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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Reference Number Title Agency Expires Request Type
202502-1615-014 Biographic Information (Registration) DHS/USCIS 2025-08-31
New collection (Request for a new OMB Control Number)
Biographic Information (Registration)

Key Information

Received 2025-03-04
Concluded 2025-03-05
Expires 2025-08-31
Action Approved with change
OMB Control # 1615-0166

Authorizing Statutes

8 USC 1103(a)(1) (View Law)

8 USC 1103(a)(3) (View Law)

8 USC 1301 (View Law)

8 USC 1302 (View Law)

8 USC 1303 (View Law)

8 USC 1304 (View Law)

8 USC 1306 (View Law)

Abstract

The registration and fingerprinting requirements currently appear in sections 1301-1306 of Title 8 of the United States Code. With limited exceptions, aliens above the age of 14 who remain in the United States for 30 days or longer, must apply for registration and be fingerprinted before the expiration of the 30 days, unless previously registered and fingerprinted under other provisions of immigration law. 8 U.S.C. 1302. Similarly, parents and guardians must ensure that their children below the age of 14 are registered. 8 U.S.C. 1302(b). Within 30 days of reaching his or her 14th birthday, the alien child must “apply in person for registration and to be fingerprinted.” 8 U.S.C. 1302(b). Implementing regulations can be found at 8 C.F.R. part 264. USCIS uses the electronic version of Form G-325R, Biographic Information (Registration), for the purpose of registration of unregistered aliens present in the United States in accordance with 8 U.S.C. 1302.Emergency Justfication:On January 20, 2025, the President issued Executive Order (EO) 14159, Protecting the American People Against Invasion, 90 FR 8443 (Jan. 29, 2025). Specifically, Section 7 of the Executive Order, Identification of Unregistered Illegal Aliens, directs the Secretary of Homeland Security to take appropriate action to ensure that all unregistered aliens in the United States comply with the statutory registration and fingerprinting requirement and to immediately publicize information about the legal obligations. Execution of the EO and compliance with the registration and fingerprinting requirement under the INA and 8 CFR part 264 requires USCIS to create a new collection of information Form G-325R, Biographic Information (Registration), for the purpose of allowing previously unregistered aliens to electronically apply for registration and fingerprinting in the United States. By adding the ability for unregistered aliens to use the USCIS online account to apply to meet their registration obligations, USCIS should be able to streamline processing efficiencies for this population to enhance security screening and promptly identify threats. associated with registration.

202503-1651-001 Arrival and Departure Record and Electronic System for Travel Authorization (ESTA) DHS/USCBP 2025-08-31
Revision of a currently approved collection
Arrival and Departure Record and Electronic System for Travel Authorization (ESTA)

Key Information

Received 2025-03-04
Concluded 2025-03-05
Expires 2025-08-31
Action Approved without change
OMB Control # 1651-0111
Previous ICR 202411-1651-005

Authorizing Statutes

8 USC 235 (View Law)

8 USC 217 (View Law)

8 USC 231 (View Law)

Pub.L. 111 - 145 9 (View Law)

Pub.L. 110 - 53 711 (View Law)

Abstract

Form I-94 (Arrival/Departure Record) and Form I-94W (Nonimmigrant Visa Waiver Arrival/Departure) are used to document a traveler's admission into the United States. These forms include date of arrival, visa classification and the date the authorized stay expires. The forms are also used by business employers and other organizations to confirm legal status in the United States. The Electronic System for Travel Authorization (ESTA) applies to aliens traveling to the United States under the Visa Waiver Program (VWP) and requires that VWP travelers provide information electronically to CBP before embarking on travel to the United States.Emergency Justfication:CBP is implementing a new capability within the CBP GO mobile application, or any successor mobile application, to allow aliens who are subject to I-94 requirements, and who are departing the United States, to voluntarily provide biographic data, facial images, and geolocation to provide evidence of that departure. This collection is a part of CBP’s critical efforts in fulfilling DHS’s statutory mandate to collect biometric information from departing aliens and CBP’s plans to fully automate I-94 information collection.2 This capability will close the information gap on alien entries and exits by making it easier for aliens subject to I-94 requirements to report their exit to CBP after their departures from the United States. It will also create a biometrically confirmed, and geolocation confirmed, and thereby more accurate, exit record for such aliens leaving the United States. Aliens subject to I-94 requirements may use the application to voluntarily submit their biographic information from their passports, or other travel documents after they have exited the United States.

