Key Information

Received	2022-08-10
Concluded	2023-02-13
Expires	2026-02-28
Action	Approved without change
OMB Control #	0970-0407
Previous ICR	202108-0970-001

Federal Register Notices

Authorizing Statutes

Abstract

The Refugee Cash and Medical Assistance (CMA) program, implemented by the Office of Refugee Resettlement (ORR) in the Administration for Children and Families (ACF), Department of Health and Human Services (HHS), is a reimbursement program for costs incurred by States and non-profit organizations in providing assistance to refugees, asylees, Cuban/Haitian entrants, Amerasians, Afghans and Iraqis with Special Immigrant Visas, and victims of trafficking. The program reimburses States and non-profit organizations for the costs they incur in providing four types of assistance: cash assistance, medical assistance, medical screening, and services for unaccompanied minors. The program also reimburses grantees for their administrative costs. Reimbursement is provided through both mandatory and discretionary grant awards. The purpose of the ORR-2 is to collect cost data from grantees for each component of the Program. The ORR-2 quarterly information collection fulfills both the financial reporting requirement of the SF-425 Federal Financial Report and the program component cost reporting requirement of 45 CFR Part 400.211.

Key Information

Received	2022-09-13
Concluded	2023-02-10
Expires	2026-02-28
Action	Approved with change
OMB Control #	0704-0647

Federal Register Notices

Abstract

In March 2019, Acting Secretary of Defense Patrick Shanahan requested the Department of Defense (DoD) to form a team of experts to “take a fresh look” at issues involving the sexual assault investigative and accountability process. The DoD established the Sexual Assault Accountability and Investigation Task Force (SAAITF) to identify, evaluate, and make recommendations to improve the investigation and accountability process. As part of this effort, the 2019 SAAITF report called for a “standardized survey of victim experiences, attitudes, and satisfaction.” The Sexual Violence Support and Experiences Study (SVSES) meets this requirement and will allow the DoD Sexual Assault Prevention and Response Office (SAPRO), other DoD policy offices, and the military Services to use the input of military members to inform improvements to the response system and to address challenges military members face during the military investigation and accountability process.

Key Information

Received	2022-11-30
Concluded	2023-02-21
Expires	2026-02-28
Action	Approved without change
OMB Control #	0693-0079
Previous ICR	201910-0693-002

Federal Register Notices

Abstract

The Baldrige Performance Excellence Program (BPEP) staff members need to survey the Baldrige Examiners to understand what roles they are willing and able to take on, what travel assignments they can handle, and what input they have on the skills of other examiners and improvements to the processes in which they participate. This evaluative data is the way the program decides which examiner should be elevated to team leadership responsibility and which skills need to be taught at examiner training in the next year. The purpose of the information is to help staff collect data on the skills of the examiners, including master examiners, in order to best manage training and selection. Because the examiner selection process is so competitive, examiners need to demonstrate competencies such as understanding the Baldrige Criteria, team skills, and writing skills. The program also needs to collect peer-based information to understand an examiner’s skill level in order to made decisions on whether the examiner should be elevated to “senior examiner” and therefore team leader. The blinded data is to be shared with the team leader for improvement purposes, and or future assignments.

Key Information

Received	2023-10-05
Concluded	2023-10-06
Expires	2026-02-28
Action	Approved without change
OMB Control #	1845-0159
Previous ICR	202210-1845-005

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Authorizing Statutes

Abstract

Federal Student Aid (FSA) seeks an extension of its OMB Fast Track Process (5-day) generic clearance to continue to collect qualitative feedback for the Next Generation Financial Services Environment (Next Gen) program. The Next Gen initiative is a comprehensive, FSA-branded customer engagement layer that will create an environment where the Department’s customers will receive clear, consistent information and readily accessible self-service options at every stage of the student aid lifecycle. This collection of information is necessary to enable FSA to garner customer and stakeholder qualitative feedback in an efficient, timely manner, in accordance with our commitment to improving service and information delivery. By qualitative feedback we mean information that provides useful insights on perceptions and opinions but are not statistical surveys that yield quantitative results that can be generalized to the population of study. The insights collected from our customers and stakeholders will help ensure that users have a consistent, efficient, and satisfying experience with FSA’s programs.

