Change Requests

What is an ICR?

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.

When are they submitted?

Federal agencies are required to submit an ICR whenever they create, renew, modify 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.

Where to find an ICR?

ICRs are publicly available on RegInfo.gov, and additional guidance can be found in the FAQs.

Note: Presidential Action influences are notated for ICRs received between January 20, 2025 and July 19, 2025.

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OMB Control Number
Agency
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Action
Status
Request Type
Presidential Action

Title:

Process for FSA ID Account Creation for Individuals without a Social Security Number in Connection with Person Authentication Service (PAS)

Reference Number:

202411-1845-003

Omb Control Number:

1845-0179

Agency:

ED/FSA

Received:

2024-11-19

Concluded:

2024-11-19

Action:

Approved without change

Status:

Active

Request Type:

No material or nonsubstantive change to a currently approved collection
Process for FSA ID Account Creation for Individuals without a Social Security Number in Connection with Person Authentication Service (PAS)

Key Information

Abstract

Applicants, parents, and borrowers establish an FSA ID, which includes a username and password. The FSA ID is used for the purposes of verifying the identity of the user; allowing users to establish an account with FSA; safeguarding their personally identifiable and financial information; signing applications and loan related documents; providing users access to their information and applications; allowing users to customize or update their accounts with FSA; renewing or revoking a user’s account with FSA; and supporting the Federal Student Aid Information Center (FSAIC) help desk functions. The specific questions that applicants are asked to answer in the FSA ID creation process are described separately in the Creating FSA-ID document, which explains the use of the questions in the application. As part of the standard process, users’ information is matched with information from the Social Security Administration (SSA) to confirm their SSA status. In the event of individuals who do not have a SSN to match, they are instructed to the contact the Department and provide one of the following documents (U.S. State/Territory Driver’s License; U.S. State or City Identification Card; Foreign Passport; Municipal identification card; Community ID; or a Consular identification card) and a signed attestation of their identity under the penalty of perjury, as instructed by the Privacy Act. This collection provides the process and application that individuals without an SSN may use to acquire an FSA ID to access the statutory and regulatory benefits of the Title IV, HEA student financial assistance programs.

Federal Register Notices

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Authorizing Statutes

Pub.L. 116 - 91 6
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Presidential Action:

-

Title:

Greenhouse Gas Emissions Standards for Heavy-Duty Engines and Vehicles Phase 3 (Final Rule)

Reference Number:

202411-2060-006

Omb Control Number:

2060-0753

Agency:

EPA/OAR

Received:

2024-11-19

Concluded:

2025-01-15

Action:

Approved without change

Status:

Active

Request Type:

New collection (Request for a new OMB Control Number)
Greenhouse Gas Emissions Standards for Heavy-Duty Engines and Vehicles Phase 3 (Final Rule)

Key Information

Abstract

This ICR covers the information collection activities associated with EPAs final rule promulgating new greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions standards for model year (MY) 2032 and later heavy-duty highway vehicles (the Phase 3 standards). These new standards phase in beginning as early MY 2027 for certain vehicle categories. This final rule also includes updates to the averaging, banking, and trading (ABT) program to restrict use of the multiplier portion of credits earned from advanced technologies, and provides other transitional flexibilities to assist manufacturers in the implementation of the Phase 3 program. The Agency is also finalizing additional revisions and clarifying editorial amendments to certain nonroad vehicle provisions in 40 CFR parts 1039 and 1054, certain highway heavy-duty vehicle provisions in 40 CFR part 1037, and certain test procedures for heavy-duty engines in 40 CFR part 1065. The new standards will apply to manufacturers beginning with MY 2027. Data would be submitted annually, consistent with EPAs existing certification program requirements. Information activities associated with the final rule are largely covered by existing emission certification and reporting requirements for EPAs heavy-duty engine (HDE) and heavy-duty vehicle (HDV) emission control program. This information collection statement covers only the additional burden associated with the final rule: reviewing the regulations, for all manufacturers; and complying with new customer-facing battery state-of-health monitor and warranty provisions, for plug-in hybrid and battery electric vehicle manufacturers, and making associated changes to vehicle owners manuals. Concerning other aspects of the rule, manufacturers already submit the data that would be required for certification to the standards to EPAs certification system (under programmatic ICRs); there would be a change only to the specific data, not to its reporting. The existing programmatic information collection request is: EPA ICR Number 0783.65, OMB Control Number 2060-0104, Motor Vehicle Emission Certification and Fuel Economy Compliance, 40 CFR Parts 86 and 600. To avoid duplication, this collection request covers only the incremental burden associated with the heavy-duty GHG Phase 3 final rule.

