Change Requests

What is an ICR?

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.

When are they submitted?

Federal agencies are required to submit an ICR whenever they create, renew, modify 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.

Where to find an ICR?

ICRs are publicly available on RegInfo.gov, and additional guidance can be found in the FAQs.

Note: Presidential Action influences are notated for ICRs received between January 20, 2025 and July 19, 2025.

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Agency
Received
Concluded
Action
Status
Request Type
Presidential Action
OMB Control Number

Title:

SAMHSA 988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline and Crisis Services Program Evaluation

Reference Number:

Omb Control Number:

0930-0403

Agency:

HHS/SAMHSA

Received:

2025-08-12

Concluded:

2026-02-06

Action:

Approved with change

Status:

Active

Request Type:

New collection (Request for a new OMB Control Number)
SAMHSA 988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline and Crisis Services Program Evaluation

Key Information

Abstract

The 988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline and Crisis Services Program Evaluation assesses the implementation and expansion of the 988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline and Behavioral Health Crisis Services Continuum (BHCSC) in the United States (U.S.). The evaluation will provide SAMHSA, grantees, and other interested parties with information to strengthen the BHCSC for all people in crisis. The evaluation aims to understand the system response to behavioral health crises and outcomes of interventions delivered, with a focus on understanding how improving access to quality crisis services and supports. The multi-method, multi-study evaluation combines primary and existing data to answer questions related to the implementation of, and outcomes from, 988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline and BHCSC delivery, including the structure, composition, and collaboration patterns of the 988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline and BHCSC at the national, state, territory, and Tribal levels, how agencies associated with the 988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline and BHCSC work together to provide behavioral health crisis services and the effect on broader use of crisis services like 911, the effectiveness of the 988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline and BHCSC in linking individuals to services and the relationship between the 988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline and BHCSC and short- and long-term behavioral outcomes, the effectiveness of the 988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline and BHCSC on immediate reductions in suicidal ideation, homicidal ideation, and overdose risk, the overall impact of the 988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline and BHCSC on suicide and overdose mortality and morbidity by comparing long-term trends in public health outcomes before and after the implementation of the 988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline and BHCSC.

Federal Register Notices

60-Day FRN
30-Day FRN

Presidential Action:

-

Title:

Distilled Spirits Plants - Excise Taxes (TTB REC 5110/06)

Reference Number:

Omb Control Number:

1513-0045

Agency:

TREAS/TTB

Received:

2025-12-23

Concluded:

2026-02-06

Action:

Approved without change

Status:

Active

Request Type:

Extension without change of a currently approved collection
Distilled Spirits Plants - Excise Taxes (TTB REC 5110/06)

Key Information

Abstract

Under chapter 51 of the Internal Revenue Code (IRC), distilled spirits produced or imported into the United States are subject to Federal excise tax, which is determined at the time the spirits are withdrawn from bond and which is paid by return, subject to regulations prescribed by the Secretary of the Treasury. In addition, a credit may be taken against that tax for the portion of a distilled spirits product’s alcohol content derived from wine or flavors. The Alcohol and Tobacco Tax and Trade Bureau (TTB) regulations in 27 CFR parts 19 and 26 require distilled spirits excise taxpayers to keep certain records in support of the information provided on their excise tax returns, including information on the distilled spirits removed from their premises and the products’ applicable tax rates, as well as records related to nontaxable removals, shortages, and losses. The required records are necessary to protect the revenue as TTB uses the data collected to ensure the appropriate amount of tax is paid, to verify claims for refunds or remission of tax, and to account for the transfer of certain distilled spirits excise taxes to the governments of Puerto Rico and the U.S. Virgin Islands.

Federal Register Notices

60-Day FRN
30-Day FRN

Authorizing Statutes

26 USC 5001, 5006, 5010, & 5061

Presidential Action:

-

Title:

Provider Beliefs Regarding the Deadlift and their Effect on Patient Management

Reference Number:

Omb Control Number:

0720-0087

Agency:

DOD/DODOASHA

Received:

2025-12-29

Concluded:

2026-02-06

Action:

Approved without change

Status:

Active

Request Type:

New collection (Request for a new OMB Control Number)
Provider Beliefs Regarding the Deadlift and their Effect on Patient Management

Key Information

Abstract

The Army Combat Fitness Test (ACFT) is the assessment for the physical domain of the Army's Holistic Health and Fitness System. It was adopted as the fitness test of record in 2020 and includes six events with one of the six being maximum deadlift (MDL) event. Currently, there is a lack of evidence discussing provider beliefs regarding the deadlift. This is important as Soldiers may present to a medical provider following a deadlift injury seeking medical advice and treatment. The purpose of the study is to describe provider beliefs regarding the deadlift and examine their relationship to treatment behaviors for patients presenting with a deadlift injury.

