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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OMB Control Number
Agency
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Action
Status
Request Type
Presidential Action

Title:

OSHA Strategic Partnership Program (OSPP) for Worker Safety and Health

Reference Number:

202501-1218-003

Omb Control Number:

1218-0244

Agency:

DOL/OSHA

Received:

2025-06-02

Concluded:

2025-07-07

Action:

Approved without change

Status:

Active

Request Type:

Extension without change of a currently approved collection
OSHA Strategic Partnership Program (OSPP) for Worker Safety and Health

Key Information

Abstract

Employers who voluntarily participate in OSHA Strategic Partnership Program for Worker Safety and Health are required to monitor and to assess the impact of partnership. An OSHA strategic partnership aims to have a measurable positive impact on workplace safety and health that goes beyond what historically has been achievable through traditional enforcement method and focuses on individual work sites.

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29 USC 651
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Presidential Action:

-

Title:

[NIOSH] Direct Reading Methodologies, Sensors, and Robotics Technology Assessment in Lab/Simulator-based Settings

Reference Number:

202506-0920-001

Omb Control Number:

0920-1441

Agency:

HHS/CDC

Received:

2025-06-02

Concluded:

2025-06-12

Action:

Approved with change

Status:

Active

Request Type:

No material or nonsubstantive change to a currently approved collection
[NIOSH] Direct Reading Methodologies, Sensors, and Robotics Technology Assessment in Lab/Simulator-based Settings

Key Information

Abstract

NIOSH has submitted a request for OMB approval of a New GENERIC ICR [0920-1441]. The goal of this GENERIC mechanism is to enable CDC/NIOSH to assess the effectiveness of a sub-set of automated direct reading methodologies, sensor technologies, and robotics technologies (hereafter referred to as “technologies”) that are used to protect worker safety and health. This Non-Substantive Change Request is submitted to align language used in a previously approved GenIC (0920-1441 - Direct Reading Methodologies, Sensors, and Robotics Technology Assessment in LabSimulator-based Setting) to align with recently issued EO. There is no change to approved burden hours.

Federal Register Notices

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Pub.L. 91 - 173 501(a)
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29 USC 669
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Presidential Action:

-

Title:

Office of Education Higher Education Scholarship, Fellowship, and Internship Programs

Reference Number:

202505-0648-019

Omb Control Number:

0648-0568

Agency:

DOC/NOAA

Received:

2025-06-02

Concluded:

2026-03-12

Action:

Withdrawn and continue

Status:

Historical Inactive

Request Type:

No material or nonsubstantive change to a currently approved collection
Office of Education Higher Education Scholarship, Fellowship, and Internship Programs

Key Information

Abstract

The NOAA Office of Education is submitting this non-substantive change request in order to bring the demographic questions in line with SPD-15 and update questions to refer to ‘sex’ instead of ‘gender’. Additionally, references to diversity and inclusion were removed from the Privacy Act Statements. In considering the expanded format for collecting race and ethnicity information, which includes minimum categories, multiple detailed checkboxes, and write-in response areas with example group categories, we determined that such specificity is not required for our purposes. By simplifying the Race and Ethnicity questions to either Figure 2, Race and Ethnicity Question with Minimum Categories Only and Examples, or Figure 3, Race and ethnicity Question with Minimum Categories Only, we can streamline the data collection process and focus on obtaining valuable insights from scholarship, fellowship, and internship participants or alumni. This approach allows us to prioritize the feedback that will directly contribute to improving educational program experiences. Ultimately our goal is to gather meaningful information that will help us better serve our scholars, fellows, and interns and fulfill our mission of conservation education and management.

SPD-15 Implementation

Yes

Federal Register Notices

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Authorizing Statutes

Pub.L. 110 - 69 4002
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Pub.L. 108 - 447 902
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Presidential Action:

EO 14168 Defending Women

Title:

Refugee Data Submission System for Formula Funds Allocations (ORR–5)

Reference Number:

202505-0970-008

Omb Control Number:

0970-0043

Agency:

HHS/ACF

Received:

2025-06-02

Concluded:

2025-06-06

Action:

Approved without change

Status:

Active

Request Type:

No material or nonsubstantive change to a currently approved collection
Refugee Data Submission System for Formula Funds Allocations (ORR–5)

Key Information

Abstract

The Refugee Data Submission System for Formula Funds Allocations and Service Analysis (ORR-5) is designed to satisfy the statutory requirements of the Immigration and Nationality Act (INA). Section 412(a)(3) of the INA (8 U.S.C. § 1522(a)(3)) requires that the Director of the Office of Refugee Resettlement (ORR) make a periodic assessment of the needs of refugees for assistance and services and the resources available to meet those needs. In order to satisfy statutory requirements, ORR requires each state and replacement designee (hereinafter referred to as “states”) participating in the program to annually submit disaggregated individual records containing certain data elements for eligible ORR populations. ORR utilizes the data collected to assess the number of clients served in each state, resettlement assistance or services clients received, and to determine the corresponding Refugee Support Services (RSS) allocations. ORR also collects data elements to inform evidence-based policy making and program design. New data elements were added in 2021, including additional demographics, primary goals identified, and referrals made to assist clients work towards self-sufficiency, progress made towards achieving said goals, and employment status of employable clients 12 months post-enrollment. This was done to enable ORR and states to monitor implementation of the requirements put forth in ORR Policy Letter 19-07, which provides guidance on RSS family self-sufficiency plans. Individual level data collection enhances ORR and the states’ ability to make data-informed programmatic and policy decisions to strengthen services and best support refugee populations on their path to self-sufficiency and integration. In January 2025, the current Administration released multiple Executive Orders (EO) and memoranda requiring updates to information collections that request gender and/or gender identity, to only request “Sex” with the options Male/Female. Additionally, presidential actions focused on the removal of diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI)-specific activities. To be responsive to the new administration, ACF is submitting change requests for a number of implicated information collections. This request is specific to updates related to a recent presidential action, as detailed in the accompanying Justification for a NonSubstantive Change Memo.