Federal Register Notices

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Authorizing Statutes

42 USC 7521
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Presidential Action:

-

Title:

General Services Acquisition Regulation; Contract Administration and Quality Assurance-- GSAR Sections Affected: 542, 546, 552.242-70 & 552.546-70, and GSA Forms 308 & 1678)

Reference Number:

202411-3090-005

Omb Control Number:

3090-0027

Agency:

GSA

Received:

2024-11-19

Concluded:

2025-01-07

Action:

Approved without change

Status:

Active

Request Type:

Extension without change of a currently approved collection
General Services Acquisition Regulation; Contract Administration and Quality Assurance-- GSAR Sections Affected: 542, 546, 552.242-70 & 552.546-70, and GSA Forms 308 & 1678)

Key Information

Abstract

This information collection supports the monitoring, delivery, and inspection of stock and special order program items via: GSA Form 1678, Status Report of Orders and Shipments, via GSAR clause 552.242-70, Status Report of Orders and Shipments GSAR clause 552.242-70, Status Report of Orders and Shipments, was established to monitor the current delivery status of orders placed with supply contractors to ensure that timely corrective action could be taken by the Government in the event the contractor’s performance was delinquent. The GSA Form 1678, Status Report of Orders and Shipments, was developed for supply contractors to use to meet the requirements of the clause. When GSA issues direct delivery orders, data from this form is the only notification to FAS that timely shipment has been made to customer agencies. GSAR clause 552.246-70, Source Inspection by Quality Approved Manufacturer GSAR clause 552.246-70, Source Inspection by Quality Approved Manufacturer, is used when source inspection is performed by a quality approved manufacturer. The use of this clause allows GSA to make the most efficient use of its inspectors by devoting them to the contracts that require inspection by the Government, to checking contracts that require inspection by the Government, to checking the contractors’ inspection system, and to inspecting supplies under contracts where complaints are received regarding the quality or supplies. The clause requires contractors to document and retain inspection and testing records. This requirement should minimize the paperwork burden on contractors, while continuing to protect the Government interests. GSA Form 308, Notice of Inspection, via GSAR clause 552.246-71, Source Inspection by Government The GSAR clause 552.246-71, Source Inspection by Government , is used when source inspection is performed by Government personnel. Through this clause, GSA established a program providing for Government reliance on contractors to inspect supplies under certain contracts that provide for source inspection instead of relying on Government personnel to inspect supplies. For deliveries to civilian facilities, the clause requires the use of GSA Form 308. For delivery to military facilities (or computer formatted equivalents), the Department of Defence DD Form 250 is required.

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Presidential Action:

-

Title:

Museum Assessment Program Application

Reference Number:

202411-3137-001

Omb Control Number:

3137-0101

Agency:

IMLS

Received:

2024-11-19

Concluded:

2025-01-10

Action:

Approved without change

Status:

Active

Request Type:

Revision of a currently approved collection
Museum Assessment Program Application

Key Information

Abstract

The Institute of Museum and Library Services (IMLS) requests approval to collect information as part of its Museum Assessment Program (MAP) under the Paperwork Reduction Act. MAP is a technical assistance program that offers museums an opportunity to strengthen operations and plan for the future through a process of self-assessment, institutional activities, and consultative peer review. Program participants choose from among four assessments: Organizational, Collections Stewardship, Community and Audience Engagement, and Education and Interpretation. The participant museum completes a self-study workbook; a peer reviewer visits the museum; the peer reviewer, staff, and leadership engage in pre-arranged activities; and the peer reviewer provides a written report with prioritized recommendations reflecting the assessment type chosen. The participant museum may request a follow-up visit after the original visit has been completed. The purpose of this information collection is to support the administration and implementation of MAP.

Federal Register Notices

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Presidential Action:

-

Title:

Application for Cash Surrender or Policy Loan (VA Form 29-1546 ) and Application for Cash Surrender (VA Form 29-1546e (DocuSign)

Reference Number:

202408-2900-008

Omb Control Number:

2900-0012

Agency:

VA

Received:

2024-11-18

Concluded:

2024-12-20

Action:

Approved without change

Status:

Active

Request Type:

Extension without change of a currently approved collection
Application for Cash Surrender or Policy Loan (VA Form 29-1546 ) and Application for Cash Surrender (VA Form 29-1546e (DocuSign)

Key Information

Abstract

VA form 29-1546 is used by the insured to apply for a loan and/or cash surrender. VA Form 29-1546e (DocuSign) will be used by the insured to apply for a cash surrender. The information requested on these forms is authorized by law, 38 USC 1906, 1944, 38 CFR 6.115, 6.116, 6.117, 6.100, 6.101 and 8.28.

