Information Collection Request (ICR) Tracker
ICR Definition
An Information Collection Request (ICR) is a federal agency’s request for approval from the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) to collect information from the public.
Under the Paperwork Reduction Act (PRA), agencies must justify why the information is needed and how it will be used.
Federal agencies are required to submit an ICR whenever they create, renew, modify, or discontinue an information collection. Each ICR includes a description of the collection,
supporting materials and documentation (such as forms, surveys, or scripts), and proof that the agency has met the requirements of the PRA.
The ICR is submitted to the The Office of Information and Regulatory Affairs (OIRA) within OMB for review and approval. OIRA grants approval for a maximum of three years, after
which the collection must be renewed through a new ICR submission.
ICRs are publicly available on RegInfo.gov, and additional guidance can be found in the FAQs.
ICR Explorer
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| 202204-0551-001 | Agriculture Wool Apparel Manufacturers Trust Fund | USDA/FAS | 2025-08-31 | Reinstatement without change of a previously approved collection
Agriculture Wool Apparel Manufacturers Trust Fund
Key Information
Federal Register Notices
Authorizing StatutesPub.L. 113 - 79 12315 (View Law) AbstractSection 12315 of the Agricultural Act of 2014 established the "Agriculture Wool Apparel Manufacturers Trust Fund" to be used for the purpose of reducing the injury to domestic manufacturers resulting from tariffs on wool fabric that are higher than tariffs on certain apparel articles made of wool fabric. Claimants must submit an affidavit certifying that they meet the eligibility requirements for each program they wish to apply for an annual payment. |
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| 202501-3235-021 | Rule 0-4, General Requirements of Papers and Applications | SEC | 2025-08-31 | Extension without change of a currently approved collection
Rule 0-4, General Requirements of Papers and Applications
Key Information
Federal Register Notices
Authorizing Statutes15 USC 80b (View Law) AbstractRule 0-4 under the Investment Advisers Act of 1940 (17 CFR 275.0-4) provides general instructions for filing an application seeking exemptive relief with the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC). The purpose of Rule 0-4 is to provide SEC staff with the necessary information to assess whether granting an order of exemption is necessary or appropriate in the public interest and consistent with the protection of investors and the intended purposes of the Advisers Act. The Rule 0-4 information collection is a reporting requirement to the SEC, and the respondents are registered investment advisers, affiliated persons of registered investment advisers, and entities seeking to avoid investment adviser status, among others. |
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| 202411-2900-004 | Guaranteed or Insured Loan Reporting Requirements | VA | 2025-08-31 | Revision of a currently approved collection
Guaranteed or Insured Loan Reporting Requirements
Key Information
Federal Register Notices
Authorizing Statutes38 USC 3702(C) (View Law) AbstractThis information collection package seeks OMB approval of information collection requirements currently found in VA regulations, but that do not appear to have previously been approved by OMB. VA statute requires lenders to report a guaranteed or insured loan to VA in such detail as the Secretary may prescribe. 38 U.S.C. 3702(c). In cases where the loan is guaranteed, the Secretary shall provide the lender with a loan guaranty certificate or other evidence of the guaranty. Regulations codified at 38 CFR 36.4303 detail the requirements of lenders to report loans to VA in order to obtain evidence of the guaranty. |
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| 202504-3060-005 | Promoting Telehealth for Low-Income Consumers; COVID-19 Telehealth Program | FCC | 2025-08-31 | Revision of a currently approved collection
Promoting Telehealth for Low-Income Consumers; COVID-19 Telehealth Program
Key Information
Federal Register Notices
Authorizing Statutes47 USC 214, 254, 303(r), 403 (View Law) 47 USC 1-4 (View Law) 47 USC 201-205 (View Law) Pub.L. 116 - 136 134 Stat. 281 (View Law) 47 USC 151-154 (View Law) AbstractThis information collection extends the existing requirements for both the Connected Care Pilot Program and the COVID-19 Telehealth Program. |
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| 202204-1625-002 | Great Lakes Pilotage Rate Methodology | DHS/USCG | 2025-08-31 | Extension without change of a currently approved collection
Great Lakes Pilotage Rate Methodology
Key Information
Federal Register Notices
Authorizing Statutes46 USC 9303 (View Law) AbstractThe Director of the Office of Great Lakes Pilotage uses the software to carry out operational and rate-making oversight of pilotage activities on the Great Lakes. 46 U.S.C. 9303 is the authority for this collection. |
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| 202204-1830-002 | Supporting Excellence in Adult Education | ED/OCTAE | 2025-08-31 | Extension without change of a currently approved collection
Supporting Excellence in Adult Education
Key Information
Federal Register Notices
Authorizing StatutesPub.L. 113 - 128 242 (View Law) AbstractThe purpose of this information collection request is to identify and document innovative practices in adult education and literacy that are associated with positive outcomes for adult learners so that they may be disseminated to adult education programs. The U.S. Department of Education will analyze the information that is collected about adult education programs and the outcomes they achieve to identify innovative practices that merit dissemination to the field. |
