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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Reference Number
OMB Control Number
Agency
Received
Concluded
Action
Status
Request Type
Presidential Action

Title:

Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program Requirement for National Directory of New Hires Employment Verification

Reference Number:

Omb Control Number:

0584-0608

Agency:

USDA/FNS

Received:

2024-07-23

Concluded:

2024-09-20

Action:

Approved with change

Status:

Active

Request Type:

Revision of a currently approved collection
Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program Requirement for National Directory of New Hires Employment Verification

Key Information

Abstract

This is to approximate the burden hours associated with state eligibility workers using NDNH to check applicants against the system, verify information, send notices and issue notice of adverse actions as a result of the match. This also includes the time for households to respond to notices.

Federal Register Notices

60-Day FRN
30-Day FRN

Authorizing Statutes

42 USC 653(j)(10).
Pub.L. 113 - 79 4013

Presidential Action:

-

Title:

Petition to Classify Orphan as an Immediate Relative and Application for Advance Processing of Orphan Petition

Reference Number:

Omb Control Number:

1615-0028

Agency:

DHS/USCIS

Received:

2024-07-23

Concluded:

2024-10-17

Action:

Approved without change

Status:

Active

Request Type:

Revision of a currently approved collection
Petition to Classify Orphan as an Immediate Relative and Application for Advance Processing of Orphan Petition

Key Information

Abstract

A U.S. prospective adoptive parent may file Form I-600A in advance of the Form I-600 filing and USCIS will make a determination regarding the prospective adoptive parent’s eligibility to file Form I-600A and their suitability and eligibility to properly parent an orphan. USCIS has exclusive jurisdiction over Form I-600A adjudications and collects evidence, such as a USCIS-compliant home study, civil documents regarding birth and marriage (if any), as well as identity documentation for each prospective adoptive parent and adult member of the household. A Form I-600A/I-600 Supplement 2, Consent to Disclose Information, is an optional form that a U.S. citizen prospective/adoptive parent may file to authorize USCIS to disclose case-related information that would otherwise be protected under the Privacy Act, 5 U.S.C. 552a, to adoption service providers or other individuals. Form I-600A/I-600 Supplement 3 is a form that prospective/adoptive parents must use if they need to request action such as an extended or updated suitability determination based upon a significant change in their circumstances or change in the number or characteristics of the children they intend to adopt, a change in their intended country of adoption, or a request for a duplicate notice of their approved Form I-600A suitability determination.

Federal Register Notices

60-Day FRN
30-Day FRN

Authorizing Statutes

8 USC 1101

Presidential Action:

-

Title:

Generic Clearance for the Collection of Qualitative Feedback on Agency Service Delivery

Reference Number:

Omb Control Number:

2700-0153

Agency:

NASA

Received:

2024-07-23

Concluded:

2024-08-30

Action:

Approved with change

Status:

Active

Request Type:

Extension without change of a currently approved collection
Generic Clearance for the Collection of Qualitative Feedback on Agency Service Delivery

Key Information

Abstract

This collection of information is necessary to enable the Agency to garner customer and stakeholder feedback in an efficient, timely manner, in accordance with our commitment to improving service delivery. The information collected from customers and stakeholders will be used to evaluate and improve Agency programs. This collection will enable NASA to expand opportunities to engage members of the public and stakeholders through small discussion groups and focus groups.

Federal Register Notices

60-Day FRN
30-Day FRN

Presidential Action:

-

Title:

Southeast Region IFQ Programs

Reference Number:

Omb Control Number:

0648-0551

Agency:

DOC/NOAA

Received:

2024-07-23

Concluded:

2024-11-08

Action:

Approved without change

Status:

Active

Request Type:

Extension without change of a currently approved collection
Southeast Region IFQ Programs