Federal Register Notices

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Authorizing Statutes

38 USC 1944
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38 USC 1906
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Presidential Action:

-

Title:

Section 90.215, Transmitter Measurements

Reference Number:

202411-3060-006

Omb Control Number:

3060-0261

Agency:

FCC

Received:

2024-11-18

Concluded:

2025-01-10

Action:

Approved without change

Status:

Active

Request Type:

Extension without change of a currently approved collection
Section 90.215, Transmitter Measurements

Key Information

Abstract

Section 90.215 requires technical measurements be entered in the station records on each transmitter upon initial installation. Recordkeping requirement helps assure proper operation of transmitters, thereby reducing instances of interference.

Federal Register Notices

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Authorizing Statutes

47 USC 303(f)
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Presidential Action:

-

Title:

30 CFR 874.16 – Contractor Eligibility and the Abandoned Mine Land Contractor Information Form

Reference Number:

202408-1029-003

Omb Control Number:

1029-0119

Agency:

DOI/OSMRE

Received:

2024-11-18

Concluded:

2025-01-03

Action:

Approved without change

Status:

Active

Request Type:

Extension without change of a currently approved collection
30 CFR 874.16 – Contractor Eligibility and the Abandoned Mine Land Contractor Information Form

Key Information

Abstract

30 CFR 874.16 requires that every successful bidder for an AML contract must be eligible under 30 CFR 773 at the time of contract award to receive a permit or conditional permit to conduct surface coal mining operations. This connection to our permit eligibility rules means a successful bidder for an AML contract is subject to the same eligibility rules as an applicant for a surface coal mining permit. This requirement applies to all AML contractors and any subcontractor a contractor might employ. It is under the permit eligibility requirements that successful bidders for AML contracts and State AML contracting officers and program staff incur information collection burdens. OSM or the State AML authority must perform an eligibility evaluation using OSM's automated Applicant Violator System to ensure that the bidder has no unabated or uncorrected violations of Title IV or V of SMCRA.

Federal Register Notices

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Authorizing Statutes

30 USC 1201
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Presidential Action:

-

Title:

Waste Emissions Charge for Petroleum and Natural Gas Systems (Final Rule)

Reference Number:

202411-2060-004

Omb Control Number:

2060-0752

Agency:

EPA/OAR

Received:

2024-11-18

Concluded:

2024-12-20

Action:

Approved with change

Status:

Active

Request Type:

New collection (Request for a new OMB Control Number)
Waste Emissions Charge for Petroleum and Natural Gas Systems (Final Rule)

Key Information

Abstract

In August 2022, Congress passed, and President Biden signed, the Inflation Reduction Act of 2022 (IRA) into law. Section 60113 of the IRA amended the Clean Air Act (CAA) by adding section 136, Methane Emissions and Waste Reduction Incentive Program for Petroleum and Natural Gas Systems. CAA section 136(c) directs the Administrator of the EPA to impose and collect a Waste Emissions Charge (hereafter referred to as WEC or charge) on methane emissions that exceed statutorily specified waste emissions thresholds from an owner or operator of an applicable facility. CAA section 136(g) directs the EPA to begin imposition and collection of charge with respect to emissions reported for calendar year 2024 and for each year thereafter. The waste emissions threshold is a methane intensity metric, therefore facilities that have methane emissions per unit of throughput below the threshold would not be required to pay the charge. The Waste Emissions Charge applies to facilities that report more than 25,000 metric tons (mt) carbon dioxide equivalent (CO2e) of greenhouse gases (GHG) emitted per year pursuant to the Greenhouse Gas Reporting Rules (GHGRP) requirements for the petroleum and natural gas systems source category (codified as 40 CFR part 98, subpart W). An applicable facility, as defined in CAA section 136(d), is a facility within the following segments (as the following industry segments are defined in part 98, subpart W): onshore petroleum and natural gas production, offshore petroleum and natural gas production, onshore natural gas processing, onshore petroleum and natural gas gathering and boosting, onshore gas transmission compression, onshore natural gas transmission pipeline, underground natural gas storage, liquefied natural gas import and export equipment, and liquefied natural gas storage. Congress structured the charge so that it focuses on large oil and gas facilities (i.e., those with emissions greater than 25,000 mt CO2e of GHG emitted per year). CAA section 136(f)(4) allows for the netting of charge obligation for applicable facilities under common ownership or control. CAA section 136(f)(5), (f)(6), and (f)(7) provide for certain exemptions from charge for applicable facilities, or portions of methane emissions from applicable facilities, that meet specified requirements. The Waste Emissions Charge applies to facilities that report more than 25,000 metric tons (mt) carbon dioxide equivalent (CO2e) of greenhouse gases (GHG) emitted per year pursuant to the Greenhouse Gas Reporting Rules (GHGRP) requirements for the petroleum and natural gas systems source category (codified as 40 CFR part 98, subpart W). An applicable facility, as defined in CAA section 136(d), is a facility within the following segments (as the following industry segments are defined in part 98, subpart W): onshore petroleum and natural gas production, offshore petroleum and natural gas production, onshore natural gas processing, onshore petroleum and natural gas gathering and boosting, onshore gas transmission compression, onshore natural gas transmission pipeline, underground natural gas storage, liquefied natural gas import and export equipment, and liquefied natural gas storage. Congress structured the charge so that it focuses on large oil and gas facilities (i.e., those with emissions greater than 25,000 mt CO2e of GHG emitted per year). CAA section 136(f)(4) allows for the netting of charge obligation for applicable facilities under common ownership or control. CAA section 136(f)(5), (f)(6), and (f)(7) provide for certain exemptions from charge for applicable facilities, or portions of methane emissions from applicable facilities, that meet specified requirements.

