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.

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Reference Number Title Agency Status Request Type
202505-0930-001 Mental Health Services Block Grant (MHBG) and the Substance Use Prevention, Treatment, and Recovery Services Block Grant (SUPTRS BG) HHS/SAMHSA Active
No material or nonsubstantive change to a currently approved collection
Mental Health Services Block Grant (MHBG) and the Substance Use Prevention, Treatment, and Recovery Services Block Grant (SUPTRS BG)

Key Information

Received 2025-05-21
Concluded 2025-05-28
Expires 2028-01-31
Action Approved without change
OMB Control # 0930-0168
Previous ICR 202412-0930-002

Federal Register Notices

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

Authorizing Statutes

42 USC 1932 (View Law)

42 USC 1917 (View Law)

Abstract

SAMHSA's SUPTRSBG and MHBG are designed to provide States with the flexibility to design and implement activities and services to address the complex needs of individuals, families, and communities impacted by mental disorders, substance use disorders and associated problems. The goals of the Block Grant programs are consistent with SAMHSA's vision for a high-quality, self-directed, and satisfying life in the community for everyone in America.

202412-2900-011 Recordkeeping at Flight Schools VA Active
Revision of a currently approved collection
Recordkeeping at Flight Schools

Key Information

Received 2025-04-22
Concluded 2025-05-28
Expires 2028-05-31
Action Approved without change
OMB Control # 2900-0613
Previous ICR 202110-2900-009

Federal Register Notices

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

Authorizing Statutes

38 USC 3690(c) (View Law)

Abstract

The State Approving Agencies that approve courses for VA training use these records to determine if courses offered by flight schools should be approved. VA representatives use the records to determine the accuracy of payments made to VA students at flight schools. Regulation do not require any reports, but it does only require the recordkeeping. Flight schools have the option to store these records electronically.

202502-1557-001 Company-Run Annual Stress Test Reporting Template and Documentation for Covered Institutions with Total Consolidated Assets of $250 Billion or More TREAS/OCC Active
Revision of a currently approved collection
Company-Run Annual Stress Test Reporting Template and Documentation for Covered Institutions with Total Consolidated Assets of $250 Billion or More

Key Information

Received 2025-02-21
Concluded 2025-05-28
Expires 2028-05-31
Action Approved without change
OMB Control # 1557-0319
Previous ICR 202302-1557-002

Federal Register Notices

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

Authorizing Statutes

Pub.L. 111 - 203 165(i) (View Law)

Abstract

Section 165(i)(2) of the Dodd-Frank Wall Street Reform and Consumer Protection Act (Dodd-Frank Act) requires certain financial companies, including national banks and federal savings associations, to conduct annual stress tests and requires the primary financial regulatory agency of those financial companies to issue regulations implementing the stress test requirements. Under section 165(i)(2), a covered institution is required to submit to the Board of Governors of the Federal Reserve System (Board) and to its primary financial regulatory agency a report at such time, in such form, and containing such information as the primary financial regulatory agency may require.

202411-1530-001 Checklists of Filings for Certified Surety and/or Certified Reinsuring Companies and for Admitted Reinsurer Companies TREAS/FISCAL Active
Extension without change of a currently approved collection
Checklists of Filings for Certified Surety and/or Certified Reinsuring Companies and for Admitted Reinsurer Companies

Key Information

Received 2024-12-30
Concluded 2025-05-28
Expires 2028-05-31
Action Approved without change
OMB Control # 1530-0061
Previous ICR 202108-1530-002

Federal Register Notices

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

Authorizing Statutes

31 USC 223.9 (View Law)

31 USC 9304 - 9308 (View Law)

Abstract

This information is collected from insurance companies to provide Treasury a basis to determine acceptability of companies applying for a Certificate of Authority to write or reinsure Federal surety bonds or as an Admitted Reinsurer (not on excess risks to U.S.).

202411-1530-005 Disclaimer and Consent with Respect to United States Savings Bond/Notes TREAS/FISCAL Active
Extension without change of a currently approved collection
Disclaimer and Consent with Respect to United States Savings Bond/Notes

Key Information

Received 2024-12-30
Concluded 2025-05-28
Expires 2028-05-31
Action Approved without change
OMB Control # 1530-0059
Previous ICR 202109-1530-003

Federal Register Notices

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

Authorizing Statutes

31 USC Chapter 31 (View Law)

Abstract

Used to obtain a disclaimer and consent as the result of an error in registration or otherwise the payment, refund of the purchase price, or reissue as requested by one person would appear to affect the right, title or interest of some other person.