Federal Register Notices

60-Day FRN
30-Day FRN

Presidential Action:

-

Title:

Information Regarding Apportionment of Beneficiary's Award (VA Form 21-0788)

Reference Number:

Omb Control Number:

2900-0666

Agency:

VA

Received:

2026-01-27

Concluded:

2026-02-06

Action:

Approved without change

Status:

Active

Request Type:

Revision of a currently approved collection
Information Regarding Apportionment of Beneficiary's Award (VA Form 21-0788)

Key Information

Abstract

VA Form 21-0788, associated with the final rule RIN#2900-AP67, will be used to determine whether benefits may be apportioned and, if so, the amount. A veteran’s benefits may be paid to their spouse and children if the veteran is incarcerated or is deemed incompetent and hospitalized at government expense. This form will be completed to obtain the information needed to determine whether benefits may be apportioned and the amount payable. Without this collection of information, VA would be unable to properly authorize apportionments of compensation and pension benefits.

Federal Register Notices

60-Day FRN
30-Day FRN

Authorizing Statutes

38 USC 5307

Presidential Action:

-

Title:

Overpayment Recovery Questionnaire

Reference Number:

Omb Control Number:

1240-0051

Agency:

DOL/OWCP

Received:

2025-09-16

Concluded:

2026-02-06

Action:

Approved with change

Status:

Active

Request Type:

Extension without change of a currently approved collection
Overpayment Recovery Questionnaire

Key Information

Abstract

This information collection is necessary to determine whether or not the recovery of any Black Lung, Energy Employees Occupational Illness Compensation Program Act or Federal Employees' Compensation overpayment may be waived, compromised, terminated, or collected in full.

Federal Register Notices

60-Day FRN
30-Day FRN

Authorizing Statutes

5 USC 923(b)
42 USC 7385j-2
5 USC 8129(b)

Presidential Action:

-

Title:

Records of Operations--Manufacturer of Tobacco Products or Processed Tobacco (TTB REC 5210/1)

Reference Number:

Omb Control Number:

1513-0068

Agency:

TREAS/TTB

Received:

2025-12-23

Concluded:

2026-02-06

Action:

Approved without change

Status:

Active

Request Type:

Extension without change of a currently approved collection
Records of Operations--Manufacturer of Tobacco Products or Processed Tobacco (TTB REC 5210/1)

Key Information

Abstract

The Internal Revenue Code (IRC) at 26 U.S.C. 5741 requires manufacturers of tobacco products, cigarette papers or tubes, or processed tobacco to keep records as the Secretary of the Treasury prescribes by regulation. Under that authority, the Alcohol and Tobacco Tax and Trade Bureau (TTB) regulations in 27 CFR part 40 require such manufacturers to keep daily records regarding raw materials received and products manufactured, removed, returned, consumed, transferred, destroyed, lost, or disclosed as shortages. Those regulations provide that manufacturers may use usual and customary commercial records to keep and maintain the required data, provided that TTB may readily ascertain the information. Also, manufacturers must maintain the required records for 3 years and make them available for TTB inspection upon request. This information collection is necessary to protect the revenue as it provides accountability over the receipt, production, and disposition of taxable tobacco products and cigarette papers and tubes, and over processed tobacco that, while not subject to tax, may be diverted to the illegal manufacture of taxable tobacco products.

Federal Register Notices

60-Day FRN
30-Day FRN

Authorizing Statutes

26 USC 5741

Presidential Action:

-

Title:

Federalwide Assurance (FWA)

Reference Number:

Omb Control Number:

0990-0278

Agency:

HHS/HHSDM

Received:

2025-06-16

Concluded:

2026-02-06

Action:

Approved with change

Status:

Active

Request Type:

Revision of a currently approved collection
Federalwide Assurance (FWA)

