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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| 202112-1140-002 | Notification to Fire Safety Authority of Storage of Explosive Materials | DOJ/ATF | Active | Extension without change of a currently approved collection
Notification to Fire Safety Authority of Storage of Explosive Materials
Key Information
Federal Register Notices
Authorizing Statutes18 USC 842 (View Law) AbstractThe Notification to Fire Safety Authority of Storage of Explosive Materials requires both oral and written notifications to local fire safety authority about sites where explosive materials are stored. This collection is necessary to ensure the safety of emergency personnel responding to fires at explosives storage locations. |
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| 202112-0581-003 | Meat and Poultry Interstate Shipment and Inspection Readiness Grant (MPIRG) | USDA/AMS | Active | Revision of a currently approved collection
Meat and Poultry Interstate Shipment and Inspection Readiness Grant (MPIRG)
Key Information
Federal Register Notices
Authorizing StatutesPub.L. 116 - 260 764 (View Law) AbstractThe ISIRP supports meat and poultry slaughter and processing facilities in making facility improvements and carrying out other planning activities necessary to attain Federal inspection and allow for interstate shipment. |
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| 202112-0910-007 | Biosimilar User Fee Program | HHS/FDA | Active | Revision of a currently approved collection
Biosimilar User Fee Program
Key Information
Federal Register Notices
Authorizing Statutes42 USC 262(k) (View Law) 21 USC 379g (View Law) AbstractThis information collection supports the Food and Drug Administration’s (FDA, us or we) Biosimilars User Fee Program. Respondents to the collection are applicants or sponsors of biological product applications. |
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| 202112-0581-004 | AMS Research Cooperative Agreement Surveys Generic Clearance | USDA/AMS | Active | New collection (Request for a new OMB Control Number)
AMS Research Cooperative Agreement Surveys Generic Clearance
Key Information
Federal Register Notices
AbstractMSD works to improve market access for producers and develop new markets as a technical assistance provider. The surveys will cover topics such as: feasibility studies, challenges and opportunities facing local and regional food systems, market access, community development, local, regional and state ordinances, development and expansion of marketing opportunities, food safety, and food access, as well as adjustments to market disruptions |
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| 202111-0990-006 | HHSAR 337.103(d)(4), Indian Child Protection and Family Violence Act | HHS/HHSDM | Historical Active | Extension without change of a currently approved collection
HHSAR 337.103(d)(4), Indian Child Protection and Family Violence Act
Key Information
Federal Register Notices
Authorizing Statutes48 USC 337 (View Law) AbstractPerformance of IHS mission requires the support of contractors. In some circumstances, depending on the requirements of the specific contract, the contractor is tasked to provide personnel who will be dealing with Indian children under the age of 18. Before working on the contract, each of these contractor personnel must undergo a background check as required by federal law (Indian Child Protection and Family Violence Act (ICPFVA)). The contractor is therefore required to provide information on the individual so that a proper background check can be performed. |
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| 202111-0990-007 | HHSAR 311.7102 and 311.7202(b), Meetings, Conferences, and Seminars - Public Accommodations and Commercial Facilities - Funding and Sponsorship | HHS/HHSDM | Historical Active | Extension without change of a currently approved collection
HHSAR 311.7102 and 311.7202(b), Meetings, Conferences, and Seminars - Public Accommodations and Commercial Facilities - Funding and Sponsorship
Key Information
Federal Register Notices
Authorizing Statutes48 USC 311 (View Law) AbstractPerformance of HHS mission requires the support of contractors. In some circumstances, depending on the requirements of the specific contract, the contractor is tasked to conduct meetings, conferences, and seminars. HHSAR 311.7102 (Contract clause) and the clause at 352.211-1 (Public Accommodations and Commercial Facilities) require contractors to provide a plan describing the contractor's ability to meet the accessibility standards in 28 CFR part 36. HHSAR 311.7202(b) (Contract clause) and the clause at 352.211-2 (Conference Sponsorship Request and Conference Materials Disclaimer) require contractors to provide funding disclosure and a content disclaimer statement on conference materials. |
