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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| 202107-1117-006 | Recordkeeping for electronic prescriptions for controlled substances | DOJ/DEA | Active | Reinstatement without change of a previously approved collection
Recordkeeping for electronic prescriptions for controlled substances
Key Information
Federal Register Notices
Authorizing Statutes21 USC 827 (View Law) AbstractDEA requires that each registered practitioner apply to an approved credential service provider to obtain identity proofing and a credential. Hospitals and other institutional practitioners may conduct this process in house as part of their credentialing. For practitioners currently working at or affiliated with a registered hospital or clinic, the hospital/clinic have to check a government-issued photographic identification. This may be done when the hospital/clinic issues credentials to new hires or newly affiliated physicians. For individual practitioners, two people need to enter logical access control data to grant permission for practitioners authorized to approve and sign controlled substance prescriptions using the electronic prescription application. For institutional practitioners, logical access control data is entered by two people from an entity within the hospital/clinic that is separate from the entity that conducts identity proofing in-house. Similarly, pharmacies have to set logical access controls in the pharmacy application so that only authorized employees have permission to annotate or alter prescription records. Finally, if the electronic prescription or pharmacy application generates an incident report, practitioners, hospitals/clinics, and pharmacies have to review the incident report to determine if the event identified by the application represents a security incident. |
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| 202108-2070-005 | TSCA Mercury Inventory Reporting (RenewaL) | EPA/OCSPP | Active | Extension without change of a currently approved collection
TSCA Mercury Inventory Reporting (RenewaL)
Key Information
Federal Register Notices
Authorizing Statutes15 USC 2601 et seq (View Law) AbstractAs directed in the June 2016 Frank R. Lautenberg Chemical Safety for the 21st Century Act amendments to the Toxic Substances Control Act (TSCA), 15 U.S.C. 2601 et seq., EPA is required to assist in the preparation and publication in the Federal Register of an inventory of mercury supply, use, and trade in the United States. 15 U.S.C. 2607(b)(10)(B) and (D). Based on the inventory of information collected through this ICR, the Agency is directed to identify any manufacturing processes or products that intentionally add mercury and recommend actions, including proposed revisions of Federal law or regulations, to achieve further reductions in mercury use. 15 U.S.C. 2607(b)(10)(C). The primary purpose of this ICR is to support the development of that inventory. In turn, the inventory will help the Agency identify uses of mercury and recommend means to achieve further reductions of such uses in commerce. In addition, the Agency seeks to obtain the information necessary to achieve its goal to further reduce the use of mercury in products and certain manufacturing processes in order to prevent future releases to the environment, as well as assist the United States in reporting implementation under the Minamata Convention. EPA seeks to enhance its current information on how much mercury is used, in which products and manufacturing processes, and whether certain products are manufactured domestically, imported, or exported. |
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| 202105-1513-001 | Specific and Continuing Export Bonds for Distilled Spirits or Wine | TREAS/TTB | Active | Extension without change of a currently approved collection
Specific and Continuing Export Bonds for Distilled Spirits or Wine
Key Information
Federal Register Notices
Authorizing Statutes26 USC 5175, 5214, and 5362 (View Law) AbstractThe Internal Revenue Code (IRC) at 26 U.S.C. 5175, 5214, and 5362 authorizes exporters (other than proprietors of distilled spirits plants or bonded wine premises) to withdraw distilled spirits and wine, without payment of tax, for export, use on certain vessels or aircraft, transfer to a foreign trade zone, or transfer to a customs bonded warehouse pending exportation, subject to such regulations as the Secretary of the Treasury. Under that IRC authority, to protect the revenue and provide exporters with a degree of flexibility based on individual need, the TTB alcohol export regulations in 27 CFR part 28 allow exporters to file either a specific bond using TTB F 5100.25 to cover a single export shipment or a continuing bond using TTB F 5100.30 to cover export shipments made from time to time. |
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| 202105-1513-007 | Alcohol, Tobacco, and Firearms Related Documents for Tax Returns and Claims (TTB REC 5000/24) | TREAS/TTB | Active | Extension without change of a currently approved collection
Alcohol, Tobacco, and Firearms Related Documents for Tax Returns and Claims (TTB REC 5000/24)
Key Information
Federal Register Notices
