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

Title:

E-FOIA

Reference Number:

202405-1110-003

Omb Control Number:

1110-0053

Agency:

DOJ/FBI

Received:

2024-06-14

Concluded:

2024-09-10

Action:

Approved without change

Status:

Active

Request Type:

Revision of a currently approved collection
E-FOIA

Key Information

Abstract

This voluntary form allows requestors to make a FOIA request via an electronic submission.

Federal Register Notices

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Authorizing Statutes

5 USC § 552
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Presidential Action:

-

Title:

Current Population Survey (CPS) Basic Demographics

Reference Number:

202406-0607-004

Omb Control Number:

0607-0049

Agency:

DOC/CENSUS

Received:

2024-06-14

Concluded:

2024-10-03

Action:

Approved with change

Status:

Active

Request Type:

Extension without change of a currently approved collection
Current Population Survey (CPS) Basic Demographics

Key Information

Abstract

The CPS demographic data include age, marital status, sex, Armed Forces status, education, race, Hispanic origin, and country of birth. The data are used for subject specific (labor-force and supplement) analytic research, for internal analytic research, for evaluating other surveys, and for selecting other survey samples.

Federal Register Notices

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Authorizing Statutes

13 USC 8b, 141, 182
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29 USC 2
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Presidential Action:

-

Title:

Assessing the Implementation and Effectiveness of DOD’s Lethal Means Safety (LMS) Outreach Materials - Marine Corps Safety Needs Assessment

Reference Number:

202405-0704-004

Omb Control Number:

0704-0688

Agency:

DOD/DODDEP

Received:

2024-06-14

Concluded:

2024-08-19

Action:

Approved with change

Status:

Active

Request Type:

New collection (Request for a new OMB Control Number)
Assessing the Implementation and Effectiveness of DOD’s Lethal Means Safety (LMS) Outreach Materials - Marine Corps Safety Needs Assessment

Key Information

Abstract

To develop and execute LMS evaluation activities specific to the needs of the Marine Corp. To assess the implementation, acceptability, and/or effect of their specific LMS activities and materials.

Federal Register Notices

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Presidential Action:

-

Title:

Assessing the Implementation and Effectiveness of DOD’s Lethal Means Safety (LMS) Outreach Materials – SOCOM LMS Integrated Performance Plan (IPP) KI Interviews

Reference Number:

202405-0704-008

Omb Control Number:

0704-0692

Agency:

DOD/DODDEP

Received:

2024-06-14

Concluded:

2024-08-19

Action:

Approved with change

Status:

Active

Request Type:

New collection (Request for a new OMB Control Number)
Assessing the Implementation and Effectiveness of DOD’s Lethal Means Safety (LMS) Outreach Materials – SOCOM LMS Integrated Performance Plan (IPP) KI Interviews

Key Information

Abstract

To develop and execute LMS evaluation activities specific to the needs of the SOCOM. To assess the implementation, acceptability, and/or effect of their specific LMS activities and materials.

Federal Register Notices

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Presidential Action:

-

Title:

Assessing the Implementation and Effectiveness of DOD’s Lethal Means Safety (LMS) Outreach Materials – Air Force Time-Based Prevention (TBP) KI Interviews

Reference Number:

202405-0704-005

Omb Control Number:

0704-0689

Agency:

DOD/DODDEP

Received:

2024-06-14

Concluded:

2024-08-19

Action:

Approved without change

Status:

Active

Request Type:

New collection (Request for a new OMB Control Number)
Assessing the Implementation and Effectiveness of DOD’s Lethal Means Safety (LMS) Outreach Materials – Air Force Time-Based Prevention (TBP) KI Interviews

Key Information

Abstract

To develop and execute LMS evaluation activities specific to the needs of the Air Force. To assess the implementation, acceptability, and/or effect of their specific LMS activities and materials.

Federal Register Notices

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Presidential Action:

-

Title:

Assessing the Implementation and Effectiveness of DOD’s Lethal Means Safety (LMS) Outreach Materials – Navy Gun Lock Distribution KI interviews and Navy Community Lethal Means Safety Survey

Reference Number:

202405-0704-007

Omb Control Number:

0704-0691

Agency:

DOD/DODDEP

Received:

2024-06-14

Concluded:

2024-08-19

Action:

Approved with change

Status:

Active

Request Type:

New collection (Request for a new OMB Control Number)
Assessing the Implementation and Effectiveness of DOD’s Lethal Means Safety (LMS) Outreach Materials – Navy Gun Lock Distribution KI interviews and Navy Community Lethal Means Safety Survey

Key Information

Abstract

To develop and execute LMS evaluation activities specific to the needs of the Navy. To assess the implementation, acceptability, and/or effect of their specific LMS activities and materials.

