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
202507-2105-001 Thriving Communities Initiative DOT/OST Received in OIRA
No material or nonsubstantive change to a currently approved collection
Thriving Communities Initiative

Key Information

Received 2025-07-15
OMB Control # 2105-0584
Previous ICR 202504-2105-001

Federal Register Notices

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

Authorizing Statutes

Pub.L. 117 - 103 6702 (d) (3) (View Law)

Abstract

This is a request for Office of Management and Budget (OMB) renewal for an information collection request (ICR) to enable the Department of Transportation’s (DOT) Office of the Secretary (OST) to implement the Thriving Communities Initiative (TCI) and Build America Bureau programs which includes the Thriving Communities program (TCP), the Rural and Tribal Assistance Pilot Program, and the Asset Concession and Innovative Finance Assistance Program. The TCI was authorized in the Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2022 (H.R. 2471), enacted on March 15, 2022. The Thriving Communities Initiative is a key component in DOT’s Equity Action Plan that will provide direct, coordinated and place-based technical assistance and capacity building support that enables all communities, particularly those that are under-served and historically disadvantaged, to be able to access funding and programs established in the Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act (IIJA also known as the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law).

202506-1240-002 Carrier's Report of Issuance of Policy DOL/OWCP Received in OIRA
Extension without change of a currently approved collection
Carrier's Report of Issuance of Policy

Key Information

Received 2025-07-15
OMB Control # 1240-0004
Previous ICR 202201-1240-001

Federal Register Notices

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

Authorizing Statutes

33 USC 932(a) (View Law)

33 USC 939 (View Law)

Abstract

The Carrier's Report of Issuance of Policy (Form LS-570) is used by authorized insurance carriers to report the policy of insurance issued for each insured employer. This form is to be sent to the Deputy Commissioner in the compensation district indicated by the employer's address. Section 32(a) of the Longshore and Harbor Workers’ Compensation Act (33 USC 932(a)), requires every employer to secure the payment of such compensation with any insurance company authorized by the Secretary, to insure payment of compensation under this Act or receiving authorization from the Secretary to pay such compensation directly.

202507-0535-003 Agricultural Surveys Program USDA/NASS Received in OIRA
No material or nonsubstantive change to a currently approved collection
Agricultural Surveys Program

Key Information

Received 2025-07-15
OMB Control # 0535-0213
Previous ICR 202501-0535-003

Federal Register Notices

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

Authorizing Statutes

Pub.L. 115 - 435 301 (View Law)

7 USC 3601.1 (View Law)

16 USC 3834(c) (View Law)

7 USC 2204 (View Law)

7 USC 2276 (View Law)

18 USC 1905 (View Law)

Abstract

This non-substantive change request addresses two items on the Quarterly Agricultural Surveys: the use of text message reminders and modifications to the Dry Bean Exclude statement. These changes will not impact burden hours.

202507-0938-004 Student Health Insurance Coverage (CMS-10377) HHS/CMS Received in OIRA
Reinstatement without change of a previously approved collection
Student Health Insurance Coverage (CMS-10377)

Key Information

Received 2025-07-15
OMB Control # 0938-1157
Previous ICR 202204-0938-005

Federal Register Notices

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

Authorizing Statutes

42 USC 18118(c) (View Law)

Abstract

Under the Student Health Insurance Final Rule, issuers of student health insurance are required to disclose to the student and any dependents in the insurance policy or certificate and any other written materials that the policy being issued does not meet all of the requirements under the Affordable Care Act.

202504-3038-002 Swap Data Recordkeeping and Reporting Requirements: Pre-Enactment and Transition Swaps CFTC Received in OIRA
Extension without change of a currently approved collection
Swap Data Recordkeeping and Reporting Requirements: Pre-Enactment and Transition Swaps

Key Information

Received 2025-07-15
OMB Control # 3038-0089
Previous ICR 202207-3038-006

Federal Register Notices

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

Authorizing Statutes

Pub.L. 111 - 203 124 Stat. 1376 (2010) (View Law)