Authorizing Statutes26 USC 5555, 5741, 5843 (View Law) AbstractThe Alcohol and Tobacco Tax and Trade Bureau (TTB) is responsible for the collection of Federal excise taxes on distilled spirits, wine, beer, tobacco products, cigarette papers and tubes, and firearms and ammunition, and the collection of special occupational taxes related to tobacco products and cigarette papers and tubes. The Internal Revenue Code (IRC, 26 U.S.C.) requires that such taxes be collected on the basis of a return, and it requires taxpayers to maintain records that document the information provided on such returns. The IRC also allows for the filing of claims for the abatement, credit, remission, or refund (drawback) of taxes under certain circumstances, and it requires claimants to maintain records to support such claims. TTB uses the collected information to determine the amount of excise and special occupational taxes rightly due, and to verify respondent computations on tax returns or the correctness of claims for refund or other adjustments to tax liabilities. |
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| 202105-1513-006 | Federal Firearms and Ammunition Quarterly Excise Tax Return | TREAS/TTB | Active | Extension without change of a currently approved collection
Federal Firearms and Ammunition Quarterly Excise Tax Return
Key Information
Federal Register Notices
Authorizing Statutes26 USC 4181 (View Law) 26 USC 6001, 6011, and 6302 (View Law) AbstractThe Internal Revenue Code (IRC) at 26 U.S.C. 4181 imposes a Federal excise tax on the sale of pistols, revolvers, other firearms, and shells and cartridges (ammunition) sold by manufacturers, producers, and importers of such articles. The IRC, at 26 U.S.C. 6001, 6011, and 6302, also authorizes the Secretary of the Treasury to issue regulations regarding IRC-based taxes, returns and records, including the mode and time for collecting taxes due. Under this authority, the TTB regulations in 27 CFR part 53 require respondents who have firearms and/or ammunition excise tax liability to submit a quarterly tax return using form TTB F 5300.26. The information collected on this return is necessary to identify the taxpayer, the amount and type of taxes due, and the amount of payments made. TTB uses the return information to determine whether the taxpayer has paid the correct amount of tax and to take additional action, such as assessment or refund, as necessary. |
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| 202110-1140-004 | FFL Out of Business Records Request | DOJ/ATF | Historical Active | Revision of a currently approved collection
FFL Out of Business Records Request
Key Information
Federal Register Notices
Authorizing Statutes18 USC 923 (View Law) AbstractThe form is used by ATF to notify licensees that go out of business to send their firearms related business records to the ATF, if the business discontinuance is absolute, or to allow the licensee to notify ATF of the successor who will be maintaining control of their firearms related records. The questions are simple and a return address is supplied. The format is easy for the user to list the required information ATF needs to perform its functions in regard to the law. |
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| 202110-0938-006 | Annual Report on Home and Community-based Services Waivers (CMS-372(S)) | HHS/CMS | Active | Revision of a currently approved collection
Annual Report on Home and Community-based Services Waivers (CMS-372(S))
Key Information
Federal Register Notices
Authorizing Statutes19 Stat. 1915 (View Law) Pub.L. 97 - 35 2176 AbstractStates with an approved waiver under section 1915 (c) of the act are required to submit a report annually in order for CMS to: (1) Verify that State assurances regarding waiver cost-neutrality are met, and (2) determine the waiver's impact on the type, amount, and cost of services provided under the State Plan and health welfare of recipients. |
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| 202110-0938-001CF | Requirements Related to No Surprise Billing Act, Part II (Independent Dispute Resolution Process) (CMS-10791) | HHS/CMS | Active | RCF New
Requirements Related to No Surprise Billing Act, Part II (Independent Dispute Resolution Process) (CMS-10791)
Key Information
Authorizing StatutesPub.L. 116 - 260 103 and 105 (View Law) |
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| 202106-1660-001 | National Flood Insurance Program - Mortgage Portfolio Protection Program (MPPP) | DHS/FEMA | Active | Revision of a currently approved collection
National Flood Insurance Program - Mortgage Portfolio Protection Program (MPPP)
Key Information
Federal Register Notices
Authorizing Statutes42 USC 4001 et seq. (View Law) AbstractRegarding the MPPP, FEMA needs the information to ensure that private insurance companies that join the NFIP's WYO Program meet all state and Federal requirements for insurance companies. Requirements include a good business record and satisfactory rating in their field. There is no other way to obtain this information because it is specific to each company that applies to join the NFIP. Regarding the Ask the Advocate Web Form, the Homeowner Flood Insurance Affordability Act of 2014 requires FEMA to designate a Flood Insurance Advocate that would advocate for the fair treatment of NFIP policyholders and property owners. Pursuant to this authority, FEMA established OFIA on December 22, 2014. Members of the public regularly contact OFIA seeking assistance on the NFIP. OFIA seeks to facilitate the timely and effective management of these inquiries through a web form on OFIA’s web page. The web form will allow users to provide information that includes all the data necessary for OFIA to fulfill its duties and responsibilities. |