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Presidential Action:

-

Title:

Assessing the Implementation and Effectiveness of DOD’s Lethal Means Safety (LMS) Outreach Materials – Army LMS Toolkit Key Personnel Baseline and Follow-up Interviews

Reference Number:

202405-0704-006

Omb Control Number:

0704-0690

Agency:

DOD/DODDEP

Received:

2024-06-14

Concluded:

2024-08-19

Action:

Approved with change

Status:

Active

Request Type:

New collection (Request for a new OMB Control Number)
Assessing the Implementation and Effectiveness of DOD’s Lethal Means Safety (LMS) Outreach Materials – Army LMS Toolkit Key Personnel Baseline and Follow-up Interviews

Key Information

Abstract

To develop and execute LMS evaluation activities specific to the needs of the Army. To assess the implementation, acceptability, and/or effect of their specific LMS activities and materials.

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Presidential Action:

-

Title:

Assurance of Compliance - Civil Rights Certificate

Reference Number:

202404-1870-001

Omb Control Number:

1870-0503

Agency:

ED/OCR

Received:

2024-06-14

Concluded:

2024-07-26

Action:

Approved without change

Status:

Active

Request Type:

Extension without change of a currently approved collection
Assurance of Compliance - Civil Rights Certificate

Key Information

Abstract

The Office for Civil Rights (OCR) has enforcement responsibilities under several civil rights laws, including Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972, Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, the Age Discrimination Act of 1975, and the Boy Scouts of America Equal Access Act. To meet these responsibilities, OCR collects assurances of compliance from applicants for Federal financial assistance from, and applicants for funds made available through, the Department of Education, as required by regulations. These entities include, for example, State educational agencies, local education agencies, and postsecondary educational institutions. If a recipient violates one or more of these civil rights laws, OCR and the Department of Justice can use the signed assurances of compliance in an enforcement proceeding.

Federal Register Notices

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Authorizing Statutes

42 USC 2000d
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20 USC 7905
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42 USC 6101
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20 USC 1681
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29 USC 794
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Presidential Action:

-

Title:

[Medicaid] Medicaid Managed Care and Supporting Regulations (CMS-10856)

Reference Number:

202405-0938-011

Omb Control Number:

0938-1453

Agency:

HHS/CMS

Received:

2024-06-14

Concluded:

2024-09-17

Action:

Approved without change

Status:

Active

Request Type:

New collection (Request for a new OMB Control Number)
[Medicaid] Medicaid Managed Care and Supporting Regulations (CMS-10856)

Key Information

Abstract

Provides reporting and third-party disclosure requirements pertaining to State program administration and CMS compliance monitoring. For logistical reasons, this is a temporary package that will be folded under CMS-10108 (0938-0920).

Federal Register Notices

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Authorizing Statutes

Pub.L. 105 - 33 4701
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Presidential Action:

-

Title:

Implementation and Testing of Diagnostic Safety Resources

Reference Number:

202406-0935-001

Omb Control Number:

0935-0268

Agency:

HHS/AHRQ

Received:

2024-06-14

Concluded:

2024-07-29

Action:

Approved without change

Status:

Active

Request Type:

New collection (Request for a new OMB Control Number)
Implementation and Testing of Diagnostic Safety Resources

Key Information

Abstract

Improving diagnostic safety and quality is an AHRQ priority. In recognition of the multifaceted approach needed to effectively advance diagnostic safety, AHRQ supported the development of three tool -- Calibrate Dx, Measure Dx, and the Patient Toolkit -- to prevent diagnostic errors and have prioritized these tools for implementation and testing. These resources vary in the types of stakeholders they target. The goal of this research is to implement and test these three diagnostic safety resources to identify specific ways in which each resource can be used to maximize its value.

