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
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Action
Status
Request Type
Presidential Action
OMB Control Number

Title:

Portfolio Analysis and Management Systyem (PAMS)

Reference Number:

202209-1910-001

Omb Control Number:

1910-5178

Agency:

DOE/DOEOA

Received:

2022-09-29

Concluded:

2026-02-20

Action:

Approved with change

Status:

Active

Request Type:

Revision of a currently approved collection
Portfolio Analysis and Management Systyem (PAMS)

Key Information

Abstract

Section 641 of the Department of Energy Organization Act, codified at 42 U.S.C. § 7251, authorizes the DOE to collect, use, and retain information that is mandatory for the financial awards process. Financial awards are provided in the program areas of Advanced Scientific Computing Research (ASCR); Biological and Environmental Research (BER); Basic Energy Sciences (BES), Fusion Energy Sciences (FES); High Energy Physics (HEP), Nuclear Physics (NP); and Workforce Development for Teachers and Scientists (WDTS). The Office of Science makes all funding decisions based on peer review of proposals submitted to the government by universities, non-profit organizations, large and small businesses, other Federal agencies, State and local governments, individuals, and DOE national laboratories seeking Federal financial support for research projects, training, and related activities. The Office of Science executes peer review for at least 3,000 financial assistance and several hundred DOE national laboratory funding proposals each year. In some circumstances, letters of intent or pre-proposals are solicited prior to proposal submission to allow advance planning of the peer review and to help ensure the responsiveness of those proposals that are eventually submitted. While Grants.gov is used for collecting financial assistance proposals, a method is needed for collecting letters of intent, pre-proposals, and contract proposals (such as those for interagency or DOE national laboratory awards).

Federal Register Notices

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Authorizing Statutes

42 USC 7251
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Presidential Action:

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Title:

Chesapeake Bay Watershed Environmental Literacy Indicator Tool

Reference Number:

202302-0648-001

Omb Control Number:

0648-0753

Agency:

DOC/NOAA

Received:

2023-03-08

Concluded:

2026-02-20

Action:

Approved without change

Status:

Active

Request Type:

Extension without change of a currently approved collection
Chesapeake Bay Watershed Environmental Literacy Indicator Tool

Key Information

Abstract

This request is for extension of a currently approved information collection. The Chesapeake Bay Watershed Agreement of 2014 required monitoring of progress toward the environmental literacy goal: “Enable students in the region to graduate with the knowledge and skills needed to act responsibly to protect and restore their local watersheds.” NOAA, on behalf of the Chesapeake Bay Program, will ask the state education agencies for Maryland, Pennsylvania, Delaware, Virginia, West Virginia, and the District of Columbia to survey their local education agencies (LEAs) to determine their progress in meeting the Student and Environmental Literacy Planning Outcomes of the Agreement. One individual from each LEA is asked to complete their survey once every two years. The results of the biennial ELIT survey will be analyzed and reported to the internal stakeholders of the Chesapeake Bay Watershed Agreement. Participating states will receive a summarized report of findings for the full watershed, a summary of findings for their state, and comparisons of results between states. These aggregated results will be used by the state agencies to understand progress of their school districts over time, and to inform decision-making about strategies and priorities for future work with school districts. Additionally, NOAA will use this information to inform priorities within their B-WET funding opportunities and technical assistance. The biennial reporting will also be used by the Chesapeake Bay Program to understand progress of school districts in the watershed, understand differences between jurisdictions, and guide strategy for providing targeted support in each state. The instrument has not undergone any changes since its last PRA approval process.

Federal Register Notices

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Authorizing Statutes

42 USC 4321 et seq.
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Presidential Action:

-

Title:

An Observer Program for At-Sea Processing Vessels in the Pacific Coast Groundfish Fishery

Reference Number:

202404-0648-005

Omb Control Number:

0648-0500

Agency:

DOC/NOAA

Received:

2024-04-16

Concluded:

2026-02-20

Action:

Approved without change

Status:

Active

Request Type:

Extension without change of a currently approved collection
An Observer Program for At-Sea Processing Vessels in the Pacific Coast Groundfish Fishery

