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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Reference Number Title Agency Status Request Type
202109-0648-003 Documentation of Fish Harvest DOC/NOAA Active
Extension without change of a currently approved collection
Documentation of Fish Harvest

Key Information

Received 2021-09-14
Concluded 2021-10-29
Expires 2025-05-31
Action Approved without change
OMB Control # 0648-0365
Previous ICR 201807-0648-007

Federal Register Notices

60-Day FRN View Notice
30-Day FRN View Notice

Authorizing Statutes

Pub.L. 94 - 265 303 (View Law)

Abstract

This is a request for extension. The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration’s (NOAA) National Marine Fisheries Service (NMFS) requires seafood dealers that purchase or sell certain snapper-grouper species harvested during fishery closures must maintain documentation that such fish were harvested from areas other than the South Atlantic. Regulations at 50 CFR 622.192(i) specify the necessary documentation to support a dealer’s purchase or sale of applicable species during times specified below and in 50 CFR 622.192(g) and (h). During April, no person may purchase or sell greater amberjack if: 1) the fish is harvested from South Atlantic federal waters, or 2) the fish is harvested from state or federal waters in the South Atlantic by a vessel with a valid federal commercial permit for South Atlantic snapper-grouper (50 CFR 622.192(g)). During January through April, no person may purchase or sell a red porgy, gag (grouper), black grouper, red grouper, scamp, red hind, rock hind, yellowmouth grouper, yellowfin grouper, graysby, or coney if: 1) the fish are harvested from South Atlantic federal waters, or 2) the fish are harvested from state or federal waters in the South Atlantic by a vessel with a valid federal commercial permit for South Atlantic snapper-grouper (50 CFR 622.192(h)). These prohibitions do not apply to a dealer's purchase or sale of such species harvested from an area other than the South Atlantic, provided such fish is accompanied by documentation of harvest outside the South Atlantic as specified in 50 CFR 622.192(i).

202109-0648-002 Evaluation of Public Visitors' Experience at the National Marine Sanctuaries Visitor Centers and Exhibits DOC/NOAA Active
Revision of a currently approved collection
Evaluation of Public Visitors' Experience at the National Marine Sanctuaries Visitor Centers and Exhibits

Key Information

Received 2021-09-14
Concluded 2021-11-05
Expires 2025-05-31
Action Approved with change
OMB Control # 0648-0582
Previous ICR 201806-0648-011

Federal Register Notices

60-Day FRN View Notice
30-Day FRN View Notice

Authorizing Statutes

16 USC 1431 et seq. (View Law)

Abstract

This request is for a revision and extension of a current information collection. This information collection is being revised to include the collection instruments approved under OMB Control Number 0648-0777, after which that control number will be discontinued. The title of this collection is being changed to encompass both collections. The evaluation of visitor demographics, experiences, and opinions about visitor centers and exhibits is needed to support the conservation, education, and management goals of the Office of National Marine Sanctuaries (ONMS) to strengthen and improve the stewardship, sustainable use, and protection of natural, cultural, and historical resources. Under the jurisdiction of ONMS and to satisfy legal mandates, the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) is authorized to conduct evaluations, such as this information collection, under the American Innovation and Competitiveness Act (section 314(c)) to ensure education programs have measurable objectives and milestones as well as clear, documented metrics for evaluating its programs. We therefore are seeking to find out if people visiting ONMS’ visitor centers and exhibits are receiving our new messages by conducting an optional exit survey. Conducting thorough evaluations will aid in vital decisions regarding exhibit renovation, new exhibits, interpretation programs, and educational content.