Key Information

Abstract

The Office of the Assistant Secretary for Health, Office for Human Research Protections (OHRP) is requesting a revision of the currently approved collection for the OMB No. 0990-0278, Federalwide Assurance (FWA) Form. The form is currently approved through October 31, 2026. The purpose of the FWA form is to provide a simplified procedure for institutions engaged in research conducted or supported by the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) to satisfy the assurance requirements of (1) Section 491(a) of the Public Health Service Act (the PHS Act) (42 U.S.C. 289); and (2) HHS regulations for the protection of human subjects at 45 CFR 46.103. The respondents for this information collection are institutions engaged in HHS-conducted or –supported research involving human subjects. With this revision, OHRP is seeking to remove information from the FWA form to adopt the changes at 45 CFR 46.103 of the 2018 Requirements and reduce burden on respondents. The proposed changes to the FWA form include: 1) removing the Pre-2018 Common Rule requirement that institutions provide a statement of ethical principles; 2) removing the Pre-2018 Common Rule requirement that an institution designate one or more IRBs to review the research to which the FWA applies; 3) removing “check the box”, or the option for U.S. institutions to voluntarily apply the Common Rule, or the Common Rule and subparts B, C, and D of the HHS regulations at 45 CFR part 46, to all of an institution’s nonexempt human subjects research regardless of the source of support; and 4) eliminating the requirement for institutions outside the U.S. to provide procedural standards they apply for human subjects research when assuring compliance with the Terms of the Federalwide Assurance. Updates to the software applications OHRP uses to manage the FWA application process will be deployed to enable such changes.

Federal Register Notices

60-Day FRN
30-Day FRN

Authorizing Statutes

42 USC Section 289

Presidential Action:

-

Title:

Payment stablecoin issuer application for FDIC-supervised institutions

Reference Number:

Omb Control Number:

3064-0223

Agency:

FDIC

Received:

2025-12-19

Concluded:

2026-02-05

Action:

Comment filed on proposed rule

Status:

Historical Inactive

Request Type:

New collection (Request for a new OMB Control Number)
Payment stablecoin issuer application for FDIC-supervised institutions

Key Information

Abstract

The proposed rule would establish procedures to be followed by an insured State nonmember bank or State savings association that seeks to obtain FDIC approval to issue payment stablecoins through a subsidiary pursuant to the GENIUS Act.

Federal Register Notices

60-Day FRN
30-Day FRN

Authorizing Statutes

12 USC 5901-5916

Presidential Action:

-

Title:

Securities of State Nonmember Banks and State Savings Associations

Reference Number:

Omb Control Number:

3064-0030

Agency:

FDIC

Received:

2025-12-23

Concluded:

2026-02-05

Action:

Approved without change

Status:

Active

Request Type:

Revision of a currently approved collection
Securities of State Nonmember Banks and State Savings Associations

Key Information

Abstract

Section 12(i) of the Exchange Act grants authority to the Federal banking agencies to administer and enforce Sections 10A(m), 12, 13, 14(a), 14(c), 14(d), 14(f), and 16 of the Exchange Act and Sections 302, 303, 304, 306, 401(b), 404, 406, and 407 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002. Pursuant to Section 12(i), the FDIC has the authority, including rulemaking authority, to administer and enforce these enumerated provisions as may be necessary with respect to state nonmember banks and state savings associations over which it has been designated the appropriate Federal banking agency. Section 12(i) generally requires the FDIC to issue regulations substantially similar to those issued by the Securities and Exchange Commission (“SEC”) regulations to carry out these responsibilities. Thus, Part 335 of the FDIC regulations incorporates by cross-reference the SEC rules and regulations regarding the disclosure and filing requirements of registered securities of state nonmember banks and state savings associations.

Federal Register Notices

60-Day FRN
30-Day FRN

Authorizing Statutes

15 USC 781
Pub.L. 107 - 204 116 Stat. 745

Presidential Action:

-

Title:

ACF’s Generic Clearance for Reviewer Recruitment Forms

Reference Number:

Omb Control Number:

0970-0477

Agency:

HHS/ACF

Received:

2026-01-30

Concluded:

2026-02-05

Action:

Approved without change

Status:

Active

Request Type:

No material or nonsubstantive change to a currently approved collection
ACF’s Generic Clearance for Reviewer Recruitment Forms

Key Information

Abstract

This request by the Administration for Children and Families (ACF) is to extend approval of the generic clearance for Reviewer Recruitment Forms with no changes (note that burden estimates have been updated to reflect ongoing collections and estimated future burden, but the purpose and use of this generic have not changed). ACF may recruit reviewers for a variety of different activities and each program office within ACF has a slightly different needs for information about reviewer applicants for different activities. This overarching generic clearance allows ACF to request slightly different information from potential reviewers, yet the individual forms serve the same general function. The abbreviated clearance process of the generic clearance allows program offices to gather a suitable pool of candidates within the varied time periods available for reviewer recruitment. The forms submitted under this umbrella generic are and will be voluntary, low-burden and uncontroversial. Information will be collected electronically unless specified otherwise in an individual generic information collection (GenIC) request. These updates are in response to recent Presidential Actions related to diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI), such as those covered under the EO Initial Recissions of Harmful Executive Orders and Actions.

