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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| 202112-3072-002 | 46 CFR Part 531, NVOCC Service Arrangements | FMC | Active | Extension without change of a currently approved collection
46 CFR Part 531, NVOCC Service Arrangements
Key Information
Federal Register Notices
Authorizing Statutes46 USC 40103 (View Law) 46 USC 40901-40904 (View Law) AbstractSection 16 of the Shipping Act of 1984, 46 U.S.C. 40103, authorizes the Federal Maritime Commission to exempt by rule “any class of agreements between persons subject to this Act or any specified activity of those persons from any requirement of this Act if it finds that the exemption will not result in substantial reduction in competition or be detrimental to commerce. The Commission may attach conditions to any exemption and may, by order, revoke any exemption.” The Commission added 46 CFR 531 to exempt non-vessel-operating common carriers (NVOCCs) from the more stringent tariff rate publication requirements of the Shipping Act of 1984 and related provisions of the Commission’s regulations to permit them to enter into contracts with shippers similar to ocean common carrier service contracts. 69 FR 75850 (Dec. 20, 2004). The exemption was conditioned upon the filing of NVOCC service arrangements (NSAs) with the Commission by the NVOCC offering the service; publication of the essential terms of NSAs; and confidential treatment of NSAs. In addition, NVOCCs were required to maintain NSAs and associated records for five years. In 2018, the Commission provided further relief of regulatory burdens on NVOCC by removing the NSA filing requirements effective August 22, 2018. (83 FR 34780) The filing exemption is conditioned upon the licensed NVOCC including a prominent notice invoking the exemption in its electronically published rules tariff and indicating their intention to the Commission. NVOCCs must continue to maintain original NSAs and associated records for 5 years in a format easily produced to the Commission, and provide those records promptly upon request from the Commission. |
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| 202110-0910-010 | Financial Disclosure by Clinical Investigators | HHS/FDA | Active | Extension without change of a currently approved collection
Financial Disclosure by Clinical Investigators
Key Information
Federal Register Notices
Authorizing Statutes21 USC 54 (View Law) AbstractThe collection require sponsors of any drug, biologic or device marketing application to certify to the absence of clinical investigators and/or disclose those financial interests as required, when covered clinical studies are submitted to FDA in support of product marketing. |
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| 202203-3038-001 | Regulations Establishing and Governing the Duties of Swap Dealers and Major Swap Participants | CFTC | Active | Revision of a currently approved collection
Regulations Establishing and Governing the Duties of Swap Dealers and Major Swap Participants
Key Information
Federal Register Notices
Authorizing Statutes7 USC 6s(g), 6s(f), 6s(j) (View Law) Pub.L. 111 - 203 124 Stat. 1376 (2010) (View Law) AbstractOn April 3, 2012 the Commission adopted Commission regulations 23.600 (Risk Management Program), 23.601 (Monitoring of Position Limits), 23.602 (Diligent Supervision), 23.603 (Business Continuity and Disaster Recovery) 23.606 (General Information: Availability for Disclosure and Inspection), and 23.607 (Antitrust Considerations) pursuant to section 4s(j) of the Commodity Exchange Act (“CEA”). The above regulations adopted by the Commission would, among other things, require swap dealers (“SD”) and major swap participants (“MSP”) to develop a risk management program (including a plan for business continuity and disaster recovery and policies and procedures designed to ensure compliance with applicable position limits). The Commission believes that the information collection obligations imposed by the above regulations are essential to ensuring that swap dealers and major swap participants maintain adequate and effective risk management programs and policies and procedures to ensure compliance with position limits. |
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| 202111-0625-001 | Foreign-Trade Zone Applications | DOC/ITA | Active | Extension without change of a currently approved collection
Foreign-Trade Zone Applications
Key Information
Federal Register Notices
Authorizing Statutes15 USC Part 400.21-26 (View Law) 19 USC 81b - 81u (View Law) AbstractThe Foreign Trade Zones Act and Regulations require an application from a firm or organization that applies for foreign-trade zone (FTZ) status, for subzone status, or for expansion of an existing zone. Applications must contain detailed information on facilities, financing, operational plans, proposed manufacturing operations, need, and economic impact. The FTZ Board needs complete and accurate information because the Board is required to make public interest determinations on FTZ proposals. |