Key Information

Abstract

This request is for an extension of approved information collections. The purpose of these information collections is for the administration of the individual fishing quota (IFQ) programs for red snapper, and groupers and tilefishes in the Gulf of Mexico (Gulf), and the individual transferable quota (ITQ) program for wreckfish in the South Atlantic. The purpose of these programs is to address and prevent overcapitalization, prevent derby fishery conditions, and prevent overfishing of these fisheries resources. The NMFS Southeast Regional Office manages three commercial individual fishing quota (IFQ) and individual transferable quota (ITQ) programs in the NMFS Southeast Region under the authority of the Magnuson-Stevens Fishery Conservation and Management Act (Magnuson-Stevens Act), 16 U.S.C. 1801 et seq. The IFQ programs for red snapper, and groupers and tilefishes occur in Federal waters of the Gulf of Mexico (Gulf), and the ITQ program for wreckfish occurs in Federal waters of the South Atlantic. The NMFS Southeast Regional Office proposes to extend the information collection currently approved under OMB Control Number 0648-0551. This collection of information tracks the transfer and use of IFQ and ITQ shares, and IFQ allocation and landings by commercial fishermen necessary for NMFS to operate, administer, and review management of the IFQ and ITQ programs. Regulations for the IFQ and ITQ programs are located at 50 CFR part 622. NMFS proposes no revisions to the existing information collections for the IFQ and ITQ programs approved under OMB Control Number 0648-0551.

Federal Register Notices

60-Day FRN
30-Day FRN

Authorizing Statutes

Pub.L. 94 - 265 303A

Presidential Action:

-

Title:

DOI Programmatic Clearance for Customer Satisfaction Surveys

Reference Number:

Omb Control Number:

1040-0001

Agency:

DOI/OPPM

Received:

2024-07-23

Concluded:

2025-01-17

Action:

Approved without change

Status:

Active

Request Type:

Extension without change of a currently approved collection
DOI Programmatic Clearance for Customer Satisfaction Surveys

Key Information

Abstract

The programmatic clearance enables Interior bureaus and offices to conduct customer research through external surveys such as In-person intercept surveys, telephone interviews or questionnaires, mail and e-mail surveys, web-based, and focus groups to improve the services and products DOI provides to the public.

Federal Register Notices

60-Day FRN
30-Day FRN

Authorizing Statutes

Pub.L. 103 - 62 1-11

Presidential Action:

-

Title:

Regulation F: Fair Debt Collection Practices Act, State Application for Exemption

Reference Number:

Omb Control Number:

3170-0056

Agency:

CFPB

Received:

2024-07-23

Concluded:

2024-09-13

Action:

Approved without change

Status:

Active

Request Type:

Extension without change of a currently approved collection
Regulation F: Fair Debt Collection Practices Act, State Application for Exemption

Key Information

Abstract

Regulation F establishes procedures and criteria whereby states may apply to the Bureau of Consumer Financial Protection (Bureau) for an exemption of a class of debt collection practices within the applying state from the provisions of the Fair Debt Collection Practices Act (FDCPA) as provided in section 817 of the Act, 15 U.S.C. § 1692. This final regulation adds information collections that apply to debt collectors as defined in the FDCPA. The purpose of the rule is to clarify application of the FDCPA to certain debt collection practices and to establish certain new disclosure requirements for debt collectors.

Federal Register Notices

60-Day FRN
30-Day FRN

Authorizing Statutes

15 USC 1692

Presidential Action:

-

Title:

Status of the Forces Survey of Reserve Component Members

Reference Number:

Omb Control Number:

0704-0616

Agency:

DOD/DODDEP

Received:

2024-07-23

Concluded:

2024-09-17

Action:

Approved with change

Status:

Active

Request Type:

Revision of a currently approved collection
Status of the Forces Survey of Reserve Component Members

Key Information

Abstract

The Status of Forces Reserve Survey (SOFS-R) is a DoD-wide survey of Reserve and National Guard used in evaluating existing policies and programs, establishing baseline measures before implementing new policies and programs, and monitoring the progress of policies/programs that make a difference in the lives of Reserve component members and their families. The survey assesses topics such as financial well-being, reintegration programs following activation/deployment, outreach to civilian employers, employer support, family support programs, and benefits (i.e., education, commissary/exchange, health care), and suicide awareness.

Federal Register Notices

60-Day FRN
30-Day FRN

Presidential Action:

-

Title:

Surety Bond Guarantee Assistance

Reference Number:

Omb Control Number:

3245-0007

Agency:

SBA

Received:

2024-07-23

Concluded:

2024-07-23

Action:

Approved without change

Status:

Active

Request Type:

Revision of a currently approved collection
Surety Bond Guarantee Assistance

Key Information

Abstract

The Small Business Administration's (SBA) Surety Bond (SBG) Program was created to encourage surety companies to issue bonds for small contractors. The information collected on these forms from Small Business contractors or surety companies/agents is used to evaluate the eligibility of program applicants. One form is used by surety companies to request claims payments or report recoveries related to defaulted contractors.

