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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| 201902-0710-001 | Pacific Northwest Households Recreation Use Survey | DOD/COE | 2019-02-13 | Active | New collection (Request for a new OMB Control Number)
Pacific Northwest Households Recreation Use Survey
Key Information
Federal Register Notices
Authorizing Statutes84 FR 3419 AbstractThe U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Bonneville Power Administration (BPA), and Bureau of Reclamation (BOR), are jointly developing an environmental impact statement (EIS), referred to as the Columbia River System Operations (CRSO) EIS. As part of the EIS, the Corps is tasked with evaluating changes in the economic value provided by water-based recreation. The purpose of this survey effort is to gather information that will support development of a water-based recreational demand model for the Columbia River Basin in Washington, Oregon, Idaho, and western Montana. The proposed design involves a mail survey for preliminary screening to identify eligible recreators, followed by a telephone survey of eligible recreators to collect data on recreational trips and activities within the region. The model will be used to evaluate recreational impacts associated with alternatives identified within the CRSO EIS. |
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| 201812-0570-001 | Value Added Producer Grant Program | USDA/RBS | 2019-01-28 | Active | Revision of a currently approved collection
Value Added Producer Grant Program
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Federal Register Notices
Authorizing StatutesPub.L. 110 - 246 6202 (View Law) AbstractThe collection of information is vital to Rural Development to make decisions regarding the eligibility of grant recipients in order to ensure compliance with the regulations and to ensure that the funds obtained from the Government are being used for the purposes for which they were awarded. |
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| 201901-1505-001CF | Collection of Demographic Information | TREAS/DO | 2019-01-15 | Active | RCF New
Collection of Demographic Information
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| 201810-2060-015 | NSPS for Metal Coil Surface Coating (40 CFR part 60, subpart TT) (Renewal) | EPA/OAR | 2018-11-01 | Active | Extension without change of a currently approved collection
NSPS for Metal Coil Surface Coating (40 CFR part 60, subpart TT) (Renewal)
Key Information
Federal Register Notices
Authorizing Statutes42 USC 3501 et seq (View Law) AbstractThe New Source Performance Standards (NSPS) for Metal Coil Surface Coating (40 CFR Part 60, Subpart TT) apply to the following surface coating lines in the metal coil surface coating industry: each prime coat operation; each finish coat operation; and each prime and finish coat operation cured simultaneously, where the finish coat is applied wet-on-wet over the prime coat. In general, all NSPS standards require initial notification reports, 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 with 40 CFR Part 60, Subpart TT. |
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| 201809-3170-001CF | CFPB's use of SF-85 Questionnaire for Non-Sensitive Positions | CFPB | 2018-09-19 | Active | RCF Recertification
CFPB's use of SF-85 Questionnaire for Non-Sensitive Positions
Key Information
Authorizing Statutes5 USC 3301, 3302, 9101 (View Law) |
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| 201808-2060-010 | Emissions Certification and Compliance Requirements for Nonroad Compression-ignition Engines and On-highway Heavy Duty Engines (Renewal) | EPA/OAR | 2018-08-31 | Active | Extension without change of a currently approved collection
Emissions Certification and Compliance Requirements for Nonroad Compression-ignition Engines and On-highway Heavy Duty Engines (Renewal)
Key Information
Federal Register Notices
Authorizing Statutes42 USC 7521 (View Law) AbstractThe ICR addresses certification and compliance requirements for the following industries: nonroad (NR) compression-ignition (CI) engines and equipment, marine CI engines in Categories 1 and 2; and heavy-duty (HD) engines. In addition, the following ICRs are being incorporated, either in whole or in part, to eliminate redundancy: Control of Emissions from New Marine Compression-Ignition Engines at or Above 30 Liters per Cylinder (2060-0641); Engine Emission Defect Information Reports and Voluntary Emission Recall Reports (2060-0048); Emissions Certification and Compliance Requirements for Locomotives and Locomotive Engines (2060-0392); and Certification and Compliance Requirements for Medium- and Heavy-Duty Engines and Vehicles (2060-0678). With this consolidation, we are combining all certification and compliance burden associated with the heavy-duty and nonroad compression-ignition engine, equipment and vehicle industries under a single ICR. Title II of the Clean Air Act (CAA), charges EPA with issuing certificates of conformity for those engines and vehicles that comply with applicable emission requirements. Such a certificate must be issued before those products may be legally introduced into commerce. To apply for a certificate of conformity, manufacturers are required to submit descriptions of their planned production, descriptions of emission control systems and test data. The emission values achieved during certification