7 USC . 2(a), 21(b), and 2(h)(5)(B) (View Law)

Abstract

On July 21, 2010, the Dodd-Frank Wall Street Reform and Consumer Protection Act (“Dodd-Frank Act”) went into effect. Title VII of the Dodd-Frank Act amended the Commodity Exchange Act (“CEA”) to create a regulatory framework for swaps. Section 723 of Title VII amended Section 2 of the CEA to provide that rules adopted by the Commodity Futures Trading Commission (“Commission” or “CFTC”) to implement Section 2 shall provide for the reporting of data relating to both: (i) swaps entered into before the date of enactment of the Dodd-Frank Act, the terms of which have not expired as of the date of enactment of that Act (“pre-enactment swaps”) and (ii) swaps entered into on or after the date of enactment of the Dodd-Frank Act and prior to the compliance date specified in Commission swap data reporting rules implementing Section 2(h)(5)(B) (“transition swaps”). On June 12, 2012, the Commission adopted regulation 46, which imposes recordkeeping and reporting requirements relating to pre-enactment and transition swaps (collectively, “historical swaps”). This renewal concerns the existing collections of information required by 17 CFR Part 46. CFTC regulation 46 imposes recordkeeping and reporting requirements, relating to historical swaps, on the following entities: swap dealers (“SDs”), major swap participants (“MSPs”), and counterparties to swaps who are neither SDs nor MSPs (“non-SD/MSP counterparties”). Section 46.2 requires affected entities to keep certain records relating to historical swaps; Section 46.3 requires affected entities to make an initial data report regarding historical swaps to a swap data repository (“SDR”) and make on-going reports to a SDR for certain historical swaps throughout the existence of the swaps; Section 46.11 requires affected entities to report errors and omissions in data previously reported regarding historical swaps to a SDR.

202503-1122-002 Semi-annual Progress Report for Children and Youth Exposed to Violence Program DOJ/OVW Received in OIRA
Reinstatement without change of a previously approved collection
Semi-annual Progress Report for Children and Youth Exposed to Violence Program

Key Information

Received 2025-07-15
OMB Control # 1122-0028
Previous ICR 202204-1122-003

Federal Register Notices

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

Authorizing Statutes

Pub.L. 118 - 42 138 STAT. 142 (View Law)

Pub.L. 119 - 4 Title III (View Law)

Abstract

The Consolidated Grant Program to Address Children and Youth Experiencing Domestic and Sexual Assault and Engage Men and Boys as Allies (hereinafter referred to as the Consolidated Youth Program) was authorized in FY 2012 by federal appropriations acts, which consolidated four previously authorized and appropriated programs into one comprehensive program. The four programs included in these consolidations were Services to Advocate for and Respond to Youth (Youth Services), Assist Children and Youth Exposed to Violence (CEV), Engaging Men and Youth in Preventing Domestic Violence (EMY), and Supporting Teens through Education and Prevention (STEP).

202507-0938-005 Disclosure and Recordkeeping Requirements for Grandfathered Health Plans under the Affordable Care Act (CMS-10325) HHS/CMS Received in OIRA
Reinstatement without change of a previously approved collection
Disclosure and Recordkeeping Requirements for Grandfathered Health Plans under the Affordable Care Act (CMS-10325)

Key Information

Received 2025-07-15
OMB Control # 0938-1093
Previous ICR 202204-0938-006

Federal Register Notices

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

Authorizing Statutes

Pub.L. 111 - 148 1251 (View Law)

Abstract

Section 1251 of the ACA provides that certain plans and health insurance coverage in existence as of March 23, 2010, known as grandfathered health plans, are not required to comply with certain statutory provisions in the Act.To maintain its status as a grandfathered health plan, the interim final rule (75 FR 34538, June 17, 2010) require the plan to maintain records documenting the terms of the plan in effect on March 23, 2010, and any other documents that are necessary to verify, explain or clarify status as a grandfathered health plan.The plan must make such records available for examination upon request by participants,beneficiaries, individual policy subscribers, or a State or Federal agency official. A grandfathered health plan is also required to include a statement in any plan material provided to participants or beneficiaries describing the benefits provided under the plan or health insurance coverage, the plan or coverage believes it is a grandfathered health plan within the meaning of section 1251 of the ACA, that being a grandfathered health plan means that the plan does not include certain consumer protections of the ACA, and providing contact information for participants to direct questions regarding which protections apply and which protections do not apply to a grandfathered health plan and what might cause a plan to change from grandfathered health plan status and to file complaints. The amendment to the interim final rule (75 FR 70114, November 17, 2010) requires a grandfathered group health plan that is changing health insurance issuers to provide the succeeding health insurance issuer (and the succeeding health insurance issuer must require) documentation of plan terms (including benefits, cost sharing, employer contributions, and annual limits) under the prior health insurance coverage sufficient to make a determination whether the standards of paragraph (g)(1) of the interim final regulations are exceeded.