Federal Register Notices

60-Day FRN
30-Day FRN

Presidential Action:

-

Title:

Alternate Methods or Procedures and Emergency Variations from Requirements for Alcohol Exports (TTB REC 5170/7)

Reference Number:

Omb Control Number:

1513-0082

Agency:

TREAS/TTB

Received:

2025-12-23

Concluded:

2026-02-05

Action:

Approved without change

Status:

Active

Request Type:

Extension without change of a currently approved collection
Alternate Methods or Procedures and Emergency Variations from Requirements for Alcohol Exports (TTB REC 5170/7)

Key Information

Abstract

The Internal Revenue Code (IRC) at 26 U.S.C. 7805 authorizes the Secretary of the Treasury to issue all needful regulations to implement the IRC. Under that authority, the Alcohol and Tobacco Tax and Trade (TTB) regulations in 27 CFR part 28 allow alcohol exporters to apply for TTB approval of proposed alternate methods or procedures to, or emergency variances from, the requirements of that part, other than the giving of a bond or the payment of tax. Such applications provide alcohol exporters with operational flexibility and allow them to meet emergency circumstances. TTB review of such applications is necessary to determine that the proposed alternative or variance would not jeopardize the revenue, be contrary to any provisions of law, or unduly hinder the effective administration of the relevant TTB regulations.

Federal Register Notices

60-Day FRN
30-Day FRN

Authorizing Statutes

26 USC 7805

Presidential Action:

-

Title:

Passenger and Crew Manifest for Passenger Flights

Reference Number:

Omb Control Number:

1651-0088

Agency:

DHS/USCBP

Received:

2024-11-01

Concluded:

2026-02-05

Action:

Withdrawn and continue

Status:

Historical Inactive

Request Type:

No material or nonsubstantive change to a currently approved collection
Passenger and Crew Manifest for Passenger Flights

Key Information

Abstract

A passenger and crew manifest must be transmitted to CBP for air and sea carriers for each flight/voyage.

Federal Register Notices

60-Day FRN
30-Day FRN

Authorizing Statutes

Pub.L. 107 - 71 101

Presidential Action:

-

Title:

Applications, Notices, and Relative to Importation and Exportation of Distilled Spirits, Wine, and Beer, Including Puerto Rico and Virgin Islands

Reference Number:

Omb Control Number:

1513-0100

Agency:

TREAS/TTB

Received:

2025-12-23

Concluded:

2026-02-05

Action:

Approved without change

Status:

Active

Request Type:

Extension without change of a currently approved collection
Applications, Notices, and Relative to Importation and Exportation of Distilled Spirits, Wine, and Beer, Including Puerto Rico and Virgin Islands

Key Information

Abstract

Chapter 51 of the Internal Revenue Code (IRC) imposes Federal excise taxes on alcohol beverages made in or imported into the United States, while exports of such products from the United States are generally not taxed. In addition, the IRC at 26 U.S.C. 7652 applies an equal tax to such products from Puerto Rico or the U.S. Virgin Islands shipped into the United States, and that section also requires the transfer of most of the taxes collected on such products to the treasuries of those two governments. Under its IRC authorities, the Alcohol and Tobacco Tax and Trade Bureau (TTB) regulations in 27 parts 26, 27, and 28 require persons exporting or importing alcohol beverages from Puerto Rico and the U.S. Virgin Islands to file certain letterhead applications and notices, and to keep certain records, regarding such activities. The collected information is necessary to protect the revenue and ensure compliance with Federal laws and regulations. For alcohol beverages exported or imported from Puerto Rico or the U.S. Virgin Islands, the required information allows TTB to trace shipments of such products, verify excise tax payments and claims for refunds, and calculate payments due to the treasuries of Puerto Rico and the U.S. Virgin Islands.

Federal Register Notices

60-Day FRN
30-Day FRN

Authorizing Statutes

27 USC 5223, 5301, 5314, 5362
27 USC 5055, 5056, 5062, 5214
27 USC 7652(a)
19 USC 1309

Presidential Action:

-

Title:

Electronic Visa Update System (EVUS)

Reference Number:

Omb Control Number:

1651-0139

Agency:

DHS/USCBP

Received:

2022-02-24

Concluded:

2026-02-05

Action:

Withdrawn and continue

Status:

Historical Inactive

Request Type:

Revision of a currently approved collection
Electronic Visa Update System (EVUS)

Key Information

Abstract

The Electronic Visa Update System (EVUS) is a new system created by DHS and used to update visa information collected from nationals of specified countries in specified visa categories. The information gathered through EVUS provides a mechanism for CBP/DHS to determine, in advance of travel, continued visa eligibility and whether such travel poses a law enforcement or security risk.