202412-1513-006 Alcohol, Tobacco, and Firearms Related Documents for Tax Returns and Claims (TTB REC 5000/24) TREAS/TTB Active
Extension without change of a currently approved collection
Alcohol, Tobacco, and Firearms Related Documents for Tax Returns and Claims (TTB REC 5000/24)

Key Information

Received 2024-12-30
Concluded 2025-05-28
Expires 2028-05-31
Action Approved without change
OMB Control # 1513-0088
Previous ICR 202105-1513-007

Federal Register Notices

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

Authorizing Statutes

26 USC 5555, 5741, 5843 (View Law)

Abstract

The Alcohol and Tobacco Tax and Trade Bureau (TTB) is responsible for the collection of Federal excise taxes on distilled spirits, wine, beer, tobacco products, cigarette papers and tubes, and firearms and ammunition, and the collection of special occupational taxes related to tobacco products and cigarette papers and tubes. The Internal Revenue Code (IRC, 26 U.S.C.) requires that such taxes be collected on the basis of a return, and it requires taxpayers to maintain records that document the information provided on such returns. The IRC also allows for the filing of claims for the abatement, credit, remission, or refund (drawback) of taxes under certain circumstances, and it requires claimants to maintain records to support such claims. TTB uses the collected information to determine the amount of excise and special occupational taxes rightly due, and to verify respondent computations on tax returns or the correctness of claims for refund or other adjustments to tax liabilities.

202502-0535-002 Agricultural Prices USDA/NASS Active
Revision of a currently approved collection
Agricultural Prices

Key Information

Received 2025-03-05
Concluded 2025-05-28
Expires 2027-05-31
Action Approved with change
OMB Control # 0535-0003
Previous ICR 202409-0535-001

Federal Register Notices

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

Authorizing Statutes

Pub.L. 115 - 435 302 (View Law)

18 USC 1905 (View Law)

7 USC 2204 (View Law)

7 USC 2276 (View Law)

7 USC 3601.1 (View Law)

7 USC 1446 (View Law)

7 USC 1303 (View Law)

7 USC 1391 (View Law)

Abstract

This substantive change request affects how data are collected for peanut prices paid for seed. The Peanut Prices Surveys provide a detailed picture of the peanut prices paid for both seed as well as peanut prices received by producers. These are collected by two separate surveys, with peanut seed prices being obtained from various sources, such as dealers, administrative data, and growers. NASS proposes to consolidate the two surveys into one for ease of data collection as well as provide a more reliable population for reporting peanut seed prices, since the main source of peanut seed prices in administrative data are the peanut seed growers.

202505-0581-002 Tart Cherries Grown in the States of MI, NY, PA, OR, UT, WA and WI USDA/AMS Active
No material or nonsubstantive change to a currently approved collection
Tart Cherries Grown in the States of MI, NY, PA, OR, UT, WA and WI

Key Information

Received 2025-05-22
Concluded 2025-05-28
Expires 2027-04-30
Action Approved without change
OMB Control # 0581-0177
Previous ICR 202402-0581-004

Federal Register Notices

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

Authorizing Statutes

7 USC 601 et seq. (View Law)

Abstract

The Cherry Industry Administrative Board needs specific info from tart cherry growers and handlers to nominate committee members, implement handling and volume regulations, and amend the marketing order and agreement to conduct referenda.

202505-3060-022 Cable Landing License Act 47 CFR §§ 1.767, 1.768, 1.40001, 1.40003 Executive Order 10530 FCC Active
No material or nonsubstantive change to a currently approved collection
Cable Landing License Act 47 CFR §§ 1.767, 1.768, 1.40001, 1.40003 Executive Order 10530

Key Information

Received 2025-05-14
Concluded 2025-05-28
Action Approved without change
OMB Control # 3060-0944
Previous ICR 202408-3060-002

Federal Register Notices

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

Authorizing Statutes

37 USC 155, 303(r), 309, 403, 152 (View Law)

47 USC 34-39, 151, 154(i), 154(j) (View Law)

Abstract

The Federal Communications Commission (Commission) is requesting that the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) approve revisions to OMB Control No. 3060-0944 to incorporate the new requirements adopted by the Commission in the Executive Branch Review Order and in the Executive Branch Standard Questions Order. The Commission also seeks approval for online electronic forms that are currently under development as part of the Commission’s modernization of its International Communications Filing System (ICFS). To improve the Commission’s collection of information related to submarine cable applications and to incorporate the new requirements, the Commission revised its submarine cable application forms and added new forms. Please review the non-substantive change justification submission to see the reason behind this change request submission to the Office of Management and Budget for review and approval.

