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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| 202107-1902-019 | FERC-520, Application for Authority to Hold Interlocking Directorate Positions | FERC | Active | Revision of a currently approved collection
FERC-520, Application for Authority to Hold Interlocking Directorate Positions
Key Information
Federal Register Notices
Authorizing Statutes16 USC 825d (View Law) AbstractAbsent Commission authorization, section 305(b)(1) of the Federal Power Act (FPA) (with some exceptions) prohibits an officer or director of a public utility from holding the position of officer or director of more than one public utility, and prohibits an officer or director or a public utility from also holding the position of officer or director any one of the following entities: • Any bank, trust company, banking association, or firm that is authorized by law to underwrite or participate in the marketing of securities of a public utility; or • Any company supplying electrical equipment to such utility. In order to obtain Commission authorization to hold one or more of the prohibited positions, an applicant must provide information that enables the Commission to determine that neither public nor private interests will be adversely affected. FERC-520 consists of information collection activities that officers and directors of public utilities may use to seek authorization to hold interlocking positions. These activities take the form of a "full application," an "informational report," or a "notice of change." |
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| 202111-0920-020 | Application for Training | HHS/CDC | Active | Revision of a currently approved collection
Application for Training
Key Information
Federal Register Notices
Authorizing StatutesAbstractCDC collects information to manage and improve both accredited and non-accredited educational offerings. The purpose of this request is to continue information collection through CDC’s Training and Continuing Education Online (TCEO) and CDC TRAIN systems, while navigating towards a future merger that moves to using only one data collection platform (CDC TRAIN). At this time TCEO is used to generate certificates of attendance and verify training completion, review and approve proposals for educational activities to receive continuing education accreditation, and ensure compliance with mandatory accreditation standards. CDC will use information collected in both systems to evaluate and improve courses based on learner feedback. Data will be gathered by CDC and public health partners. |
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| 202111-0920-014 | Performance Monitoring of CDC’s Core State Injury Prevention Program | HHS/CDC | Active | New collection (Request for a new OMB Control Number)
Performance Monitoring of CDC’s Core State Injury Prevention Program
Key Information
Federal Register Notices
AbstractThe goal of this ICR is to collect performance monitoring data via a web-based Partners’ Portal. This data is needed to monitor the cooperative agreement program funded under the Core State Injury Prevention Program (Core SIPP recipients of CE21-2101). Data collected will be used to monitor progress toward program goals, identify technical assistance needs of recipients, and to provide accountability for funding to the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS), the White House, Congress, and other sources, upon request. |
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| 202111-0579-002 | Specimen Submission | USDA/APHIS | Active | Revision of a currently approved collection
Specimen Submission
Key Information
Federal Register Notices
Authorizing StatutesPub.L. 107 - 171 10401 (View Law) AbstractThe purpose of this collection is to identify the individual animal from which specimens were taken, the animal's herd or flock, the type of specimen submitted, and the purpose for submitting the specimen. |
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| 202201-3139-001CF | Federal Financial Report | FFIEC | Active | RCF Recertification
Federal Financial Report
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| 202201-3139-002CF | Certifications | FFIEC | Active | RCF Recertification
Certifications
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| 202106-1545-002 | Request for Copy of Tax Return | TREAS/IRS | Active | Extension without change of a currently approved collection
Request for Copy of Tax Return
Key Information
Federal Register Notices
Authorizing Statutes26 USC 7513 (View Law) Abstract26 USC 7513 allows for taxpayers to request a copy of a tax return. Form 4506 is used by a taxpayer to request a copy of a Federal tax form. The information provided will be used for research to locate the tax form and to ensure that the requester is the taxpayer or someone authorized by the taxpayer. |
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| 202109-1545-007 | Foreign Account Tax Compliance Act (FATCA) | TREAS/IRS | Active | Extension without change of a currently approved collection
Foreign Account Tax Compliance Act (FATCA)
Key Information
Federal Register Notices
Authorizing StatutesAbstractForm 8957 is to be used by a foreign financial institution to apply for status as a foreign financial institution as defined in IRC 1471(b)(2) Form 8966 is for reporting purposes and is to be filed by foreign financial institutions to report foreign reportable amounts paid to their current account holders that are nonparticipating FFIs. Form 8966 is further to be filed by a withholding agent to report US owners of certain foreign entities regarding withholdable payments made to these entities. Form 8809-I is an application for an extension of time to file Form 8966. Form 8508-I is a request for a waiver from filing Form 8966 eelctronically. Form 8966-C is a cover sheet for those submitting a paper version of Form 8966. |
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| 202109-1545-003 | Information Return by a Shareholder of a Passive Foreign Investment Company or Qualified Electing Fund | TREAS/IRS | Active | Extension without change of a currently approved collection
Information Return by a Shareholder of a Passive Foreign Investment Company or Qualified Electing Fund
Key Information
Federal Register Notices
Authorizing StatutesAbstractForm 8621 is filed by a U.S. shareholder who owns stock in a foreign investment company. The form is used to report income, make an election to extend the time for payment of tax, and to pay an additional tax and interest amount. The IRS uses Form 8621 to determine if these shareholders have correctly reported amounts of income, made the election correctly, and have correctly computed the additional tax and interest amount. |
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| 202107-1545-006 | TD 8725 - Miscellaneous Sections Affected by the Taxpayer Bill of Rights 2 and the Personal Responsibility and Work Opportunity Reconciliation Act of 1996. | TREAS/IRS | Active | Extension without change of a currently approved collection
TD 8725 - Miscellaneous Sections Affected by the Taxpayer Bill of Rights 2 and the Personal Responsibility and Work Opportunity Reconciliation Act of 1996.