Key Information

Abstract

This is a request for extension of an approved information collection. In 2011, the National Marine Fisheries Service (NMFS) mandated observer requirements for the West Coast groundfish trawl catch shares program. For all fishery sectors, observers must be obtained through third-party observer provider companies operating under permits issued by NMFS. The regulations at §§ 660.140 (h), 660.150 (j), and 660.160 (g), specify observer coverage requirements for trawl vessels and define the responsibilities for observer providers, including reporting requirements. Regulations at §660.140 (i) specify requirements for catch monitor coverage for first receivers. Data collected by observers are used by NMFS to estimate total landed catch and discards, monitor the attainment of annual groundfish allocations, estimate catch rates of prohibited species, and as a component in stock assessments. These data are necessary to comply with the Magnuson-Stevens Act requirements to prevent overfishing. In addition, observer data is used to assess fishing related mortality of protected and endangered species.

Federal Register Notices

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Authorizing Statutes

Pub.L. 94 - 265 303
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Presidential Action:

-

Title:

Northeast Region Observer Providers Requirements

Reference Number:

202404-0648-020

Omb Control Number:

0648-0546

Agency:

DOC/NOAA

Received:

2024-05-06

Concluded:

2026-02-20

Action:

Approved without change

Status:

Active

Request Type:

Extension without change of a currently approved collection
Northeast Region Observer Providers Requirements

Key Information

Abstract

This request is for an extension and revison to a currently approved information collection. Under the Magnuson-Stevens Fishery Conservation and Management Act, the Secretary of Commerce (Secretary) has the responsibility for the conservation and management of marine fishery resources. Much of this responsibility has been delegated to the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA)/National Marine Fisheries Service (NMFS). Under this stewardship role, the Secretary was given certain regulatory authorities to ensure the most beneficial uses of these resources. One of the regulatory steps taken to carry out the conservation and management objectives is to collect data from users of the resource. Previously, vessels either called or email to notify NMFS of an upcoming scallop trip. NMFS has added a new method for notification called the Pre-Trip Notification System (PTNS). The integration of the scallop notification requirement into the PTNS helps standardize observer operations between fisheries and modernize reporting systems. The PTNS is a mobile-friendly website that is more sophisticated and flexible than the aging interactive voice response technology. The change to the PTNS does not affect determination of scallop coverage rates or the compensation analysis. There are no changes to the requirements vessels must abide by if selected to carry an observer, such as equal accommodations, a harassment-free environment, and other safety requirements. This change is not expected to impact the burden response time, but NOAA will continue to monitor use of this new tool, and will update the collection if it results in any burden changes at our next renewal. There will still be an email and a phone option for vessels to notify. These requirements allow NMFS/NEFOP to effectively administer the scallop observer program.

Federal Register Notices

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Authorizing Statutes

Pub.L. 94 - 265 303
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Presidential Action:

-

Title:

A Coastal Management Needs Assessment and Market Analysis for Financing Resilience

Reference Number:

202407-0648-003

Omb Control Number:

0648-0796

Agency:

DOC/NOAA

Received:

2024-07-18

Concluded:

2026-02-20

Action:

Approved without change

Status:

Active

Request Type:

Extension without change of a currently approved collection
A Coastal Management Needs Assessment and Market Analysis for Financing Resilience

Key Information

Abstract

This is a request for extension of an approved information collection. NOAA’s Office of Coastal Management (OCM) and its regional, state, federal, and non-profit partners have worked closely with coastal managers across the country to increase the resilience of our coastal communities, economies and ecosystems. Per the Coastal Zone Management Act of 1972 (CZMA), OCM provides financial and technical assistance to states and territories, including that which helps its customers (coastal managers) develop hazard mitigation and climate adaptation plans that include strategies for short-term responses to immediate threats (e.g., flooding, hurricanes) as well as long-term responses to gradual changes (e.g., sea level rise, drought). Services are provided through outreach, training, funding, resource, and tool development. In many coastal communities, investment in mitigation and resilience measures remains either limited or reactive in response to a catastrophic event. While there are no data on the number of adaptation plans that have been implemented, lack of funding is a frequently cited barrier to implementation. Understanding the suite of funding and financing options available at the time resilience planning is undertaken, and then incorporating financial strategies into the planning process and recommendations, will help ensure that these plans are implemented.

Federal Register Notices

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Authorizing Statutes

16 USC 1451-1464
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Presidential Action:

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