Federal Register Notices

60-Day FRN
30-Day FRN

Authorizing Statutes

8 USC 1104(a)

Presidential Action:

-

Title:

NESHAP for Pesticide Active Ingredient Production (40 CFR part 63, subpart MMM) (Renewal)

Reference Number:

Omb Control Number:

2060-0370

Agency:

EPA/OAR

Received:

2025-05-30

Concluded:

2026-02-05

Action:

Approved without change

Status:

Active

Request Type:

Extension without change of a currently approved collection
NESHAP for Pesticide Active Ingredient Production (40 CFR part 63, subpart MMM) (Renewal)

Key Information

Abstract

The National Emission Standards for Hazardous Air Pollutants (NESHAP) for Pesticide Active Ingredient Production (40 CFR part 63, subpart MMM) apply to existing and new facilities engaged in the production of pesticide active ingredients (PAIs) that emit HAPs. New facilities include those that commenced construction, modification, or reconstruction after the date of proposal. 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 with 40 CFR part 63, subpart MMM.

Federal Register Notices

60-Day FRN
30-Day FRN

Authorizing Statutes

42 USC 7401 et seq.

Presidential Action:

-

Title:

Patent Review and Derivation Proceedings

Reference Number:

Omb Control Number:

0651-0069

Agency:

DOC/PTO

Received:

2025-10-17

Concluded:

2026-02-05

Action:

Comment filed on proposed rule and continue

Status:

Historical Inactive

Request Type:

Revision of a currently approved collection
Patent Review and Derivation Proceedings

Key Information

Abstract

The Leahy-Smith America Invents Act, which was enacted into law on September 16, 2011, provided for many changes to the procedures of the Patent Trial and Appeal Board (“PTAB” or “Board,” formerly the Board of Patent Appeals and Interferences) procedures. These changes included the introduction of inter partes review, post-grant review, derivation proceedings, and the transitional program for covered business method patents. Under these administrative trial proceedings, third parties may file a petition with the PTAB challenging the validity of issued patents, with each proceeding having different requirements regarding timing restrictions, grounds for challenging validity, and who may request review. Inter partes review is a trial proceeding conducted at the Board to review the patentability of one or more claims in a patent only on a ground that could be raised under §§ 102 or 103, and only on the basis of prior art consisting of patents or printed publications. Post grant review is a trial proceeding conducted at the Board to review the patentability of one or more claims in a patent on any ground that could be raised under § 282(b)(2) or (3). A derivation proceeding is a trial proceeding conducted at the Board to determine whether (1) an inventor named in an earlier application derived the claimed invention from an inventor named in the petitioner’s application, and (2) the earlier application claiming such invention was filed without authorization. The transitional program for covered business method patents is a trial proceeding conducted at the Board to review the patentability of one or more claims in a covered business method patent. The covered business method program expired on September 16, 2020 and the Board no longer accepts new petitions related to this program, but continues to accept papers in previously-instituted proceedings. This information collection covers information submitted by the public to petition the Board to initiate an inter partes review, post-grant review, derivation proceeding, and the transitional program for covered business method patents, as well as any responses to such petitions, and the filing of any motions, replies, oppositions, and other actions, after a review/proceeding has been instituted.

Federal Register Notices

60-Day FRN
30-Day FRN

Authorizing Statutes

35 USC 6
35 USC 134

Presidential Action:

-

Title:

Voluntary Customer Surveys to Implement E.O. 12862 Coordinated by the Corporate Planning and Performance Division on Behalf of All IRS Operations Functions

Reference Number:

Omb Control Number:

1545-1432

Agency:

TREAS/IRS

Received:

2025-12-29

Concluded:

2026-02-05

Action:

Approved without change

Status:

Active

Request Type:

Revision of a currently approved collection
Voluntary Customer Surveys to Implement E.O. 12862 Coordinated by the Corporate Planning and Performance Division on Behalf of All IRS Operations Functions

Key Information

Abstract

This is a generic clearance for an undefined number of customer satisfaction and opinion surveys and focus group interviews to be conducted over the next three years. Surveys and focus groups conducted under the generic clearance are used by the Internal Revenue Service to determine levels of customer satisfaction as well as determining issues that contribute to customer burden. This information will be used to make quality improvements to products and services.