Federal Register Notices

60-Day FRN
30-Day FRN

Authorizing Statutes

15 USC USC 694b

Presidential Action:

-

Title:

Status of Forces Survey of Active Duty Members

Reference Number:

Omb Control Number:

0704-0624

Agency:

DOD/DODDEP

Received:

2024-07-23

Concluded:

2024-09-17

Action:

Approved with change

Status:

Active

Request Type:

Revision of a currently approved collection
Status of Forces Survey of Active Duty Members

Key Information

Abstract

To assess the attitudes and opinions of active duty members and to provide key metrics to the OUSD(P&R). Mandated by the FY2016 NDAA, Title VI, Subtitle F, Subpart 661, the Defense Manpower Data Center (DMDC), now OPA, fields a financial literacy and preparedness survey within the SOFS annually. Results will be used by the Service Secretaries to evaluate and update financial literacy training and will be submitted in a report to the Committees on Armed Services of the Senate and the House of Representatives

Federal Register Notices

60-Day FRN
30-Day FRN

Presidential Action:

-

Title:

Definition of Unreasonable Refusal to Deal or Negotiate With Respect to Vessel Space Accommodations Provided by an Ocean Common Carrier

Reference Number:

Omb Control Number:

3072-0076

Agency:

FMC

Received:

2024-07-23

Concluded:

2024-09-27

Action:

Approved without change

Status:

Active

Request Type:

New collection (Request for a new OMB Control Number)
Definition of Unreasonable Refusal to Deal or Negotiate With Respect to Vessel Space Accommodations Provided by an Ocean Common Carrier

Key Information

Abstract

Under its authority in 46 U.S.C. 40104, the Commission is requiring ocean common carriers to regularly submit a documented export policy, in the form of a report, to the Commission.

Federal Register Notices

60-Day FRN

Authorizing Statutes

46 USC 41104(a)(10)

Presidential Action:

-

Title:

Application for Pardon After Completion of Sentence

Reference Number:

Omb Control Number:

1123-0016

Agency:

DOJ/CD

Received:

2024-07-23

Concluded:

2024-11-19

Action:

Approved without change

Status:

Active

Request Type:

No material or nonsubstantive change to a currently approved collection
Application for Pardon After Completion of Sentence

Key Information

Abstract

The Office of the Pardon Attorney has authority to collect this information under the United States Constitution, Article II, Section 2 (the pardon clause); Orders of the Attorney General Nos. 1798-93, 58 Fed. Reg. 53658 and 53659 (1993), 2317-2000, 65 Fed. Reg. 48381 (2000), and 2323-2000, 65 Fed. Reg. 58223 and 58224 (2000), codified in 28 C.F.R. §§ 1.1 et seq. (the rules governing petitions for executive clemency); and Order of the Attorney General No. 1012-83, 48 Fed. Reg. 22290 (1983), as codified in 28 C.F.R. §§ 0.35 and 0.36 (the authority of the Office of the Pardon Attorney).

Federal Register Notices

60-Day FRN
30-Day FRN

Presidential Action:

-

Title:

EPA use of Personnel Vetting Questionnaire

Reference Number:

Omb Control Number:

3206-0279

Agency:

EPA/AdmO

Received:

2024-07-23

Concluded:

2024-07-24

Action:

Approved without change

Status:

Active

Request Type:

RCF New
EPA use of Personnel Vetting Questionnaire

Key Information

Presidential Action:

-

Title:

Personnel Vetting Questionnaire

Reference Number:

Omb Control Number:

3206-0279

Agency:

ODNI

Received:

2024-07-23

Concluded:

2024-07-24

Action:

Approved without change

Status:

Active

Request Type:

RCF New
Personnel Vetting Questionnaire

Key Information

Presidential Action:

-

Title:

2024 Election Administration and Voting Survey

Reference Number:

Omb Control Number:

3265-0006

Agency:

EAC

Received:

2024-07-23

Concluded:

2024-07-23

Action:

Approved without change

Status:

Active

Request Type:

No material or nonsubstantive change to a currently approved collection
2024 Election Administration and Voting Survey

Key Information

Abstract

The proposed information collection is necessary to meet requirements of the Help America Vote Act (HAVA) of 2002 (52 U.S.C. 15301). HAVA §241 requires the U.S. Election Assistance Commission (EAC) to study and report on election activities, practices, policies, and procedures, including methods of voter registration, methods of conducting provisional voting, poll worker recruitment and training, and such other matters as the Commission determines are appropriate. In addition, HAVA §802 transferred to the EAC the Federal Election Commission's responsibility of biennially administering a survey on the impact of the National Voter Registration Act (NVRA) (52 U.S.C. 1973gg-1 et seq.). The information the States are required to submit to the EAC for purposes of the NVRA report are found under Title 11 of the Code of Federal Regulations (11 CFR 8.7). HAVA §703(a) also amended §102 the Uniformed and Overseas Citizens Absentee Voters Act (UOCAVA) (52 U.S.C. 1973ff-1) by requiring that "not later than 90 days after the date of each regularly scheduled general election for Federal office, each State and unit of local government which administered the election shall (through the State, in the case of a unit of local government) submit a report to the Election Assistance Commission (established under the Help America Vote Act of 2002) on the combined number of absentee ballots transmitted to absent uniformed services voters and overseas voters for the election and the combined number of such ballots which were returned by such voters and cast in the election, and shall make such a report available to the general public." In October 2009, the President signed into law the MOVE Act (Military and Overseas Voter Empowerment) as part of the National Defense Authorization Act of FY 2010 (PL 111-84). MOVE is intended to make it easier for absentee military troops and other overseas citizen voters to register and vote, and to help ensure that their ballots arrive in time to be counted. The MOVE Act requires state election officials to provide a number of new services, including online access to registration and ballot request forms, electronic options for blank ballot delivery, downloadable write-in ballots in case of late ballot arrival and voter status tracking services. Many of these services had to be implemented by the November 2010 election. MOVE requires the EAC to report on the number of UOCAVA ballots transmitted and received.

Federal Register Notices

60-Day FRN
30-Day FRN

Authorizing Statutes

52 USC 1973gg-1 et seq.
52 USC 15301
52 USC 1973ff-1

Presidential Action:

-

Title:

Commission's Initiative to Implement Enhanced 911 (E911) Emergency Services

Reference Number:

Omb Control Number:

3060-1031

Agency:

FCC

Received:

2024-07-23

Concluded:

2024-07-23

Action:

Approved without change

Status:

Active

Request Type:

Extension without change of a currently approved collection
Commission's Initiative to Implement Enhanced 911 (E911) Emergency Services

Key Information

Abstract

Various reporting requirements that facilitate the E911 implementation process by encouraging parties to communicate with each other early in the implementation process, and to maintain a constructive, on-going dialog throughout the implementation process.

Federal Register Notices

60-Day FRN
30-Day FRN

Authorizing Statutes

47 USC 303, 332
47 USC 154, 160, 201, 251-254

Presidential Action:

-

Title:

USAGM Use of OPM Personnel Vetting Questionnaire

Reference Number:

Omb Control Number:

3206-0279

Agency:

USAGM

Received:

2024-07-22

Concluded:

2024-07-22

Action:

Approved without change

Status:

Active

Request Type:

RCF New
USAGM Use of OPM Personnel Vetting Questionnaire

Key Information

Presidential Action:

-

Title:

Health Insurance Common Claims Form and Supporting Regulations at 42 CFR Part 424, Subpart C (CMS-1500 and CMS-1490S)

Reference Number:

Omb Control Number:

0938-1197

Agency:

HHS/CMS

Received:

2024-07-22

Concluded:

2024-10-27

Action:

Approved without change

Status:

Active

Request Type:

Extension without change of a currently approved collection
Health Insurance Common Claims Form and Supporting Regulations at 42 CFR Part 424, Subpart C (CMS-1500 and CMS-1490S)

Key Information

Abstract

Medicare Administrative Contractors use the data collected on the CMS-1500 and the CMS-1490S to determine the proper amount of reimbursement for Part B medical and other health services (as listed in section 1861(s) of the Social Security Act) provided by physicians and suppliers to beneficiaries. The CMS-1500 is submitted by physicians/suppliers for all Part B Medicare. Serving as a common claim form, the CMS-1500 can be used by other third-party payers (commercial and nonprofit health insurers) and other Federal programs (e.g., TRICARE, RRB, and Medicaid).