202109-2003-001 Chesapeake Bay Program Citizen Stewardship Index, Diversity Profile, and Local Leadership Surveys (New) EPA/ROPHILA Historical Active
New collection (Request for a new OMB Control Number)
Chesapeake Bay Program Citizen Stewardship Index, Diversity Profile, and Local Leadership Surveys (New)

Key Information

Received 2021-09-14
Concluded 2022-03-07
Expires 2025-03-31
Action Approved without change
OMB Control # 2003-0002

Federal Register Notices

60-Day FRN View Notice
30-Day FRN View Notice

Abstract

The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency's (EPA) Chesapeake Bay Program (the Program) is interested in tracking its progress at attaining its goals under the 2014 Chesapeake Bay Watershed Agreement (the Agreement). To do this, the Program plans to implement three surveys: the Citizen Stewardship Survey, the Diversity Profile Survey, and the Local Leadership Survey. The Citizen Stewardship Survey will be implemented as a multi-mode survey that includes phone, web, and mail components and will target approximately 5,200 residents living in the Chesapeake Bay area, stratified by jurisdiction (states and the District of Columbia). The Diversity Profile Survey will be implemented among people who work on partnership efforts within the Bay area as a web-based survey. The Local Leadership Survey will be implemented among state and local elected officials involved in policy making in the Bay area also as a web-based survey. The Diversity Profile Survey and the Local Leadership Survey will be implemented by having the survey link distributed via email by partner organizations and through list-servs. The Diversity Profile Survey will be distributed to approximately 900 people while the Local Leadership Survey will be distributed to approximately 15,000 people. The Program will be using the data from these three surveys to track it progress under the Stewardship goal of the 2014 Agreement. The Stewardship goal includes three outcomes: (1) Citizen Stewardship, (2) Local Leadership, and (3) Diversity. The three surveys under this ICR each address one of the outcomes and contribute to EPA's Government Performance and Results Act (GPRA) goals (EPA Goal 1, A Cleaner, Healthier Environment; Objective 1.2: Provide for Clean and Safe Water). Collecting these data and publishing them for public review will allow the public to track how well the Agreement is working to preserve and protect the Chesapeake Bay region from the standpoint of the Stewardship goal outlined in the Agreement. Overall, the Agreement contains 10 goals and their associated outcomes; data for the other nine goals are collected through other means. Combining the data for Stewardship goal outcomes from these surveys with the data for the other nine goals will provide the public with a comprehensive picture of the progress being made to preserve and protect the Chesapeake Bay.

202108-0648-008 Permits for Incidental Taking of Endangered or Threatened Species DOC/NOAA Active
Extension without change of a currently approved collection
Permits for Incidental Taking of Endangered or Threatened Species

Key Information

Received 2021-09-14
Concluded 2021-10-21
Expires 2025-05-31
Action Approved without change
OMB Control # 0648-0230
Previous ICR 201806-0648-002

Federal Register Notices

60-Day FRN View Notice
30-Day FRN View Notice

Authorizing Statutes

16 USC 1531 et seq. (View Law)

Abstract

This request is for an extension of a currently approved information collection. The Endangered Species Act of 1973 (ESA; 16 U.S.C. 1531 et. seq.) imposed prohibitions against the taking of endangered species. In 1982, Congress revised the ESA to allow permits authorizing the taking of endangered species incidental to otherwise lawful activities. The corresponding regulations (50 CFR part 222.222) established procedures for persons to apply for such a permit. In addition, the regulations set forth specific reporting requirements for such permit holders. The regulations contain three sets of information collections: (l) applications for incidental take permits, (2) applications for certificates of inclusion, and (3) reporting requirements for permits issued. Certificates of inclusion are only required if a general permit is issued to a representative of a group of potential permit applicants, rather than requiring each entity to apply for and receive a permit. The required information is used to evaluate the impacts of the proposed activity on endangered species, to make the determinations required by the ESA prior to issuing a permit, and to establish appropriate permit conditions. When a species is listed as threatened, section 4(d) of the ESA requires the Secretary to issue whatever regulations are deemed necessary or advisable to provide for conservation of the species. In many cases those regulations reflect blanket application of the section 9 take prohibition. However, the National Marine Fisheries Service (NMFS) recognizes certain exceptions to that prohibition, including habitat restoration actions taken in accord with approved state watershed action plans. While watershed plans are prepared for other purposes in coordination with or fulfillment of various state programs, a watershed group wishing to take advantage of the exception for restoration activities (rather than obtaining a section 10 permit) would have to submit the plan for NMFS review.

