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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| 202104-3072-001 | 46 CFR 530 - Service Contracts and Related Form FMC-83 | FMC | Active | Revision of a currently approved collection
46 CFR 530 - Service Contracts and Related Form FMC-83
Key Information
Federal Register Notices
Authorizing Statutes46 USC 40502 (View Law) AbstractSection 8(c) of the Shipping Act of 1984 (1984 Act) (46 U.S.C. 40502), as amended by the Ocean Shipping Reform Act of 1998 (OSRA), requires ocean common carriers and agreements among such carriers to file their service contracts confidentially with the Commission and to publish certain essential terms of those service contracts. Service contracts are written contracts between one or more shippers or a shippers’ association and an individual ocean common carrier or an agreement between or among ocean common carriers in which the shipper makes a commitment to provide a certain minimum quantity or portion of its cargo or freight revenue over a fixed period, and the ocean common carrier or the agreement commits to a certain rate or rate schedule as well as defined service level, such as assured space, transit time, port rotation, etc. Authority to file or delegate the authority to file must be requested by a responsible official of the service contract carrier in writing by submitting the Form FMC-83, Service Contract Registration. |
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| 202104-3220-001 | Student Beneficiary Monitoring | RRB | Active | Revision of a currently approved collection
Student Beneficiary Monitoring
Key Information
Federal Register Notices
Authorizing Statutes45 USC 231 (View Law) AbstractUnder the Railroad Retirement Act (RRA), a student benefit is not payable if the student ceases full-time school attendance, marries, works in the railroad industry, has excessive earnings or attains the upper age limit under the RRA. The report obtains information to be used to determine if benefits should cease or be reduced. |
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| 202103-1625-006 | Sewage and Graywater Discharge Records for Certain Cruise Vessels Operating on Alaskan Waters | DHS/USCG | Historical Active | Extension without change of a currently approved collection
Sewage and Graywater Discharge Records for Certain Cruise Vessels Operating on Alaskan Waters
Key Information
Federal Register Notices
Authorizing StatutesPub.L. 106 - 554 159.315 (View Law) AbstractTo comply with Title XIV of Public Law 106-554, this information collection is needed to enforce sewage and graywater discharges requirements from certain cruise ships operating on Alaskan waters. Respondents are owners and operators of vessels. |
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| 202104-1405-003 | Foreign Diplomatic Services Applications (FDSA) | STATE/AFA | Active | Revision of a currently approved collection
Foreign Diplomatic Services Applications (FDSA)
Key Information
Federal Register Notices
Authorizing Statutes22 USC 4301 (View Law) AbstractCollection information instruments dealing with information collection from the foreign mission community, to include the electronic data compilation (e-Gov), have been combined under one information collection request, collectively referred to as the "Foreign Diplomatic Services Applications." These information collection instruments provide the Office of Foreign Missions and the Office of the Chief of Protocol with the information necessary to provide and administer an effective and efficient benefits, privileges, and immunities program by which foreign missions and eligible applicants may apply for benefits from the U.S. Department of State, to which they are entitled pursuant to the Foreign Missions Act. |
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| 202104-0648-005 | North Pacific Observer Safety and Security Survey | DOC/NOAA | Active | Extension without change of a currently approved collection
North Pacific Observer Safety and Security Survey
Key Information
Federal Register Notices
Authorizing Statutes16 USC 1801 et seq (View Law) AbstractThis is a request for extension of a currently approved collection. The Office of Law Enforcement, Alaska Division, is conducting a survey of North Pacific Observers to determine the number of observers who experienced victimizing behavior during deployments in a given year. The survey will also investigate the reasons that prevented observers from reporting these violations. The results of the survey will provide the Office of Law Enforcement a better understanding of how often observers are victimized, which will enable them to reallocate resources as needed, conduct more training for observers to ensure they know how to report, conduct training to ensure people understand what constitutes a victim crime, and to increase awareness of potential victimizations. Additionally, the survey results will help law enforcement understand the barriers to disclosure, so enforcement may begin to address these impediments so they no longer prevent observers from disclosure. |