Key Information

Received	2022-09-14
Concluded	2023-02-14
Expires	2026-02-28
Action	Approved without change
OMB Control #	0579-0054
Previous ICR	202206-0579-004

Federal Register Notices

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Abstract

This collection contains information requirements, including the application for permits, to import regulated articles such as plant pests, noxious weeds, or soil, or to move regulated articles interstate. It also contains information requirements for businesses requiring APHIS approval to process regulated garbage.

Key Information

Received	2022-10-17
Concluded	2023-02-09
Expires	2026-02-28
Action	Approved without change
OMB Control #	3170-0036
Previous ICR	202002-3170-001

Federal Register Notices

Abstract

Under the Dodd-Frank Wall Street Reform and Consumer Protection Act, Public Law No. 111-203, Section 1013(d), the Bureau’s Office of Financial Education is responsible for developing and implementing initiatives intended to educate and empower consumers to make better informed financial decisions. The Bureau seeks to obtain approval of a generic information collection plan to collect qualitative data on effective strategies and consumer experiences from both financial education practitioners and consumers through a variety of methods, including in-person meetings, interviews, focus groups, qualitative surveys, online discussion forums, social media polls, and other qualitative methods as necessary. The information collected through these processes will increase the Bureau’s understanding of consumers’ financial experiences, financial education and empowerment programs, and practices that can improve financial decision-making skills and outcomes for consumers. This information will also enable the Bureau to better communicate to consumers about the availability of Bureau tools and resources that consumers can use to make better informed financial decisions.

Key Information

Received	2022-07-29
Concluded	2023-02-02
Expires	2026-02-28
Action	Approved with change
OMB Control #	3150-0008
Previous ICR	201907-3150-007

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Abstract

The NRC regulations in 10 CFR part 71 establish requirements for packaging, preparation for shipment, and transportation of licensed material, and prescribe procedures, standards, and requirements for approval by NRC of packaging and shipping procedures for fissile material and for quantities of licensed material in excess of Type A quantities. The NRC collects information pertinent to 10 CFR part 71 for three reasons: to issue a package approval; to ensure that any incidents or package degradation or defect are appropriately captured, evaluated and if necessary, corrected to minimize future potential occurrences; and to ensure that all activities are completed using an NRC-approval quality assurance program.

Key Information

Received	2023-11-03
Concluded	2023-11-28
Expires	2026-02-28
Action	Approved without change
OMB Control #	0910-0847
Previous ICR	202211-0910-003

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Abstract

This information collection is intended to support research conducted by the Food and Drug Administration (FDA or we). Understanding patients, consumers, and health care professionals' perceptions and behaviors plays an important role in improving FDA's regulatory decisionmaking processes and communications impacting various stakeholders. To better understand patients, consumers, and health care professionals' perceptions and behaviors regarding various issues and patient reported outcomes associated with the safety and administration of drug products overseen by the agency, FDA is requesting approval of this generic information collection request for the purpose of conducting studies in these areas.

Key Information

Received	2022-10-26
Concluded	2023-02-09
Expires	2026-02-28
Action	Approved without change
OMB Control #	3064-0188
Previous ICR	201907-3064-005

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Authorizing Statutes

Abstract

Section 1471 of the Dodd-Frank Act established a new Truth in Lending (TILA) section 129H, which contains appraisal requirements applicable to higher-risk mortgages and prohibits a creditor from extending credit in the form of a higher-risk mortgage loan to any consumer without meeting those requirements. A Higher-risk mortgage is defined as a residential mortgage loan secured by a principal dwelling with an annual percentage rate (APR) that exceeds the average prime offer rate (APOR) for a comparable transaction as of the date the interest rate is set by certain enumerated percentage point spreads. The rule requires that, within three days of application, a creditor provide a disclosure that informs consumers regarding the purpose of the appraisal, that the creditor will provide the consumer a copy of any appraisal, and that the consumer may choose to have a separate appraisal conducted at the expense of the consumer. If a loan meets the definition of a higher-risk mortgage loan, then the creditor would be required to obtain a written appraisal prepared by a certified or licensed appraiser who conducts a physical visit of the interior of the property that will secure the transaction, and send a copy of the written appraisal to the consumer. To qualify for the safe harbor provided under the rule, a creditor is required to review the written appraisal as specified in the text of the rule and appendix A. If a loan is classified as a higher-risk mortgage loan that will finance the acquisition of the property to be mortgaged, and the property was acquired within the previous 180 days by the seller at a price that was lower than the current sale price, then the creditor is required to obtain an additional appraisal.