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| 202204-1840-002 | Application Package for Grants under the Minority Science and Engineering Improvement Program (MSEIP) (1894-0001) | ED/OPE | 2025-08-31 | Extension without change of a currently approved collection
Application Package for Grants under the Minority Science and Engineering Improvement Program (MSEIP) (1894-0001)
Key Information
Federal Register Notices
Authorizing Statutes20 USC 1067-1067k (View Law) AbstractThe purpose of the Minority Science and Engineering Improvement Program (MSEIP) is to effect long-range improvement in science and engineering education at predominantly minority institutions and to increase the flow of underrepresented ethnic minorities, particularly minority women, into scientific and technological careers. MSEIP supports the Federal Government's efforts to improve and expand the scientific and technological capacity of the United States and to support its technological and economic competitiveness. This application package includes program background, application instructions, and forms needed to submit a complete application to the Department of Education. |
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| 202204-1840-003 | Supplemental Support under the American Rescue Plan (SSARP) Application | ED/OPE | 2025-08-31 | Extension without change of a currently approved collection
Supplemental Support under the American Rescue Plan (SSARP) Application
Key Information
Federal Register Notices
Authorizing StatutesPub.L. 117 - 2 2003 (View Law) AbstractSection 2003 of the American Rescue Plan allocates funds for institutions of higher education that the Secretary determines have the greatest unmet needs related to the coronavirus. This collection includes 1) a certification and agreement and 2) a profile form that will be used by institutions applying for discretionary grant funding under this section. |
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| 202205-3235-013 | Form F-80 - Canadian Securities | SEC | 2025-08-31 | Extension without change of a currently approved collection
Form F-80 - Canadian Securities
Key Information
Federal Register Notices
Authorizing Statutes15 USC 78m, 78w(a) (View Law) AbstractForm F-80 is used by large publicly traded Canadian foreign private issuers registering securities offered in business combinations and exchange offers. |
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| 202203-3076-002 | Generic Clearance for the Collection of Qualitative Feedback on Agency Service Delivery | FMCS | 2025-08-31 | Revision of a currently approved collection
Generic Clearance for the Collection of Qualitative Feedback on Agency Service Delivery
Key Information
Federal Register Notices
Authorizing Statutes29 USC 172 (View Law) Pub.L. 104 - 320 et seq. (View Law) AbstractThe Federal Mediation and Conciliation Service (FMCS), wants to seek feedback from the public on service delivery. This notice announces our intent to submit this collection to OMB for approval and solicits comments on specific aspects for the proposed information collection. This collection of information is necessary to enable the Agency to garner customer and stakeholder feedback in an efficient, timely manner, in accordance with our commitment to improving service delivery. The information collected from our customers and stakeholders will help ensure that users have an effective, efficient, and satisfying experience with the Agency’s programs. This feedback will provide insights into customer or stakeholder perceptions, experiences and expectations, provide an early warning of issues with service, or focus attention on areas where communication, training or changes in operations might improve delivery of products or services. These collections will allow for ongoing, collaborative and actionable communications between the Agency and its customers and stakeholders. It will also allow feedback to contribute directly to the improvement of program management. |
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| 202203-2900-017 | Marital Status Questionnaire (21P-0537) | VA | 2025-08-31 | Revision of a currently approved collection
Marital Status Questionnaire (21P-0537)
Key Information
Federal Register Notices
Authorizing StatutesAbstractVA Form 21P-0537 is used to verify a surviving spouse’s current marital status to verify his or her continuing entitlement to DIC benefits. The form letter is automatically generated and mailed to DIC beneficiaries. Agency action depends on the information provided by the beneficiary. If the information provided supports the beneficiary’s continued entitlement to benefits, no action is taken. If the information provided by the beneficiary does not support continued entitlement to benefits, VA will take action to terminate benefit payments, based on the facts found. |
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| 202311-1225-001CF | ACH Vendor/Miscellaneous Payment Enrollment Form | DOL/DM | 2025-08-31 | RCF New
ACH Vendor/Miscellaneous Payment Enrollment Form
Key Information
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| 202207-0930-001 | “Talk. They Hear You.”: Use of “Screen 4 Success” Instruments and Consent form | HHS/SAMHSA | 2025-08-31 | New collection (Request for a new OMB Control Number)
“Talk. They Hear You.”: Use of “Screen 4 Success” Instruments and Consent form
Key Information
Federal Register Notices
AbstractThe “Screen 4 Success” (S4S) app and the screening tool elicit programmatic information that demonstrates aggregate impact at the program level. S4S may be the first access to screening for users and minors since the app provides a mechanism for users to self-screen anonymously, without being connected to services where screening might otherwise take place. The items collected are necessary to provide users with a self-screening tool for wellbeing, family environment, substance use, behavioral and physical health problems, provide information for self-referrals and assess “Talk. They Hear You.” national media campaign performance. |
