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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| 202001-1910-001 | Financial Assistance | DOE/DOEOA | Active | Revision of a currently approved collection
Financial Assistance
Key Information
Federal Register Notices
Authorizing Statutes42 USC 7254 (View Law) AbstractProvides information necessary to manage all phases of the process of seeking, evaluating, awarding, administering and closing out financial assistance instruments. |
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| 202001-2060-009 | PM2.5 National Ambient Air Quality Standards (NAAQS) State Implementation Plan (SIP) Requirements Rule (Renewal) | EPA/OAR | Active | Extension without change of a currently approved collection
PM2.5 National Ambient Air Quality Standards (NAAQS) State Implementation Plan (SIP) Requirements Rule (Renewal)
Key Information
Federal Register Notices
Authorizing Statutes42 USC 7401-7671q (View Law) AbstractThe EPA has established a suite of PM2.5 standards based on numerous health studies and other evidence demonstrating that serious health effects are associated with exposure to elevated levels of PM2.5. Estimates show that attainment of the PM2.5 standards would result in tens of thousands fewer premature deaths each year, tens of thousands fewer hospital admissions each year, and hundreds of thousands fewer doctor visits, absences from work and school, and respiratory illnesses in children annually. EPA initially established annual and 24-hour PM2.5 standards in 1997. The 24-hour standard was subsequently revised in 2006, and the primary annual standard was revised in 2012. The EPA finalized the PM2.5 NAAQS State Implementation Plan (SIP) Requirements Rule (81 FR 58010) effective October 24, 2016, to describe the Clean Air Act (CAA) requirements that must be met by states with nonattainment areas to develop plans for attaining and maintaining the NAAQS. The intended effect of the PM2.5 NAAQS SIP Requirements Rule is to provide certainty to states regarding their planning obligations related to SIP development. Only states with nonattainment areas are required to submit SIPs that meet the requirements of the rule. The information collection activities in this proposed renewal have been submitted for approval to the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) under the Paperwork Reduction Act (PRA). The PRA requires the EPA to assess the administrative burden (in hours and dollars) for state air agencies to develop plans to attain the PM2.5 NAAQS, and for EPA to review and take action on such plans. |
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| 201911-1024-002 | Historic Preservation Certifications, 36 CFR Part 67 | DOI/NPS | Active | Extension without change of a currently approved collection
Historic Preservation Certifications, 36 CFR Part 67
Key Information
Federal Register Notices
Authorizing Statutes26 USC 47 (View Law) 26 USC 170 (View Law) AbstractSections 47 and 170(h) of the Internal Revenue Code require the Secretary of the Interior to certify to the Secretary of the Treasury whether (1) properties are historic structures, and (2) rehabilitation work on such properties is consistent with their historic character. These certifications are necessary for applicants to receive a Federal income tax credit for rehabilitation (sec. 47), or an income tax deduction for charitable contributions for conservation purposes (sec. 170(h)). |
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| 202001-2060-006 | NESHAP for Beryllium (40 CFR part 61, subpart C) (Renewal) | EPA/OAR | Active | Extension without change of a currently approved collection
NESHAP for Beryllium (40 CFR part 61, subpart C) (Renewal)
Key Information
Federal Register Notices
Authorizing Statutes42 USC 7401 et seq (View Law) AbstractThe National Emission Standards for Hazardous Air Pollutants (NESHAP) for Beryllium (40 CFR Part 61, Subpart C) apply to all extraction plants, ceramic plants, foundries, incinerators, and propellant plants which process beryllium ore, beryllium, beryllium oxides, beryllium alloys, or beryllium-containing waste. All sources known to have either caused, or to have the potential to cause, dangerous levels of beryllium in the ambient air are covered by this standard. This information is being collected to assure compliance with 40 CFR Part 61, Subpart C. In general, all NESHAP standards require initial notifications, performance tests, and periodic reports by the owners/operators of the affected facilities. They are also required to maintain records of the occurrence and duration of any startup, shutdown, or malfunction in the operation of an affected facility, or any period during which the monitoring system is inoperative. These notifications, reports, and records are essential in determining compliance, and are required of all affected facilities subject to NESHAP. |
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| 202001-3141-002 | Class II and Class III/Background Investigation Tribal Licenses | NIGC | Active | Extension without change of a currently approved collection
Class II and Class III/Background Investigation Tribal Licenses
Key Information
Federal Register Notices
Authorizing Statutes25 USC 2701 (View Law) AbstractThis information is used by the Commission to approve ordinances and regulate licensing under the Indian Gaming Regulatory Act in accordance with its statutory authority. |
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| 201911-2060-007 | Registration of Fuels and Fuel Additives: Requirements for Manufacturers (Renewal) | EPA/OAR | Active | Extension without change of a currently approved collection
Registration of Fuels and Fuel Additives: Requirements for Manufacturers (Renewal)
Key Information
Federal Register Notices