Federal Register Notices

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Authorizing Statutes

42 USC 299a
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Presidential Action:

-

Title:

National Saltwater Angler Registry and State Exemption Program

Reference Number:

202405-0648-012

Omb Control Number:

0648-0578

Agency:

DOC/NOAA

Received:

2024-06-14

Concluded:

2024-11-26

Action:

Approved without change

Status:

Active

Request Type:

Extension without change of a currently approved collection
National Saltwater Angler Registry and State Exemption Program

Key Information

Abstract

This request is for an extension of a currently approved information collection. The National Saltwater Angler Registry Program and State Exemption Program (Registry Program) was established to implement recommendations included in the review of national saltwater angling data collection programs conducted by the National Research Council (NRC) in 2005/2006, and the provisions of the Magnuson-Stevens Reauthorization Act, codified at Section 401(g) of the Magnuson-Stevens Fishery Conservation and Management Act (MSA), which require the Secretary of Commerce to commence improvements to recreational fisheries surveys, including establishing a national saltwater angler and for-hire vessel registry, by January 1, 2009. A final rule that includes regulatory measures to implement the Registry Program (RIN 0648–AW10) was adopted and codified in 50 CFR 600, subpart P. The Registry Program collects identification and contact information from those anglers and for-hire vessels who are involved in recreational fishing in the United States Exclusive Economic Zone or for anadromous fish in any waters, unless the anglers or vessels are exempted from the registration requirement. Data collected includes— for anglers: Name, address, date of birth, telephone contact information and region(s) of the country in which they fish; for for-hire vessels: Owner and operator name, address, date of birth, telephone contact information, email address, vessel name and registration/documentation number and home port or primary operating area. This information is compiled into a national and/or series of regional registries that is being used to support surveys of recreational anglers and for-hire vessels to develop estimates of recreational angling effort.

Federal Register Notices

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Authorizing Statutes

Pub.L. 94 - 265 401(g)
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Presidential Action:

-

Title:

Direct Deposit Enrollment/Change (VA Form 29-0309)

Reference Number:

202403-2900-013

Omb Control Number:

2900-0665

Agency:

VA

Received:

2024-06-13

Concluded:

2024-07-15

Action:

Approved without change

Status:

Active

Request Type:

Extension without change of a currently approved collection
Direct Deposit Enrollment/Change (VA Form 29-0309)

Key Information

Abstract

VA Form 29-0309 is used by the insured or beneficiary to establish his/her eligibility for direct deposit. The information is authorized by Public Law 104-134.

Federal Register Notices

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Authorizing Statutes

Pub.L. 104 - 134 3720C
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Presidential Action:

-

Title:

Evacuee Manifest and Promissory Note

Reference Number:

202406-1405-005

Omb Control Number:

1405-0211

Agency:

STATE/AFA

Received:

2024-06-13

Concluded:

2024-06-14

Action:

Approved without change

Status:

Active

Request Type:

No material or nonsubstantive change to a currently approved collection
Evacuee Manifest and Promissory Note

Key Information

Abstract

The DS 5528, Evacuee Manifest and Promissory Note, is used to document the evacuation of persons from abroad when their lives are endangered by war, civil unrest, or natural disaster; document issuance of a crisis evacuation loan; to obtain a Privacy Act waiver to share information about the welfare of a citizen or lawful permanent resident with designated persons; and to facilitate debt collection.

Federal Register Notices

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Authorizing Statutes

22 USC 4802
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22 USC 2715
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22 USC 2671
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Presidential Action:

-

Title:

Certificate Showing Residence and Heirs of Deceased Veteran or Beneficiary (VA Form 29-541 and VA Form 29-541e)

Reference Number:

202403-2900-017

Omb Control Number:

2900-0469

Agency:

VA

Received:

2024-06-13

Concluded:

2024-07-15

Action:

Approved without change

Status:

Active

Request Type:

Extension without change of a currently approved collection
Certificate Showing Residence and Heirs of Deceased Veteran or Beneficiary (VA Form 29-541 and VA Form 29-541e)

Key Information

Abstract

VA Form 29-541 and VA Form 29-541e(DocuSign) are used by VA to solicit information to establish entitlement to life insurance proceeds. The information on the forms is required by law, 38 USC 1817 and 1950.

Federal Register Notices

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Authorizing Statutes

38 USC 1950
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38 USC 1917
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Presidential Action:

-

Title:

Repatriation/Emergency Medical and Dietary Assistance Loan Application

Reference Number:

202406-1405-004

Omb Control Number:

1405-0150

Agency:

STATE/AFA

Received:

2024-06-13

Concluded:

2024-06-14

Action:

Approved without change

Status:

Active

Request Type:

No material or nonsubstantive change to a currently approved collection
Repatriation/Emergency Medical and Dietary Assistance Loan Application

Key Information

Abstract

The DS-3072 is an application for an emergency loan for a destitute U.S. citizen and/or dependent to return to the United States, an application for a destitute U.S. citizen abroad to receive emergency medical and dietary assistance and an application for a U.S. citizen and/or dependent and a third country or host country national to receive a loan to assist in his or her repatriation to the United States and/or to provide them with the funds needed to address their emergency medical and/or dietary needs.