Federal Register Notices

60-Day FRN
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Authorizing Statutes

42 USC 85
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Pub.L. 117 - 169 136
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Presidential Action:

-

Title:

Section 90.443, Content of Station Records

Reference Number:

202411-3060-007

Omb Control Number:

3060-0270

Agency:

FCC

Received:

2024-11-18

Concluded:

2025-01-10

Action:

Approved without change

Status:

Active

Request Type:

Extension without change of a currently approved collection
Section 90.443, Content of Station Records

Key Information

Abstract

Each licensee in the private land mobile radio service must comply with the recordkeeping requirements of this section pursuant to 47 C.F.R. § 90.443 of the Commissions rules. Specifically, Section 90.443(b) requires that the dates and pertinent details of any maintenance performed on station equipment, and the name and address of the service technician who did the work be entered in the station records. These records will reflect whether or not maintenance of the licensee’s equipment has been performed. Section 90.443(c) requires that at least one licensee participating in the cost arrangement must maintain cost sharing records.

Federal Register Notices

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Authorizing Statutes

47 USC 303(j)
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Presidential Action:

-

Title:

Alteration of Unreasonable Obstructive Bridges

Reference Number:

202408-1625-011

Omb Control Number:

1625-0073

Agency:

DHS/USCG

Received:

2024-11-18

Concluded:

2025-09-18

Action:

Approved without change

Status:

Active

Request Type:

Extension without change of a currently approved collection
Alteration of Unreasonable Obstructive Bridges

Key Information

Abstract

Under the provisions of 33 U.S.C. 494, 502, 511, 513, 514, 515 516, 517, 521, 522, 523 and 524 the Commandant of the Coast Guard is authorized to determine if a bridge is an unreasonable obstruction to navigation. If a bridge is determined to be unreasonably obstructive under the Truman-Hobbs Act, then under the provisions of 33 U.S.C. 514 the bridge owner is required to prepare and submit general plans, specifications, and, if necessary geographic location to provide for the alteration of the unreasonably obstructive bridge. These plans and specifications submitted by the bridge owner will assist the Commandant in determining under the provisions of 33 U.S.C. 516 the apportionment of cost between the United States and the bridge owner and under 33 U.S.C. 517 the partial payments to be made by the United States to the bridge owner as the alteration progresses.

Federal Register Notices

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Authorizing Statutes

33 USC 502
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33 USC 515
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33 USC 511
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33 USC 513
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33 USC 514
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33 USC 516
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33 USC 517
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33 USC 521
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33 USC 522
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33 USC 523
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33 USC 494
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33 USC 524
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Presidential Action:

-

Title:

Response to Office Action and Voluntary Amendment Forms

Reference Number:

202409-0651-006

Omb Control Number:

0651-0050

Agency:

DOC/PTO

Received:

2024-11-18

Concluded:

2024-11-25

Action:

Approved without change

Status:

Active

Request Type:

No material or nonsubstantive change to a currently approved collection
Response to Office Action and Voluntary Amendment Forms

Key Information

Abstract

This collection of information is required by the Trademark Act (Act), 15 U.S.C. § 1051 et seq., which provides for the registration of trademarks, service marks, collective trademark and service marks, collective membership marks, and certification marks. Individuals and businesses that use or intend to use such marks in commerce may file an application to register their marks with the United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO). This information collection generally contains information that is not submitted with the initial trademark application but is associated with, or required for, the USPTO review of applications for registration. In some cases, the USPTO issues Office Actions to applicants who have applied to register a mark, to request information that was not provided with the initial submission but is required before the issuance of a registration. Also, the USPTO may determine that a mark is not entitled to registration, pursuant to one or more provisions of the Act. In such cases, the USPTO will issue an Office Action advising the applicant of the refusal to register the mark. Applicants reply to these Office Actions by providing the required information and/or by putting forth legal arguments as to why the refusal of registration should be withdrawn. The USPTO administers the Act through Title 37 of the Code of Federal Regulations. These rules allow the USPTO to request and receive information required to process applications. These rules also allow applicants to submit certain amendments to their applications. Applicants may also supplement their applications and provide further information by filing a Voluntary Amendment Not in Response to USPTO Office Action/Letter, a Request for Reconsideration after Final Office Action, a Post-Approval/Publication/Post-Notice of Allowance (NOA) Amendment, a Petition to Amend Basis Post-Publication, or a Response to Suspension Inquiry or Letter of Suspension.