Key Information
Federal Register Notices
Authorizing Statutes26 USC 301 (View Law) 26 USC 6013 (View Law) 26 USC 6334 (View Law) 26 USC 6601 (View Law) 26 USC 6651 (View Law) 26 USC 6656 (View Law) 26 USC 7122 (View Law) 26 USC 7430 (View Law) AbstractThis document contains previously approved final regulations relating to joint returns, property exempt from levy, interest, penalties, offers in compromise, and the awarding of costs and certain fees. The regulations reflect changes to the law made by the Taxpayer Bill of Rights 2 and a conforming amendment made by the Personal Responsibility and Work Opportunity Reconciliation Act of 1996. The regulations affect taxpayers with respect to filing of returns, interest, penalties, court costs, and payment, deposit, and collection of taxes. |
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| 202112-2060-008 | Aircraft Engines - Supplemental Information Related to Exhaust Emissions (Renewal) | EPA/OAR | Active | Extension without change of a currently approved collection
Aircraft Engines - Supplemental Information Related to Exhaust Emissions (Renewal)
Key Information
Federal Register Notices
Authorizing Statutes42 USC 7401 - 7671q (View Law) AbstractThis information collection is being conducted by the Environmental Protection Agency's (EPAs) Office of Air and Radiation (OAR) pursuant to section 114 of the Clean Air Act, as amended (CAA or the Act) to assist the Administrator of EPA in developing emissions standards and/or to inform future policy making decisions for aircraft gas turbine engines pursuant to section 231 of the Act. Under CAA section 231, the EPA is responsible for establishing standards for emissions from aircraft engines, and under CAA section 232, the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) is responsible for enforcing these standards. The EPA and the FAA traditionally work within the standard-setting process of the International Civil Aviation Organization (ICAO) to establish international emission standards and related requirements, which individual nations later adopt into domestic law in fulfillment of their obligations under the Convention on International Civil Aviation (Chicago Convention). Historically, international emission standards have first been adopted by ICAO, and subsequently the EPA has initiated rulemakings under CAA section 231 to establish domestic standards that are at least as stringent as ICAOs standards. |
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| 202108-0704-005 | Mandatory Disclosures as Part of Limitations on Terms of Consumer Credit Extended to Service Members and Dependents | DOD/DODDEP | Active | Extension without change of a currently approved collection
Mandatory Disclosures as Part of Limitations on Terms of Consumer Credit Extended to Service Members and Dependents
Key Information
Federal Register Notices
Authorizing Statutes10 USC 987 (View Law) Abstract10 USC 987, paragraph (c)(1) requires new disclosures not currently covered by the Truth in Lending Act (TILA). Specifically, the creditor must disclose: the Military Annual Percentage Rate (MAPR) applicable to the extension of consumer credit, and the total dollar amount of all charges included in the MAPR. Additionally, disclosures must be made both in writing and orally. |
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| 202108-0412-003CF | Certification of Vaccination Form | AID | Active | RCF New
Certification of Vaccination Form
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| 202112-0412-001 | Education Cost Reporting Form | AID | Historical Active | New collection (Request for a new OMB Control Number)
Education Cost Reporting Form
Key Information
Federal Register Notices
AbstractThis form is intended to enable USAID to collect data on details of USAID-funded education interventions, such as dosage, outputs and outcomes, as well as contributions to these interventions by third parties, such as host governments and private individuals/companies. The contributions to be reported must be equal or exceed $1,000 in value and be essential to achieving intended objectives. The data will be used in cost-efficiency and cost-effectiveness analyses to inform planning and management |
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| 202112-1123-001 | Annual Certification Report and Equitable Sharing Agreement | DOJ/CD | Historical Active | Extension without change of a currently approved collection
Annual Certification Report and Equitable Sharing Agreement
Key Information
Federal Register Notices
AbstractUnder the Attorney General's discretionary authority to share forfeited assets under 18 U.S.C. § 981(e)(2) and 21 U.S.C. § 881(e)(1)(A), the Asset Forfeiture and Money Laundering Section of the Criminal Division, would require accounting information from state and local law enforcement agencies which participate in the Department's Equitable Sharing Program in order to ensure compliance with Program guidelines. |
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| 202112-1117-001 | Registration for Controlled Substances Act Data-Use Request | DOJ/DEA | Active | No material or nonsubstantive change to a currently approved collection