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| 202204-2130-001 | Railroad Noise Emission Compliance Regulations | DOT/FRA | 2025-08-31 | Extension without change of a currently approved collection
Railroad Noise Emission Compliance Regulations
Key Information
Federal Register Notices
Authorizing Statutes42 USC 4905 (View Law) 42 USC 4916 (View Law) AbstractUnder authority granted by the Noise Control Act of 1972, the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has established limits for noise emissions related to rail carriers in 40 CFR part 201. Those limits are enforced by FRA under 49 CFR part 210. In particular, the information FRA collects under § 210.27 is necessary to ensure compliance with EPA noise standards for new locomotives.This information collection is mandatory and submitted as needed. |
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| 202201-1545-016 | TD 9360 (Final) - Guidance on Passive Foreign Company (PFIC) Purging Elections | TREAS/IRS | 2025-08-31 | Extension without change of a currently approved collection
TD 9360 (Final) - Guidance on Passive Foreign Company (PFIC) Purging Elections
Key Information
Federal Register Notices
Authorizing Statutes26 USC 1297 (View Law) AbstractSection 1.1297-3(c) allows a shareholder of a 1297(e) PFIC to make a deemed dividend election pursuant to which the shareholder includes in income as a dividend its pro rata share of the post-1986 earning and profit of the PFIC attributable to all of the stock it held, directly or indirectly on the CFC qualification date, as defined in 1.1297-3(d). The IRS needs the information to substantiate the taxpayer's computation of the taxpayer's share of the PFIC's post-1986 earning and profits. |
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| 202201-1545-005 | Claims for credit or refund by tax return preparers or appraisers | TREAS/IRS | 2025-08-31 | Extension without change of a currently approved collection
Claims for credit or refund by tax return preparers or appraisers
Key Information
Federal Register Notices
Authorizing Statutes26 USC 6696(c) (View Law) AbstractInternal Revenue Code section 6696(c) sets forth the procedure for claiming a refund by a tax return preparer who has overpaid any of the tax return preparer’s penalties. TD 9436 contained final regulations implementing amendments to the tax return preparer penalties under sections 6694 and 6695 of the Internal Revenue Code (Code) and related provisions under sections 6060, 6107, 6109, 6696, and 7701(a)(36) reflecting amendments to the Code made by section 8246 of the Small Business and Work Opportunity Tax Act of 2007 and section 506 of the Tax Extenders and Alternative Minimum Tax Relief Act of 2008. 26 CFR 1.6696–1 outlines the procedures for claims for credit or refund by tax return preparers or appraisers. Notwithstanding section 301.6402–2(c), Form 6118, “Claim for Refund of Income Tax Return Preparer and Promoter Penalties,” is the form prescribed for making a claim as provided in this section with respect to penalties under sections 6694 and 6695. |
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| 202203-2900-014 | Claim for Disability Insurance Benefits, Government Life Insurance (VA Form 29-357) | VA | 2025-08-31 | Extension without change of a currently approved collection
Claim for Disability Insurance Benefits, Government Life Insurance (VA Form 29-357)
Key Information
Federal Register Notices
Authorizing StatutesAbstractVA Form 29-357 is designed for use by the insurance activity to determine the insured's eligibility for disability insurance benefits. The information is authorized by law, USC Sections 1912, 1915, 1942, 1948. |
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| 202204-2900-012 | Application for Approval of a Program in a Foreign Country (VA Form 22-0976) | VA | 2025-08-31 | Revision of a currently approved collection
Application for Approval of a Program in a Foreign Country (VA Form 22-0976)
Key Information
Federal Register Notices
Authorizing Statutes38 USC 3687 (View Law) AbstractVA Form 22-0976 is used by foreign educational institutions seeking approval for their postsecondary programs. VA uses the information to determine if a program offered by the foreign educational institution is approvable under CFR 21.4260. |
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| 202204-2900-014 | Statement of Disappearance (VA Form 21P-1775) | VA | 2025-08-31 | Extension without change of a currently approved collection
Statement of Disappearance (VA Form 21P-1775)
Key Information
Federal Register Notices
Authorizing Statutes38 USC 108 (View Law) AbstractSince no state law providing presumption of death is applicable to VA benefits, VA Form 21P-1775 is needed to gather sufficient information from a claimant so a formal decision can be made regarding the unexplained absence of an individual for over 7 years. |
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| 202204-2900-013 | Pension Claim Questionnaire for Farm Income (VA Form 21P-4165) | VA | 2025-08-31 | Revision of a currently approved collection
Pension Claim Questionnaire for Farm Income (VA Form 21P-4165)
Key Information
Federal Register Notices
Authorizing Statutes38 USC 1503 (View Law) 38 USC 1522 (View Law) AbstractVA Form 21P-4165 (Formerly VA Form 21-4165) is used to gather information which is necessary to determine a claimant's countable annual income and available assets related to farm operations. Eligibility to income-based benefits cannot be determined without complete income information. |
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.