Federal Register Notices

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Authorizing Statutes

15 USC 1091-1095; 1126, 1141
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15 USC 1051-1062
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Presidential Action:

-

Title:

30 CFR Parts 1227, 1228, and 1229, Delegated and Cooperative Activities with States and Indian Tribes

Reference Number:

202410-1012-001

Omb Control Number:

1012-0003

Agency:

DOI/ONRR

Received:

2024-11-18

Concluded:

2024-12-30

Action:

Approved with change

Status:

Active

Request Type:

Extension without change of a currently approved collection
30 CFR Parts 1227, 1228, and 1229, Delegated and Cooperative Activities with States and Indian Tribes

Key Information

Abstract

This collection of information is necessary in order for States and Tribes to conduct audits and related investigations of Federal and Indian oil, gas, coal, any other solid minerals, and geothermal royalty revenues from Federal and Tribal leased lands. States and Tribes, who wish to perform royalty audits and other delegated activities in cooperation with ONRR, must submit a request to be considered for a delegation/cooperative agreement to the ONRR Director.

Federal Register Notices

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Authorizing Statutes

43 USC 1353
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30 USC 1923
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25 USC 2103
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30 USC 1001, 1002
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30 USC 1701, et seq. FOGRMA 202, 205
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Presidential Action:

-

Title:

Industry Standard Forms for Completing an Appraisal Required by VA (Fannie Mae (FNMA) Forms 1004, 1004C, 1025, 2055, 1075)

Reference Number:

202408-2900-014

Omb Control Number:

2900-0890

Agency:

VA

Received:

2024-11-18

Concluded:

2024-12-20

Action:

Approved without change

Status:

Active

Request Type:

Extension without change of a currently approved collection
Industry Standard Forms for Completing an Appraisal Required by VA (Fannie Mae (FNMA) Forms 1004, 1004C, 1025, 2055, 1075)

Key Information

Abstract

This information collection package seeks approval of VA’s requirement that appraisers utilize certain industry-standard forms in completing an appraisal. 38 U.S.C. 3731 authorizes the VA Secretary to establish a panel of appraisers, prescribe qualifications for such appraisers, and determine reasonable value of a property, construction, repairs or alterations based on an appraisal report provided by a panel appraiser for the purpose of guaranteeing a loan.

Federal Register Notices

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30-Day FRN
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Authorizing Statutes

38 USC 3731
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Presidential Action:

-

Title:

Requirements for Insurance - Interest Rate Risk Policy

Reference Number:

202409-3133-005

Omb Control Number:

3133-0184

Agency:

NCUA

Received:

2024-11-18

Concluded:

2025-01-17

Action:

Approved without change

Status:

Active

Request Type:

Revision of a currently approved collection
Requirements for Insurance - Interest Rate Risk Policy

Key Information

Abstract

Section 741.3(b)(5) of NCUA’s rules and regulations requires federally-insured credit unions with assets of more than $50 million to develop, as a prerequisites for insurability of its member deposits, a written interest rate risk management policy and a program to effectively implement the policy. The need for FICU to have a written policy to establish responsibilities and procedures for identifying, measuring, monitoring, controlling, and reporting, and establishing risk limits are essential components of safe and sound credit union operations and to ensure the security of the National Credit Union Share Insurance Fund (NCUSIF).

Federal Register Notices

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Authorizing Statutes

12 USC 1757; 1766(a); 1781-1790; 1790
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Presidential Action:

-

Title:

National Fire Academy Long-Term Evaluation Form for Supervisors and National Fire Academy Long-Term Evaluation Form for Students/Trainees

Reference Number:

202410-1660-001

Omb Control Number:

1660-0039

Agency:

DHS/FEMA

Received:

2024-11-18

Concluded:

2025-02-26

Action:

Approved without change

Status:

Active

Request Type:

Extension without change of a currently approved collection
National Fire Academy Long-Term Evaluation Form for Supervisors and National Fire Academy Long-Term Evaluation Form for Students/Trainees

Key Information

Abstract

The National Fire Academy Long-Term Evaluation Forms will be used to evaluate all National Fire Academy on-campus resident training courses. Course graduates and their supervisors will be asked to evaluate the impact of the training on both individual job performance and the performance of the fire and emergency response department where the student works. The data provided by students and supervisors is used to update existing National Fire Academy course materials and to develop new courses that reflect the emerging issues and needs of the Nation’s fire service.