202506-1660-001 Disaster Assistance Registration DHS/FEMA Received in OIRA
No material or nonsubstantive change to a currently approved collection
Disaster Assistance Registration

Key Information

Received 2025-07-15
OMB Control # 1660-0002
Previous ICR 202406-1660-004

Federal Register Notices

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

Authorizing Statutes

Pub.L. 93 - 288 0000 (View Law)

Pub.L. 116 - 260 133 (View Law)

42 USC 5174 (View Law)

8 USC 1601 (View Law)

Abstract

The forms in this collection are used to obtain pertinent information to provide financial assistance, and if necessary, direct assistance to eligible individuals and households who, as a direct result of a disaster or emergency, have uninsured or under-insured, necessary or serious expenses they are unable to meet. This revision of a currently approved information collection will improve the applicant’s experience with the disaster assistance registration process by providing a simpler, more intuitive interface and limiting required responses to those needed based on their needs. These changes will help rebuild trust in the Federal Government by promoting transparency of FEMA’s Disaster Assistance application process.

202506-2127-006 Vehicle Information for the General Public DOT/NHTSA Received in OIRA
Reinstatement with change of a previously approved collection
Vehicle Information for the General Public

Key Information

Received 2025-07-15
OMB Control # 2127-0629
Previous ICR 202109-2127-004

Federal Register Notices

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

Abstract

The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) seeks the Office of Management and Budget’s (OMB) approval on the reinstatement of a currently approved information collection (OMB Control Number: 2127-0629) to obtain vehicle information for the general public in support of the New Car Assessment Program (NCAP). The information collection requests responses from major motor vehicle manufacturers about the crashworthiness, crash avoidance, and other capabilities of their vehicle models. The collection is voluntary and conducted annually. The information is primarily used to provide information to consumers. It is also used to address consumer inquiries as well as for internal agency analyses. This reinstatement of a currently approved information collection request includes the statutory addition of information about advanced crash avoidance technologies and vulnerable road user safety and the corresponding increase associated with the total annual burden hours. This reinstatement increases the total annual burden hours by 7,005 hours from when this Information Collection Request was last approved (from 1,995 hours to 9,000 hours).

202502-1894-001 Streamlined Clearance Process for Discretionary Grants ED/OS Received in OIRA
Extension without change of a currently approved collection
Streamlined Clearance Process for Discretionary Grants

Key Information

Received 2025-07-15
OMB Control # 1894-0001
Previous ICR 202406-1894-002

Federal Register Notices

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

Abstract

Section 3505(a)(2) of the PRA of 1995 provides the OMB Director authority to approve the streamlined clearance process proposed in this information collection request. This information collection request was originally approved by OMB in January of 1997. This information collection streamlines the clearance process for all discretionary grant information collections which do not fit the generic application process. The streamlined clearance process continues to reduce the clearance time for the U.S. Department of Education's (ED's) discretionary grant information collections by two months or 60 days. This is desirable for two major reasons: it would allow ED to provide better customer service to grant applicants and help meet ED's goal for timely awards of discretionary grants. §3474.20(d) adds the requirement for grantees to develop a dissemination plan for copyrighted work under open licensing. Information contained in the narrative of an application will be captured in the Evidence of Effectiveness Form.

202507-2577-002CF SF-425 Federal Financial Report. HUD/PIH Active
RCF New
SF-425 Federal Financial Report.

Key Information

Received 2025-07-14
Concluded 2025-07-18
Expires 2028-06-30
Action Approved without change
OMB Control # 4040-0014
202507-0970-010 American Relief Act 2025 Disaster Supplemental Funds for Child Care HHS/ACF Active
No material or nonsubstantive change to a currently approved collection
American Relief Act 2025 Disaster Supplemental Funds for Child Care

Key Information

Received 2025-07-14
Concluded 2025-07-14
Expires 2028-07-31
Action Approved without change
OMB Control # 0970-0644
Previous ICR 202505-0970-001

Federal Register Notices

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

Authorizing Statutes

45 USC 5121 et seq (View Law)

Abstract

The American Relief Act, 2025 provides $250 million in supplemental Child Care and Development Fund (CCDF) funding for necessary expenses directly related to the consequences of major disasters and emergencies declared pursuant to the Robert T. Stafford Disaster Relief and Emergency Assistance Act (42 U.S.C. 5121 et seq.) occurring in 2023 and 2024. The Administration for Children and Families (ACF) determined that these funds will be used for child care recovery grants to state, territory, and Tribal Lead Agencies administering the CCDF program in areas affected by those disasters and emergencies. ACF is required to distribute the child care disaster supplemental funding to eligible states, territories, and Tribes based on assessed need, notwithstanding the allotment formula set forth in the CCDBG Act. This information collection is necessary to solicit applications from eligible jurisdictions that describe the need for funding to address impacts of the disasters or emergencies. The Office of Child Care (OCC) plans to distribute the funds by the end of Federal Fiscal Year 2025 so that impacted jurisdictions can begin the process of rebuilding child care. This nonsubstantive change request updates dates based on timing of approval.