Federal Register Notices

60-Day FRN
30-Day FRN

Authorizing Statutes

Pub.L. 105 - 206 multiple

Presidential Action:

-

Title:

Pre-testing of ACF Data Collection Activities

Reference Number:

Omb Control Number:

0970-0355

Agency:

HHS/ACF

Received:

2026-01-30

Concluded:

2026-02-05

Action:

Approved without change

Status:

Active

Request Type:

No material or nonsubstantive change to a currently approved collection
Pre-testing of ACF Data Collection Activities

Key Information

Abstract

The Administration for Children and Families (ACF) at the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) seeks renewal of this generic data collection development clearance to allow us to use samples of more than nine participants in applying methods useful for identifying data collection material and procedural problems, and pretesting questions and procedures. This will allow for identification of solutions and measuring the relative effectiveness of alternative solutions and for identification of appropriate questions to meet the intended purposes and uses of data collection efforts. The ACF Office of Planning, Research, and Evaluation (OPRE) studies ACF programs, and the populations they serve, through rigorous research and evaluation projects. These include evaluations of existing programs, evaluations of innovative approaches to helping low-income children and families, research syntheses and descriptive and exploratory studies. This umbrella generic was originally written and has been used for pretesting research and evaluation data collection efforts primarily by OPRE. ACF program offices also collect data for a variety of purposes including but not limited to performance reporting and monitoring of funding recipients; understanding of the populations served including who they are, what their needs are, and how we can serve them better; program and service improvement feedback; research and evaluation; etc. For this reason, ACF proposes to broaden the scope of this generic to include pretesting of data elements used on information collections that are not specifically for research and evaluation. This could be used to inform a variety of data collection efforts in ACF to allow for consistent data requests across program offices that are high quality and appropriate for program office needs and for respondents who represent ACF program populations. This generic clearance will continue to allow us to identify if and when an information collection may be simplified for respondents, respondent burden may be reduced, among other possible improvements. The work completed under this generic is intended to be informative in nature; the studies may be iterative, as variation in questions or procedures are proposed, evaluated, and retested. The pretesting of data collection materials is necessary to improve future ACF information collections, resulting in higher quality data with the best possible utility for the government and its stakeholders, when appropriate. The core methodology and target populations will be consistent and burden caps and token of appreciation structure are proposed in this request. Updates to individual GenICs and the umbrella SSA are currently being submitted to make updates in response to recent presidential actions in 2025.

Federal Register Notices

60-Day FRN
30-Day FRN

Authorizing Statutes

42 USC 1310

Presidential Action:

-

Title:

Patent Cooperation Treaty

Reference Number:

Omb Control Number:

0651-0021

Agency:

DOC/PTO

Received:

2025-11-21

Concluded:

2026-02-05

Action:

Approved without change

Status:

Active

Request Type:

Revision of a currently approved collection
Patent Cooperation Treaty

Key Information

Abstract

This collection of information is required by the provisions of the Patent Cooperation Treaty (PCT), which became operational in June 1978 and is administered by the International Bureau (IB) of the World Intellectual Property Organization (WIPO) in Geneva, Switzerland. The provisions of the PCT have been implemented by the United States in Part IV of Title 35 of the U.S. Code (Chapters 35-37) and Subpart C of Title 37 of the Code of Federal Regulations (37 CFR 1.401-1.499). The purpose of the PCT is to provide a standardized filing format and procedure that allows an applicant to seek protection for an invention in several countries by filing one international application in one location, in one language, and paying one initial set of fees. The information in this collection is used by the public to submit a patent application under the PCT and by the United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO) to fulfill its obligation to process, search, and examine the application as directed by the treaty. The filing, search, written opinion, and publication procedures are provided for in Chapter I of the PCT. Additional procedures for a preliminary examination of PCT international applications are provided for in optional PCT Chapter II. Under Chapter I, an applicant can file an international application in the national or home office (Receiving Office (RO)) or the IB. The USPTO acts as the United States Receiving Office (RO/US) for international applications filed by residents and nationals of the United States. These applicants send most of their correspondence directly to the USPTO, but they may also file certain documents directly with the IB. The USPTO serves as an International Searching Authority (ISA) to perform searches and issues an international search report (ISR) and a written opinion on international applications. The USPTO also issues an international preliminary report on patentability (IPRP Chapter II) when acting as an International Preliminary Examining Authority (IPEA). The RO reviews the application and, if it contains all of the necessary information, assigns a filing date to the application. The RO maintains the home copy of the international application and forwards the record copy of the application to the IB and the search copy to the ISA. The IB maintains the record copy of all international applications and publishes them 18 months after the earliest priority date, which is the earliest date for which a benefit is claimed. The ISA performs a search to determine whether there is any prior art relevant to the claims of the international application and will issue an international search report and written opinion as to whether each claim is novel, involves an inventive step, and is industrially applicable. The ISA then forwards the international search report and written opinion to the applicant and the IB. The IB will normally publish the application and search report 18 months after the priority date, unless early publication is requested by the applicant. Until international publication, no third person or national or regional office is allowed access to the international patent application unless so requested or authorized by the applicant. If the applicant wishes to withdraw the application (and does so before international publication), international publication does not take place. Under Chapter II of the Treaty, an applicant who has filed an international application in an RO can demand an international preliminary examination of the application by an IPEA, such as the USPTO. The Demand is made separately from the international application and contains prescribed particulars, language, and form. The International preliminary examination is a second evaluation of the potential patentability of the claimed invention, using the same standards on which the written opinion of the ISA was based. A copy of the examination report is sent to the applicant and to the IB.

