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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| 202108-1625-003 | PROSPECT QUESTIONNAIRE, CHAT NOW QUESTIONNAIRE, AND THE OFFICER PROGRAM APPLICATION | DHS/USCG | Active | Extension without change of a currently approved collection
PROSPECT QUESTIONNAIRE, CHAT NOW QUESTIONNAIRE, AND THE OFFICER PROGRAM APPLICATION
Key Information
Federal Register Notices
Authorizing Statutes10 USC 503 (View Law) 14 USC 468 (View Law) AbstractCollection of information is required to initiate enlistment of US Coast Guard enlisted personnel and commissioned officers. 14 USC 468 authorizes the United States Coast Guard to recruit personnel for military service. The information requested on the gocoastguard.com web site is collected in accordance with Section 503 of Title 10, United States Code, and may only be used to identify and process individuals interested in applying for enlistment or commission in the United States Coast Guard or Coast Guard Reserve. Records are maintained at USCG Headquarters in Washington, DC and recruiting offices. |
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| 202107-1004-002 | Bureau of Land Management Resource Advisory Council Application (43 CFR Subpart 1784) | DOI/BLM | Active | Extension without change of a currently approved collection
Bureau of Land Management Resource Advisory Council Application (43 CFR Subpart 1784)
Key Information
Federal Register Notices
Authorizing Statutes5 USC App. 2 (View Law) 43 USC 1739 (View Law) AbstractThe BLM collects this information to determine education, training, and experience related to possible service on advisory committees established under the authority of Section 309 of the Federal Land Policy and Management Act (43 U.S.C. 1739) and the Federal Advisory Committee Act, 5 U.S.C. App. 2. This information is necessary to ensure that each advisory committee is structured to provide fair membership balance, both geographic and interest-specific, in terms of the functions to be performed and points of view to be represented, as prescribed by its charter. This request is for OMB to renew this OMB control number for an additional three years. |
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| 202108-0551-001 | Specialty Sugar Certificate Application | USDA/FAS | Active | Revision of a currently approved collection
Specialty Sugar Certificate Application
Key Information
Federal Register Notices
AbstractCollection of information is necessary to fulfill obligations of the regulation at 15 CFR 2011 subpart B to issue specialty sugar certificates, letters to importers signed by the FAS Certifying Authority, and to ensure that U.S. importers comply with requirements. The regulation sets forth the terms and conditions under which the Certifying Authority in FAS issues certificates to importers allowing them to compete to enter specialty sugars under the tariff-rate quota (TRQ) for refined sugar. |
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| 202003-1028-003 | Hydro Addressing Tool | DOI/GS | Active | New collection (Request for a new OMB Control Number)
Hydro Addressing Tool
Key Information
Federal Register Notices
AbstractThe Hydrography Addressing Tool (HydroAdd Tool) is a website being developed by the USGS National Geospatial Program, National Geospatial Technical Operations Center which will allow users to reference stream network-specific geographic locations, also known as addressing, of their own data to the National Hydrography Dataset (NHD). Users must make their geospatial data available as a web feature service. |
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| 202108-1205-002CF | Certification of Vaccination | DOL/ETA | Active | RCF New
Certification of Vaccination
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| 202107-0938-008 | CMS Medicare Part D E-Prescribing Tools in 42 CFR 423.128(d)(1) and 423.160 (CMS-10755) | HHS/CMS | Active | New collection (Request for a new OMB Control Number)
CMS Medicare Part D E-Prescribing Tools in 42 CFR 423.128(d)(1) and 423.160 (CMS-10755)
Key Information
Federal Register Notices
Authorizing StatutesPub.L. 115 - 271 6062 (View Law) Pub.L. 108 - 173 1860D (View Law) AbstractThe MMA authorizes CMS to require additional contract terms not inconsistent with the Part D statute. Under this authority, we are proposing to require that Sponsors offer a patient RTBT because we believe that it is appropriate to require that the formulary and benefit information be provided to enrollees in real time. Enrollees should have continuous access to this information, since drug pricing information is so dynamic. |
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| 202108-0607-002CF | Census Bureau Certification of Vaccination | DOC/CENSUS | Active | RCF Recertification
Census Bureau Certification of Vaccination
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| 202108-2030-002CF | Certification of Vaccination Common Form | EPA/OMS | Active | RCF Recertification
Certification of Vaccination Common Form
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| 202108-3141-003CF | Certification of Vaccine Form (NIGC) | NIGC | Active | RCF Recertification