202507-0938-015 Durable Medical Equipment, Prosthetics, Orthotics, and Supplies (DMEPOS) Competitive Bidding Program (CMS-10169) HHS/CMS Received in OIRA
Reinstatement with change of a previously approved collection
Durable Medical Equipment, Prosthetics, Orthotics, and Supplies (DMEPOS) Competitive Bidding Program (CMS-10169)

Key Information

Received 2025-07-14
OMB Control # 0938-1016
Previous ICR 201812-0938-004

Federal Register Notices

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

Authorizing Statutes

Pub.L. 108 - 173 302(b)(1) (View Law)

Pub.L. 111 - 148 6410 (View Law)

Pub.L. 114 - 10 522 (View Law)

Pub.L. 110 - 275 154 (View Law)

Abstract

CMS is seeking approval to reinstate the Information Collection Request (ICR) and to update our burden estimates to Forms A and B in preparation for the next round. CMS will publish a slightly modified version of Form A so that bidders will be better able to identify and understand the new requirement related to bid surety bonds (Section 1847(a)(1)(G) of the Act, added by section 522(a) of the Medicare Access and CHIP Reauthorization Act of 2015 (Pub. L. 114-10) (MACRA). We have made changes to Form B to remove the expansion plan section and to include the bidding methodology proposed in CMS-1691-P (83 FR 34304).

202505-3038-004 Real-Time Public Reporting CFTC Received in OIRA
Revision of a currently approved collection
Real-Time Public Reporting

Key Information

Received 2025-07-14
OMB Control # 3038-0070
Previous ICR 202209-3038-002

Federal Register Notices

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

Authorizing Statutes

Pub.L. 111 - 203 124 Stat. 1376 (2010) (View Law)

17 USC 2(a), 12a(5), and 24a (View Law)

Abstract

The CFTC requests approval of the proposed revision of this ICR to add a new information collection instrument (Swap Data Error Correction Form) that implements the requirements of 17 CFR 43.3 (Method and timing for real-time public reporting). The Swap Data Error Correction Form specifies the format and manner in which respondents should submit the reports required under 17 CFR 43.3. Title VII of the Dodd-Frank Wall Street Reform and Consumer Protection Act (Dodd-Frank Act) added to the Commodity Exchange Act (CEA) new section 2(a)(13), which establishes standards and requirements related to real-time reporting and the public availability of swap transaction and pricing data. Section 2(a)(13) and part 43 of the Commission’s Regulations require reporting parties to publish real-time swap transactions and pricing data to the general public. Without the frequency of reporting set forth in part 43, the Commission would not be able to adequately assess the swap markets and, more importantly, would fail to achieve the frequency of reporting and promotion of increased price discovery in the swaps market which are mandated by the Dodd-Frank Act. The Commission’s regulations in part 43 require SEFs, DCMs, and reporting counterparties to report swap transaction and pricing data to SDRs and require SDRs to disseminate the swap transaction and pricing data to the public. The SDRs do not provide this data to the Commission directly. The Commission may, however, use the swap transaction and pricing data in connection with fulfilling any of its regulatory duties or for other purposes. This publicly-reported data is also available to all other regulators and to the public and they may use it for any purpose as they see fit. The swap transaction and pricing data is made public in order to increase the transparency of the swaps market for regulators and market participants.

202503-0596-002 Timber Sale Contract Operations and Administration USDA/FS Received in OIRA
Reinstatement with change of a previously approved collection
Timber Sale Contract Operations and Administration

Key Information

Received 2025-07-14
OMB Control # 0596-0225
Previous ICR 202107-0596-003

Federal Register Notices

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

Authorizing Statutes

Pub.L. 105 - 83 620d (View Law)

Pub.L. 110 - 450 620d (View Law)

16 USC 472a (View Law)

41 USC 601 (View Law)

Pub.L. 110 - 234 8401 (View Law)

Pub.L. 110 - 236 8401 (View Law)

Abstract

Forest Service contracts for the sale of timber and other forest products are bilateral contracts in which both contracting parties are bound to fulfill obligations reciprocally. By their nature bilateral contracts require both parties to routinely share information and enter into agreements pertaining to operations and performance. Some information collected under Forest Service contracts is required by laws, regulations and/or timber sale policies. Each contract specifies the information the contractor will be required to provide, including the timing and frequency of the information collection.