202503-1653-001 Departure Notification Record (DNR) DHS/USICE 2025-08-31
New collection (Request for a new OMB Control Number)
Departure Notification Record (DNR)

Key Information

Received 2025-03-04
Concluded 2025-03-05
Expires 2025-08-31
Action Approved without change
OMB Control # 1653-0057

Abstract

This new information collection is necessary to assist ICE in enforcement. By identifying aliens who intend to voluntarily depart the country in compliance with U.S. law, ICE can focus efforts on aliens remaining in the country unlawfully without the intent to comply with departure from the United States as required. This collection would provide a way for aliens to voluntarily report intended departure information to ICE.Emergency Justfication:This new collection is necessary to comply with the Executive Order and ensure an orderly and defined voluntary process for aliens to report their intended departure. This collection will allow ICE to maintain accurate information about aliens remaining in the country with no intent to depart. This collection will allow ICE to facilitate the process of voluntary return and focus resources in completing its mission.

202504-0625-002 Domestic and International Clients Export Services and Customized Forms DOC/ITA 2025-08-31
Revision of a currently approved collection
Domestic and International Clients Export Services and Customized Forms

Key Information

Received 2025-04-24
Concluded 2025-05-14
Expires 2025-08-31
Action Preapproved
OMB Control # 0625-0143
Previous ICR 202502-0625-001

Authorizing Statutes

15 USC 4724 (View Law)

Abstract

The International Trade Administration’s (ITA) is mandated by Congress to broaden and deepen the U.S. exporter base and to attract inward foreign direct investment. ITA accomplishes this by providing counseling, programs and services to help U.S. organizations export/import and conduct business in overseas markets. This information collection package enables ITA to provide appropriate export services to U.S. exporters and international buyers. The proposed categories of questions are: contact information, organization information, organization type, agreements and confirmations, objectives, products and services, exporting experience, marketing, events and activities, trade fair/show, certified trade missions, trade missions, advocacy, environment, and education. ITA asks only those questions that provide the required information to assist in fulfilling a client's objective for a requested service and/or event/activity.Emergency Justfication:ITA is requesting emergency processing for the revision of this information collection. The justification of this emergency request is due to the Proclamation 10908 of March 26, 2025, “Adjusting Imports of Automobiles and Automobile Parts Into the United States,” in which the President imposed additional tariffs on imports of specified automobiles and automobile parts to eliminate the threat to national security posed by such imports. This Proclamation provided that for automobiles that qualify for preferential tariff treatment under the United States-Mexico-Canada Agreement (USMCA), importers of such automobiles may submit documentation to the Secretary of Commerce (Secretary) identifying the amount of U.S. content in each model imported into the United States. Processing this emergency revision request will aid the Secretary in meeting the requirements of this Proclamation.

202009-1651-003 Commercial Invoice DHS/USCBP 2025-08-31
Extension without change of a currently approved collection
Commercial Invoice

Key Information

Received 2020-09-30
Concluded 2022-08-05
Expires 2025-08-31
Action Approved with change
OMB Control # 1651-0090
Previous ICR 201705-1651-001

Federal Register Notices

60-Day FRN View Notice
30-Day FRN View Notice

Authorizing Statutes

19 USC 1481 (View Law)

19 USC 1484 (View Law)

Abstract

The collection of Commercial Invoices is necessary for the proper assessment of Customs duties. The invoice is submitted by the importer as supporting documentation for CBP 7501, if requested by CBP.