Key Information

Received	2022-11-10
Concluded	2023-02-10
Expires	2026-02-28
Action	Approved without change
OMB Control #	3064-0046
Previous ICR	201906-3064-004

Federal Register Notices

Authorizing Statutes

Abstract

In order to permit the FDIC to detect discrimination in residential mortgage lending, certain insured state nonmember banks are required by FDIC regulation 12 CFR 388 to maintain various data on home loan applicants.

Key Information

Received	2022-12-22
Concluded	2023-02-14
Expires	2026-02-28
Action	Approved without change
OMB Control #	3064-0113
Previous ICR	201910-3064-003

Federal Register Notices

Authorizing Statutes

Abstract

This information collection is authorized by Section 36 of the Federal Deposit Insurance Act (FDI Act) and the FDIC’s implementing regulation 12 CFR Part 363 (part 363). Section 36 and part 363 are generally intended to facilitate early identification of problems in financial management at insured depository institutions (IDIs) with consolidated total assets above certain thresholds through annual independent audits, assessments of the effectiveness of internal control over financial reporting and compliance with designated laws and regulations (internal control assessments), the establishment of independent audit committees, and related reporting requirements. The asset size threshold for internal control assessments and certain audit committee membership requirements is $1 billion and the threshold for the other requirements is $500 million. The regulation also allows institutions with less than $500 million in consolidated total assets to comply voluntarily with the annual independent audit and reporting requirements. The information is used by the FDIC for supervisory, regulatory, and informational purposes.

Key Information

Received	2022-10-03
Concluded	2023-02-08
Expires	2026-02-28
Action	Approved with change
OMB Control #	1810-0776

Federal Register Notices

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The American Rescue Plan Act of 2021 (ARP) included an unprecedented $800 million to support the specific needs of homeless children and youth via the American Rescue Plan Elementary and Secondary School Emergency Relief – Homeless Children and Youth (ARP-HCY) Fund. State educational agencies (SEAs) and local educational agencies (LEAs) must use ARP-HCY funds to identify homeless children and youth, to provide homeless children and youth with wrap-around services to address the challenges of COVID-19, and to enable homeless children and youth to attend school and fully participate in school activities. This is a one-time grant program administered as part of the American Rescue Plan. The U.S. Department of Education (the Department) is seeking to understand how funds under this one-time grant program are being used. Specifically, the Department is seeking to learn about the distribution of ARP-HCY funds by SEAs, the characteristics of LEAs receiving funds, and the characteristics of LEAs who chose not to participate in the distribution of funds in each state. Additionally, the Department would like to gather information on how SEAs are using the funds that were set aside at the State level under this program. Information obtained in this survey will be used to inform technical assistance and support provided by the Department and the National Center for Homeless Education (NCHE), resources developed by NCHE, and further studies.

Key Information

Received	2022-12-06
Concluded	2023-02-07
Expires	2026-02-28
Action	Approved with change
OMB Control #	3245-0394
Previous ICR	201909-3245-001

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The Emerging Leader's Initiative aims to assist established small businesses located in historically challenged communities. SBA plans to assess the short-and intermediate-term outcomes of participants. The broad outcomes assessed will include satisfaction, changes in management behavior, and changes in economic outcomes. SBA plans to implement three instruments with participants in each cohort: an intake assessment form, a satisfaction form, and an annual outcome survey.