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| 202111-0990-004 | HHSAR 370.301, Acquisitions Involving Human Subjects | HHS/HHSDM | Historical Active | Extension without change of a currently approved collection
HHSAR 370.301, Acquisitions Involving Human Subjects
Key Information
Federal Register Notices
Authorizing Statutes48 USC 370 (View Law) AbstractPerformance of HHS mission requires the support of contractors involving human subjects. Before awarding a contract to any contractor which will need to use human subjects, the CO is required to verify that the contractor holds a valid Federal Wide Assurance (FWA) approved by the Office for Human Research Protections (OHRP). The provisions are implemented via contract clauses found at HHSAR 352.270-4a (Protection of Human Subjects), the clause at 352.270-4b (Protection of Human Subjects), the provision at 352.270-10 (Notice to Offerors-Protection of Human Subjects, Research Involving Human Subjects Committee (RIHSC) Approval of Research Protocols Required), and the clause at 352.270-11 (Protection of Human Subjects-Research Involving Human Subjects Committee (RIHSC) Approval of Research Protocols Required). |
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| 202111-0990-003 | HHSAR 337.103(d)(3), Crime Control Act—Requirement for Background Checks | HHS/HHSDM | Historical Active | Extension without change of a currently approved collection
HHSAR 337.103(d)(3), Crime Control Act—Requirement for Background Checks
Key Information
Federal Register Notices
Authorizing Statutes48 USC 337 (View Law) AbstractPerformance of HHS mission requires the support of contractors. In some circumstances, depending on the requirements of the specific contract, the contractor is tasked to provide personnel who will be dealing with children under the age of 18. Before working on the contract, each of these contractor personnel must undergo a background check as required by federal law (Crime Control Act). The contractor is therefore required to provide information on the individual so that a proper background check can be performed. |
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| 202111-0990-005 | HHSAR 370.401, Acquisitions Involving the Use of Laboratory Animals | HHS/HHSDM | Historical Active | Extension without change of a currently approved collection
HHSAR 370.401, Acquisitions Involving the Use of Laboratory Animals
Key Information
Federal Register Notices
Authorizing Statutes48 USC 370 (View Law) AbstractPerformance of HHS mission requires the use of live vertebrate animals. Before awarding a contract to any contractor which will need to use live vertebrate animals, the CO is required to verify that the contractor holds a valid Animal Welfare Assurance from the Office of Laboratory Animal Welfare (OLAW) within NIH. Contractors are required to file the appropriate forms to obtain this approval. The applicable clauses are found at HHSAR 352.270-5a (Notice to Offerors of Requirement for Compliance with the Public Health Service Policy on Humane Care and Use of Laboratory Animals), and the clause at 352.270-5b (Care of Live Vertebrate Animals). |
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| 202112-0610-003 | Comprehensive Economic Development Strategies | DOC/EDA | Active | Extension without change of a currently approved collection
Comprehensive Economic Development Strategies
Key Information
Federal Register Notices
AbstractThe information requested is to enable EDA to ensure that projects supported with EDA investments meet legal requirements relating to the preparation, completion and implementation of comprehensive economic development strategies. |
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| 202110-1559-001 | CDFI Fund Title VI Compliance Worksheet | TREAS/CDFIF | Active | New collection (Request for a new OMB Control Number)
CDFI Fund Title VI Compliance Worksheet
Key Information
Federal Register Notices
Authorizing StatutesPub.L. 88 - 352 Title VI (View Law) AbstractThe Community Development Financial Institutions Fund (CDFI Fund), Office of Certification, Compliance Monitoring and Evaluation (CCME) Title VI Compliance Worksheet (Worksheet) will capture qualitative information from all Applicants to the CDFI Fund’s Federal Financial Assistance Programs. The Worksheet will be submitted once annually from all Applicants to assess their compliance with federal civil rights requirements via an online form through the CDFI Fund’s Awards Management Information System (AMIS). Applicants must be compliant with federal civil rights requirements in order to be deemed eligible to receive Federal Financial Assistance grants from the CDFI Fund. The questions in the Worksheet are intended to assist the CDFI Fund in determining whether Federal Financial Assistance Applicants are compliant with the Treasury regulations implementing Title VI of the Civil Rights Act (Title VI), set forth in 31 CFR Part 22. |
