Ferrous Metals Surveys | DOI/GS | Active | Extension without change of a currently approved collection
Ferrous Metals Surveys
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Federal Register Notices
Authorizing Statutes30 USC 1601 et seq. (View Law) 50 USC 2061 et seq. (View Law) 50 USC 98 et seq (View Law) 30 USC 21 (a) (View Law) AbstractThe U.S. Department of the Interior (DOI) and the U.S. Geological Survey (USGS) has policies and responsibilities concerning the management of the Nation's mineral resources and their derived industries. The forms, covering production, consumption, stocks and receipts of ferrous metals commodities, are critical to the metals data collection effort, and are used for military and civilian planning, and Federal policy and economic decisions related to the commodities covered, which include iron ore, nickel, cobalt, manganese, columbium, tantalum, tungsten, silicon, iron and steel scrap, pig iron, and others. |
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| 201905-0575-003 | Section 515 Multi-Family Housing Preservation and Revitalization Restructuring (MPR) Demonstration Program | USDA/RHS | Active | Revision of a currently approved collection
Section 515 Multi-Family Housing Preservation and Revitalization Restructuring (MPR) Demonstration Program
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Federal Register Notices
Authorizing StatutesPub.L. 109 - 97 515 (View Law) 42 USC 1485 (View Law) AbstractImplements a Demonstration Program to Preserve and Revitalize existing Rural Rental Housing Projects Financed by Rural Development under Section 515 of the Housing Act of 1949. |
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| 202104-1076-001 | Use of Bureau-Operated Schools by Third Parties, 25 CFR 48 | DOI/BIA | Active | New collection (Request for a new OMB Control Number)
Use of Bureau-Operated Schools by Third Parties, 25 CFR 48
Key Information
Federal Register Notices
Authorizing StatutesAbstractThe Bureau of Indian Education (BIE) is proposing to establish standards for the appropriate use of lands and facilities by third parties. These standards address the following: the execution of lease agreements; the establishment and administration of mechanisms for the acceptance of consideration for the use and benefit of a Bureau-operated school; the assurance of ethical conduct; and monitoring the amount and terms of consideration received, the manner in which the consideration is used, and any results achieved by such use. |
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| 202104-0648-007 | 3D Nation Elevation Requirements and Benefits Study | DOC/NOAA | Active | Extension without change of a currently approved collection
3D Nation Elevation Requirements and Benefits Study
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Federal Register Notices
Authorizing Statutes33 USC 3501 (View Law) AbstractThis is a request for extension of an approved information collection. NOAA, the U.S. Geological Survey (USGS), and partner agencies work to continually improve the technology systems, data, and services that provide information about 3D elevation data and related applications within the United States. By periodically assessing business uses and associated benefits from improved 3D mapping data, the agencies can more effectively prioritize and direct investments that will best serve user needs over time. The 3D Nation Study is a follow-on to the National Enhanced Elevation Assessment (NEEA) white paper finalized in 2012 (NEEA overview can be found at https://pubs.usgs.gov/fs/2012/3088/). The 3D Nation Study incorporates coastal and ocean requirements for elevation data together with terrestrial elevation data needs. The study assesses needs for 3D elevation data in terms of Mission Critical Activities, geographic extents of data needs, collection standards and accuracy requirements, frequency needed, and anticipated benefits of having the required data. Because 3D data are collected and used to meet a wide range of mission critical needs, the 3D Nation Study seeks input from managers and data users from a variety of government entities (e.g., Federal, State, local, Tribal) as well as not for profit, academic, and private/commercial entities. The findings will update a baseline of national business needs and associated benefits for 3D data and associated technologies. This study is intended to inform the design of directed future programs that balance requirements, benefits, and costs at a national scale. More information is available at https://my.usgs.gov/confluence/display/3DNationStudy. From lessons learned with the 2018 survey, NOAA and USGS will ask the same questions, but will change how those questions are shown in the online survey tool to enable respondents to streamline their input and save time in answering. |
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| 202007-0648-010 | Foreign Fishing Vessel Permits, Vessel, and Gear Identification, and Reporting Requirements | DOC/NOAA | Active | Extension without change of a currently approved collection
Foreign Fishing Vessel Permits, Vessel, and Gear Identification, and Reporting Requirements
Key Information
Federal Register Notices
Authorizing StatutesPub.L. 94 - 265 201-204 (View Law) AbstractThis is a request for extension of an existing collection. Foreign Fishing activities can be authorized under the Magnuson-Stevens Fishery Conservation and Management Act (16 USC 1801 et seq.). The collection of information from permitted vessels is necessary to monitor vessel activities and location for enforcement purposes. Reports are also necessary for fishery management purposes, monitoring the amounts of fish, if any, permitted vessels harvest or receive from U.S. vessels in joint venture operations. |
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| 202107-0648-010 | A Coastal Management Needs Assessment and Market Analysis for Financing Resilience | DOC/NOAA | Active | New collection (Request for a new OMB Control Number)
A Coastal Management Needs Assessment and Market Analysis for Financing Resilience
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Federal Register Notices
Authorizing Statutes16 USC 1451-1464 (View Law) AbstractThis is a new collection of information. NOAA’s Office of Coastal Management (OCM) and its regional, state, federal, and non-profit partners have worked closely with coastal managers across the country to increase the resilience of our coastal communities, economies and ecosystems. Per the Coastal Zone Management Act of 1972 (CZMA), OCM provides financial and technical assistance to states and territories, including that which helps its customers (coastal managers) develop hazard mitigation and climate adaptation plans that include strategies for short-term responses to immediate threats (e.g., flooding, hurricanes) as well as long-term responses to gradual changes (e.g., sea level rise, drought). Services are provided through outreach, training, funding, resource, and tool development. In many coastal communities, investment in mitigation and resilience measures remains either limited or reactive in response to a catastrophic event. While there are no data on the number of adaptation plans that have been implemented, lack of funding is a frequently cited barrier to implementation. Understanding the suite of funding and financing options available at the time resilience planning is undertaken, and then incorporating financial strategies into the planning process and recommendations, will help ensure that these plans are implemented. |
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| 202107-0575-001CF | SF 424 - Application for Federal Assistance | USDA/RHS | Active | RCF New
SF 424 - Application for Federal Assistance
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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.