Information Collection Request (ICR) Tracker
ICR Definition
An Information Collection Request (ICR) is a federal agency’s request for approval from the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) to collect information from the public.
Under the Paperwork Reduction Act (PRA), agencies must justify why the information is needed and how it will be used.
Federal agencies are required to submit an ICR whenever they create, renew, modify, or discontinue an information collection. Each ICR includes a description of the collection,
supporting materials and documentation (such as forms, surveys, or scripts), and proof that the agency has met the requirements of the PRA.
The ICR is submitted to the The Office of Information and Regulatory Affairs (OIRA) within OMB for review and approval. OIRA grants approval for a maximum of three years, after
which the collection must be renewed through a new ICR submission.
ICRs are publicly available on RegInfo.gov, and additional guidance can be found in the FAQs.
ICR Explorer
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| 202505-1894-001 | GEPA Section 427 Guidance for All Grant Applications | ED/OS | Active | No material or nonsubstantive change to a currently approved collection
GEPA Section 427 Guidance for All Grant Applications
Key Information
Federal Register Notices
Authorizing StatutesPub.L. 103 - 302 427 (View Law) AbstractOn October 20, 1994, the Improving America's Schools Act, Public Law 103-382(The Act), became law. The Act added a provision to the General Education Provisions Act (GEPA). Section 427 of GEPA requires an applicant for assistance under Department programs to develop and describe in the grant application the steps it proposes to take to ensure equitable access to, and equitable participation in, its proposed project for students, teachers, and other program beneficiaries. Applicants have responded to the GEPA 427 requirements for approximately the last 27 years, and the current form expires in June 2023. In response to the Agency's Equity Plan resulting from the President's Executive Order 13985, we now propose to update that form by expanding the number of questions from one to four. These four questions are intended to help applicants for Department grant funds to be more intentional and specific as to identifying barriers to equitable access and how they will address those barriers consistent with the requirements of section 427 of GEPA. As with the existing form, applicants retain the flexibility to determine and define for themselves the barriers to “equitable access” and “equitable participation” based on the design of their proposed grant projects and the participants and community the project proposes to serve. |
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| 202505-3133-001CF | Personnel Vetting Questionnaire | NCUA | Active | RCF Recertification
Personnel Vetting Questionnaire
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| 202505-3060-003 | Section 90.155, Time in Which Station Must Be Placed in Operation | FCC | Active | Extension without change of a currently approved collection
Section 90.155, Time in Which Station Must Be Placed in Operation
Key Information
Federal Register Notices
Authorizing Statutes47 USC 154(i) (View Law) 47 USC 161 (View Law) 47 USC 303(g) (View Law) 47 USC 303(r) (View Law) 47 USC 332(c)(7) (View Law) AbstractSection 90.155(b) provides that a period no longer than 12 months may be granted to local government entities to place their stations in operation on a case-by-case basis upon a showing of need. This rule provides flexibility to state and local governments. An application for an extension of time to commence service may be made on FCC Form 601. Extensions of time must be filed prior to the expiration of the construction period and will only be granted if the licensee shows that failure to commence service is due to causes beyond its control. Section 90.155(d), requires Location and Monitoring Service (LMS) licensees in the market-licensed multilateration LMS services to file a map showing compliance with the coverage requirements. |
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| 202505-1405-001CF | Request for PVQ Use | STATE/AFA | Active | RCF Recertification
Request for PVQ Use
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| 202505-1405-002CF | DS Request for Security Forms Usage | STATE/AFA | Active | RCF Recertification
DS Request for Security Forms Usage
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| 202505-3170-001CF | Personnel Vetting Questionnaire | CFPB | Active | RCF Recertification
Personnel Vetting Questionnaire
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| 202505-1601-001CF | Certificate Pertaining to Foreign Interests | DHS/OS | Active | RCF Recertification
Certificate Pertaining to Foreign Interests
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| 202505-1601-002CF | Personnel Vetting Questionnaire | DHS/OS | Active | RCF Recertification
Personnel Vetting Questionnaire
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| 202505-1410-001CF | Personnel Vetting Questionnaire (PVQ) | IBWC | Active | RCF Recertification
Personnel Vetting Questionnaire (PVQ)
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| 202505-3145-001CF | Personnel Vetting Questionnaire | NSF | Active | RCF Recertification
Personnel Vetting Questionnaire
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Authorizing Statutes42 USC 1861 et seq. (View Law) |