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| 202112-1076-001 | Tribal Colleges and Universities Grant Application Form, 25 CFR 41 | DOI/BIA | Active | Extension without change of a currently approved collection
Tribal Colleges and Universities Grant Application Form, 25 CFR 41
Key Information
Federal Register Notices
Authorizing Statutes25 USC 1802-1815 (View Law) AbstractThe Bureau of Indian Education conducts this collection of information each year, requiring information from tribally controlled colleges and universities to apply for grants to defray operating expenses. |
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| 202112-0693-002 | National Cybersecurity Center of Excellence (NCCoE) Participant Letter(s) of Interest (LoI) | DOC/NIST | Active | Revision of a currently approved collection
National Cybersecurity Center of Excellence (NCCoE) Participant Letter(s) of Interest (LoI)
Key Information
Federal Register Notices
AbstractThe National Cybersecurity Center of Excellence (NCCoE) of the National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST), publishes in the Federal Register announcements of new collaborative projects to address specific cybersecurity challenges. In the announcements, technology providers having an interest in participating in an announced project are invited to submit Letters of Interest (LoI) in participation. |
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| 202112-0693-001 | National Voluntary Laboratory Accreditation Program (NVLAP) Information Collection System | DOC/NIST | Active | Revision of a currently approved collection
National Voluntary Laboratory Accreditation Program (NVLAP) Information Collection System
Key Information
Federal Register Notices
Authorizing Statutes15 USC Part 285 (View Law) AbstractThis information is collected from all testing and calibration laboratories that apply for NVLAP accreditation. Applicant laboratories provide the minimum information necessary for NVLAP to evaluate their competency to carry out specific tests or calibrations, or types of tests or calibrations. The collection is required under 15 CFR Part 285, Sec. 285.6, Application for accreditation. |
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| 202112-1625-001 | Voyage Planning for Tank Barge Transits in the Northeast United States | DHS/USCG | Active | Extension without change of a currently approved collection
Voyage Planning for Tank Barge Transits in the Northeast United States
Key Information
Federal Register Notices
Authorizing Statutes46 USC 70034 (View Law) AbstractThe information collection requirement for a voyage plan would serve as a preventive measure and assist in ensuring the successful execution and completion of a voyage in the First Coast Guard District. This rule (33 CFR 165.100) applies to primary towing vessels engaged in towing certain tank barges carrying petroleum oil in bulk as cargo. 46 U.S. Code 70034 is the statutory authority. |
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| 202112-1625-005 | Self-Propelled Liquefied Gas Vessels | DHS/USCG | Active | Extension without change of a currently approved collection
Self-Propelled Liquefied Gas Vessels
Key Information
Federal Register Notices
Authorizing Statutes46 USC 3703 (View Law) 46 USC 9101 (View Law) AbstractThe information is needed to ensure compliance with our rules for the design and operation of liquefied gas carriers. Respondents are owners and operators of self-propelled vessels carrying liquefied gas. 46 U.S.C. 3703 and 9101 are the statutory authorities for this collection. |
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| 202112-1910-001 | Compliance Statement Energy/Water Conservation Standards for Appliances | DOE/DOEOA | Received in OIRA | Revision of a currently approved collection
Compliance Statement Energy/Water Conservation Standards for Appliances
Key Information
Federal Register Notices
Authorizing Statutes42 USC 6291 (View Law) AbstractDOE is revising, expanding, and renewing the information DOE is collecting on the energy and water efficiency of consumer products and commercial equipment manufactured for distribution in commerce in the United States. This collection would cover all covered products and equipment subject to DOE's regulatory requirements described in 10 CFR Parts 429, 430, and 431. |
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| 202111-3048-007 | Application for Exporter Short-Term Single-Buyer Insurance | EXIMBANK | Active | Revision of a currently approved collection
Application for Exporter Short-Term Single-Buyer Insurance
Key Information
Federal Register Notices