Federal Register Notices

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30-Day FRN
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Authorizing Statutes

22 USC 2671
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22 USC 2670
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Presidential Action:

-

Title:

Operation of Small Unmanned Aircraft Systems over People

Reference Number:

202406-2120-001

Omb Control Number:

2120-0775

Agency:

DOT/FAA

Received:

2024-06-13

Concluded:

2024-10-22

Action:

Approved without change

Status:

Active

Request Type:

Extension without change of a currently approved collection
Operation of Small Unmanned Aircraft Systems over People

Key Information

Abstract

The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) submits this Supporting Statement to the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) in support of an existing information collection request (ICR).for information collections The FAA requests this information collection approval include information an applicant or manufacturer submits to receive acceptance from the FAA for a means of compliance or a declaration of compliance, both of which are critical to ensuring small unmanned aircraft systems (small UAS) are constructed to fulfill the performance-based requirements of the FAA’s regulations. The FAA also requests this information collection approval include development of remote pilot operating instructions and recordkeeping to reflect compliance with maintenance requirements for small UAS with an airworthiness certificate. In addition, this supporting statement includes the items that a manufacturer the holder of a declaration of compliance must include or display with a small UAS that is eligible to operate over people; these include the label on the small unmanned aircraft and remote pilot operating instructions.

Federal Register Notices

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30-Day FRN
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Authorizing Statutes

49 USC 44807
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Presidential Action:

-

Title:

Accidental Release Reporting

Reference Number:

202406-3301-003

Omb Control Number:

3301-0001

Agency:

CSB

Received:

2024-06-13

Concluded:

2024-06-13

Action:

Approved without change

Status:

Active

Request Type:

Reinstatement without change of a previously approved collection
Accidental Release Reporting

Key Information

Abstract

The rule describes when an owner/operator must report an accidental release of a regulated or extremely hazardous substance to the Chemical Safety and Hazard Investigation Board.

Federal Register Notices

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30-Day FRN
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Authorizing Statutes

42 USC 7412(r)(6)(c)(iii)
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Presidential Action:

-

Title:

Refugee Biographic Data

Reference Number:

202406-1405-002

Omb Control Number:

1405-0102

Agency:

STATE/AFA

Received:

2024-06-13

Concluded:

None

Action:

None

Status:

Received in OIRA

Request Type:

Reinstatement with change of a previously approved collection
Refugee Biographic Data

Key Information

Abstract

The Refugee Biographic Data describes a refugee applicants personal characteristics and is needed to match the refugee with a sponsoring voluntary agency to ensure initial reception and placement in the U.S. under the United States Refugee Program. Biographic information is collected in a face-to-face interview of the applicant overseas. An employee of an Overseas Processing Entity, under contract with PRM, collects the information and enters it into the Worldwide Refugee Admissions Processing System(WRAPS).

Federal Register Notices

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Authorizing Statutes

8 USC 1101(a)
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8 USC 1522(b)
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Presidential Action:

-

Title:

FLO Professional Development Fellowship (PDF) Application

Reference Number:

202406-1405-003

Omb Control Number:

1405-0229

Agency:

STATE/AFA

Received:

2024-06-13

Concluded:

2024-10-23

Action:

Approved without change

Status:

Active

Request Type:

Reinstatement with change of a previously approved collection
FLO Professional Development Fellowship (PDF) Application

Key Information

Abstract

FLO needs the information collected in the PDF application to determine who will receive a Professional Development Fellowship. The information is provided to selection committees that use a set of criteria to score the applications. Respondents are spouses and partners of direct-hire U.S. government employees from all agencies serving overseas under Chief of Mission who want to maintain, enhance, and/or develop professional skills while overseas. The information is sought pursuant to 22 U.S.C. § 2651a– Organization of the Department of State, 22 U.S.C. § 3921- Management of the Foreign Service.