202409-1513-003 Marks on Wine Containers, TTB REC 5120/3 TREAS/TTB Historical Inactive
Revision of a currently approved collection
Marks on Wine Containers, TTB REC 5120/3

Key Information

Received 2025-02-18
Concluded 2025-05-28
Expires 2027-04-30
Action Comment filed on proposed rule and continue
OMB Control # 1513-0092
Previous ICR 202401-1513-006

Federal Register Notices

60-Day FRN View Notice

Authorizing Statutes

26 USC 5041, 5368, 5388, & 5662 (View Law)

Abstract

The Internal Revenue Code (IRC) at 26 U.S.C. 5041 imposes a per gallon Federal excise tax of varying rates on six classes of wine—three classes of still wines (based on alcohol content), two classes of effervescent wines, and one class of hard cider. Under the authority of the IRC at 26 U.S.C. 5368, 5388, and 5662, the TTB regulations in 27 CFR Part 24, Wine, require wine premises proprietors to correctly identify wines kept on or removed from their premises by placing certain marks, labels, or other information on all production, storage, and consumer containers of wine. In a proposed rule titled “Alcohol Facts Statements in the Labeling of Wines, Distilled Spirits, and Malt Beverages,” issued under its IRC authorities, TTB is proposing to require an alcohol content statement to appear on the labels of consumer containers of domestic and imported wine that are not currently subject to such labeling requirements under the Federal Alcohol Administration Act (FAA Act). Because of the varying excise tax rates on wines, and because different tax classes of wine may be produced at the same premises, the required information is necessary to protect the revenue as it ensures that wines are correctly identified for excise tax purposes. TTB has determined that the placement of the required marks on wine containers, other than the proposed alcohol content statement, is a usual and customary business practice undertaken by respondents regardless of any regulatory requirement to do so. As such, per the OMB regulations at 5 CFR 1320.3(b)(2), the great majority of this information collection request imposes no burden hours on respondents.

202412-1513-005 Federal Firearms and Ammunition Quarterly Excise Tax Return TREAS/TTB Active
Extension without change of a currently approved collection
Federal Firearms and Ammunition Quarterly Excise Tax Return

Key Information

Received 2024-12-30
Concluded 2025-05-28
Expires 2028-05-31
Action Approved without change
OMB Control # 1513-0094
Previous ICR 202105-1513-006

Federal Register Notices

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

Authorizing Statutes

26 USC 4181 (View Law)

26 USC 6001, 6011, and 6302 (View Law)

Abstract

The Internal Revenue Code (IRC) at 26 U.S.C. 4181 imposes a Federal excise tax on the sale of pistols, revolvers, other firearms, and shells and cartridges (ammunition) sold by manufacturers, producers, and importers of such articles. The IRC, at 26 U.S.C. 6001, 6011, and 6302, also authorizes the Secretary of the Treasury to issue regulations regarding IRC-based taxes, returns and records, including the mode and time for collecting taxes due. Under this authority, the TTB regulations in 27 CFR part 53 require respondents who have firearms and/or ammunition excise tax liability to submit a quarterly tax return using form TTB F 5300.26. The information collected on this return is necessary to identify the taxpayer, the amount and type of taxes due, and the amount of payments made. TTB uses the return information to determine whether the taxpayer has paid the correct amount of tax and to take additional action, such as assessment or refund, as necessary.

202502-2528-005 The Community Choice Demonstration HUD/PD&R Active
No material or nonsubstantive change to a currently approved collection
The Community Choice Demonstration

Key Information

Received 2025-05-20
Concluded 2025-05-28
Action Approved without change
OMB Control # 2528-0337
Previous ICR 202410-2528-002

Federal Register Notices

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

Authorizing Statutes

12 USC 1701z-1 (View Law)

Abstract

The Office of Policy Development and Research (PD&R), at the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD), is seeking approval to collect additional information of individuals participating in the Community Choice Demonstration (formerly known as the Housing Choice Voucher Mobility Demonstration) (“Demonstration” for short). The instruments required for the implementation and early phase of the evaluation of the Demonstration were originally approved by the OMB in May and June 2022. Approval was granted under OMB Control #2528-0337 and expires June 30, 2025.