testing may also be used in the Averaging, Banking, and Trading (ABT) Program, which allows engine manufacturers to bank credits for engine families that emit below the standard and use the credits to certify engine families that emit above the standard. The CAA also mandates EPA verify that manufacturers have translated their certified prototypes into mass produced engines; and that these engines comply with emission standards throughout their useful lives. EPA verifies this through Compliance Programs, including Production Line Testing (PLT), In-use Testing and Selective Enforcement Audits (SEAs). PLT is a self-audit program that allows marine engine manufacturers to monitor their products emissions profile with statistical certainty and minimize the cost of correcting errors through early detection. In-use testing verifies compliance with emission standards throughout an engine family's useful life. Through SEAs, EPA verifies that test data submitted by engine manufacturers is reliable and testing is performed according to EPA regulations. Under the Transition Program for Equipment Manufacturers (TPEM), NRCI equipment manufacturers may delay compliance with Tier 4 standards for up to seven years if they comply with certain limitations. The Program seeks to ease the impact of new emission standards on equipment manufacturers as they often need to redesign their products. |
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| 201808-2060-007 | EG for Sewage Sludge Incinerators (40 CFR part 60, subpart MMMM) (Renewal) | EPA/OAR | 2018-08-23 | Active | Extension without change of a currently approved collection
EG for Sewage Sludge Incinerators (40 CFR part 60, subpart MMMM) (Renewal)
Key Information
Federal Register Notices
Authorizing Statutes42 USC 7429 (View Law) 42 USC 7411 (View Law) AbstractThe Emission Guidelines for Sewage Sludge Incinerators (SSI) for Sewage Sludge Incinerators (40 CFR Part 60, Subpart MMMM) apply to the administrators of air quality programs in a state or U.S. protectorate with one or more SSI units that commenced construction either on or before the date of proposal. States may choose to incorporate the model rule text directly in their state plan. If a State does not develop, adopt, and submit an approvable State plan, the EPA must develop a Federal plan to implement the emission guidelines. These regulations do not directly apply to SSI unit owners and operators. However, SSI unit owners and operators must comply with the state plan to implement the emission guidelines contained in this Subpart. These standards only affect existing units constructed on or before October 14, 2010; therefore, no new units will become subject to these same standards. This information is being collected to assure compliance with 40 CFR Part 60, Subpart MMMM. In general, all emission guidelines 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 emission guidelines. |
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| 201707-1018-004CF | FWS Usage of Form DI-1926, “Application for Permit for Archeological Investigations” | DOI/FWS | 2018-07-19 | Active | RCF New
FWS Usage of Form DI-1926, “Application for Permit for Archeological Investigations”
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| 201707-1006-003CF | BOR Usage of Form DI-1926, “Application for Permit for Archaeological Investigations” | DOI/RB | 2018-07-19 | Active | RCF New
BOR Usage of Form DI-1926, “Application for Permit for Archaeological Investigations”
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| 201707-1076-002CF | BIA Usage of Form DI-1926, “Application for Permit for Archaeological Investigations” | DOI/BIA | 2018-07-19 | Active | RCF New
BIA Usage of Form DI-1926, “Application for Permit for Archaeological Investigations”
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| 201707-1004-012CF | BLM Usage of DI-1926, “Application for Permit for Archaeological Investigations” | DOI/BLM | 2018-07-19 | Active | RCF New
BLM Usage of DI-1926, “Application for Permit for Archaeological Investigations”
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| 201805-2060-002 | EPA's Light-Duty In-Use Vehicle Testing Program (Renewal) | EPA/OAR | 2018-05-30 | Active | Extension without change of a currently approved collection
EPA's Light-Duty In-Use Vehicle Testing Program (Renewal)
Key Information
Federal Register Notices
Authorizing Statutes42 USC 7541 (View Law) AbstractEPA's light-duty in-use vehicle testing program provides a spot-check audit of manufacturers' compliance with the provision of the Clean Air Act. The ICR covers the solicitation of owners for participation, the responses of those who are interested in participating, and the additional information collected from those who do participate. Vehicle owners who volunteer to participate are required to provide information regarding their vehicle before it is eligible to be accepted for testing. The information includes identification of the vehicle, optional scheduled maintenance records where available, problems with the vehicle, etc. This allows the Agency to procure properly maintained and used vehicles for testing. This ICR renews only the light-duty portion of EPA's in-use testing programs; the heavy-duty and off-road portions will be renewed separately. |
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| 201711-1018-001 | Land-Based Wind Energy Guidelines | DOI/FWS | 2018-03-23 | Active | Extension without change of a currently approved collection