Federal Register Notices

60-Day FRN
30-Day FRN

Authorizing Statutes

Pub.L. 94 - 131 351

Presidential Action:

-

Title:

TD 8458, Real Estate Mortgage Investment Conduits

Reference Number:

Omb Control Number:

1545-1276

Agency:

TREAS/IRS

Received:

2025-12-23

Concluded:

2026-02-05

Action:

Approved without change

Status:

Active

Request Type:

Extension without change of a currently approved collection
TD 8458, Real Estate Mortgage Investment Conduits

Key Information

Abstract

Internal Revenue Code (IRC) section 860E(e) imposes an excise tax on any transfer of a residual interest in a Real Estate Mortgage Investment Conduits (REMIC) to a disqualified organization. IRC sections 860E(e)(4) and 860E(e)(6)(D) provide relief of the excise tax when the transferee or record holder of the residual interest furnishes an affidavit to the transferor or pass-thru entity stating that they are not a disqualified organization. Treasury Decision (TD) 8458 contains final regulations and guidance relating to the IRC requirements for a REMIC. Treasury Regulations section 1.860E-2(a)(5) requires the REMIC, upon request of the party responsible for the tax liability, to furnish information sufficient to compute the present value of the anticipated excess inclusions. Treasury Regulations sections 1.860E-2(a)(7) and 1.860E-2(b)(2) provide requirements for the affidavits provided by the transferee or record holder of a residual interest in a REMIC as required by IRC sections 860E(e)(4) and 860E(e)(6)(D).

Federal Register Notices

60-Day FRN
30-Day FRN

Authorizing Statutes

26 USC 860E(e)

Presidential Action:

-

Title:

[NCHHSTP] Expanding PrEP in Communities of Color (EPICC)

Reference Number:

Omb Control Number:

0920-1423

Agency:

HHS/CDC

Received:

2026-01-30

Concluded:

2026-02-05

Action:

Approved without change

Status:

Active

Request Type:

No material or nonsubstantive change to a currently approved collection
[NCHHSTP] Expanding PrEP in Communities of Color (EPICC)

Key Information

Abstract

The purpose of this study is to implement and evaluate the effectiveness of a clinic-based intervention that utilizes evidence-based education and support tools to 1) increase provider knowledge of and comfort with HIV preexposure prophylaxis (PrEP) modalities in clinical practice and 2) improve PrEP adherence among young men and non-binary persons who have sex with men (YMSM). This Change Request is submitted to make minor edits to a few instruments and supporting statements.

Federal Register Notices

60-Day FRN
30-Day FRN

Authorizing Statutes

42 USC 241

Presidential Action:

-

Title:

NESHAP for Solvent Extraction for Vegetable Oil Production (40 CFR Part 63, Subpart GGGG) (Renewal)

Reference Number:

Omb Control Number:

2060-0471

Agency:

EPA/OAR

Received:

2025-04-30

Concluded:

2026-02-05

Action:

Approved without change

Status:

Active

Request Type:

Extension without change of a currently approved collection
NESHAP for Solvent Extraction for Vegetable Oil Production (40 CFR Part 63, Subpart GGGG) (Renewal)