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| 202504-1653-001 | The Student and Exchange Visitor Information System (SEVIS) | DHS/USICE | Received in OIRA | No material or nonsubstantive change to a currently approved collection
The Student and Exchange Visitor Information System (SEVIS)
Key Information
Federal Register Notices
Authorizing StatutesAbstractTo comply with the EO 14168, “Defending Women From Gender Ideology Extremism and Restoring Biological Truth to the Federal Government” ICE/SEVIS is submitting the Form 83-C Change Request to remove “Other” as an option per the EO 14168 PRA Guidance. |
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| 202505-3112-002CF | USAGM Use of OPM Personnel Vetting Questionnaire | USAGM | Active | RCF Recertification
USAGM Use of OPM Personnel Vetting Questionnaire
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| 202505-2501-001CF | Personnel Vetting Questionnaire | HUD/HUDSEC | Active | RCF Recertification
Personnel Vetting Questionnaire
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| 202503-0920-027 | [NCHHSTP] Medical Monitoring Project | HHS/CDC | Active | No material or nonsubstantive change to a currently approved collection
[NCHHSTP] Medical Monitoring Project
Key Information
Federal Register Notices
Authorizing Statutes42 USC 301 (View Law) AbstractThe Medical Monitoring Project (MMP) was designed to address the need for a national behavioral and clinical surveillance system for HIV-infected persons, as articulated in CDC's HIV Prevention Strategic Plan. It is a supplemental surveillance project designed to describe the health-related behaviors, experiences and needs of adults diagnosed with HIV in the United States. It's intended use is to guide national and local HIV-related service organization and delivery and to monitor receipt of HIV treatment and prevention services and clinical outcomes. The changes proposed in this revision update the data collection system to meet prevailing information needs and enhance the value of MMP data, while remaining concordant with the project’s purpose. The burden is the same as the burden shown in the current inventory. |
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| 202503-0920-028 | [OS] CDC/ATSDR Formative Research and Tool Development | HHS/CDC | Active | No material or nonsubstantive change to a currently approved collection
[OS] CDC/ATSDR Formative Research and Tool Development
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Federal Register Notices
Authorizing Statutes42 USC 241 (View Law) AbstractCDC/ATSDR requests an extension of a generic clearance to conduct formative research for developing new tools and methodologies to support agency research, surveillance, and program evaluation activities, and the development and assessment of multi-use tools. Non-Substantive Change Request submitted to modify language for compliance with EO 14168 |
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| 202505-3112-001CF | USAGM RCF - OPM Security Questionnaire | USAGM | Active | RCF Recertification
USAGM RCF - OPM Security Questionnaire
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Authorizing Statutes5 USC 731 (View Law) |
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| 202505-3117-001CF | Personnel Vetting Questionnaire (PVQ) | ITC | Active | RCF Recertification
Personnel Vetting Questionnaire (PVQ)
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| 202505-1505-001CF | Personnel Vetting Questionnaire | TREAS/DO | Active | RCF Recertification
Personnel Vetting Questionnaire
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| 202505-3095-001CF | Personnel Vetting Questionnaire | NARA | Active | RCF Recertification
Personnel Vetting Questionnaire
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| 202505-0920-003 | [OADPS] The Performance Measures Project: Improving Performance Measurement and Monitoring by CDC Programs | HHS/CDC | Active | No material or nonsubstantive change to a currently approved collection
[OADPS] The Performance Measures Project: Improving Performance Measurement and Monitoring by CDC Programs
Key Information
Federal Register Notices
Authorizing Statutes42 USC 45 CFR 75.342 (View Law) AbstractThe purpose of this Generic Data Collection is to: 1) help CDC programs and their recipients develop strong performance measurement systems and practices; 2) define and operationalize priority performance measures; and 3) establish common data collection and reporting expectations. Data will enable the accurate, reliable, uniform and timely submission of recipients' progress. This Non-Substantive Change Request is submitted to make modification to the existing/approved GenIC - CDC-RFA-PS-24-0003 Support and Scale-Up of HIV Prevention Services in Sexual Health Clinics (or SHIPS). There is no change to the approved number of burden hours. |
Why They Are Important
ICRs play a vital role in ensuring transparency and accountability in federal data collection. When federal agencies collect information from 10 or more "persons" (which includes individuals,
businesses, and state, local, and tribal governments), they must submit an ICR to ensure that it fulfills their statutory missions, avoids unnecessary or duplicative requests, and
minimizes burden on the American public. Additionally, Federal Register Notices (FRNs) and the opportunity for public comments provide a formal way for the public to be informed of
proposed ICRs and participate in the process.