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| 202109-1004-001 | Surveys and Focus Groups To Support Outcomes-Focused Management (Recreation Survey and Focus Groups) | DOI/BLM | Active | New collection (Request for a new OMB Control Number)
Surveys and Focus Groups To Support Outcomes-Focused Management (Recreation Survey and Focus Groups)
Key Information
Federal Register Notices
Authorizing Statutes42 USC 4321-4347 (View Law) 43 USC 1701-1723 (View Law) AbstractInformation will be collected from visitors of public lands and community members near public lands. Information gathered from visitors and local community residents will be used to inform planning decisions in support of BLM’s Planning for Recreation and Visitor Services Handbook H-8320-1. This request is for OMB to approve these new surveys and focus groups for three years. |
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| 202110-0938-011 | FOIA/Privacy Act Requests for Medicare Claims Data via CMS FOIA Public Portal (CMS-10781) | HHS/CMS | Historical Active | New collection (Request for a new OMB Control Number)
FOIA/Privacy Act Requests for Medicare Claims Data via CMS FOIA Public Portal (CMS-10781)
Key Information
Federal Register Notices
Authorizing Statutes5 USC 552b (View Law) AbstractThis collection of information is dedicated to Medicare beneficiaries and third party requesters (law firms or others) acting on behalf of beneficiaries that are making requests for CMS to produce Medicare beneficiary records through 5 U.S.C. § 552(b) (See also 42 C.F.R. § 401.136). Currently the requests are mailed / faxed / emailed to CMS. The new online portal will allow for ease and efficiency to upload the request and required authorization, which will be quickly and securely sent directly to CMS. |
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| 202110-1910-001 | Industrial Relations | DOE/DOEOA | Active | Extension without change of a currently approved collection
Industrial Relations
Key Information
Federal Register Notices
Authorizing Statutes42 USC 7256 (a) (View Law) 42 USC 7254 (View Law) AbstractCollection of Human Resource information from major DOE contractors for contract oversight, management, administration and cost control. |
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| 202108-1845-001 | Income Based Repayment - Notifications | ED/FSA | Active | Extension without change of a currently approved collection
Income Based Repayment - Notifications
Key Information
Federal Register Notices
Authorizing Statutes20 USC 1098e (View Law) AbstractThe Higher Education Act of 1965, as amended (HEA), established the Federal Family Education Loan (FFEL) Program under Title IV, Part B. Section 493C [20 U.S.C. 1098e] of the HEA authorizes income based repayment for Part B borrowers who have a partial financial hardship. The regulations in 34 CFR 682.215(e)(2) require notifications to borrowers from the loan holders once a borrower establishes a partial financial hardship and is placed in an income based repayment (IBR) plan by the loan holder. The regulations identify information the loan holder must provide to the borrower to continue to participate in an IBR plan. This is a request for extension without change of the current information collection 1845-0114. |
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| 202110-1850-001CF | Request for Common Form Usage | ED/IES | Active | RCF Recertification
Request for Common Form Usage
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| 202110-0704-001CF | SF-424 Research & related (R&R) | DOD/DODDEP | Active | RCF Recertification
SF-424 Research & related (R&R)
Key Information
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| 202110-0704-007 | Request for a Medical Exemption or Delay to the COVID-19 Vaccination Requirement | DOD/DODDEP | Active | New collection (Request for a new OMB Control Number)
Request for a Medical Exemption or Delay to the COVID-19 Vaccination Requirement
Key Information
AbstractConsistent with Executive Order 14043, of September 9, 2021, “Requiring Coronavirus Disease 2019 Vaccination for Federal Employees”, and included within the Safer Federal Workforce Task Force Guidance mandating all Federal employees be vaccinated by November 22, 2021, the Department of Defense (DoD) has established specific safety protocols for individuals fully vaccinated and not fully vaccinated against coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19). Individuals who are not fully vaccinated against COVID-19 by November 22, 2021, or who choose not to provide this information will be required to comply with applicable OMB. OPM and DoD guidance for individuals not fully vaccinated against COVID-19, including wearing masks regardless of the transmission rate in a given area, physical distancing, regular screening testing, and adhering to applicable travel requirements. DoD civilian employees may request an exemption on the basis of a medical condition or circumstance. Exemptions will be granted in limited circumstances and only where legally required. The DD Form 3176 will be provided directly by the individuals who is requesting a medical exemption.Emergency Justfication:DoD is seeking approval of DD Form 3176, “Request for a Medical Exemption or Delay to the COVID-19 Vaccination Requirement,” which will be completed by employees who seek a medical exemption. DoD seeks OMB’s approval to process the form as emergency clearance requests in accordance with 5 C.F.R. § 1320.13, Emergency Processing. The DD Form 3176 will be used by DoD staff and provided to employees to ensure they submit adequate information to support the exemption request. This form will also ensure the information collected is consistent among the components and minimize the need to seek additional evidence. Rendered decisions should be in accordance with guidelines established by the Safer Federal Workforce Task Force Guidance. |