202010-1651-012 Entry and Manifest of Merchandise Free of Duty, Carrier's Certificate and Release DHS/USCBP 2025-08-31
Extension without change of a currently approved collection
Entry and Manifest of Merchandise Free of Duty, Carrier's Certificate and Release

Key Information

Received 2020-11-09
Concluded 2022-08-17
Expires 2025-08-31
Action Approved with change
OMB Control # 1651-0013
Previous ICR 201901-1651-001

Federal Register Notices

60-Day FRN View Notice
30-Day FRN View Notice

Authorizing Statutes

19 USC 1484 (View Law)

19 USC 1498 (View Law)

19 USC 1433 (View Law)

Abstract

CBP Form 7523, Entry and Manifest of Merchandise Free of Duty, Carrier’s Certificate of Release, is used by carriers and importers as a manifest for the entry of merchandise free of duty under certain conditions, such as when a shipment is valued at $2,500 or less. CBP Form 7523 is also used by carriers to show that articles being imported are to be released to the importer or consignee, and as an inward foreign manifest for vehicles or vessels, weighing less than five tons, arriving from Canada or Mexico, otherwise than by sea, with merchandise conditionally free of duty. CBP uses this form to authorize the entry of such merchandise. CBP Form 7523 is authorized by 19 USC 1433, 1484 and 1498. It is provided for by 19 CFR 123.4 and 19 CFR 143.23. This form is accessible at http://www.cbp.gov/newsroom/publications/forms?title=7523&=Apply.

202106-0938-003 CMS Identity Management System (CMS-10452) HHS/CMS 2025-08-31
Reinstatement without change of a previously approved collection
CMS Identity Management System (CMS-10452)

Key Information

Received 2021-06-02
Concluded 2022-08-23
Expires 2025-08-31
Action Approved with change
OMB Control # 0938-1236
Previous ICR 201911-0938-010

Federal Register Notices

60-Day FRN View Notice
30-Day FRN View Notice

Authorizing Statutes

Pub.L. 111 - 148 1411 (View Law)

Pub.L. 111 - 148 1321 (View Law)

Abstract

In its administration of the Medicare Modernization Act, the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) is a covered entity under the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act of 1996 (HIPAA) rules. As a covered entity, CMS is required to verify at a high level of assurance all persons requesting access to CMS' computer systems. Under the Health Care Reform Bill HR 3590, known as the "Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act" (PPACA), there are many provisions that require the secure ingress and egress of data from CMS. CMS has created the horizontal enterprise services programs to address those provisions. One of these programs is the Enterprise Identity Management (EIDM) system. Identity management is an important part of protecting the security of CMS' data by ensuring that individuals are who they claim to be. The EIDM solution will provide an enterprise-wide solution that will also support CMS' senior management goal to improve the Provider and Health Information Exchange experience by providing an enterprise-wide set of credentials and single sign-on capability for multiple CMS applications.

202107-0938-008 CMS Medicare Part D E-Prescribing Tools in 42 CFR 423.128(d)(1) and 423.160 (CMS-10755) HHS/CMS 2025-08-31
New collection (Request for a new OMB Control Number)
CMS Medicare Part D E-Prescribing Tools in 42 CFR 423.128(d)(1) and 423.160 (CMS-10755)

Key Information

Received 2021-08-27
Concluded 2022-08-03
Expires 2025-08-31
Action Approved with change
OMB Control # 0938-1396
Previous ICR 202103-0938-015

Federal Register Notices

60-Day FRN View Notice
30-Day FRN View Notice

Authorizing Statutes

Pub.L. 115 - 271 6062 (View Law)

Pub.L. 108 - 173 1860D (View Law)

Abstract

The MMA authorizes CMS to require additional contract terms not inconsistent with the Part D statute. Under this authority, we are proposing to require that Sponsors offer a patient RTBT because we believe that it is appropriate to require that the formulary and benefit information be provided to enrollees in real time. Enrollees should have continuous access to this information, since drug pricing information is so dynamic.

202107-1670-001 Chemical Facility Anti-Terrorism Standards DHS/CISA 2025-08-31
Revision of a currently approved collection
Chemical Facility Anti-Terrorism Standards

Key Information

Received 2021-07-29
Concluded 2022-08-17
Expires 2025-08-31
Action Approved without change
OMB Control # 1670-0014
Previous ICR 201704-1670-001

Federal Register Notices

60-Day FRN View Notice
30-Day FRN View Notice

Authorizing Statutes

Pub.L. 113 - 254 n/a (View Law)

6 USC 621 (View Law)

Pub.L. 109 - 295 550 (View Law)

Abstract

In order to comply with the regulations set forth in 6 CFR § 27.400, information must be collected from chemical facility owners and operators. In the Chemical Facility Anti-Terrorism Standards all owners and operators will enable to communicate or notify specific information the department. The data collection activity will be limited to representatives of affected facilities through the Chemical Security Assessment Tool.