202411-1506-001 Purchases of Bank Checks and Drafts, Cashier’s Checks, Money Orders, and Traveler’s Checks (31 CFR 1010.415) TREAS/FINCEN Active
Extension without change of a currently approved collection
Purchases of Bank Checks and Drafts, Cashier’s Checks, Money Orders, and Traveler’s Checks (31 CFR 1010.415)

Key Information

Received 2024-12-02
Concluded 2025-05-28
Expires 2028-05-31
Action Approved without change
OMB Control # 1506-0057
Previous ICR 202107-1506-004

Federal Register Notices

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

Authorizing Statutes

31 USC 5325 (View Law)

Abstract

The Bank Secrecy Act (BSA) prohibits financial institutions from issuing any “bank check, cashier’s check, traveler’s check, or money order to any individual in connection with a transaction or group of such contemporaneous transactions which involves United States coins or currency (or such other monetary instruments as the Secretary may prescribe) in amounts or denominations of $3,000 or more” unless (1) the financial institution verifies, through a signature card or other account documentation or information, that the individual has a transaction account with the financial institution, and records the method of verification in accordance with regulations issued by the Secretary; or (2) the individual furnishes the financial institution with such forms of identification as the Secretary may require by regulation, and the financial institution verifies and records such information in accordance with regulations issued by the Secretary. To implement these requirements, FinCEN issued a regulation requiring financial institutions to maintain records related to the issuance or sale of bank checks and drafts, cashier’s checks, money orders, and traveler’s checks. The regulation applies to all financial institutions as defined in 31 CFR 1010.100(t). However, it is FinCEN’s experience that banks and money services businesses (MSBs) are more likely than other categories of financial institution to issue or sell bank checks and drafts, cashier’s checks, money orders, and traveler’s checks. Under 31 CFR 1010.415, financial institutions are required to maintain records of certain information related to the issuance or sale of bank checks and drafts, cashier’s checks, money orders, and traveler’s checks when the issuance or sale involves currency between $3,000 and $10,000, inclusive, to any individual purchaser of one or more of these instruments.

202505-2125-001CF SF-424 Application for Federal Assistance DOT/FHWA Active
RCF New
SF-424 Application for Federal Assistance

Key Information

Received 2025-05-22
Concluded 2025-05-28
Action Approved without change
OMB Control # 4040-0004
202502-0584-002 USDA National Hunger Clearinghouse Database Form (FNS 543) USDA/FNS Active
Revision of a currently approved collection
USDA National Hunger Clearinghouse Database Form (FNS 543)

Key Information

Received 2025-04-22
Concluded 2025-05-28
Expires 2028-05-31
Action Approved with change
OMB Control # 0584-0474
Previous ICR 202110-0584-004

Federal Register Notices

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

Authorizing Statutes

Pub.L. 103 - 448 123 (View Law)

Abstract

To maintain and further develop the National Hunger Clearinghouse (NHC). NHC database information is updated yearly through the use of the simple database form FNS 543.

202408-0535-002 Commercial Floriculture Survey USDA/NASS Active
Revision of a currently approved collection
Commercial Floriculture Survey

Key Information

Received 2024-11-07
Concluded 2025-05-27
Expires 2028-05-31
Action Approved without change
OMB Control # 0535-0093
Previous ICR 202109-0535-003

Federal Register Notices

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

Authorizing Statutes

18 USC 1905 (View Law)

Pub.L. 115 - 435 Part B (View Law)

7 USC 2204 (View Law)

7 USC 2276 (View Law)

Abstract

The National Agricultural Statistics Service (NASS) is asking for an extension of 3 years to an ongoing annual data collection and publication of floriculture data. This is a voluntary ongoing data collection.