Key Information

Abstract

The National Emission Standards for Hazardous Air Pollutants (NESHAP) for Solvent Extraction for Vegetable Oil Production (40 CFR Part 63, Subpart GGGG) were proposed on May 26, 2000, promulgated on April 12, 2001, and amended on September 1, 2004. Amendments to the NESHAP are being finalized as a result of the residual risk and technology review (RTR) required under the Clean Air Act (CAA), as discussed below. These regulations apply to existing facilities and new facilities with a vegetable oil production process and that is a major source of hazardous air pollutant (HAP), or is collocated with other sources that are individually or collectively a major source of HAP emissions. Vegetable oil production process is defined as a group of continuous process equipment used to remove oil from oilseeds through direct contact with an organic solvent such as n-hexane. The term oilseed refers to the following agricultural products: corn germ, cottonseed, flax, peanut, safflower, soybean, sunflower and rapeseed (source of canola oil). New facilities include those that commenced construction or reconstruction after the date of proposal. This information is being collected to assure compliance with 40 CFR Part 63, Subpart GGGG. 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. The amendments to the rule eliminate the recordkeeping and reporting requirements associated with startup, shutdown, and malfunction (SSM); add work practice standards for initial startup periods; add a requirement for an initial startup report to be submitted at the end of the initial startup period; require electronic reporting for performance test, initial notification, and annual compliance certification; and make miscellaneous technical and editorial changes. The remaining portions of the NESHAP remain unchanged.

Federal Register Notices

60-Day FRN
30-Day FRN

Authorizing Statutes

42 USC 7401 et seq

Presidential Action:

-

Title:

Survey of Construction - Questionnaire for Building Permit Official

Reference Number:

Omb Control Number:

0607-0125

Agency:

DOC/CENSUS

Received:

2025-11-21

Concluded:

2026-02-05

Action:

Approved with change

Status:

Active

Request Type:

Extension without change of a currently approved collection
Survey of Construction - Questionnaire for Building Permit Official

Key Information

Abstract

The information collected from local building permit officials is needed by field representatives to correctly list and sample permits for the Survey of Construction. Data on housing starts are obtained from these permits.

Federal Register Notices

60-Day FRN
30-Day FRN

Authorizing Statutes

13 USC 131 and 182

Presidential Action:

-

Title:

NESHAP for Off-Site Waste and Recovery Operations (40 CFR part 63, subpart DD) (Renewal)

Reference Number:

Omb Control Number:

2060-0313

Agency:

EPA/OAR

Received:

2022-12-20

Concluded:

2026-02-05

Action:

Approved with change

Status:

Active

Request Type:

Extension without change of a currently approved collection
NESHAP for Off-Site Waste and Recovery Operations (40 CFR part 63, subpart DD) (Renewal)

Key Information

Abstract

The National Emission Standards for Hazardous Air Pollutants (NESHAP) for Off-Site Waste and Recovery Operations (OSWRO) apply to existing facilities and new facilities with organic hazardous air pollutant (HAP) emissions that are involved in waste management and recovery operations, and that are not subject to Federal air standards under other subparts in Part 63. In addition, Subpart DD cross-references control requirements to be applied to specific types of affected sources: tanks level-1; containers; surface impoundments; individual drain systems; oil-water separators; organic water separators; and loading, transfer, and storage systems. New facilities include those that commenced either construction or reconstruction after the date of proposal. This information is being collected to assure compliance with 40 CFR Part 63, Subpart DD. In general, all NESHAP 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, and are required of all affected facilities subject to NESHAP.

Federal Register Notices

60-Day FRN
30-Day FRN

Authorizing Statutes

42 USC 7401 et.seq

Presidential Action:

-

Title:

NESHAP for Phosphoric Acid Manufacturing and Phosphate Fertilizers Production (40 CFR part 63, subparts AA and BB) (Renewal)

Reference Number:

Omb Control Number:

2060-0361

Agency:

EPA/OAR

Received:

2022-12-20

Concluded:

2026-02-05

Action:

Approved with change

Status:

Active

Request Type:

Extension without change of a currently approved collection
NESHAP for Phosphoric Acid Manufacturing and Phosphate Fertilizers Production (40 CFR part 63, subparts AA and BB) (Renewal)

Key Information

Abstract

The National Emission Standards for Hazardous Air Pollutants (NESHAP) for Phosphoric Acid Manufacturing and Phosphate Fertilizers Production (40 CFR Part 63, Subparts AA and BB) were proposed on December 27, 1996, promulgated on June 10, 1999, and amended on: June 12, 2002; April 20, 2006, August 19, 2015, and September 28, 2017. Owners and operators of affected facilities are required to comply with reporting and record-keeping requirements for the General Provisions (40 CFR part 63, subpart A), as well as for the specific requirements at 40 CFR part 63 subparts AA and BB. This includes submitting initial notifications, performance tests and periodic reports and results, and maintaining 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 reports are used by EPA to determine compliance with these standards.

Federal Register Notices

60-Day FRN
30-Day FRN

Authorizing Statutes

42 USC 7401 et seq

Presidential Action:

-
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