202506-0581-004 Regional Food Business Centers USDA/AMS Received in OIRA
Revision of a currently approved collection
Regional Food Business Centers

Key Information

Received 2025-07-14
OMB Control # 0581-0335
Previous ICR 202205-0581-002

Federal Register Notices

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

Authorizing Statutes

Pub.L. 116 - 260 751 (View Law)

Abstract

The Regional Food Business Centers will support producers and small food businesses by providing localized assistance to access local and regional supply chains, including linking producers to wholesalers and distributors.

202507-1850-003 Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS) 2024-25 through 2026-27 ED/IES Received in OIRA
No material or nonsubstantive change to a currently approved collection
Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS) 2024-25 through 2026-27

Key Information

Received 2025-07-14
OMB Control # 1850-0582
Previous ICR 202402-1850-008

Federal Register Notices

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

Authorizing Statutes

Pub.L. 102 - 325 490 (View Law)

Abstract

The National Center for Education Statistics (NCES) seeks authorization from OMB to make a change to the Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS) data collection. IPEDS is a web-based data collection system designed to collect basic data from all postsecondary institutions in the United States and the other jurisdictions. The IPEDS data collection enables the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES) to report on key dimensions of postsecondary education such as enrollments, degrees and other awards earned, tuition and fees, average net price, student financial aid, graduation rates, student outcomes, revenues and expenditures, faculty salaries, and staff employed. The IPEDS web-based data collection system was implemented in 2000-01. In 2022-23, IPEDS collected data from 5,983 Title IV postsecondary institutions in the United States and the other jurisdictions. All Title IV institutions are required to respond to IPEDS (Section 490 of the Higher Education Amendments of 1992 [P.L. 102-325]). IPEDS allows other (non-Title IV) institutions to participate on a voluntary basis; approximately 200 non-Title IV institutions elect to respond each year. Institution closures and mergers have led to a decrease in the number of institutions in the IPEDS universe over the past few years. Due to these fluctuations, combined with the addition of new institutions, NCES uses rounded estimates for the number of institutions in the respondent burden calculations for the upcoming years (estimated 6,000 Title IV institutions plus 200 non-title IV institutions for a total of 6,200 institutions estimated to submit IPEDS data during the 2024-25 through 2026-27 IPEDS data collections). IPEDS data are available to the public through the College Navigator and IPEDS Use the Data websites. The current clearance covers the 2022-23 through 2024-25 collections and is due to expire on August 31, 2025. We are requesting to make changes to multiple survey components and other updates to the identification, cross-cutting terminology, and the glossary. The largest changes in this package are (1) the addition of a new Cost (CST) survey component, which combines components taken from the Student Financial Aid (SFA) and Institutional Characteristics (IC) components and combines them with added questions to determine how and make publicly available more information about how postsecondary institutions ask for information above and beyond the FAFSA; and (2) the planned elimination of the Academic Libraries (AL) survey beginning in the 2025-26 administration. As part of the 30D public comment period review, NCES has added an Appendix E, containing NCES responses to 60D public comments. Further, NCES requests that IPEDS data submitters and other stakeholders respond to the directed questions found in Appendix D of this submission.

202507-2577-003CF SF-424 Application for Federal Assistance. HUD/PIH Active
RCF New
SF-424 Application for Federal Assistance.

Key Information

Received 2025-07-14
Concluded 2025-07-18
Expires 2025-11-30
Action Approved without change
OMB Control # 4040-0004
202507-2577-004CF SF-LLL Disclosure of Lobbying Activities. HUD/PIH Active
RCF New
SF-LLL Disclosure of Lobbying Activities.

Key Information

Received 2025-07-14
Concluded 2025-07-18
Expires 2028-06-30
Action Approved without change
OMB Control # 4040-0013
202507-3245-004 Federal and State Technology Partnership (FAST) Program Quarterly Reporting Form SBA Received in OIRA
Reinstatement with change of a previously approved collection
Federal and State Technology Partnership (FAST) Program Quarterly Reporting Form

Key Information

Received 2025-07-14
OMB Control # 3245-0405
Previous ICR 202001-3245-003

Federal Register Notices

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

Abstract

The Quarterly Reporting Form will collect ongoing performance and outcome data from FAST awardees. The data will be used to improve program performance and will inform Annual Reports to the Senate Committee on Small Business & Entrepreneurship; the House of Representatives Committee on Science, Space, & Technology; and the House of Representatives Committee on Small Business.

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.

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.

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