202108-1004-004 Application for Land for Recreation or Public Purposes (43 CFR 2740 and 2912) DOI/BLM Active
Extension without change of a currently approved collection
Application for Land for Recreation or Public Purposes (43 CFR 2740 and 2912)

Key Information

Received 2021-09-13
Concluded 2022-04-22
Expires 2025-05-31
Action Approved without change
OMB Control # 1004-0012
Previous ICR 201802-1004-002

Federal Register Notices

60-Day FRN View Notice
30-Day FRN View Notice

Authorizing Statutes

43 USC 869 to 869-4 (View Law)

Abstract

The Bureau of Land Management (BLM) uses the information collection to decide whether or not to lease or sell certain public lands to applicants under the Recreation and Public Purposes Act, 43 U.S.C. 869 to 869–4. This request is for OMB to renew OMB control number 1004-0012 for an additional three (3) years.

202107-0960-008 Certification of Elections for Reduced Spouse's Benefits SSA Active
Revision of a currently approved collection
Certification of Elections for Reduced Spouse's Benefits

Key Information

Received 2021-09-10
Concluded 2023-07-20
Expires 2026-07-31
Action Approved with change
OMB Control # 0960-0398
Previous ICR 201804-0960-001

Federal Register Notices

60-Day FRN View Notice
30-Day FRN View Notice

Authorizing Statutes

42 USC 402 (q)(5)(A) (View Law)

Abstract

Reduced benefits are to payable to an already entitled spouse, at least age 62 but under full retirement age, who no longer has a child in their care unless the spouse elects to receive reduced benefits. If spouses decide to elect reduced benefits, they complete Form SSA-25. SSA uses the information to pay qualified spouses who elect to receive reduced benefits. Respondents are entitled spouses seeking reduced benefits.

202109-1405-001 Statement Regarding a Lost or Stolen U.S. Passport Book and/or Card STATE/AFA Active
Revision of a currently approved collection
Statement Regarding a Lost or Stolen U.S. Passport Book and/or Card

Key Information

Received 2021-09-10
Concluded 2022-01-10
Expires 2025-05-31
Action Approved without change
OMB Control # 1405-0014
Previous ICR 201807-1405-004

Federal Register Notices

60-Day FRN View Notice
30-Day FRN View Notice

Authorizing Statutes

22 USC 211a (View Law)

Abstract

This form is used in conjunction with a DS-11, "Application for a U.S. Passport", or submitted separately to report loss or theft of a U.S. passport. Passport Services collects the information when a U.S. citizen or non-citizen national applies for a new U.S. passport and has been issued a previous, still valid U.S. passport that has been lost or stolen, or when a passport holder independently reports it lost or stolen. Passport applicants can either download the form from the internet or obtain one at any Passport Agency or Acceptance Facility.

202104-0960-005 Permanent Residence in the United States Under Color of Law (PRUCOL) SSA Active
Revision of a currently approved collection
Permanent Residence in the United States Under Color of Law (PRUCOL)

Key Information

Received 2021-09-10
Concluded 2022-05-24
Expires 2025-05-31
Action Approved with change
OMB Control # 0960-0451
Previous ICR 201802-0960-002

Federal Register Notices

60-Day FRN View Notice
30-Day FRN View Notice

Authorizing Statutes

42 USC 1383 (View Law)

Pub.L. 105 - 33 5301(c) (View Law)

Pub.L. 104 - 193 401, 402 (View Law)

Pub.L. 105 - 306 2 (View Law)

Abstract

According to regulations 20 CFR 416.1415 and 416.1618, a PRUCOL alien must present evidence of his/her alien status at application and periodically thereafter as part of the eligibility determination process for Supplemental Security Income. SSA verifies the validity of the evidence of PRUCOL for grandfathered nonqualified aliens with the Department of Homeland Security (DHS). Based on the DHS response, SSA determines whether the individual is PRUCOL. Without this information, SSA is unable to determine whether the individual is eligible for SSI payments. The respondents are qualified and unqualified aliens who apply for SSI payments under PRUCOL.