Registration for Controlled Substances Act Data-Use Request
Key Information
Federal Register Notices
Authorizing Statutes21 USC 801-971 (View Law) AbstractThe Controlled Substances Act (CSA) (21 U.S.C. 801-971) requires all persons that manufacture, distribute, dispense, conduct research with, import, or export any controlled substance to obtain a registration issued by the Attorney General. Once registered, the person becomes a DEA registrant and has the means to conduct DEA registration verifications at anytime through the DEA Diversion Website. Non-registrants do not have an obligation to register under the CSA, however they have obligations which require them to conduct DEA registration verifications. |
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| 202111-1513-008 | Formula and Process for Nonbeverage Products | TREAS/TTB | Active | Extension without change of a currently approved collection
Formula and Process for Nonbeverage Products
Key Information
Federal Register Notices
Authorizing Statutes26 USC 5111 - 5114 (View Law) AbstractThe Internal Revenue Code (IRC), at 26 U.S.C. 5111–5114, authorizes drawback (refund) of excise tax paid on distilled spirits that are subsequently used in the manufacture medicines, medicinal preparations, food products, flavors, flavoring extracts, or perfume that are unfit for beverage purposes, and it authorizes the Secretary of the Treasury to prescribe regulations to ensure that drawback is not paid for unauthorized purposes. Under these authorities, TTB has issued regulations that require nonbeverage drawback claimants to show that the taxpaid distilled spirits for which a drawback claim is made were used in the manufacture of a product unfit for beverage use. This showing is based on the product’s formula and process, which is submitted on form TTB F 5154.1 or electronically via TTB's Formulas Online system. This information collection is necessary to protect the revenue as it allows TTB to determine if a given product is unfit for beverage use and is of a type authorized for drawback by the IRC. This information collection also is beneficial to respondents as TTB’s determination allows claimants to know in advance of actual manufacture if a product is or is not fit for beverage purposes and thus eligible or not eligible for drawback. In addition, by filing a letterhead notice, manufacturers may adopt approved nonbeverage product formulas for use at other plants they operate, and they may adopt such formulas from predecessor proprietors. |
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| 202110-1530-004 | Request for Payment of Federal Benefit by Check, EFT Waiver Form | TREAS/FISCAL | Active | Extension without change of a currently approved collection
Request for Payment of Federal Benefit by Check, EFT Waiver Form
Key Information
Federal Register Notices
Authorizing Statutes31 USC 3332 (View Law) Abstract31 CFR part 208 requires that all Federal non-tax payments be made by electronic funds transfer (EFT). This form is used to collect information from individuals requesting a waiver from the EFT requirement because of a mental impairment and/or who live in a remote geographic location that does not support the use of EFT. These individuals may continue to receive payment by check. However, 31 CFR part 208 requires individuals requesting one of these waiver conditions to submit a written justification. |
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| 202110-1530-003 | Request by Fiduciary for Reissue of United States Savings Bonds | TREAS/FISCAL | Active | Extension without change of a currently approved collection
Request by Fiduciary for Reissue of United States Savings Bonds
Key Information
Federal Register Notices
Authorizing Statutes31 USC Chapter 31 (View Law) AbstractOne or more fiduciaries (individual or corporate) must use this form to establish entitlement and request distribution of United States Treasury Securities and/or related payments to the person lawfully entitled due to termination of a trust, distribution of an estate, attainment of majority, restoration to competency, or other reason. |
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| 202110-1530-001 | Annual Letters - Certificate of Authority (A) and Admitted Reinsurer (B) | TREAS/FISCAL | Active | Extension without change of a currently approved collection
Annual Letters - Certificate of Authority (A) and Admitted Reinsurer (B)
Key Information
Federal Register Notices
Authorizing Statutes31 USC 9304-9308 (View Law) AbstractAnnual letters sent to insurance companies providing surety bonds to protect the U.S. or companies providing reinsurance to the U.S. Information needed for renewal of certified companies and their underwriting limitations, and of admitted reinsurers. |
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.
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.
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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.
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.