Federal Register Notices

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30-Day FRN
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Authorizing Statutes

Pub.L. 93 - 498 1079
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Presidential Action:

-

Title:

Substantive Submissions Made During Prosecution of the Trademark Application

Reference Number:

202409-0651-007

Omb Control Number:

0651-0054

Agency:

DOC/PTO

Received:

2024-11-18

Concluded:

2024-11-26

Action:

Approved without change

Status:

Active

Request Type:

No material or nonsubstantive change to a currently approved collection
Substantive Submissions Made During Prosecution of the Trademark Application

Key Information

Abstract

The United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO) administers the Trademark Act, 15 U.S.C. 1051 et seq., which provides for the Federal registration of trademarks, service marks, collective trademarks and service marks, collective membership marks, and certification marks. Individuals and businesses that use or intend to use such marks in commerce may file an application to register their mark with the USPTO. Such individuals and businesses may also submit various communications to the USPTO during the prosecution of an application. This information collection covers the various communications that may be submitted by the applicant, including providing additional information needed to process a request to delete a particular filing basis from an application or to divide an application identifying multiple goods and/or services into two or more separate applications. This information collection also covers requests for a 6-month extension of time to file a statement that the mark is in use in commerce or petitions to revive an application that abandoned for failure to submit a timely response to an office action or a timely statement of use or extension request. This information collection also covers circumstances in which an applicant may expressly abandon an application by filing a written request for withdrawal of the application.

Federal Register Notices

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Authorizing Statutes

15 USC 1051(d)(1-4)
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Presidential Action:

-

Title:

Commercial Fishing Industry Vessel Safety Regulations

Reference Number:

202408-1625-010

Omb Control Number:

1625-0061

Agency:

DHS/USCG

Received:

2024-11-18

Concluded:

2025-07-17

Action:

Approved without change

Status:

Active

Request Type:

Revision of a currently approved collection
Commercial Fishing Industry Vessel Safety Regulations

Key Information

Abstract

This information collection is intended to improve safety on board vessels in the commercial fishing industry. The requirements apply to those vessels and to seamen on them. Respondents are owners, agents, individuals-in-charge of commercial fishing vessels, and insurance underwriters. The statutory authority is 46 U.S. Code (U.S.C.) 2103, 3306, 3316, 4102, Chapter 45, 6104, 8103 and 10603.

Federal Register Notices

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Authorizing Statutes

46 USC Chapter 45
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46 USC 6104
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46 USC 10603
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Pub.L. 100 - 424 2
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Presidential Action:

-

Title:

Applications for Trademark Registration

Reference Number:

202409-0651-005

Omb Control Number:

0651-0009

Agency:

DOC/PTO

Received:

2024-11-18

Concluded:

2024-11-25

Action:

Approved without change

Status:

Active

Request Type:

No material or nonsubstantive change to a currently approved collection
Applications for Trademark Registration

Key Information

Abstract

The United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO) administers the Trademark Act, 15 U.S.C. 1051 et seq., which provides for the Federal registration of trademarks, service marks, collective trademarks and service marks, collective membership marks, and certification marks. Individuals and businesses who use their marks, or intend to use their marks, in commerce regulated by Congress may file an application with the USPTO to register their marks. Registered marks remain on the register indefinitely, so long as the owner of the registration files the necessary maintenance documents. This information collection addresses submissions required by the regulations at 37 CFR part 2 for initial applications regarding the registration of trademarks, service marks, collective trademarks and service marks, collective membership marks, and certification marks. These regulations also mandate that each registered mark appear in the principle register or supplemental register, and that each entry include the mark, the goods and/or services in connection with which the mark is used, ownership information, dates of use, and certain other information. The USPTO also provides similar information concerning pending applications. The register and pending application information may be accessed by an individual or by businesses to determine the availability of a mark. By accessing the USPTO's information, parties may reduce the possibility of initiating use of a mark previously adopted by another. The Federal trademark registration process may thereby reduce the number of filings between both litigating parties and the courts.

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Authorizing Statutes

15 USC 1061 through 1063
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Presidential Action:

-

Title:

Freedom of Information/Privacy Act Request

Reference Number:

202409-1615-003

Omb Control Number:

1615-0102

Agency:

DHS/USCIS

Received:

2024-11-18

Concluded:

2024-12-12

Action:

Approved without change

Status:

Active

Request Type:

Extension without change of a currently approved collection
Freedom of Information/Privacy Act Request

Key Information

Abstract

FOIA requests may be submitted in any written form. However, Form G-639 and the Freedom of Information Act Immigration Records SysTem (FIRST) e-filing process are convenient tools for individuals to provide the data necessary for identification of a particular record requested under FOIA. Submitting a FOIA request via Form G-639 or FIRST ensure expeditious handling of this type of request.