202104-0960-012 Third Party Liability Information Statement SSA Active
Revision of a currently approved collection
Third Party Liability Information Statement

Key Information

Received 2021-09-10
Concluded 2024-08-12
Expires 2027-08-31
Action Approved with change
OMB Control # 0960-0323
Previous ICR 201802-0960-003

Federal Register Notices

60-Day FRN View Notice
30-Day FRN View Notice

Authorizing Statutes

42 USC 1383c (View Law)

42 USC 1396a (View Law)

Abstract

To reduce Medicaid costs, Medicaid state agencies identify third party insurers liable for medical care or services for Medicaid beneficiaries. Applications for and redeterminations of SSI eligibility in jurisdictions with such agreements are applications and redeterminations of Medicaid eligibility. Under these agreements, SSA obtains third party liability information using Form SSA-8019, and provides that information to the Medicaid state agencies. The Medicaid state agencies use the information to bill third parties liable for medical care, support, or services for a beneficiary to guarantee that Medicaid remains the payer of last resort. The respondents are SSI claimants and recipients.

202105-0960-002 Financial Disclosure for Civil Monetary Penalty (CMP) Debt SSA Historical Active
Revision of a currently approved collection
Financial Disclosure for Civil Monetary Penalty (CMP) Debt

Key Information

Received 2021-09-10
Concluded 2023-06-13
Expires 2026-06-30
Action Approved with change
OMB Control # 0960-0776
Previous ICR 201803-0960-011

Federal Register Notices

60-Day FRN View Notice
30-Day FRN View Notice

Authorizing Statutes

42 USC 1320 (View Law)

Abstract

When SSA imposes a civil monetary penalty (CMP) on individuals for various fraudulent conduct related to SSA-administrated programs, those individuals may request to pay the CMP through benefit withholding, or an installment agreement. To negotiate a monthly payment amount, fair to both the individual and the agency, SSA needs financial information from the individual. The agency uses Form SSA-640 to obtain the information necessary to determine a monthly installment repayment rate for individuals owing a CMP. The respondents are recipients of Social Security benefits, and non-entitled individuals who must repay a CMP to the agency and choose to do so using an installment plan.

202104-0960-007 Representative Payment Policies Regulation SSA Active
Revision of a currently approved collection
Representative Payment Policies Regulation

Key Information

Received 2021-09-10
Concluded 2024-08-12
Expires 2027-08-31
Action Approved with change
OMB Control # 0960-0679
Previous ICR 201803-0960-013

Federal Register Notices

60-Day FRN View Notice
30-Day FRN View Notice

Authorizing Statutes

42 USC 405 (View Law)

42 USC 902 (View Law)

42 USC 1383 (View Law)

42 USC 1007 (View Law)

Pub.L. 106 - 169 251(a) (View Law)

Abstract

20 CFR 404.2011 and 416.611 of the Code of Federal Regulations enable SSA to make payments to recipients’ representative payees if it may cause substantial harm for the beneficiaries to receive their payments directly. The regulations allow beneficiaries to dispute a finding that substantial harm exists by providing SSA with evidence to reevaluate the determination. In addition, sections 20 CFR 404.2025 and 416.625 describe the information representative payees must provide SSA about their continuing relationship and responsibility for the recipients, and explain how they use the recipients’ payments to verify payee performance. The respondents are Title II and Title XVI recipients, and their representative payees.

202105-0960-006 Request for Withdrawal of Application SSA Active
Revision of a currently approved collection
Request for Withdrawal of Application

Key Information

Received 2021-09-09
Concluded 2023-06-22
Expires 2026-06-30
Action Approved with change
OMB Control # 0960-0015
Previous ICR 201802-0960-001

Federal Register Notices

60-Day FRN View Notice
30-Day FRN View Notice

Authorizing Statutes

42 USC 405 (View Law)

Abstract

SSA employees collect Form SSA-521, which documents the information SSA needs to process the withdrawal of an application for benefits. Form SSA-521 is our preferred instrument for a withdrawal request; however, any written request for withdrawal signed by the claimant or a proper applicant on the claimant’s behalf will suffice. Each time an individual wishes to withdraw an application for benefits, he or she completes and signs Form SSA-521. Typically, respondents complete the form themselves and will not need information from someone else to complete the form. SSA uses the information from the SSA-521 to process the request for withdrawal. The respondents are beneficiaries or applicants for Retirement, Survivors, Disability, and Health Insurance benefits.