Certification of Vaccine Form (NIGC)
Key Information
Authorizing Statutes5 USC Chapters 11 and 79 (View Law) |
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| 202108-3137-003CF | Certification of Vaccination Common Form | IMLS | Active | RCF Recertification
Certification of Vaccination Common Form
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| 202108-3124-002CF | Certification of COVID-19 Vaccination Status | MSPB | Active | RCF Recertification
Certification of COVID-19 Vaccination Status
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| 202108-0660-003CF | FirstNet Certification of Vaccination (Contractors and Visitors) | DOC/NTIA | Active | RCF Recertification
FirstNet Certification of Vaccination (Contractors and Visitors)
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| 202108-0648-002CF | NOAA Certification of Vaccination Attestation Common Form (Contractors and Visitors) | DOC/NOAA | Active | RCF Recertification
NOAA Certification of Vaccination Attestation Common Form (Contractors and Visitors)
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| 202108-3150-002CF | Certification of Vaccination | NRC | Active | RCF Recertification
Certification of Vaccination
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| 202108-0660-004CF | NTIA Certification of Vaccination (Contractors and Visitors) | DOC/NTIA | Active | RCF Recertification
NTIA Certification of Vaccination (Contractors and Visitors)
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| 202108-0690-002CF | DOC/OS Certification of Vaccination Attestation Common Form (Contractors and Visitors) | DOC/OS | Active | RCF Recertification
DOC/OS Certification of Vaccination Attestation Common Form (Contractors and Visitors)
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| 202108-3316-002CF | Certification of Vaccination | TVA | Active | RCF Recertification
Certification of Vaccination
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| 202108-3240-002CF | Certification of Vaccination | SSS | Active | RCF Recertification
Certification of Vaccination
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| 202108-3209-002CF | Certification of Vaccination | OGE | Active | RCF Recertification
Certification of Vaccination
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| 202108-3155-002CF | Certification of Vaccination | DNFSB | Active | RCF Recertification
Certification of Vaccination
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Why They Are Important
ICRs play a vital role in ensuring transparency and accountability in federal data collection. When federal agencies collect information from 10 or more "persons" (which includes individuals,
businesses, and state, local, and tribal governments), they must submit an ICR to ensure that it fulfills their statutory missions, avoids unnecessary or duplicative requests, and
minimizes burden on the American public. Additionally, Federal Register Notices (FRNs) and the opportunity for public comments provide a formal way for the public to be informed of
proposed ICRs and participate in the process.
ICRs also serve as a key resource for tracking changes to federal data collections. The availability of detailed documentation, such as data collection instruments and methodologies,
allows the general public to identify revisions in a timely manner. These may include revisions prompted by Executive Orders or statistical policies like
OMB's Statistical Policy Directive No. 15 (SPD 15), which are often submitted as "nonsubstantive" or "nonmaterial" changes to a
currently approved collection.[1] Furthermore, ICRs can help determine if a data collection has expired without renewal or has been intentionally
discontinued. By reviewing ICRs, the public can better understand what data is being collected, how it evolves over time, and whether data collections have become inactive–often in response
to shifting priorities and updated standards.
How To Use The Tool
The ICR tracking tool offers a user-friendly view of ICRs that have been recently submitted, reviewed, or are nearing expiration. By aggregating key data from individual ICRs,
the tool allows users to view the current status of each request, including submission, conclusion, and expiration dates, details on whether any changes were made, authorizing statutes,
and more. Users can search for specific information and filter results based on various criteria. If seeking additional information, various text fields are hyperlinked to the full ICR
on RegInfo.gov and associated resources. The tool is updated on a daily basis to reflect the most current information available.
Column descriptions are available below the table.
Column Name
Definition
Categories Include
ICRReferenceNumber
The ICR Reference Number uniquely identifies each ICR review. This number is assigned by the OIRA system when the ICR is created.
ICR Reference Numbers are formatted YYYYMM-NNNN-XXX where YYYYMM is the month of origin, NNNN is the agency/subagency code, and XXX is a 3 digit sequential number assigned per creation per month.
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.
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.