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| 202203-0578-006CF | Composting and Food Waste Reduction (CFWR) Cooperative Agreement Program | USDA/NRCS | Active | RCF New
Composting and Food Waste Reduction (CFWR) Cooperative Agreement Program
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| 202203-0578-010CF | Composting and Food Waste Reduction (CFWR) Cooperative Agreement Program | USDA/NRCS | Active | RCF New
Composting and Food Waste Reduction (CFWR) Cooperative Agreement Program
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| 202203-1405-002 | Application for Immigrant Visa and Alien Registration | STATE/AFA | Active | Revision of a currently approved collection
Application for Immigrant Visa and Alien Registration
Key Information
Federal Register Notices
Authorizing Statutes8 USC 1201 (View Law) 8 USC 1202 (View Law) 8 USC 1182 (View Law) 8 USC 1158 (View Law) 8 USC 1101 (View Law) AbstractForm DS-260 and DS-230 will be used to elicit information to determine the eligibility of aliens applying for immigrant visas. |
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| 202203-0412-002 | Training and Exchanges Automated Management System (TEAMS) System | AID | Active | New collection (Request for a new OMB Control Number)
Training and Exchanges Automated Management System (TEAMS) System
Key Information
Federal Register Notices
Authorizing Statutes22 USC 2452 (View Law) AbstractThe Training and Exchanges Automated Management System (TEAMS) is USAID's official data management system and the entry point for data for U.S. exchange visitor programs. TEAMS incorporates processes to manage and support EV's who will come to the U.S. on a USAID J-1 visa. TEAMS manages data by interfacing with the Department of Homeland Security's (DHS) Student and Exchange Visitor Information System (SEVIS), the system that DHS uses to maintain and monitor participants in U.S. programs. All EV's must be registered in SEVIS. USAID utilizes SEVIS to report on EV programs, and to issue Certificates of Eligibility for Exchange Visitor Status (Form DS-2019). The Automated Directive System (ADS) Chapter 252—Visa Compliance for Exchange Visitors, requires Agency operating units (OUs) or their Implementing Partners, in accordance with their awards, to enter data into TEAMS relevant to U.S. visits by sponsored foreign nationals who are recipients of USAID development assistance. TEAMS replaces the Training Results and Information Network (TraiNet) and Visa Compliance System (VCS). TEAMS combines the functionality of TraiNet and VCS into one system. (See USAID TEAMS Webpage: https://www.usaid.gov/work-usaid/resources-for-partners/exchange-visitor-visa-compliance/teams) |
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| 202201-2126-006 | Electronic Logging Device (ELD) Registration | DOT/FMCSA | Active | Extension without change of a currently approved collection
Electronic Logging Device (ELD) Registration
Key Information
Federal Register Notices
Authorizing Statutes49 USC 31136 (View Law) 49 USC 31502 (View Law) AbstractThe purpose of this request is to renew the currently OMB approved ICR and update the annual burden hour estimate. On December 16, 2015, FMCSA published a final rule entitled “Electronic Logging Devices and Hours of Service Supporting Documents,” (80 FR 78292) that established minimum performance and design standards for hours-of-service (HOS) ELDs; requirements for the mandatory use of these devices by drivers currently required to prepare HOS records of duty status (RODS); requirements concerning HOS supporting documents; and measures to address concerns about harassment resulting from the mandatory use of ELDs. To ensure consistency among ELD vendors and devices, detailed functional specifications were published as part of the December 2015 final rule. Each ELD vendor developing an ELD technology must register online at a secure FMCSA website where the ELD provider can securely certify that its ELD is compliant with the functional specifications. Each ELD vendor must certify that each ELD model and version has been sufficiently tested to meet the functional requirements in the rule under the conditions in which the ELD would be used. A motor carrier required to use an ELD must use only an ELD that is listed on FMCSA’s registered ELD list, accessible through the Agency’s Web site in accordance with 49 CFR 395.22. ELD providers are required to self-certify and register their devices with FMCSA online via an application Form MCSA-5893, “Electronic Logging Device (ELD) Vendor Registration and Certification.” Once completed, FMCSA will issue a unique identification number that the provider will embed in their device(s). The collection is mandatory reporting, where the ELD providers are expected report four times a year and will register an average of 2 devices. FMCSA maintains a list on their website of the current ELD vendors and devices that have been certified (by the vendors) to meet the technical specifications. The information is necessary for fleets and drivers to easily find a compliant ELD for their use in meeting the FMCSA regulation requiring the use of ELDs. The estimated annual burden for this ICR is 150 hours. FMCSA’s re-estimate of the number of respondents and responses has resulted in a program adjustment decrease of an estimated annual 149 respondents, 744 responses, and 186 burden hours. |