202105-0960-004 Request for Business Entity Taxpayer Information SSA Active
Revision of a currently approved collection
Request for Business Entity Taxpayer Information

Key Information

Received 2021-09-09
Concluded 2022-07-29
Expires 2025-07-31
Action Approved with change
OMB Control # 0960-0731
Previous ICR 201804-0960-003

Federal Register Notices

60-Day FRN View Notice
30-Day FRN View Notice

Authorizing Statutes

42 USC 406 (View Law)

42 USC 1383 (View Law)

Abstract

The SSA uses Form SSA-1694 to collect information from law firms or other business entities that have partners or employees to whom SSA pays fees that SSA has authorized as compensation for the representation of claimants before SSA. SSA uses the information to meet Form 1099-MISC requirements for issuance. The respondents are law firms or other business entities with partners or employees who are attorneys or other qualified individuals who represent claimants before SSA.

202108-1651-001 Application for Allowance in Duties DHS/USCBP Historical Active
Extension without change of a currently approved collection
Application for Allowance in Duties

Key Information

Received 2021-09-08
Concluded 2022-05-12
Expires 2025-05-31
Action Approved with change
OMB Control # 1651-0007
Previous ICR 201806-1651-007

Federal Register Notices

60-Day FRN View Notice
30-Day FRN View Notice

Authorizing Statutes

19 USC 1506 (View Law)

Abstract

This information collection is required by CBP in instances of claims of damaged or defective merchandise on which an allowance in duty is made in the liquidation of an entry. This information is used to substantiate importer's claims for such duty allowances.

202011-1028-001 National Geological and Geophysical Data Preservation Program (NGGDPP) DOI/GS Active
Extension without change of a currently approved collection
National Geological and Geophysical Data Preservation Program (NGGDPP)

Key Information

Received 2021-09-08
Concluded 2022-12-22
Expires 2025-12-31
Action Approved without change
OMB Control # 1028-0087
Previous ICR 201710-1028-004

Federal Register Notices

60-Day FRN View Notice
30-Day FRN View Notice

Authorizing Statutes

42 USC 15801 (View Law)

Abstract

The USGS NGGDPP offers financial support to State geological agencies to create metadata that will describe sample sites for State geological surveys that have related site-specific data resources. The purpose of these data collections are to preserve and provide access to samples (and any related data) that have been extracted from the earth to improve the breadth of information that can be used to inform science and decision-making now and in the future. The USGS envisions a national network of cooperating geoscience materials and data repositories that are operated independently yet guided by common standards, procedures, and protocols for metadata. The holdings of all collections will be widely accessible through a common and mirrored Internet-based catalog, the National Digital Catalog. The holdings of the individual repositories will complement each other to preserve the geoscience assets of the Nation and serve as a comprehensive source of geoscience data and materials to serve national needs today and in the future.

202107-1076-003 Indian Business Incubator Program (IBIP), 25 CFR 1187 DOI/BIA Active
New collection (Request for a new OMB Control Number)
Indian Business Incubator Program (IBIP), 25 CFR 1187

Key Information

Received 2021-09-08
Concluded 2022-01-10
Expires 2025-05-31
Action Approved with change
OMB Control # 1076-0199
Previous ICR 202103-1076-001

Federal Register Notices

60-Day FRN View Notice
30-Day FRN View Notice

Authorizing Statutes

Pub.L. 116 - 174 1-8 (View Law)

Abstract

This information collection is for the Office of Indian Economic Development (OIED), under the Office of the Assistant Secretary – Indian Affairs, to solicit and award grants to eligible business incubators who will provide services to Native American entrepreneurs in Tribal reservation communities.