202109-2133-002 Application for Waiver of the Coastwise Trade Laws for Small Passenger Vessels DOT/MARAD 2025-08-31
Extension without change of a currently approved collection
Application for Waiver of the Coastwise Trade Laws for Small Passenger Vessels

Key Information

Received 2021-11-29
Concluded 2022-08-17
Expires 2025-08-31
Action Approved without change
OMB Control # 2133-0529
Previous ICR 201803-2133-002

Federal Register Notices

60-Day FRN View Notice
30-Day FRN View Notice

Authorizing Statutes

46 USC 12132 (View Law)

46 USC 55102 (View Law)

46 USC 55103 (View Law)

46 USC 12101 (View Law)

46 USC 12121 (View Law)

Abstract

The response to the collection is voluntary. Persons (current U.S.- flag vessel operators and builders) desiring waiver of the coastwise trade laws affecting small passenger vessels may file a written application and justification for waiver to the Maritime Administration (MARAD). Respondents can submit an application on Form MA-1023 (which is available on MARAD’s website at www.marad.dot.gov under Programs, Small Vessel Waiver Program) or they may submit information in any format they desire. The information that would be reported and maintained in records are Small Vessel Application and Official Letter. These are publicly available in the docket maintained at regulations.gov. The collection frequency is on an as need basis. The information will be used by the Maritime Administration to determine if the applicant is entitled to a waiver to ensure the foreign vessel will not have an undue adverse effect on a current U.S. vessel operator or builder. Since the last approval, the title of the collection has recently changed to 'Application for Coastwise Endorsement Eligibility Determinations for Foreign-built Small Passenger Vessels'.

202110-1545-006 Life Insurance Statement TREAS/IRS 2025-08-31
Extension without change of a currently approved collection
Life Insurance Statement

Key Information

Received 2022-02-28
Concluded 2022-08-24
Expires 2025-08-31
Action Approved with change
OMB Control # 1545-0022
Previous ICR 201808-1545-017

Federal Register Notices

60-Day FRN View Notice
30-Day FRN View Notice

Authorizing Statutes

26 USC 2031 (View Law)

26 USC 2511 (View Law)

26 USC 2042 (View Law)

26 USC 6103 (View Law)

26 USC 2033 (View Law)

Abstract

Form 712 is used to establish the value of life insurance policies for estate and gift tax purposes. The tax is based on the value of these policies. The form is completed by life insurance companies and Executors file Form 712 with Form 706, 706-NA, or 709 for insurance policy or premium amounts.

202111-2133-002 Maritime Administration Annual Service Obligation Compliance Report (Formerly Service Obligation Compliance Report and Merchant Marine Reserve U.S. Naval Reserve (USNR) Annual Report) DOT/MARAD 2025-08-31
Extension without change of a currently approved collection
Maritime Administration Annual Service Obligation Compliance Report (Formerly Service Obligation Compliance Report and Merchant Marine Reserve U.S. Naval Reserve (USNR) Annual Report)

Key Information

Received 2021-12-08
Concluded 2022-08-17
Expires 2025-08-31
Action Approved without change
OMB Control # 2133-0509
Previous ICR 201811-2133-001

Federal Register Notices

60-Day FRN View Notice
30-Day FRN View Notice

Authorizing Statutes

46 USC 51509 (View Law)

46 USC 51306 (View Law)

Abstract

This mandatory Annual Report is submitted by every graduate of the U.S. Merchant Marine Academy and graduates of the State Maritime Academies who have received Student Incentive Payment (SIP) Federal funds. The Maritime Administration uses the collection of these annual reports to monitor the fulfillment of the graduates’ service obligation for compliance.