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ICRTitle
The title of the information collection. If the submission is a revision to a currently approved collection, the title is the name of the overall collection rather than the name of the change taking place.
N/A
DateReceived
The date OIRA received the ICR submission from the agency.
N/A
OMBControl
OIRA assigns an OMB Control Number to an Information Collection Request (ICR) upon its first arrival. The same OMB Control Number is used for each review of the ICR.
OMB Control Numbers are formatted NNNN-XXXX, where the NNNN is the agency/subagency code, and the XXXX is a sequential number uniquely identifying the Collection within the agency/subagency’s ICRs.
N/A
DateReceived
The date OIRA received the ICR submission from the agency.
N/A
PreviousICRReferenceNumber
The reference number of the ICR that immediately preceded the current one.
N/A
AgencySubagency
The federal agency and specific subagency, if applicable, that submitted the ICR.
N/A
Abstract
A brief statement describing the need for the collection of information and how it will be used.
N/A
RequestType
Describes the purpose of the agency's submission.
- "Extension without change of a currently approved collection"
- "Existing collection in use without an OMB Control Number"
- "Reinstatement with change of a previously approved collection"
- "New collection (Request for a new OMB Control Number)"
- "No material or nonsubstantive change to a currently approved collection"
- "Revision of a currently approved collection"
- "Reinstatement without change of a previously approved collection"
- "RCF Recertification"
- "RCF No Material or nonsubstantive change to a currently approved collection"
- "RCF New"
TypeOfReviewRequest
Indicates the specific type of action being requested for review.
- "Regular"
- "Emergency"
- "Delegated"
Status
Indicates the current stage of the ICR in OIRA's review process.
- "Received in OIRA" for ICRs currently under review by OIRA
- "Active" for ICRs that are currently approved for use by agencies
- "Historical Active" for previous reviews of ICRs that are currently in the active inventory
- "Historical Inactive" for previous reviews of ICRs that are not currently in the active inventory
- "PreApproved" for ICRs that will become active once the Final Rule of their associated rulemaking has been published
ConcludedDate
The date OIRA completed its review of the ICR.
N/A
ConclusionAction
OIRA's final decision about the ICR.
- “Comment filed on Interim Final Rule”
- “Comment filed on Interim Final Rule and continue”
- “Disapproved”
- “Approved without change”
- “Approved with change”
- “Comment filed on proposed rule”
- “Preapproved”
- “Withdrawn”
- “Withdrawn and continue”
- “Not subject to PRA”
- “Not subject to PRA and continue”
- “Improperly submitted”
- “Improperly submitted and continue”
- “Delegated”
- “Comment filed on proposed rule and continue”
- “Disapproved and continue”
- “Returned - Improperly Submitted”
- “Returned to Agency for Reconsideration”
- “Returned - Outside Generic Clearance”
- “Approved”
CurrentExpirationDate
The date the ICR is set to expire unless it is renewed.
N/A
AuthorizingStatues
Names of federal laws that authorize the agency to collect the information.
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AuthorizingStatuesDetails
Additional details about the legal authority for the information collection, including a URL linking to the full text.
N/A
CitationsForNewStatutoryRequirements
Legal citations that have introduced new or modified statutory requirements since the last ICR submission.
N/A
FederalRegisterNotices
Lists citations of 60-day and 30-day notices published in the Federal Register.
N/A
PublicCommentsReceived
Indicates whether any public comments were received during the Federal Register notice period.
N/A
InformationCollections
Lists the individual information collections associated with the ICR. Each collection includes metadata such as the title, a URL to the collection, the form number (if applicable), and a URL to the form.
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.