ICRs also serve as a key resource for tracking changes to federal data collections. The availability of detailed documentation, such as data collection instruments and methodologies,
allows the general public to identify revisions in a timely manner. These may include revisions prompted by Executive Orders or statistical policies like
OMB's Statistical Policy Directive No. 15 (SPD 15), which are often submitted as "nonsubstantive" or "nonmaterial" changes to a
currently approved collection.[1] Furthermore, ICRs can help determine if a data collection has expired without renewal or has been intentionally
discontinued. By reviewing ICRs, the public can better understand what data is being collected, how it evolves over time, and whether data collections have become inactive–often in response
to shifting priorities and updated standards.
How To Use The Tool
The ICR tracking tool offers a user-friendly view of ICRs that have been recently submitted, reviewed, or are nearing expiration. By aggregating key data from individual ICRs,
the tool allows users to view the current status of each request, including submission, conclusion, and expiration dates, details on whether any changes were made, authorizing statutes,
and more. Users can search for specific information and filter results based on various criteria. If seeking additional information, various text fields are hyperlinked to the full ICR
on RegInfo.gov and associated resources. The tool is updated on a daily basis to reflect the most current information available.
Column descriptions are available below the table.
Column Name
Definition
Categories Include
ICRReferenceNumber
The ICR Reference Number uniquely identifies each ICR review. This number is assigned by the OIRA system when the ICR is created.
ICR Reference Numbers are formatted YYYYMM-NNNN-XXX where YYYYMM is the month of origin, NNNN is the agency/subagency code, and XXX is a 3 digit sequential number assigned per creation per month.
N/A
ICRTitle
The title of the information collection. If the submission is a revision to a currently approved collection, the title is the name of the overall collection rather than the name of the change taking place.
N/A
DateReceived
The date OIRA received the ICR submission from the agency.
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OMBControl
OIRA assigns an OMB Control Number to an Information Collection Request (ICR) upon its first arrival. The same OMB Control Number is used for each review of the ICR.
OMB Control Numbers are formatted NNNN-XXXX, where the NNNN is the agency/subagency code, and the XXXX is a sequential number uniquely identifying the Collection within the agency/subagency’s ICRs.
N/A
DateReceived
The date OIRA received the ICR submission from the agency.
N/A
PreviousICRReferenceNumber
The reference number of the ICR that immediately preceded the current one.
N/A
AgencySubagency
The federal agency and specific subagency, if applicable, that submitted the ICR.
N/A
Abstract
A brief statement describing the need for the collection of information and how it will be used.
N/A
RequestType
Describes the purpose of the agency's submission.