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| 202103-1660-007 | National Household Survey on Disaster Preparedness | DHS/FEMA | Historical Active | Reinstatement with change of a previously approved collection
National Household Survey on Disaster Preparedness
Key Information
Federal Register Notices
Authorizing Statutes42 USC 5195-5195(a) (View Law) AbstractFEMAs Community Preparedness Division would like to renew a currently approved collection to evaluate the state of preparedness nationally. The Community Preparedness Division analyzes the data collected through this telephone survey of the public to identify progress and gaps in citizen and community preparedness and participation. This information is used by the Community Preparedness Division, and Citizen Corps Councils to tailor awareness and recruitment campaigns, messaging and public information efforts, and strategic planning initiatives to more effectively improve the state of citizen preparedness and participation across the country. |
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| 202104-0648-007 | 3D Nation Elevation Requirements and Benefits Study | DOC/NOAA | Active | Extension without change of a currently approved collection
3D Nation Elevation Requirements and Benefits Study
Key Information
Federal Register Notices
Authorizing Statutes33 USC 3501 (View Law) AbstractThis is a request for extension of an approved information collection. NOAA, the U.S. Geological Survey (USGS), and partner agencies work to continually improve the technology systems, data, and services that provide information about 3D elevation data and related applications within the United States. By periodically assessing business uses and associated benefits from improved 3D mapping data, the agencies can more effectively prioritize and direct investments that will best serve user needs over time. The 3D Nation Study is a follow-on to the National Enhanced Elevation Assessment (NEEA) white paper finalized in 2012 (NEEA overview can be found at https://pubs.usgs.gov/fs/2012/3088/). The 3D Nation Study incorporates coastal and ocean requirements for elevation data together with terrestrial elevation data needs. The study assesses needs for 3D elevation data in terms of Mission Critical Activities, geographic extents of data needs, collection standards and accuracy requirements, frequency needed, and anticipated benefits of having the required data. Because 3D data are collected and used to meet a wide range of mission critical needs, the 3D Nation Study seeks input from managers and data users from a variety of government entities (e.g., Federal, State, local, Tribal) as well as not for profit, academic, and private/commercial entities. The findings will update a baseline of national business needs and associated benefits for 3D data and associated technologies. This study is intended to inform the design of directed future programs that balance requirements, benefits, and costs at a national scale. More information is available at https://my.usgs.gov/confluence/display/3DNationStudy. From lessons learned with the 2018 survey, NOAA and USGS will ask the same questions, but will change how those questions are shown in the online survey tool to enable respondents to streamline their input and save time in answering. |
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| 202101-0572-004 | Accounting Requirements for RUS Electric and Telecommunications Borrowers | USDA/RUS | Active | Revision of a currently approved collection
Accounting Requirements for RUS Electric and Telecommunications Borrowers
Key Information
Federal Register Notices
Authorizing Statutes7 USC 901 (View Law) AbstractThe regulations supported by this information collection package set forth basic accounting requirements for maintaining accounting records on an accrual basis. |
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| 202001-0572-003 | 7 CFR Part 1724, and Part 1738, Electric Engineering, Architectural Services and Design Policies and Procedures | USDA/RUS | Active | Revision of a currently approved collection
7 CFR Part 1724, and Part 1738, Electric Engineering, Architectural Services and Design Policies and Procedures
Key Information
Federal Register Notices
Authorizing Statutes7 USC 901 et seq. as amended and 904 (View Law) AbstractThe items covered by this information collection package are used for the planning and design of electric distribution, transmission, and generation system and facilities owned by RUS Borrowers. |