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Authorizing Statutes

5 USC 552
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-

Title:

Report of Financial and Operation Statistics for Large Certified Air Carriers

Reference Number:

202411-2138-001

Omb Control Number:

2138-0013

Agency:

DOT/BTSA

Received:

2024-11-18

Concluded:

2025-05-19

Action:

Approved without change

Status:

Active

Request Type:

Revision of a currently approved collection
Report of Financial and Operation Statistics for Large Certified Air Carriers

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Abstract

This is a mandatory collection from large certificated air carriers on their financial condition. It consists of balance sheet and income/expense information. The collection is on a monthly, quarterly, semi annual & annual basis depending on the size of the air carrier and the data being reported. The Department of Transportation uses this data to determine continuing air carrier fitness, safety analysis, international route negotiations. The Department of Commerce uses this data to prepare its benchmark estimates of the gross domestic product. The Department of Justice uses this data to conduct antitrust analysis. The Department of Energy uses this data to monitor industry fuel consumption for emergency preparedness. This is a revision to a current collection in that we are asking for additional burden hours to collect segregated fees charged by the air carriers. Air carriers already report this data but not in a separate identifiable form. The burden hours affected pertain only to the P-2 Notes and consist of an additional two hours to prepare, per report, per respondent.

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Authorizing Statutes

49 USC 1153, 41708, 41709, 41738
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49 USC 329(b) (1)
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-

Title:

Community Development Revolving Loan Fund - Loan and Grant Programs, 12 CFR Part 705

Reference Number:

202410-3133-004

Omb Control Number:

3133-0138

Agency:

NCUA

Received:

2024-11-18

Concluded:

2025-01-17

Action:

Approved without change

Status:

Active

Request Type:

Revision of a currently approved collection
Community Development Revolving Loan Fund - Loan and Grant Programs, 12 CFR Part 705

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Abstract

The Fund is used to support credit unions that serve low-income communities by providing loans and technical assistance grants to qualifying institutions. The programs are designed to increase income, ownership, and employment opportunities for low-income residents, and to stimulate economic growth. In addition, the programs provide assistance to improve the quality of services to the community and formulate more effective and efficient operations of credit unions. The information will allow NCUA to assess a credit union's capacity to repay the Funds and/or ensure that the funds are used as intended to benefit the institution and community it serves.

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Authorizing Statutes

12 USC 1772c-1
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Presidential Action:

-

Title:

Trademark Petitions

Reference Number:

202411-0651-002

Omb Control Number:

0651-0061

Agency:

DOC/PTO

Received:

2024-11-18

Concluded:

2024-11-25

Action:

Approved without change

Status:

Active

Request Type:

No material or nonsubstantive change to a currently approved collection
Trademark Petitions

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Abstract

The United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO) administers the Trademark Act, 15 U.S.C. 1051 et seq., which provides for the registration of trademarks, service marks, collective trademarks and collective service marks, collective membership marks, and certification marks. Individuals and businesses that use or intend to use such marks in commerce may file an application to register their marks with the USPTO. This information collection covers various trademark related communications to the USPTO, including letters of protest, requests to make special, responses to petition inquiry letters, petitions to make special, requests to restore a filing date, and requests for reinstatement. The information is used by the public for a variety of private business purposes related to establishing and enforcing trademark rights. Information relating to the registration of a trademark is made available to the public by the USPTO. However, the release of information in a letter of protest is controlled and may be available only upon request. A letter of protest is a procedure whereby third parties who object to the registration of a mark in a pending application may bring to the attention of the USPTO evidence bearing on the registrability of the mark. A letter of protest must identify the application being protested and the proposed grounds for refusing registration and include relevant evidence to support the protest. A request to make special may be submitted where an applicant requests that initial examination of an application be advanced out of its regular order because the mark in the application was the subject of an inadvertently cancelled or expired previous registration. A response to a petition inquiry letter is submitted by a petitioner who is responding to a notice of deficiency that the USPTO issued after receiving an incomplete petition to the Director. A petition may be considered incomplete if, for example, it does not include the fee required by 37 CFR 2.6 or if it includes an unverified assertion that is not supported by evidence. The USPTO generally examines applications in the order in which they are received. A petition to make special is a request by the applicant to advance the initial examination of an application out of its regular order. A request to restore a filing date is submitted by an applicant who previously filed an application that was denied a filing date. The request must include evidence showing that the applicant is entitled to the earlier filing date. If an applicant has proof that an application was abandoned due to a USPTO error, an applicant may file a request to reinstate the application instead of a petition to revive. To support such a request, the applicant must include evidence of the USPTO error.