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| 202203-3145-001 | Response Plan and Educational Materials for Non-Governmental Antarctic Expeditions | NSF | Active | Extension without change of a currently approved collection
Response Plan and Educational Materials for Non-Governmental Antarctic Expeditions
Key Information
Federal Register Notices
Authorizing Statutes16 USC 2401 ET SEQ. (View Law) AbstractThis regulation (45 CFR 673) implements Antarctic Science, Tourism, and Conservation Act of 1996 requirements for U.S. non-governmental operators organizing expeditions to Antarctica on non-U.S. flagged vessels. |
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| 202202-2126-007 | Driver Qualification Files | DOT/FMCSA | Active | Revision of a currently approved collection
Driver Qualification Files
Key Information
Federal Register Notices
Authorizing StatutesPub.L. 98 - 554 98 Stat 2834 (View Law) 49 USC 31502 (View Law) 49 USC 504 (View Law) 49 USC 31133 (View Law) 49 USC 31136 (View Law) AbstractThis ICR estimates the burden commercial motor vehicle (CMV) drivers and motor carriers incur to comply with the mandatory reporting and recordkeeping tasks required for motor carriers to maintain driver qualification (DQ) files. FMCSA’s authority to require carriers to maintain DQ files is in 49 U.S.C. 504, 31133, 31136, and 31502; 49 CFR 391.51; and 49 CFR 1.87. A motor carrier is required to maintain specified information in a DQ file for each CMV driver it employs. The purpose of the information is to document the driver’s qualifications to operate a CMV. DQ files assist the motor carrier in assessing the safety risk of hiring an individual to drive a CMV. The DQ file documents that a driver: (1) is physically qualified to operate a CMV, (2) has the experience and training to safely operate the type of CMV he or she is assigned to drive, (3) has the appropriate driver’s license, (4) has not been disqualified from operating a CMV, and (5) has a history of avoiding high-risk behavior. The annual burden associated with this information collection consists of the Driver Hiring Process (IC-1), the Annual Review of Driver Qualifications (IC-2), the Limited Exemptions from Driver Qualification Documentation (IC-3), and the Driver Review and Rebuttal of Safety Performance History (IC-4). The DQ file assists Federal and State safety investigators in determining that motor carriers are weighing these factors in deciding who may drive CMVs on their behalf. Motor carriers collect and maintain part 391 information, and FMCSA does not require that information to be submitted to the Agency. A motor carrier must make the part 391 information available when an FMCSA or State investigator conducts an on-site review at the motor carrier’s place of business or terminal. The ICR is a revision due to the final rule titled Record of Violations and for the renewal of the ICR due to updated information relating to the driver population, turnover rates, and wage rate. FMCSA proposes to eliminate the requirement that drivers operating commercial motor vehicles (CMVs) in interstate commerce prepare and submit a list of their convictions for traffic violations to their employers annually. This requirement is largely duplicative of a separate provision that requires each motor carrier to make an annual inquiry to obtain the motor vehicle record (MVR) for each driver it employs from every State in which the driver holds or has held a CMV operator’s license or permit in the past year. To ensure motor carriers are aware of traffic violations for a driver who is licensed by a foreign authority rather than by a State, that provision would be amended to provide that motor carriers must make an annual inquiry to each driver’s licensing authority where a driver holds or has held a CMV operator’s license or permit. This change would require motor carriers to request the MVR equivalent from Canadian and Mexican driver’s licensing authorities. FMCSA expects that removing the requirement for drivers to provide a list of their convictions for traffic violations to their employers annually would reduce the paperwork burden on drivers and motor carriers without adversely affecting CMV safety. IC-2.1, “Driver submits list of violations” and IC-2.2, “Motor carrier files list of violations in DQ file” are removed from the ICR in this revision, and the driver population has been updated. |