202505-3060-014 Application for Voluntary Assignment of Transfers and Controls, 47 CFR 73.3540 FCC Active
No material or nonsubstantive change to a currently approved collection
Application for Voluntary Assignment of Transfers and Controls, 47 CFR 73.3540

Key Information

Received 2025-05-09
Concluded 2025-05-27
Action Approved without change
OMB Control # 3060-1290
Previous ICR 202306-3060-010

Federal Register Notices

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

Authorizing Statutes

47 USC 334, 336, 554 (View Law)

47 USC 151, 154, 301, 303, 307, 308 (View Law)

Abstract

The Federal Communications Commission (“Commission”) is requesting that the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) approve a revision of the information collection titled, “Application for Voluntary Assignment of Transfers and Controls, 47 CFR 73.3540” under OMB Control Number 3060-1290. There are no changes in the number of responses, respondents, annual burden hours for respondents. The Commission has updated the International Bureau Filing System (IBFS) to allow for filing of electronic forms directly into the system through an integrated web-based program with fillable fields. The integrated web-based program requires the use of an FCC Registration Number (FRN) will include support for Forms 314-IBFS, 315-IBFS, and 316-IBFS. Applicants will be required to submit these forms through the integrated web-based program. The forms were previously in development but are now completed and included as part of this collection. Please see the non-substantive change justification for the reason behind this change request submission to the Office of Management and Budget for review and approval.

202505-3060-013 Part 73, Subpart F, International Broadcast Stations FCC Active
No material or nonsubstantive change to a currently approved collection
Part 73, Subpart F, International Broadcast Stations

Key Information

Received 2025-05-09
Concluded 2025-05-27
Action Approved without change
OMB Control # 3060-1035
Previous ICR 202306-3060-011

Federal Register Notices

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

Authorizing Statutes

47 USC 151, 301, 308(b), Part 73 (View Law)

47 USC 154(i) (View Law)

47 USC 303, 307, 334, 336, 554 (View Law)

Abstract

The Federal Communications Commission (Commission) is requesting that the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) approves a revision of a currently approved collection titled, “Part 73, Subpart F, International Broadcast Stations,” under OMB Control Number 3060-1035 for three years. The Commission has updated the International Bureau Filing System (IBFS) to allow for filing of electronic forms directly into the system through an integrated web-based program with fillable fields. The integrated web-based program requires the use of an FCC Registration Number (FRN) and includes support for Form 309-IBFS, 310-IBFS, and 311-IBFS. The new system also includes a standardized form to file frequency requests, Form 426, and a form file requests to test programming, which were previously done through email correspondence and approved as part of this collection. Applicants will be required to submit these forms through the integrated web-based program. Filing through the web-based program will reduce the burden hours on the on applicants. Therefore, this information collection is being revised to reflect the new form format for Forms 309-IBFS, 310-IBFS and 311-IBFS, the new Form 426, the new Form 427, and changes in costs associated with the automated functions of the forms. Please see the non-substantive change request justification for the reason behind this change request submission to the Office of Management and Budget for review and approval.

202505-3060-034 CORES Update/Change Form, FCC Form 161 FCC Active
No material or nonsubstantive change to a currently approved collection
CORES Update/Change Form, FCC Form 161

Key Information

Received 2025-05-27
Concluded 2025-05-27
Expires 2026-04-30
Action Approved without change
OMB Control # 3060-0918
Previous ICR 202305-3060-022

Federal Register Notices

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

Authorizing Statutes

Pub.L. 104 - 134 31001 (View Law)

Abstract

The Public Safety and Homeland Security Bureau (PSHSB or Bureau) is submitting a non-substantive change request to the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) in order to establish mandatory electronic filing of System Security and Integrity Policies and Procedures (SSI Plans) by covered entities under the Communications Assistance for Law Enforcement Act (CALEA) through the new CALEA Electronic Filing System (CEFS) (OMB Control No. 3060-0809). CEFS requires users to register with and use the Commission Registration System (OMB Control Nos. 3060-0917 and 3060-0918) and to electronically file Requests for Confidential Treatment (OMB Control No. 3060-0862). When mandatory electronic filing becomes effective, SSI Plans will be required to be submitted electronically through CEFS: https://www.fcc.gov/cefs. When mandatory electronic filing becomes effective, paper versions of SSI Plans will no longer be accepted. Section 1.20005 of the Commission’s rules will be updated to reflect this change. Other than mandatory electronic filing, there are no other changes to this information collection. PSHSB issued the order to amend section 1.20005 to establish mandatory filing and the new rule will become effective 30 days after publication in the Federal Register. This information that applicants (entities) submit on FCC Form 161 is used to change or update information in the CORES system for entity's name, address, Taxpayer Identification Number (TIN), telephone number, email, fax, contact representative address, telephone number, email and fax. The Commission Registration System (CORES) assigns each entity doing business with the Commission a FCC Registration Number (FRN). The FRN is used to collect and to report any delinquent amounts arising from such applicant's (entity's) relationship with the FCC. The respondents are anyone doing business with the FCC. Please see the non-substantive change request justification for the reasoning behind this submission to the Office of Management and Budget for review and approval.