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| 202110-0596-001CF | Application for Federal Assistance (SF-424) Research | USDA/FS | Active | RCF Recertification
Application for Federal Assistance (SF-424) Research
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| 202110-0584-001CF | Application for Federal Assistance (SF-424) Research & Related Projects (FNS) | USDA/FNS | Active | RCF Recertification
Application for Federal Assistance (SF-424) Research & Related Projects (FNS)
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| 202110-0524-001CF | Request for Common Form Usage | USDA/NIFA | Active | RCF Recertification
Request for Common Form Usage
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| 202104-1653-001 | Electronic Funds Transfer Waiver Request | DHS/USICE | Historical Active | Extension without change of a currently approved collection
Electronic Funds Transfer Waiver Request
Key Information
Federal Register Notices
Authorizing Statutes31 USC 3332 (View Law) 31 USC 7701 (View Law) AbstractThe vendor, sole proprietor, or individual must submit the EFT Waiver Request Form to the ICE Office of Acquisition. The EFT Waiver Request Form must be approved by the ICE Office of Financial Management, Dallas Finance Center (DFC) to be exempted and waived from the EFT requirement, to receive federal payments in the form of a paper check. The EFT Waiver Request Form is used by DFC to track those payees, who have been exempted and waived from the EFT requirement. In addition, a periodic compliance review will be performed by DFC to determine if the warrant for the waiver is still met. |
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.
N/A
RequestType
Describes the purpose of the agency's submission.
- "Extension without change of a currently approved collection"
- "Existing collection in use without an OMB Control Number"
- "Reinstatement with change of a previously approved collection"
- "New collection (Request for a new OMB Control Number)"
- "No material or nonsubstantive change to a currently approved collection"
- "Revision of a currently approved collection"
- "Reinstatement without change of a previously approved collection"
- "RCF Recertification"
- "RCF No Material or nonsubstantive change to a currently approved collection"
- "RCF New"
TypeOfReviewRequest
Indicates the specific type of action being requested for review.
- "Regular"
- "Emergency"
- "Delegated"
Status
Indicates the current stage of the ICR in OIRA's review process.
- "Received in OIRA" for ICRs currently under review by OIRA
- "Active" for ICRs that are currently approved for use by agencies
- "Historical Active" for previous reviews of ICRs that are currently in the active inventory
- "Historical Inactive" for previous reviews of ICRs that are not currently in the active inventory
- "PreApproved" for ICRs that will become active once the Final Rule of their associated rulemaking has been published
ConcludedDate
The date OIRA completed its review of the ICR.
N/A
ConclusionAction
OIRA's final decision about the ICR.
- “Comment filed on Interim Final Rule”
- “Comment filed on Interim Final Rule and continue”
- “Disapproved”
- “Approved without change”
- “Approved with change”
- “Comment filed on proposed rule”
- “Preapproved”
- “Withdrawn”
- “Withdrawn and continue”
- “Not subject to PRA”
- “Not subject to PRA and continue”
- “Improperly submitted”
- “Improperly submitted and continue”
- “Delegated”
- “Comment filed on proposed rule and continue”
- “Disapproved and continue”
- “Returned - Improperly Submitted”
- “Returned to Agency for Reconsideration”
- “Returned - Outside Generic Clearance”
- “Approved”
CurrentExpirationDate
The date the ICR is set to expire unless it is renewed.
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AuthorizingStatues
Names of federal laws that authorize the agency to collect the information.
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AuthorizingStatuesDetails
Additional details about the legal authority for the information collection, including a URL linking to the full text.
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CitationsForNewStatutoryRequirements
Legal citations that have introduced new or modified statutory requirements since the last ICR submission.
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FederalRegisterNotices
Lists citations of 60-day and 30-day notices published in the Federal Register.
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PublicCommentsReceived
Indicates whether any public comments were received during the Federal Register notice period.
N/A
InformationCollections
Lists the individual information collections associated with the ICR. Each collection includes metadata such as the title, a URL to the collection, the form number (if applicable), and a URL to the form.
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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.