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| 202203-0578-011CF | Composting and Food Waste Reduction (CFWR) Cooperative Agreement Program | USDA/NRCS | Active | RCF New
Composting and Food Waste Reduction (CFWR) Cooperative Agreement Program
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| 202203-0702-002 | USMA Admissions Procedures | DOD/DOA | Active | Revision of a currently approved collection
USMA Admissions Procedures
Key Information
Federal Register Notices
Authorizing Statutes10 USC 4346 (View Law) AbstractThis information collection is required to guide qualified candidates through the successful completion of the USMA Admissions Process. The data assists the USMA Department of Admissions, the Admissions Committee, and the Academic Board in determining the candidates who will annually fill the incoming USMA class. |
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| 202203-1910-001 | DOE Loan Guarantees for Energy Projects | DOE/DOEOA | Active | Extension without change of a currently approved collection
DOE Loan Guarantees for Energy Projects
Key Information
Federal Register Notices
Authorizing Statutes42 USC 16511-16514 (View Law) AbstractThis information collection consists of the solicitations that DOE issues inviting applications for loan guarantees under Title XVII of the Energy Policy Act of 2005, as amended, 16516 (Title XVII), 42 U.S.C. 16511, and under Section 2602(c) of the Energy Policy Act of 1992, as amended (TELGP), 25 U.S.C. 3502(c). DOE uses the information applicants submit to determine their eligibility under these programs and to evaluate the projects they propose for DOE loan guarantees. The collection of this information, which is done in accordance with 10 CFR part 609 (Title XVII) and the applicable TELGP solicitation, is necessary to ensure loan guarantees are issued only to qualified projects and in accordance with the law. |
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| 202203-0578-004CF | Urban Agriculture and Innovative Production (UAIP) | USDA/NRCS | Active | RCF New
Urban Agriculture and Innovative Production (UAIP)
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| 202203-0578-003CF | Urban Agriculture and Innovative Production (UAIP). | USDA/NRCS | Active | RCF New
Urban Agriculture and Innovative Production (UAIP).
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| 202202-0704-001 | Tender of Service for Personal Property Household Goods and Unaccompanied Baggage Shipments (DPS) | DOD/DODDEP | Active | Revision of a currently approved collection
Tender of Service for Personal Property Household Goods and Unaccompanied Baggage Shipments (DPS)
Key Information
Federal Register Notices
Authorizing Statutes5 USC 5726 (View Law) 37 USC 476 (View Law) AbstractThe DD Form 619 is the certification by the member/employee that the requested accessorial services were actually performed. The DD Form 619 is used by the Transportation Service Provider to support invoicing and payment for accessorial services performed. |
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| 202203-0578-008CF | Composting and Food Waste Reduction (CFWR) Cooperative Agreement Program | USDA/NRCS | Active | RCF New
Composting and Food Waste Reduction (CFWR) Cooperative Agreement Program
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| 202203-0938-008 | Prepaid Health Plan Cost Report (CMS-276) | HHS/CMS | Active | Revision of a currently approved collection
Prepaid Health Plan Cost Report (CMS-276)
Key Information
Federal Register Notices
Authorizing Statutes42 USC 417 (View Law) AbstractThese forms are needed to establish the reasonable cost of providing covered services to the enrolled Medicare population of an HMO/CMP/HCPP in accordance with Sections 1876 and 1833 of the Social Security Act. |
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| 202203-0578-007CF | Composting and Food Waste Reduction (CFWR) Cooperative Agreement Program | USDA/NRCS | Active | RCF New
Composting and Food Waste Reduction (CFWR) Cooperative Agreement Program
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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.
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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.
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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.
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DateReceived
The date OIRA received the ICR submission from the agency.
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PreviousICRReferenceNumber
The reference number of the ICR that immediately preceded the current one.
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AgencySubagency
The federal agency and specific subagency, if applicable, that submitted the ICR.
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Abstract
A brief statement describing the need for the collection of information and how it will be used.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.