202504-2060-001 Air Emissions Reporting Requirements (AERR) EPA/OAR Active
Reinstatement without change of a previously approved collection
Air Emissions Reporting Requirements (AERR)

Key Information

Received 2025-04-04
Concluded 2025-05-27
Expires 2025-10-31
Action Approved with change
OMB Control # 2060-0580
Previous ICR 202110-2060-009

Authorizing Statutes

42 USC 7401 et seq (View Law)

Abstract

The EPA promulgated the Air Emissions Reporting Requirements (AERR) (40 CFR part 51 subpart A) to coordinate emissions inventory reporting requirements with existing requirements of the Clean Air Act and 1990 Amendments. Under this reporting, 54 State and Territorial air quality agencies, including the District of Columbia, as well as an estimated 31 local and tribal air quality agencies submit emissions data (including mobile model inputs) every 3 years for all point, non-point, on-road mobile, and non-road mobile sources of volatile organic compounds, oxides of nitrogen, carbon monoxide, sulfur dioxide, particulate matter less than or equal to 10 micrometers in diameter, particulate matter less than or equal to 2.5 micrometers in diameter, ammonia, and lead. In addition, the air quality agencies must submit annually emission data for point sources emitting at greater than specified levels of those pollutants. The data supplied to the emission reporting requirement is needed so that the EPA can compile and make available a national inventory of air pollutant emissions. A comprehensive inventory updated at regular intervals is essential to allow the EPA to fulfill its mandate to monitor and plan for the attainment and maintenance of the national ambient air quality standards established for criteria pollutants. The EPA makes the inventory available to states for air quality planning and to the public at large. This information is collected under 23 U.S.C. 101; 42 U.S.C 7401-7671q, and the authority of the AERR. This information is mandatory and, as specified, cannot be treated as confidential by the EPA. The number and frequency of data collection and submittal is expected to remain the same for 20222024.Emergency Justfication:EPA is requesting that the previously approved collection be reinstated for a six-month period while OAR prepares and publishes the 60 and 30-day notices necessary to complete a renewal package.

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.

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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.

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AuthorizingStatues

Names of federal laws that authorize the agency to collect the information.

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AuthorizingStatuesDetails

Additional details about the legal authority for the information collection, including a URL linking to the full text.

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CitationsForNewStatutoryRequirements

Legal citations that have introduced new or modified statutory requirements since the last ICR submission.

N/A

FederalRegisterNotices

Lists citations of 60-day and 30-day notices published in the Federal Register.

N/A

PublicCommentsReceived

Indicates whether any public comments were received during the Federal Register notice period.

N/A

InformationCollections

Lists the individual information collections associated with the ICR. Each collection includes metadata such as the title, a URL to the collection, the form number (if applicable), and a URL to the form.

N/A

RequestType Filters

1. Select "New collection (Request for an OMB Control Number)" for collections that had not previously been used or sponsored by the agency.

2. Select "Extension without change or a currently approved collection" for collections where the agency wished only to extend the approval of an active collection past its current expiration date without making any material change in the collection instrument, instructions, frequency of collection, or the use to which the information is to be put.

3. Select "Revision of a currently approved collection" for collections where the agency request included a material change to the collection instrument, instructions, its frequency of collection, or the use to which the information is to be put.

4. Select "Reinstatement without change of a previously approved collection" for collections which previously had OMB approval, but the approval had expired or was discontinued before this submission was made, and there is no change to the collection.

5. Select "Reinstatement with change of a previously approved collection" for collections which previously had OMB approval, but the approval has expired or was discontinued before this submission was made, and there is some change to the collection.

6. Select "Existing collection in use without OMB control number" when the collection is currently in use but does not have an OMB control number.

7. Select "No material or nonsubstantive change to a currently approved collection" for collections which introduce minor changes to the ICR, but do not extend the expiration date of the collection.

8. Select "RCF No material or nonsubstantive change to a currently approved collection" for RCF collections that introduce changes to the usage of an active RCF.

9. Select "RCF New" for RCF collections that are the initial usage of the Common Form Host ICR by the using agency.

10. Select "RCF Recertification" for RCF collections that had been recertified due to changes in its related Common Form Host ICR.

[1] "Nonsubstantive" and "nonmaterial" changes introduce minor modifications to the ICR but do not extend the collection's expiration date or require a public comment period.