Federal Register Notices

60-Day FRN
30-Day FRN

Authorizing Statutes

42 USC 1395u
42 USC 1395k
42 USC 1395x

Presidential Action:

-

Title:

Evaluation of Transition Supports for Youth with Disabilities

Reference Number:

Omb Control Number:

1850-0979

Agency:

ED/IES

Received:

2024-07-22

Concluded:

2024-09-16

Action:

Approved without change

Status:

Active

Request Type:

Revision of a currently approved collection
Evaluation of Transition Supports for Youth with Disabilities

Key Information

Abstract

This study will examine the effectiveness, implementation, and costs of two new strategies for supporting youth with disabilities and their families to prepare for a successful transition from high school to adult life. The first strategy is based on a model of self-determination instruction designed to help students develop skills such as goal setting, decision making, planning and apply those skills to plan and pursue their transition goals. The second strategy not only teaches self-determination skills but also provides individual mentoring to help students engage in and take active steps toward their post-school goals. The study will compare the intermediate and post-school outcomes for approximately 3,000 students who have an individualized education program and are approximately two years from high school graduation. Participating students in up to 100 schools and 16 districts will be randomly assigned to receive one of the study’s strategies or continue with the regular transition supports they receive from their school. This revised information collection request adds instruments to measure outcomes and assess the implementation and cost-effectiveness of each strategy.

Federal Register Notices

60-Day FRN
30-Day FRN

Authorizing Statutes

Pub.L. 108 - 446 664

Presidential Action:

-

Title:

Export-Import Bank Report of Premiums Payable for Exporters Only

Reference Number:

Omb Control Number:

3048-0017

Agency:

EXIMBANK

Received:

2024-07-22

Concluded:

2024-09-10

Action:

Approved without change

Status:

Active

Request Type:

Revision of a currently approved collection
Export-Import Bank Report of Premiums Payable for Exporters Only

Key Information

Abstract

The “Report of Premiums Payable for Exporters Only” form is used by exporters to report and pay premiums on insured shipments to various foreign buyers under the terms of the policy and to certify that premiums have been correctly computed and remitted. The “Report of Premiums Payable for Exporters Only” is used by EXIM to determine the eligibility of the shipment(s) and to calculate the premium due to EXIM Bank for its support of the shipment(s) under its insurance program.

Federal Register Notices

60-Day FRN
30-Day FRN

Authorizing Statutes

12 USC 635

Presidential Action:

-

Title:

Tribal Budget and Narrative Justification Template

Reference Number:

Omb Control Number:

0970-0548

Agency:

HHS/ACF

Received:

2024-07-22

Concluded:

2024-07-23

Action:

Approved without change

Status:

Active

Request Type:

No material or nonsubstantive change to a currently approved collection
Tribal Budget and Narrative Justification Template

Key Information

Abstract

To receive child support funding under 42 U.S.C. 655(f) and 45 CFR Part 309, tribes and tribal organizations must submit the financial forms described in 45 CFR 309.130(b) and other forms as the Secretary may designate, due no later than August 1 annually. The optional Tribal Budget and Narrative Justification Template helps to improve efficiency and establish uniformity and consistency in the annual budget preparation, submission, and review processes. Tribes use the Excel or Word version of the template to prepare and submit the required financial information. On May 30, 2023, OMB approved the extension of the Tribal Budget Narrative Justification Template (OMB #0970-0548) until May 31, 2026. On February 12, 2024, the Federal Register published the Final Rule for the Elimination of the Non-Federal Share. With the approval of the Final Rule for Elimination of the NFS, tribes no longer qualify for Section 1115 Demonstration Grants. Tribal child support programs can pursue demonstration projects using Section 1115 Waivers to provide a service not ordinarily approved by regulation. As part of their Section 1115 waiver request, tribes must provide a budget describing how they will use the funds. Tribes already must provide an annual budget submission to OCSS for their tribal child support program funds. Most tribes use the Tribal Budget Narrative Justification Template (OMB #0970-0548) in Excel when submitting their annual budget. To reduce the administrative burden for tribes requesting a Section 1115 waiver, OCSS made two small changes to the Excel budget template. The first is to add TAB-5A_1115 WAIVER WORKSHEET where they can include the budget for the waiver. This worksheet is a replica of TAB-5_BUDGET WORKSHEET. The second change is adding lines to each other section headers in TAB-5_BUDGET WORKSHEET that includes the totals from the responding sections from TAB-5A_1115 WAIVER WORKSHEET. This allows the totals from the waiver tab to be included in the annual budget submission totals for a complete award amount.