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Authorizing Statutes

15 USC 1051
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Presidential Action:

-

Title:

Madrid Protocol

Reference Number:

202411-0651-003

Omb Control Number:

0651-0051

Agency:

DOC/PTO

Received:

2024-11-18

Concluded:

2024-11-26

Action:

Approved without change

Status:

Active

Request Type:

No material or nonsubstantive change to a currently approved collection
Madrid Protocol

Key Information

Abstract

This collection of information is required by the Trademark Act of 1946, 15 U.S.C. 1051 et seq., which provides for the Federal registration of trademarks, service marks, collective trademarks and service marks, collective membership marks, and certification marks. The Protocol Relating to the Madrid Agreement Concerning the International Registration of Marks (Madrid Protocol) is an international treaty that allows a trademark owner to seek registration in any of the participating countries by filing a single international application. The International Bureau (IB) of the World Intellectual Property Organization (WIPO) in Geneva, Switzerland, administers the international registration system. The Madrid Protocol Implementation Act of 2002 amended the Trademark Act to provide that: (1) The owner of a U.S. application or registration may seek protection of its mark in any of the participating countries by submitting a single international application through the USPTO and (2) the holder of an international registration may request an extension of protection of the international registration to the United States. The Madrid Protocol came into effect in the United States on November 2, 2003, and is implemented under 15 U.S.C. 1141 et seq. and 37 CFR parts 2 and 7. Individuals and businesses that use or intend to use such marks in commerce may file an application to register the marks with the USPTO. Both the register and the information provided in pending applications for registration can be accessed by the public in order to determine the availability of a mark and lessen the likelihood of initiating the use of a mark previously adopted by another.

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Authorizing Statutes

15 USC 1141
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Presidential Action:

-

Title:

Administration of Psychotropic Medication to Unaccompanied Children

Reference Number:

202411-0970-005

Omb Control Number:

0970-0641

Agency:

HHS/ACF

Received:

2024-11-15

Concluded:

2025-01-10

Action:

Approved without change

Status:

Active

Request Type:

New collection (Request for a new OMB Control Number)
Administration of Psychotropic Medication to Unaccompanied Children

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Abstract

The Office of Refugee Resettlement (ORR) Unaccompanied Children (UC) Bureau provides care and custody for unaccompanied children until they can be safely released to a sponsor, repatriated to their home country, or obtain legal status. ORR funds residential care provider facilities that provide temporary housing and other services to children in ORR custody. Generally, care provider facilities are State- licensed (with the exception of those located in states unwilling to consider them for licensure because they serve unaccompanied children and Emergency or Influx Facilities) and must meet ORR requirements to ensure a high-level quality of care. Services provided at care provider facilities include, but are not limited to, education, recreation, vocational training, acculturation, nutrition, medical, mental health, legal, and case management. On June 29, 2018, Plaintiffs filed their federal class action lawsuit in the Central District of California, western division, captioned Lucas R. et al v. Becerra et al (Case No. 2:18-CV-05741 DMG PLA), asserting claims under the Flores consent decree, the Trafficking Victims Protection Reauthorization Act of 2008, the Due Process clause, and the First Amendment. Plaintiffs alleged the violation of unaccompanied children rights in decisions regarding family reunification, placement in restrictive facilities, services for children with disabilities, administration of psychotropic medication, and access to legal assistance. On May 3, 2024, the Court granted final approval for the settlement agreements of the Plaintiffs’ claims for disabilities, psychotropic medication, and legal assistance. As part of the settlement agreement for the psychotropic medication claim, ORR is required, whenever possible, to obtain informed consent for the administration of psychotropic medication and provide certain information to the authorized consenter. Additionally, ORR is required to provide a written notice and obtain informed assent or agreement from children aged 14 or older before administering psychotropic medication. The psychotropic medication settlement agreement must be fully implemented by August 3, 2026, but data collection must be implemented by February 3, 2025 to ensure compliance with the Agreement. The instruments in this information collection allow ORR to obtain informed consent from authorized consenters and informed assent or agreement from unaccompanied children for the administration of psychotropic medication.

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Authorizing Statutes

6 USC 279
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8 USC 1232
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Presidential Action:

-

Title:

Safe Harbor; Treatment of Financial Assets Transferred in Connection with a Securitization or Participation

Reference Number:

202410-3133-003

Omb Control Number:

3133-0197

Agency:

NCUA

Received:

2024-11-15

Concluded:

2025-01-16

Action:

Approved without change

Status:

Active

Request Type:

Revision of a currently approved collection
Safe Harbor; Treatment of Financial Assets Transferred in Connection with a Securitization or Participation

Key Information

Abstract

The rule clarifies the conditions for a safe harbor for securitization or participation and sets forth safe harbor protections for securitizations that do not comply with the new accounting standards for off balance sheet treatment by providing for expedited access to the financial assets that are securitized if they meet the conditions defined in the rule. The conditions contained in the rule will serve to protect the National Credit Union Share Insurance Fund (NCUSIF) and NCUA’s interests as liquidating agent or conservator by aligning the conditions for the safe harbor with better and more sustainable lending practices by insured credit unions (FICUs).

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Authorizing Statutes

12 USC 1787, 1789, 1789a
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12 USC 1757, 1766, 1767, 1786(h)
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Presidential Action:

-
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