Authorizing Statutes42 USC 7401-7626 (View Law) AbstractIn accordance with the regulations at 40 CFR part 79, Subparts A, B, C, and D, Registration of Fuels and Fuel Additives, manufacturers (including importers) of motor-vehicle gasoline, motor-vehicle diesel fuel, and additives for those fuels, are required to have these products registered by EPA prior to their introduction into commerce. Registration involves providing a chemical description of the fuel or additive, and certain technical, marketing, and health-effects information. The development of health-effects data, as required by 40 CFR 79, Subpart F is covered by a separate information collection. Manufacturers are also required to submit periodic reports (annually for additives, quarterly and annually for fuels) on production volume and related information. The information is used to identify products whose evaporative or combustion emissions may pose an unreasonable risk to public health, thus meriting further investigation and potential regulation. The information is also used to ensure that fuel additives comply with EPA requirements for protecting catalytic converters and other automotive emission controls. The data have been used to construct a comprehensive data base on fuel and additive composition. The Mine Safety and Health Administration of the Department of Labor restricts the use of diesel additives in underground coal mines to those registered by EPA. Most of the information is business confidential. |
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| 201910-3133-001CF | SF 3881 - ACH Vendor/Miscellaneous Payment Enrollment Form | NCUA | Active | RCF New
SF 3881 - ACH Vendor/Miscellaneous Payment Enrollment Form
Key Information
Authorizing Statutes31 USC 3322 (View Law) |
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| 202001-0572-001CF | SF-424 Application for Federal Assistance - Individual | USDA/RUS | Active | RCF Recertification
SF-424 Application for Federal Assistance - Individual
Key Information
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| 202001-0570-002CF | Small Socially-Disadvantaged Producer Grant Programs | USDA/RBS | Active | RCF Recertification
Small Socially-Disadvantaged Producer Grant Programs
Key Information
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| 202001-0596-001CF | Application for Federal Assistance (SF-424) (Individual) | USDA/FS | Active | RCF Recertification
Application for Federal Assistance (SF-424) (Individual)
Key Information
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| 202001-2132-002CF | Application for Federal Assistance SF-424 | DOT/FTA | Active | RCF Recertification
Application for Federal Assistance SF-424
Key Information
Authorizing StatutesPub.L. 112 - 141 20027 (View Law) |
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| 202001-0570-001CF | Rural Microentrepreneur Assistance Program | USDA/RBS | Active | RCF Recertification
Rural Microentrepreneur Assistance Program
Key Information
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| 202001-1018-001CF | SF-424 Individual form usage for USFWS | DOI/FWS | Active | RCF Recertification
SF-424 Individual form usage for USFWS
Key Information
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| 202001-1559-001CF | CDFI SF-424 Individual Form Use | TREAS/CDFIF | Active | RCF Recertification
CDFI SF-424 Individual Form Use
Key Information
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| 202001-2132-001CF | Application for Federal Assistance SF-424 | DOT/FTA | Active | RCF Recertification
Application for Federal Assistance SF-424
Key Information
Authorizing StatutesPub.L. 112 - 141 20029 (View Law) |
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| 202001-2132-004CF | Application for Federal Assistance SF-424 | DOT/FTA | Active | RCF Recertification
Application for Federal Assistance SF-424
Key Information
Authorizing StatutesPub.L. 112 - 141 20007 (View Law) |
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| 202001-2132-003CF | Application for Federal Assistance SF-424 | DOT/FTA | Active | RCF Recertification
Application for Federal Assistance SF-424
Key Information
Authorizing StatutesPub.L. 112 - 141 20029 (View Law) |
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| 201911-1651-001 | Section 321 E-Commerce Data | DHS/USCBP | Active | New collection (Request for a new OMB Control Number)
Section 321 E-Commerce Data
Key Information
Federal Register Notices
AbstractCBP faces significant challenges in targeting Section 321 shipments, while still maintaining the clearance speeds the private sector has come to expect. This is because CBP does not receive adequate advance information in order to effectively and efficiently assess the security risk of the approximately 1.8 million Section 321 shipments that arrive each day. This pilot is conducted pursuant to 19 CFR 101.9(a), which authorizes the Commissioner to impose requirements different from those specified in the CBP regulations for the purposes of conducting a test program or procedure designed to evaluate the effectiveness of new technology or operational procedures regarding the processing of passengers, vessels, or merchandise. This information will help CBP better target examination resources toward shipments that might pose a violation risk. By testing this information, CBP will take its first step in determining whether to amend the regulations to mandate specific data elements for shipments eligible for Section 321 release. |
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| 202001-0575-001CF | 7 CFR 1942-A, Community Facilities Loans | USDA/RHS | Active | RCF Recertification
7 CFR 1942-A, Community Facilities Loans
Key Information
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| 201912-0704-001CF | SF-424 Research & related (R&R) | DOD/DODDEP | Active | RCF Recertification
SF-424 Research & related (R&R)
Key Information
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.