Federal Register Notices

60-Day FRN
30-Day FRN

Authorizing Statutes

42 USC 655(f)

Presidential Action:

-

Title:

Generic Clearance for Application Information and Follow-up Information for Fellowships, Scholarships, Internships, and Training Programs

Reference Number:

Omb Control Number:

0503-0031

Agency:

USDA/AgSEC

Received:

2024-07-22

Concluded:

2024-08-26

Action:

Approved with change

Status:

Active

Request Type:

New collection (Request for a new OMB Control Number)
Generic Clearance for Application Information and Follow-up Information for Fellowships, Scholarships, Internships, and Training Programs

Key Information

Abstract

This is a new generic information collection request seeking approval for 3 years. The request “Generic Clearance for Application Information and Follow-up Information for Fellowships, Scholarships, Internships, and Training Programs” supports the Office of Partnerships and Public Engagement’s (OPPE) mission to connect rural and underserved communities to the education, tools, and resources available to them through Department of Agriculture programs and initiatives. OPPE coordinates outreach activities, including fellowship programs, scholarship programs, internship programs, and new initiatives that the Secretary of Agriculture deems appropriate on behalf of the Department’s agencies, offices, divisions, and units (7 U.S.C. 6934(c)).

Federal Register Notices

60-Day FRN
30-Day FRN

Presidential Action:

-

Title:

Work-Study Program of the Child Labor Regulations

Reference Number:

Omb Control Number:

1235-0024

Agency:

DOL/WHD

Received:

2024-07-22

Concluded:

2024-08-26

Action:

Approved without change

Status:

Active

Request Type:

Extension without change of a currently approved collection
Work-Study Program of the Child Labor Regulations

Key Information

Abstract

This information collection contains the paperwork requirements for a school-supervised and school-administered Work-Study Program of the Child Labor Regulations. This program allows for the employment of 14- and 15-year-olds under conditions Child Labor Regulation 3 otherwise prohibit.

Federal Register Notices

60-Day FRN
30-Day FRN

Authorizing Statutes

29 USC 211(c)

Presidential Action:

-

Title:

Advisory Circular (AC): Reporting of Laser Illumination of Aircraft

Reference Number:

Omb Control Number:

2120-0698

Agency:

DOT/FAA

Received:

2024-07-19

Concluded:

2024-09-03

Action:

Approved with change

Status:

Active

Request Type:

Revision of a currently approved collection
Advisory Circular (AC): Reporting of Laser Illumination of Aircraft

Key Information

Abstract

Responding to the collection of the information is voluntary and essential to provide a timely method of sharing the information via the Domestic Events Network (DEN). The entities who must respond include Pilots and Crewmembers. Pilots and crewmembers report the time, location, color, and description of laser events to be used for record keeping, analysis, and disclosure daily. Also disclosed are the legal agencies contacted during the process of reporting. The collected information is distributed to government addressees to include law enforcement/first responders.

Federal Register Notices

60-Day FRN
30-Day FRN

Authorizing Statutes

49 USC 44701
18 USC 39A
49 USC 40103

Presidential Action:

-

Title:

Patent Prosecution Highway (PPH) Program

Reference Number:

Omb Control Number:

0651-0058

Agency:

DOC/PTO

Received:

2024-07-19

Concluded:

2024-08-20

Action:

Approved without change

Status:

Active

Request Type:

Revision of a currently approved collection
Patent Prosecution Highway (PPH) Program