202111-2900-008 Application Request to Add and/or Remove Dependents (VA Form 21-686c) VA 2025-08-31
Reinstatement with change of a previously approved collection
Application Request to Add and/or Remove Dependents (VA Form 21-686c)

Key Information

Received 2022-07-26
Concluded 2022-08-29
Expires 2025-08-31
Action Approved without change
OMB Control # 2900-0043
Previous ICR 201808-2900-002

Federal Register Notices

60-Day FRN View Notice
30-Day FRN View Notice

Authorizing Statutes

38 USC 1115 (View Law)

38 USC 501(a) (View Law)

Abstract

VA Form 21-686c is used to gather the necessary information to determine eligibility for additional benefits for dependents. Without this information, entitlement to these benefits could not be determined.

202112-1651-008 Request for Information DHS/USCBP 2025-08-31
Extension without change of a currently approved collection
Request for Information

Key Information

Received 2022-02-28
Concluded 2022-08-01
Expires 2025-08-31
Action Approved without change
OMB Control # 1651-0023
Previous ICR 202102-1651-006

Federal Register Notices

60-Day FRN View Notice
30-Day FRN View Notice

Authorizing Statutes

19 USC 1401a (View Law)

19 USC 1500 (View Law)

Abstract

CBP Form 28 is used by CBP personnel to request additional information from importers when the invoice or other documentation provide insufficient information for CBP to carry out its responsibilities to protect revenues.

202201-1240-001 Carrier's Report of Issuance of Policy DOL/OWCP 2025-08-31
Extension without change of a currently approved collection
Carrier's Report of Issuance of Policy

Key Information

Received 2022-06-10
Concluded 2022-08-18
Expires 2025-08-31
Action Approved without change
OMB Control # 1240-0004
Previous ICR 202008-1240-052

Federal Register Notices

60-Day FRN View Notice
30-Day FRN View Notice

Authorizing Statutes

33 USC 932(a) (View Law)

33 USC 939 (View Law)

Abstract

The Carrier's Report of Issuance of Policy (Form LS-570) is used by authorized insurance carriers to report the policy of insurance issued for each insured employer. This form is to be sent to the Deputy Commissioner in the compensation district indicated by the employer's address. Section 32(a) of the LHWCA (33 USC 932(a)), requires every employer to secure the payment of such compensation with any insurance company authorized by the Secretary, to insure payment of compensation under this Act or receiving an authorization from the Secretary to pay such compensation directly.

202201-2900-001 Advertising, Sales, Enrollment Materials, and Candidate Handbooks; 38 CFR 21.4252(h) VA 2025-08-31
Reinstatement with change of a previously approved collection
Advertising, Sales, Enrollment Materials, and Candidate Handbooks; 38 CFR 21.4252(h)

Key Information

Received 2022-05-10
Concluded 2022-08-09
Expires 2025-08-31
Action Approved without change
OMB Control # 2900-0682
Previous ICR 201709-2900-014

Federal Register Notices

60-Day FRN View Notice
30-Day FRN View Notice

Authorizing Statutes

38 USC 3689 (View Law)

38 USC 3696 (View Law)

Abstract

Educational institutions with approved courses for veterans training and organizations or entities offering approved licensing or certification tests for veterans training must keep advertising, sales and enrollment materials (includes candidate handbooks for organizations or entities offering the licensing and certification tests). VA employees and SAA (State Approving Agencies) employees may review the materials. The statute prohibits approval of the enrollment of a Veteran in a course if the educational institution uses advertising, sales, or enrollment practices that are erroneous, deceptive, or misleading either by actual statement, omission, or intimation. The advertising, sales and enrollment materials are reviewed to determine if the institution is in compliance with guidelines for approval.