AbstractThe Export Import Bank of the United States (EXIM Bank) pursuant to the Export Import Bank Act of 1945, as amended (12 USC 635, et seq), facilitates the financing of exports of U.S. goods and services. By neutralizing the effect of export credit insurance and loan guarantees offered by foreign governments and by absorbing credit risks that the private sector will not accept, EXIM Bank enables U.S. exporters to compete fairly in foreign markets on the basis of price and product quality. This collection of information is necessary, pursuant to 12 USC Sec. 635 (a) (1), to determine eligibility of the applicant for EXIM Bank assistance. The "Application for Exporter Short-term Single-buyer Insurance" form will be used by entities involved in the export of US goods and services, to provide EXIM Bank with the information necessary to obtain legislatively required assurance of repayment and fulfills other statutory requirements. EXIM is requesting the collection of information due to added Section 403 of the EXIM Charter. |
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| 202112-3064-003 | Application Pursuant to Section 19 of the Federal Deposit Insurance Act | FDIC | Active | No material or nonsubstantive change to a currently approved collection
Application Pursuant to Section 19 of the Federal Deposit Insurance Act
Key Information
Federal Register Notices
Authorizing Statutes12 USC 1829 (View Law) AbstractSection 19 of the Federal Deposit Insurance Act, 12 U.S.C. § 1829, (FDI Act) prohibits, without the prior written consent of the FDIC, a person convicted of any criminal offense involving dishonesty or breach of trust or money laundering (covered offenses), or who has agreed to enter into a pretrial diversion or similar program in connection with a prosecution for such offense (covered person), from becoming or continuing as an institution-affiliated party (IAP), owning or controlling, directly or indirectly an insured depository institution (insured institution), or otherwise participating, directly or indirectly, in the conduct of the affairs of the insured institution. In addition, the law forbids an insured institution from permitting such a person to engage in any conduct or to continue any relationship prohibited by Section 19. Section 19 provides a criminal penalty for the knowing violation of its provisions of a fine of not more than $1,000,000 for each day of the violation or imprisonment for not more than five years. There are two methods by which a covered person can apply to the FDIC for written permission to become an IAP or participate in the affairs of an insured institution. The first method involves an insured institution filing a Section 19 application on behalf of a prospective director, officer, or employee (Sponsorship). When an insured institution will not file a Section 19 application on behalf of a covered person, a second method allows an individual to seek a waiver of the requirement that an insured institution file a Section 19 application on their behalf (Individual Waiver). Sponsorship and Individual Waivers are each made by filing FDIC Form 6710/07 with the FDIC. |
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| 202112-0920-009 | CDC Model Performance Evaluation Program (MPEP) for Mycobacterium tuberculosis and Nontuberculous Mycobacteria Drug Susceptibility Testing | HHS/CDC | Active | Revision of a currently approved collection
CDC Model Performance Evaluation Program (MPEP) for Mycobacterium tuberculosis and Nontuberculous Mycobacteria Drug Susceptibility Testing
Key Information
Federal Register Notices
Authorizing Statutes42 USC 241 (View Law) AbstractThe Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) requests a revision to an approved information collection 0920-0600 (expiration date 02/20/2022) entitled, “CDC Model Performance Evaluation Program (MPEP) for Mycobacterium tuberculosis Drug Susceptibility Testing,” for a period of 3 years. Revision of this information consists of modifications to the Instructions to Participants letter, the MPEP Mycobacterium tuberculosis Results Worksheet, the MPEP Mycobacterium tuberculosis Minimum Inhibitory Concentration (MIC). Results form, and transition of online data collection instrument from one system to another. |
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.
N/A
DateReceived
The date OIRA received the ICR submission from the agency.
N/A
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.
N/A
AuthorizingStatues
Names of federal laws that authorize the agency to collect the information.
N/A
AuthorizingStatuesDetails
Additional details about the legal authority for the information collection, including a URL linking to the full text.
N/A
CitationsForNewStatutoryRequirements
Legal citations that have introduced new or modified statutory requirements since the last ICR submission.
N/A
FederalRegisterNotices
Lists citations of 60-day and 30-day notices published in the Federal Register.
N/A
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.