Land-Based Wind Energy Guidelines
Key Information
Federal Register Notices
Authorizing Statutes16 USC 668-668d (View Law) 16 USC 1531-1544 (View Law) 16 USC 661-667e (View Law) 16 USC 703-712 (View Law) AbstractThe U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, working with the Wind Turbine Guidelines Advisory Committee, developed the Land-Based Wind Energy Guidelines (Guidelines). These voluntary Guidelines provide a structured, scientific process for addressing wildlife conservation concerns at all stages of land-based wind energy development. They describe a process for wind project developers to use to gather information to identify sites with low risk to wildlife, and to assess, mitigate, and monitor the potential adverse effects of wind energy projects on wildlife and their habitats. They also promote effective communication among wind energy developers and Federal, State, and local conservation agencies and tribes. These Guidelines are intended to: * Promote compliance with relevant wildlife laws and regulations; * Encourage scientifically rigorous survey, monitoring, assessment, and research designs proportionate to the risk to species of concern; * Produce potentially comparable data across the Nation; * Mitigate, including avoid, minimize, and compensate for potential adverse effects on species of concern and their habitats; and, * Improve the ability to predict and resolve effects locally, regionally, and nationally. Although the Guidelines are voluntary, they are designed to minimize impacts to wildlife, including species protected by the Migratory Bird Treaty Act (16 U.S.C 703-712), Bald and Golden Eagle Protection Act (16 U.S.C. 668-668d), and Endangered Species Act (16 U.S.C. 1531-1544), as well as species not afforded protection under these Acts, but which are potentially significantly impacted by wind energy development (e.g., sage grouse). The Guidelines are also consistent with the Fish and Wildlife Coordination Act (16 U.S.C. 661-667e) and Executive Order 13186, "Responsibilities of Federal Agencies to Protect Migratory Birds" (January 10, 2001). When used in concert with appropriate regulatory tools, the Guidelines form the best practical approach for conserving species of concern. |
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| 201802-0596-014CF | Tangible Personal Property Report and Instructions (SF-428, 428A, 428B, 428C, 428S) | USDA/FS | 2018-02-28 | Active | RCF New
Tangible Personal Property Report and Instructions (SF-428, 428A, 428B, 428C, 428S)
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| 201708-1405-002 | J-1 Waiver Recommendation Application | STATE/AFA | 2017-08-10 | Active | Extension without change of a currently approved collection
J-1 Waiver Recommendation Application
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Federal Register Notices
Authorizing Statutes8 USC 1184 (View Law) AbstractThe J-1 Waiver Recommendation Application is used to record the information required by 22 CFR 41.63 for a waiver request filed with the Secretary of State. The information requested on the form is limited to that which is necessary to enable the Waiver Review Division of the Visa Office of the Department of State (CA/VO/L/W) to act on the request. Applicants provide biographic data and details of their periods of stay on J visas in the United States. |
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| 201705-1225-015CF | Applicant Background Questionnaire | DOL/DM | 2017-05-30 | Active | RCF Recertification
Applicant Background Questionnaire
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| 201705-1091-002CF | DOI Use of Demographic Information on Applicants Form | DOI/OEO | 2017-05-30 | Active | RCF Recertification
DOI Use of Demographic Information on Applicants Form
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| 200804-2577-004 | Indian Housing Block Grant (IHBG) Evaluation | HUD/PIH | 2008-05-14 | Active | New collection (Request for a new OMB Control Number)
Indian Housing Block Grant (IHBG) Evaluation
Key Information
Federal Register Notices
Authorizing Statutes73 FR 27 73 FR 87 AbstractSurvey a sample of housing authorities and households recently admitted or on the waiting list for public housing or Housing Choice Vouchers to assess inequities and inefficiencies in the current system for subsidizing rents, setting rents and payment standards, and verifying income; and evaluate and propose effective reforms. |
ICR Data Dictionary
Field
Description
Example
Reference Number
Unique identifier for an ICR submission, consisting of the year, agency code, and submission number.
202212-1505-001
Title
Name of the information collection.
Annual Survey of Manufactures
Agency
Federal agency and subagency responsible for the information collection.
Department of Commerce/Census Bureau
Status
Current status of the ICR in the review process.
Active, Concluded, Withdrawn
Request Type
Type of request being made (e.g., new collection, extension, revision).
New Collection, Extension, Revision
OMB Control Number
Identifier assigned by OMB to approved information collections.
0607-0449
Abstract
Brief description of the information collection's purpose and use.
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.
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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.