202003-1028-002 Hydrography Maintenance Portal (HMP) DOI/GS Active
Existing collection in use without an OMB Control Number
Hydrography Maintenance Portal (HMP)

Key Information

Received 2021-09-08
Concluded 2024-04-16
Expires 2027-04-30
Action Approved without change
OMB Control # 1028-0143

Federal Register Notices

60-Day FRN View Notice
30-Day FRN View Notice

Abstract

The Hydrography Maintenance Portal (HMP) is a website used by editors to ‘check out’ hydrography data from the National Hydrography Dataset (NHD). Editors can update the checked out data using a geographic information system (GIS), and subsequently check the data back into the official version of the NHD managed at the USGS after editing.

202109-0938-007 Pre-Claim Review Demonstration for Inpatient Rehabilitation Facility Services (CMS-10765) HHS/CMS Historical Active
New collection (Request for a new OMB Control Number)
Pre-Claim Review Demonstration for Inpatient Rehabilitation Facility Services (CMS-10765)

Key Information

Received 2021-09-08
Concluded 2022-03-18
Expires 2025-03-31
Action Approved without change
OMB Control # 0938-1420

Federal Register Notices

60-Day FRN View Notice
30-Day FRN View Notice

Authorizing Statutes

42 USC 602 (View Law)

Abstract

The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) is requesting the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) approval for the Review Choice Demonstration for Inpatient Rehabilitation Facility (IRF) Services. This demonstration will assist in developing improved procedures for the identification, investigation, and prosecution of potential Medicare fraud. By ensuring that payments for IRF services are appropriate through either pre-claim or postpayment review, this demonstration also works toward the prevention and identification of potential fraud, waste, and abuse, as well as protecting the Medicare Trust Funds from improper payments while reducing Medicare appeals. CMS proposes performing the demonstration in Alabama, Pennsylvania, Texas, and California, as well as IRFs in any state that bill to the Medicare Administrative Contractor (MAC) jurisdictions JJ, JL, JH, and JE.

202108-3145-002 National Science Foundation Research Infrastructure Guide NSF Active
Revision of a currently approved collection
National Science Foundation Research Infrastructure Guide

Key Information

Received 2021-09-07
Concluded 2021-12-01
Expires 2025-06-30
Action Approved with change
OMB Control # 3145-0239
Previous ICR 201906-3145-004

Federal Register Notices

60-Day FRN View Notice
30-Day FRN View Notice

Authorizing Statutes

42 USC 1861 et seq. (View Law)

Abstract

This manual provides guidance, policies, requirements, and recommended procedures and best practices to NSF staff and award recipients on effective project planning, management, and oversight of large facilities.

202109-2040-001 Clean Watersheds Needs Survey (CWNS) (Reinstatement) EPA/OW Active
Reinstatement without change of a previously approved collection
Clean Watersheds Needs Survey (CWNS) (Reinstatement)

Key Information

Received 2021-09-07
Concluded 2021-10-15
Expires 2025-05-31
Action Approved without change
OMB Control # 2040-0050
Previous ICR 201009-2040-002

Federal Register Notices

60-Day FRN View Notice
30-Day FRN View Notice

Authorizing Statutes

Pub.L. 33 - 1 205 (View Law)

Pub.L. 33 - 2 516 (View Law)

Abstract

The Clean Watersheds Needs Survey (CWNS) is required by Clean Water Act (CWA) Sections 205(a) and 516. It is a periodic inventory of existing and planned publicly owned wastewater conveyance and treatment facilities, combined sewer overflow correction, stormwater management and other water pollution control facilities in the United States, as well as an estimate of how many of these facilities need to be built. The CWNS is a joint effort between EPA and the states. The CWNS collects cost and technical data from states that are associated with publicly owned treatment works and other water pollution control facilities, existing and planned. The respondents who provide this information to Environmental Protection Agency (EPA or Agency) are state agencies responsible for environmental pollution control and local facility contacts who provide documentation to the states. Periodically, the states request data or documentation from contacts at the facility or local government level. These respondents are referred to as facilities. No confidential information is used, nor is sensitive information protected from release under the Public Information Act. EPA achieves national consistency in the final results through the application of uniform guidelines and validation techniques.

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.

N/A

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.

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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.

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