Key Information

Received	2023-02-23
Concluded	2023-02-23
Expires	2026-02-28
Action	Approved
OMB Control #	4040-0005
Previous ICR	202209-0572-004CF

Key Information

Received	2023-02-23
Concluded	2023-02-23
Expires	2026-02-28
Action	Approved
OMB Control #	4040-0020
Previous ICR	202202-0578-001CF

Key Information

Received	2023-02-23
Concluded	2023-02-23
Expires	2026-02-28
Action	Approved
OMB Control #	4040-0020
Previous ICR	202203-0578-007CF

Key Information

Received	2022-12-28
Concluded	2023-02-10
Expires	2026-02-28
Action	Approved without change
OMB Control #	0704-0558
Previous ICR	201910-0704-005

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Abstract

GlobalNET is a web based information technology platform to improve international partner outreach and collaboration efforts in a federated environment. GlobalNET was designed to promote outreach and collaboration among alumni, students, and subject matter experts (SME) of regional centers for security studies, educational institutions, and organizations examining international security cooperation. Information collected includes name, citizenship, e-mail address, telephone #, gender, date of birth, education, biographic information to create online profile/account.

Key Information

Received	2025-06-04
Concluded	2025-06-06
Expires	2026-02-28
Action	Approved without change
OMB Control #	0970-0599
Previous ICR	202209-0970-011

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The Administration for Children and Families (ACF) Office of Refugee Resettlement (ORR) intends to collect demographic, programmatic, and outcome data on Services for Survivors of Torture (SOT) grant recipients and the clients they serve. This collection of information is necessary for grant monitoring and is authorized under Section 5(a) of the "Torture Victims Relief Act of 1998," Pub. L. 105-320 (22 U.S.C. § 2152 note) Assistance for Treatment of Torture Victims. ORR will collect these data on the new cohort of Services for SOT grant recipients. Grant recipients submit aggregated data on new and continuing clients annually, including demographic information, characteristics related to experiences of torture, services received, and well-being across six outcome domains. Grant recipients will also provide information about community attendance at trainings and pro-bono services donated to the program. This data collection will allow ORR to learn more about the populations served by SOT grant recipients; the types and effectiveness of services provided; methods, challenges, and facilitators of implementing services; and grant recipients’ progress towards programmatic goals. The data collected will also be used for collaborative research projects to provide technical assistance to grant recipients. A summary of the information collected will be used by ORR in reports to stakeholders, including a required report to Congress, and in responses to funding requests. In January 2025, the current Administration released multiple Executive Orders (EO) and memoranda requiring updates to information collections that request gender and/or gender identity, to only request “Sex” with the options Male/Female. Additionally, presidential actions focused on the removal of diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI)-specific activities. To be responsive to the new administration, ACF is submitting change requests for a number of implicated information collections. This request is specific to updates related to a recent presidential action, as detailed in the accompanying Justification for a NonSubstantive Change Memo.

Key Information

Received	2022-12-28
Concluded	2023-02-08
Expires	2026-02-28
Action	Approved without change
OMB Control #	0704-0004
Previous ICR	201909-0704-008

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Authorizing Statutes

Abstract

Under Title 10 USC 1553 and DOD Directive 1332.41, "Boards for the Correction of Military Records (BCMRs) and Discharge Review Board (DRBs)," former service members who received an administrative discharge have the right to appeal the characterization or reason for separation provided they do so within 15 years from the date of separation. The DD Form 293, "Application for Review of Discharge or Separation from the Armed Forces of the United States," is the form that allows former Service members to explain the reasons for the alleged error, designate legal counsel, and provides DRBs necessary information to process requests.

Key Information

Received	2022-06-27
Concluded	2023-02-24
Expires	2026-02-28
Action	Approved without change
OMB Control #	3141-0007
Previous ICR	201809-3141-002

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The Indian Gaming Regulatory Act (IGRA or the Act), Public Law 100–497, 25 U.S.C. 2701, et seq., was signed into law on October 17, 1988. The Act established the National Indian Gaming Commission (Commission) and set out a comprehensive framework for the regulation of gaming on Indian lands. The Act sets standards for the regulation of Indian gaming, including the requirement that Indian tribes that conduct class II and/or class III gaming activities must pay annual fees to the Commission on the basis of their respective assessable gross gaming revenues, using rates established by the Commission. 25 U.S.C. 2717. These fees are used to fund the Commission’s performance of its statutory duties. 25 U.S.C. 2717a.