- "Extension without change of a currently approved collection"
- "Existing collection in use without an OMB Control Number"
- "Reinstatement with change of a previously approved collection"
- "New collection (Request for a new OMB Control Number)"
- "No material or nonsubstantive change to a currently approved collection"
- "Revision of a currently approved collection"
- "Reinstatement without change of a previously approved collection"
- "RCF Recertification"
- "RCF No Material or nonsubstantive change to a currently approved collection"
- "RCF New"
TypeOfReviewRequest
Indicates the specific type of action being requested for review.
- "Regular"
- "Emergency"
- "Delegated"
Status
Indicates the current stage of the ICR in OIRA's review process.
- "Received in OIRA" for ICRs currently under review by OIRA
- "Active" for ICRs that are currently approved for use by agencies
- "Historical Active" for previous reviews of ICRs that are currently in the active inventory
- "Historical Inactive" for previous reviews of ICRs that are not currently in the active inventory
- "PreApproved" for ICRs that will become active once the Final Rule of their associated rulemaking has been published
ConcludedDate
The date OIRA completed its review of the ICR.
N/A
ConclusionAction
OIRA's final decision about the ICR.
- “Comment filed on Interim Final Rule”
- “Comment filed on Interim Final Rule and continue”
- “Disapproved”
- “Approved without change”
- “Approved with change”
- “Comment filed on proposed rule”
- “Preapproved”
- “Withdrawn”
- “Withdrawn and continue”
- “Not subject to PRA”
- “Not subject to PRA and continue”
- “Improperly submitted”
- “Improperly submitted and continue”
- “Delegated”
- “Comment filed on proposed rule and continue”
- “Disapproved and continue”
- “Returned - Improperly Submitted”
- “Returned to Agency for Reconsideration”
- “Returned - Outside Generic Clearance”
- “Approved”
CurrentExpirationDate
The date the ICR is set to expire unless it is renewed.
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AuthorizingStatues
Names of federal laws that authorize the agency to collect the information.
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AuthorizingStatuesDetails
Additional details about the legal authority for the information collection, including a URL linking to the full text.
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CitationsForNewStatutoryRequirements
Legal citations that have introduced new or modified statutory requirements since the last ICR submission.
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FederalRegisterNotices
Lists citations of 60-day and 30-day notices published in the Federal Register.
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PublicCommentsReceived
Indicates whether any public comments were received during the Federal Register notice period.
N/A
InformationCollections
Lists the individual information collections associated with the ICR. Each collection includes metadata such as the title, a URL to the collection, the form number (if applicable), and a URL to the form.
N/A
RequestType Filters
1. Select "New collection (Request for an OMB Control Number)" for collections that had not previously been used or sponsored by the agency.
2. Select "Extension without change or a currently approved collection" for collections where the agency wished only to extend the approval of an active collection past its current expiration date without making any material change in the collection instrument, instructions, frequency of collection, or the use to which the information is to be put.
3. Select "Revision of a currently approved collection" for collections where the agency request included a material change to the collection instrument, instructions, its frequency of collection, or the use to which the information is to be put.
4. Select "Reinstatement without change of a previously approved collection" for collections which previously had OMB approval, but the approval had expired or was discontinued before this submission was made, and there is no change to the collection.
5. Select "Reinstatement with change of a previously approved collection" for collections which previously had OMB approval, but the approval has expired or was discontinued before this submission was made, and there is some change to the collection.
6. Select "Existing collection in use without OMB control number" when the collection is currently in use but does not have an OMB control number.
7. Select "No material or nonsubstantive change to a currently approved collection" for collections which introduce minor changes to the ICR, but do not extend the expiration date of the collection.
8. Select "RCF No material or nonsubstantive change to a currently approved collection" for RCF collections that introduce changes to the usage of an active RCF.
9. Select "RCF New" for RCF collections that are the initial usage of the Common Form Host ICR by the using agency.
10. Select "RCF Recertification" for RCF collections that had been recertified due to changes in its related Common Form Host ICR.
[1] "Nonsubstantive" and "nonmaterial" changes introduce minor modifications to the ICR but do not extend the collection's expiration date or require a public comment period.