Federal Register Notices

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Presidential Action:

-

Title:

FERC-725A, Mandatory Reliability Standards for the Bulk-Power System (RD24-1)

Reference Number:

202406-1902-003

Omb Control Number:

1902-0244

Agency:

FERC

Received:

2024-06-12

Concluded:

2024-07-26

Action:

Approved without change

Status:

Active

Request Type:

Revision of a currently approved collection
FERC-725A, Mandatory Reliability Standards for the Bulk-Power System (RD24-1)

Key Information

Abstract

The FERC 725A contains the TOP standards that pertain to operation planning for transmission providers. The North American Electric Reliability Organization (NERC) proposed updating the TOP-002-4 standard to TOP-002-5 to ensure that transmission operators and balancing authorities maintain an extreme cold weather operating plan. In Docket No. RD24-1-000, FERC approved the NERC submitted Reliability Standard which triggers the update within the FERC-725A. In this update, the Reliability Standard TOP-002-4 is being replaced with version TOP-002-5 that will supersede requirements in TOP-002-4. The change in this revision pertains to the additional requirement 8 which specifies that transmission operators and balancing authorities maintain evidence that they have an extreme cold weather plan.

Federal Register Notices

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Authorizing Statutes

16 USC 824o
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Presidential Action:

-

Title:

FERC-716, Good Faith Requests for Transmission Services under Section 213(a) of the Federal Power Act (FPA) and Applications for Orders under FPA 211(a) and 212

Reference Number:

202403-1902-006

Omb Control Number:

1902-0170

Agency:

FERC

Received:

2024-06-12

Concluded:

2024-10-03

Action:

Approved without change

Status:

Active

Request Type:

Extension without change of a currently approved collection
FERC-716, Good Faith Requests for Transmission Services under Section 213(a) of the Federal Power Act (FPA) and Applications for Orders under FPA 211(a) and 212

Key Information

Abstract

FERC-716 pertains to transmission of electricity generated and sold at the wholesale level, i.e., sold to a utility or other entity that will resell that energy to residential, business, or industrial customers. The Federal Power Act (FPA) and the relevant Commission regulations provide for two procedures for a generator of wholesale electricity to seek transmission services. One procedure involves the exchange of information between generators and transmitting utilities under FPA section 213. The other procedure involves an application for a Commission order requiring a transmitting utility to provide wholesale transmission services to the generator-applicant. That second procedure is governed by FPA sections 211 and 212. The Commission’s regulation at 18 CFR 2.20 provides that the Commission may issue an order under FPA sections 211 and 212 only if the applicant has made a good faith request (under FPA section 213) for transmission services to the transmitting utility at least 60 days prior to the filing of an application for such order. The Commission's regulation at 18 CFR 36.1 lists requirements for an application for transmission services pursuant to FPA sections 211 and 212.

Federal Register Notices

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Authorizing Statutes

16 USC 824k
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16 USC 824l
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16 USC 824j
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Presidential Action:

-

Title:

Record Retention Requirements for the Soy Protein/CHD Health Claim

Reference Number:

202312-0910-011

Omb Control Number:

0910-0428

Agency:

HHS/FDA

Received:

2024-06-12

Concluded:

2024-07-16

Action:

Approved without change

Status:

Active

Request Type:

Extension without change of a currently approved collection
Record Retention Requirements for the Soy Protein/CHD Health Claim

Key Information

Abstract

Section 101.82(c)(2)(ii)(B) of FDA's regulations (21 CFR 101.82(c)(2)(ii)(B)) authorizes use of a health claim about consumption of soy protein and heart disease risk on labels of foods that contain qualifying amounts of soy protein. The regulation requires that manufacturers of food products that bear the health claim and that contain non-soy sources of protein identify and retain records that permit the calculation of the ratio of soy protein to total protein, and provide such records upon written request to appropriate regulatory officials.

Federal Register Notices

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Authorizing Statutes

21 USC 343
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Presidential Action:

-

Title:

Irradiation in the Production, Processing and Handling of Food

Reference Number:

202312-0910-012

Omb Control Number:

0910-0186

Agency:

HHS/FDA

Received:

2024-06-12

Concluded:

2024-07-16

Action:

Approved without change

Status:

Active

Request Type:

Extension without change of a currently approved collection
Irradiation in the Production, Processing and Handling of Food

Key Information

Abstract

Food irradiation is subject to the premarket approval provisions of the Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act. Regulations providing for uses of irradiation in the production, processing, and handling of food are found in part 179 (21 CFR part 179). This collection supports agency regulations that ensure the safe use food irradiation. Respondents to the collection are businesses engaged in the irradiation of food.