Key Information

Abstract

The Patent Prosecution Highway (PPH) is a framework in which an application whose claims have been determined to be patentable by an Office of Earlier Examination (OEE) is eligible to go through an accelerated examination in an Office of Later Examination (OLE) with a simple procedure upon an applicant’s request. By leveraging the search and examination work product of the OEE, PPH programs (1) deliver lower prosecution costs, (2) support applicants in their efforts to obtain stable patent rights efficiently around the world, and (3) reduce the search and examination burden, while improving the examination quality, of participating patent offices. Originally, the PPH programs were limited to the utilization of search and examination results of national applications between cross filings under the Paris Convention. Later, the potential of the PPH was greatly expanded by Patent Cooperation Treaty (PCT)-PPH programs, which permit participating patent offices to draw upon the positive results of the PCT work product from another participating office. PCT-PPH programs use international written opinions and international preliminary examination reports developed within the framework of the PCT, thereby making the PPH available to a larger number of applicants. Information collected for the PCT is approved under the USPTO information collection, 0651-0021 (Patent Cooperation Treaty). More recently, the USPTO and several other offices acted to consolidate and replace existing PPH programs, with the goal of streamlining the PPH process for both offices and applicants. To that end, the USPTO and other offices established the Global PPH pilot program and the IP5 PPH pilot program. Both the Global PPH and the IP5 PPH pilot programs are running concurrently and are substantially identical, differing only with regard to their respective participating offices. The USPTO is participating in both the Global PPH pilot program and the IP5 PPH pilot program. For USPTO applications, the Global PPH and IP5 PPH pilot programs supersede any prior PPH program between the USPTO and each Global PPH and IP5 PPH participating office. Any existing PPH programs between the USPTO and offices that are not participating in either the Global PPH pilot program or the IP5 PPH pilot program remain in effect. This information collection covers data gathered through the Request for Participation in the Patent Prosecution Highway (PPH) Pilot Program, which the public uses to request an accelerated examination within the PPH provisions.

Federal Register Notices

60-Day FRN
30-Day FRN

Authorizing Statutes

Pub.L. 112 - 211 382

Presidential Action:

-

Title:

Account Based Disclosures in Connection with Consumer Financial Protection Bureau Regulations E and DD and Federal Reserve Regulation CC

Reference Number:

Omb Control Number:

3064-0084

Agency:

FDIC

Received:

2024-07-19

Concluded:

2024-09-10

Action:

Approved without change

Status:

Active

Request Type:

Extension without change of a currently approved collection
Account Based Disclosures in Connection with Consumer Financial Protection Bureau Regulations E and DD and Federal Reserve Regulation CC

Key Information

Abstract

Regulations E & DD (Consumer Financial Protection Bureau’s Regulations) and Regulation CC (the Federal Reserve’s Regulation) ensure adequate disclosures regarding accounts, including electronic fund transfer services, availability of funds, and fees and annual percentage yield for deposit accounts. Generally, the Regulation E disclosures are designed to ensure consumers receive adequate disclosure of basic terms, costs, and rights relating to electronic fund transfer (EFT) services provided to them so that they can make informed decisions. Institutions offering EFT services must disclose to consumers certain information, including: initial and updated EFT terms, transaction information, the consumer’s potential liability for unauthorized transfers, and error resolution rights and procedures. Like Regulation E, Regulation CC has consumer protection disclosure requirements. Specifically, Regulation CC requires depository institutions to make funds deposited in transaction accounts available within specified time periods, disclose their availability policies to customers, and begin accruing interest on such deposits promptly. The disclosures are intended to alert customers that their ability to use deposited funds may be delayed, prevent unintentional (and costly) overdrafts, and allow customers to compare the policies of different institutions before deciding at which institution to deposit funds. Depository institutions must also provide an awareness disclosure regarding substitute checks. The regulation also requires notice to the depositary bank and to a customer of nonpayment of a check. Regulation DD also has similar consumer protection disclosure requirements that are intended to assist consumers in comparing deposit accounts offered by institutions, principally through the disclosure of fees, the annual percentage yield, and other account terms. Regulation DD requires depository institutions to disclose yields, fees, and other terms concerning deposit accounts to consumers at account opening, upon request, and when changes in terms occur. Depository institutions that provide periodic statements are required to include information about fees imposed, interest earned, and the annual percentage yield (APY) earned during those statement periods. It also contains rules about advertising deposit accounts.

Federal Register Notices

60-Day FRN
30-Day FRN

Authorizing Statutes

15 USC 1693 et seq.
12 USC 4301 et seq.
12 USC 4001 et seq.

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