202202-1902-009 FERC Form 6, Annual Report of Oil Pipeline Companies FERC 2025-08-31
Extension without change of a currently approved collection
FERC Form 6, Annual Report of Oil Pipeline Companies

Key Information

Received 2022-04-08
Concluded 2022-08-31
Expires 2025-08-31
Action Approved without change
OMB Control # 1902-0022
Previous ICR 201905-1902-002

Federal Register Notices

60-Day FRN View Notice
30-Day FRN View Notice

Authorizing Statutes

49 USC 60502 (View Law)

42 USC 7172 (View Law)

Pub.L. 103 - 272 60101 (View Law)

Abstract

The Commission uses the FERC Form Nos. 6 and 6-Q to gather firm specific information for oil pipeline companies. Data from FERC Form No. 6 facilitates the calculation of the actual rate of return on equity for oil pipelines. The actual rate of return on equity is particularly useful information when evaluating a pipeline’s rates. Additionally, the Commission uses data on page 301 of FERC Form No. 6 to compute annual charges which are then assessed against oil pipeline companies to recover the Commission's annual costs as mandated by Order No. 472.

202203-1545-011 Reporting of health insurance coverage TREAS/IRS 2025-08-31
Extension without change of a currently approved collection
Reporting of health insurance coverage

Key Information

Received 2022-06-29
Concluded 2022-08-08
Expires 2025-08-31
Action Approved without change
OMB Control # 1545-2252
Previous ICR 201710-1545-006

Federal Register Notices

60-Day FRN View Notice
30-Day FRN View Notice

Authorizing Statutes

Pub.L. 111 - 148 1501(b) (View Law)

Pub.L. 111 - 152 1002 (View Law)

Abstract

This document contains regulations relating to an information reporting requirement enacted by the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act, Public Law 111-148, and Health Care and Education Reconciliation Act, Public Law 111-152. These regulations are necessary to impose the reporting requirement under section 1502 of the Affordable Care Act (section 6055 of the Internal Revenue Code) on health insurance issuers, employer-sponsored self-insured plans and government-sponsored programs that provide minimum essential coverage. The IRS developed Form 1095-B, Health Coverage, to report this information about individuals who are covered by minimum essential coverage. Form 1094-B, Transmittal of Health Coverage Information Returns, serves as a transmittal for Form 1095-B.

202203-1545-016 Notice Regarding Certain Church Plan Clarifications under Section 336 of the PATH Act TREAS/IRS 2025-08-31
Extension without change of a currently approved collection
Notice Regarding Certain Church Plan Clarifications under Section 336 of the PATH Act

Key Information

Received 2022-06-01
Concluded 2022-08-02
Expires 2025-08-31
Action Approved without change
OMB Control # 1545-2279
Previous ICR 201811-1545-019

Federal Register Notices

60-Day FRN View Notice
30-Day FRN View Notice

Authorizing Statutes

26 USC 414(c)(2)(C) and (D) (View Law)

Pub.L. 114 - 113 336(a) (View Law)

Abstract

This notice describes the manner in which taxpayers notify the IRS of revocation of an election to aggregate or disaggregate certain church-related organizations under section 336(a) of the PATH Act. Churches and church-related organizations are allowed to make elections to aggregate or disaggregate for this purpose under section 414(c)(2)(C) and (D), which were added to the Code by section 336(a) of the Protecting Americans from Tax Hikes Act of 2015 (Public Law 114-113 (129 Stat. 2242 (2015)) (PATH Act).

202203-1545-020 Waiver of Right to Consistent Agreement of Partnership Items and Partnership-Level Determinations as to Penalties, Additions to Tax, and Additional Amounts TREAS/IRS 2025-08-31
Extension without change of a currently approved collection
Waiver of Right to Consistent Agreement of Partnership Items and Partnership-Level Determinations as to Penalties, Additions to Tax, and Additional Amounts

Key Information

Received 2022-06-29
Concluded 2022-08-08
Expires 2025-08-31
Action Approved without change
OMB Control # 1545-1969
Previous ICR 201812-1545-003

Federal Register Notices

60-Day FRN View Notice
30-Day FRN View Notice

Authorizing Statutes

26 USC 6224 (View Law)

26 USC 6404 (View Law)

Abstract

The information requested on Form 13751 will be used to determine the eligibility for participation in the settlement initiative of taxpayers related through TEFRA (Tax Equity and Fiscal Responsibility Act of 1982) partnerships to ineligible applicants. Such determinations will involve partnership items and partnership-level determinations, as well as the calculation of tax liabilities resolved under this initiative, including penalties and interest.

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.

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