Federal Register Notices

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Authorizing Statutes

21 USC 301 et seq.
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Presidential Action:

-

Title:

NOAA Fisheries Greater Atlantic Region Gear Identification Requirements

Reference Number:

202406-0648-002

Omb Control Number:

0648-0351

Agency:

DOC/NOAA

Received:

2024-06-12

Concluded:

2024-09-18

Action:

Approved without change

Status:

Active

Request Type:

Extension without change of a currently approved collection
NOAA Fisheries Greater Atlantic Region Gear Identification Requirements

Key Information

Abstract

The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration’s (NOAA’s) National Marine Fisheries Service (NMFS) requests the approval by the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) of an extension of the existing collection of information under OMB Control Number 0648-0351 for Greater Atlantic Region Gear Identification. Regulations at 50 CFR 648.84(a),(b), and (d), 648.125(b)(3), 648.144(b)(1), 648.264(a)(5), and 697.21(a) and (b) require Federal fishery permit holders using certain types of fishing gear to mark the gear with information necessary to identify the vessel and gear (e.g., hull identification number, Federal fishing vessel permit number). The regulations also specify gear marking requirements for visibility (e.g., buoys, radar reflectors). These regulations are critical for successful fisheries management. State and Federal enforcement personnel rely on gear markings to identify owners of gear in an unapproved configuration or used in restricted areas or times. Gear markings also help determine ownership of gear that is lost, damaged, or involved in gear conflict and increase gear visibility to aid in navigation and safety at sea. Overall, there was a reduction in the costs and burden hours associated with this collection due to the general trend of industry downsizing and an updated analysis based on the number of relevant permit holders that reported landings with the specified gear, rather than all permit holders within the fisheries. There were no changes to the regulations or gear marking requirements since the last collection renewal, so all changes in the burden are a result of changes in the number of participating entities and the approach to analysis.

Federal Register Notices

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Authorizing Statutes

Pub.L. 94 - 265 303
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Presidential Action:

-

Title:

3D Nation Elevation Requirements and Benefits Study

Reference Number:

202406-0648-004

Omb Control Number:

0648-0762

Agency:

DOC/NOAA

Received:

2024-06-12

Concluded:

2026-02-20

Action:

Approved without change

Status:

Active

Request Type:

Extension without change of a currently approved collection
3D Nation Elevation Requirements and Benefits Study

Key Information

Abstract

This is a request for extension of an approved information collection. NOAA and the U.S. Geological Survey (USGS) are working to improve the technology systems, data, and services that provide information about 3D elevation data and related applications within the United States. By continuing to learn about business uses and associated benefits that would be realized from improved elevation data, the agencies can more effectively prioritize and direct investments that will best serve user needs. The 3D Nation Elevation Data Requirements and Benefits Study (“3D Nation Study”) is part of the continuing effort to develop and refine future program alternatives that would provide enhanced 3D data to meet many Federal, State, and other national business needs. The 3D Nation Study seeks to understand needs for 3D elevation data in terms of mission-critical activities, geographic extents of data needs, accuracy requirements, frequency needed, and anticipated benefits of having the required data. In 2022, NOAA and the USGS completed the first 3D Nation Study assessing requirements and benefits of topographic (terrestrial elevation) and bathymetric (water depth) data in inland, nearshore, and offshore geographies. The 3D Nation Study consisted of a standardized questionnaire covering a wide range of business uses that depend on elevation data to inform policy, regulation, scientific research, and management decisions. Input was gathered from a variety of government entities (e.g., Federal, State, local, Tribal) as well as not-for-profit, academic, and private/commercial users of elevation data. Collected responses were aggregated at the agency, organization, state and national levels. Responses associated with individuals were not distributed. Responses were one-time and voluntary. In-person interviews to clarify questionnaire results were arranged on a case-by-case basis. NOAA and USGS plan to revisit national elevation data needs to assess changes to the 3D Nation Study baseline in or after 2026, which is why NOAA and USGS are seeking to extend this ICR. The survey tool for the future 3D Nation Study collection will likely include a subset of questions from the original questionnaire because the 2022 3D Nation Study provides a sufficient foundation to minimize questions in a number of study areas. Prior to conducting the next round of surveys, NOAA will submit a request for questionnaire revision to OMB based on analysis of the baseline survey.

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