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| 202001-0572-004 | RUS Electric Loan Application and Related Reporting Burdens | USDA/RUS | Active | Extension without change of a currently approved collection
RUS Electric Loan Application and Related Reporting Burdens
Key Information
Federal Register Notices
Authorizing Statutes7 USC 6941 (View Law) 7 USC 901 (View Law) AbstractThis is a submission for approval of a non-material change request based on the upcoming publication of regulations streamlining procedures for Electric Program borrowers, including loan application requirements, approval of work plans and load forecasts, which will result in a reduction of response time from respondents. Regulation revisions also allow RUS to rely on the borrowers' year end filed Financial and Operating Reports unless the borrower has failed to meet applicable financial ratios, as required by its security instrument and loan contract. The agency estimates that the numbers of respondents will be reduced by this change, reducing the annualized burden. The regulation revisions remove requirements for borrowers and/or applicants to submit Board of Directors' resolutions resulting in a reduction of response time. |
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| 202104-0938-007 | Business Proposal Forms For Quality Improvement Organizations (QIOs) (CMS-718-721) | HHS/CMS | Historical Active | Revision of a currently approved collection
Business Proposal Forms For Quality Improvement Organizations (QIOs) (CMS-718-721)
Key Information
Federal Register Notices
Authorizing Statutes42 USC 1320c-3 (View Law) 42 USC 1395ww (View Law) AbstractThe submission of proposal information by current Quality Improvement Organizations and other bidders on the appropriate forms will satisfy CMS' need for meaningful, consistent, and verifiable data, which aids Federal procurement awards. |
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| 202104-0938-006 | (CMS-724) MEDICARE/MEDICAID PSYCHIATRIC HOSPITAL SURVEY DATA AND SUPPORTING REGULATIONS | HHS/CMS | Historical Active | Reinstatement without change of a previously approved collection
(CMS-724) MEDICARE/MEDICAID PSYCHIATRIC HOSPITAL SURVEY DATA AND SUPPORTING REGULATIONS
Key Information
Federal Register Notices
Authorizing Statutes42 USC 1395aa (View Law) 42 USC 1395bb (View Law) AbstractThe CMS-724 form is used to collect data that is not collected elsewhere and assists CMS in program planning and evaluation needs and in maintaining an accurate database on providers particiapting in the Medicare psychiatric hospital program. |
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| 202104-0938-003 | Community Mental Health Center (CMHC) Cost Report (CMS-2088-17) | HHS/CMS | Active | Extension without change of a currently approved collection
Community Mental Health Center (CMHC) Cost Report (CMS-2088-17)
Key Information
Federal Register Notices
Authorizing StatutesAbstractIn addition, regulations at 42 CFR 413.20 and 413.24 require adequate cost data and cost reports from providers on an annual basis. The Form CMS-2088-17 cost report is needed to determine a provider’s reasonable costs incurred in furnishing medical services to Medicare beneficiaries and reimbursement due to or due from a provider. |
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| 202103-0960-003 | Statement of Living Arrangements, In-Kind Support and Maintenance | SSA | Active | Revision of a currently approved collection
Statement of Living Arrangements, In-Kind Support and Maintenance
Key Information
Federal Register Notices
Authorizing Statutes42 USC 1382a (View Law) 42 USC 1383 (View Law) AbstractSSA uses Form SSA-8006-F4 in the administration of the Supplemental Security Income (SSI) program. Recipients' need is the basis for determining SSI payments. Need is measured, in part, by the amount of income an individual receives. Income includes in-kind support and maintenance in the form of food and shelter provided by other persons. Form SSA-8006-F4 collects information to ensure that recipients are eligible to receive SSI payments and to determine the correct amount of payments due. The respondents are individuals who apply for SSI payments, or for SSI eligibility redeterminination. |
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| 202010-2120-002 | Helicopter Air Ambulance Operator Reports | DOT/FAA | Active | Extension without change of a currently approved collection
Helicopter Air Ambulance Operator Reports
Key Information
Federal Register Notices
Authorizing StatutesPub.L. 112 - 95 306 (View Law) AbstractThe helicopter air ambulance operational data (the number of flights and hours flown, along with other specified information) reported to the FAA will be used by the agency as background information in the development of risk mitigation strategies to reduce the helicopter air ambulance accident rate, and to meet the mandates set by Congress. This reporting requirement is mandatory for All helicopter air ambulance operators on an annual basis. |
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| 202103-0648-005 | An Observer Program for At-Sea Processing Vessels in the Pacific Coast Groundfish Fishery | DOC/NOAA | Active | Extension without change of a currently approved collection
An Observer Program for At-Sea Processing Vessels in the Pacific Coast Groundfish Fishery
Key Information
Federal Register Notices
Authorizing StatutesPub.L. 94 - 265 303 (View Law) AbstractThis request is for extension of the current collection for the Monitoring Programs for Vessels in the Pacific Coast Groundfish Fishery. In 2011, the National Marine Fisheries Service (NMFS) mandated observer requirements for the West Coast groundfish trawl catch shares program. For all fishery sectors, observers must be obtained through third-party observer provider companies operating under permits issued by NMFS. The regulations at §§ 660.140 (h), 660.150 (j), and 660.160 (g), specify observer coverage requirements for trawl vessels and define the responsibilities for observer providers, including reporting requirements. Regulations at §660.140 (i) specify requirements for catch monitor coverage for first receivers. Data collected by observers are used by NMFS to estimate total landed catch and discards, monitor the attainment of annual groundfish allocations, estimate catch rates of prohibited species, and as a component in stock assessments. These data are necessary to comply with the Magnuson-Stevens Act requirements to prevent overfishing. In addition, observer data is used to assess fishing related mortality of protected and endangered species. |
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| 202103-0938-013 | Creditable Coverage Disclosure to CMS OnLine Form and Instructions (CMS-10198) | HHS/CMS | Historical Active | Reinstatement without change of a previously approved collection
Creditable Coverage Disclosure to CMS OnLine Form and Instructions (CMS-10198)
Key Information
Federal Register Notices
Authorizing Statutes1 Stat. 1860 AbstractInformation collection requirements will ensure that entities that currently provide prescription drug benefits to any Medicare Part D eligible individual disclose to CMS whether the prescription drug benefit that they offer is creditable coverage. The disclosure is required to be provide annually and upon any change that affects whether the coverage is creditable prescription drug coverage. This collection also provides creditable coverage disclosure instructions for entities complying with these infromation collection request. |
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| 202103-3220-001 | RUIA Claims Notification and Verification System | RRB | Historical Active | Revision of a currently approved collection
RUIA Claims Notification and Verification System
Key Information
Federal Register Notices
Authorizing Statutes45 USC 355 (View Law) 45 USC 362(l) (View Law) AbstractSection 5(b) of the RUIA requires that effective January 1, 1990, when a claim for benefits is filed with the Railroad Retirement Board (RRB), the RRB shall provide notice of such claim to the claimant's base-year employer(s) and afford such employer(s) an opportunity to submit information relevant to the claim before making an initial determination on the claim. When the RRB determines to pay benefits to a claimant under the RUIA, the RRB shall provide notice of such determination to the claimant's base-year employer. |
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| 202103-3220-002 | Request for Internet Services | RRB | Historical Active | Revision of a currently approved collection
Request for Internet Services
Key Information
Federal Register Notices
Authorizing Statutes45 USC 231(f) (View Law) AbstractThe Railroad Retirement Board collects information needed to provide customers with the ability to request a Password Request Code and subsequently, to establish an individual PIN/Password, the initial steps in providing the option of conducting transactions with the RRB on a routine basis through the Internet. |
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| 202103-1076-002 | Verification of Indian Preference for Employment in BIA and IHS | DOI/BIA | Active | Extension without change of a currently approved collection
Verification of Indian Preference for Employment in BIA and IHS
Key Information
Federal Register Notices
Authorizing Statutes25 USC 44 (View Law) AbstractThe Indian Preference form for employment in the BIA and IHS allows offices that work primarily with Indian Tribes to give preference in hiring to qualified Indian applicants. |
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.
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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.
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.