Federal Register Notices

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Authorizing Statutes

8 USC 1522(a)(3)
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Presidential Action:

EO 14168 Defending Women

Title:

West Coast Fisheries Participation Survey

Reference Number:

202505-0648-014

Omb Control Number:

0648-0749

Agency:

DOC/NOAA

Received:

2025-06-02

Concluded:

2026-02-20

Action:

Approved with change

Status:

Active

Request Type:

No material or nonsubstantive change to a currently approved collection
West Coast Fisheries Participation Survey

Key Information

Abstract

The National Oceanic & Atmospheric Administration is submitting this non-substantive change request in order to bring the demographic questions in line with the OPM issued memorandum titled, "Initial Guidance Regarding President Trump’s Executive Order Defending Women. The only change was to remove the question regarding the applicability of EO 13985. This change is minor and does not affect the public burden.

Federal Register Notices

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Authorizing Statutes

16 USC 1801 et seq.
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Presidential Action:

EO 14168 Defending Women
EO 14148 Rescissions of Harmful EOs

Title:

Interagency Statement on Complex Structured Finance Transactions

Reference Number:

202505-1557-002

Omb Control Number:

1557-0229

Agency:

TREAS/OCC

Received:

2025-06-02

Concluded:

2025-09-15

Action:

Approved without change

Status:

Active

Request Type:

Extension without change of a currently approved collection
Interagency Statement on Complex Structured Finance Transactions

Key Information

Abstract

The Interagency Statement on Complex Structured Finance Transactions (CSFT) (statement) describes the types of internal controls and risk management procedures that the agencies (OCC, Board of Governors of the Federal Reserve System, Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation, and the Securities and Exchange Commission) consider particularly effective in helping financial institutions to identify and address the risks associated with complex structured finance transactions.

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Authorizing Statutes

12 USC 1 et seq.
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Presidential Action:

-

Title:

NWS Fire Weather Social and Behavioral Sciences Research

Reference Number:

202505-0648-018

Omb Control Number:

0648-0827

Agency:

DOC/NOAA

Received:

2025-06-02

Concluded:

2025-06-05

Action:

Approved without change

Status:

Active

Request Type:

No material or nonsubstantive change to a currently approved collection
NWS Fire Weather Social and Behavioral Sciences Research

Key Information

Abstract

The National Oceanic & Atmospheric Administration is submitting this non-substantive change request in order to bring the demographic questions in line with the OPM issued memorandum titled, "Initial Guidance Regarding President Trump’s Executive Order Defending Women. The only change was to question 10.8 to reflect that NOAA is collecting ‘sex’ information and to remove two response options. This change is minimal and does not change the public burden.

Federal Register Notices

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Authorizing Statutes

Pub.L. 117 - 43 Title 2
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Presidential Action:

EO 14168 Defending Women

Title:

Senior Loan Officer Opinion Survey on Bank Lending Practices

Reference Number:

202505-7100-009

Omb Control Number:

7100-0058

Agency:

FRS

Received:

2025-06-01

Concluded:

2025-06-01

Action:

Approved without change

Status:

Active

Request Type:

No material or nonsubstantive change to a currently approved collection
Senior Loan Officer Opinion Survey on Bank Lending Practices

Key Information

Abstract

A senior loan officer at each respondent bank completes this voluntary survey through an electronic submission, up to six times a year. Consistent with the Senior Financial Officer Survey (FR 2023; OMB No. 7100-0223), senior staff at the Reserve Banks with knowledge of bank lending practices serve as the main contacts for Senior Loan Officer Opinion Survey on Bank Lending Practices (SLOOS) respondents in their district and help administer the survey. The current reporting panel consists of up to 80 large domestically chartered commercial banks and up to 24 large U.S. branches and agencies of foreign banks. The purpose of the survey is to provide qualitative and limited quantitative information on credit availability and demand, as well as on evolving developments and lending practices in the U.S. loan markets. A portion of each survey typically covers special topics of timely interest. Although the Board has the authority to conduct the survey up to six times a year, the survey has typically been conducted only four times a year since 1992. Consistent with the FR 2023, other types of respondents, such as other depository institutions, bank holding companies, or other financial entities, may be surveyed, if appropriate. The respondents’ answers provide information that is critical to the Federal Reserve System’s monitoring of bank lending practices and credit markets. The Federal Reserve relies on the regular opportunity to solicit information from banks within the framework of the survey. Aggregated survey results from 1997 to present are available to the public on the Board’s website.

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12 USC 248(a)(2)
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12 USC 602
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12 USC 263
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12 USC 604(a)
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12 USC 615
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12 USC 625
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12 USC 3105(c)(2)
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12 USC 225a
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Presidential Action:

-

Title:

Solicitation of Proposal Information for Award of Public Contracts

Reference Number:

202506-1600-001

Omb Control Number:

1600-0005

Agency:

DHS

Received:

2025-06-01

Concluded:

None

Action:

None

Status:

Received in OIRA

Request Type:

Revision of a currently approved collection
Solicitation of Proposal Information for Award of Public Contracts

Key Information

Abstract

The Department of Homeland Security (DHS) collects information, when necessary, when inviting firms to submit bids, proposals, and offers for public contracts for supplies and service. Using solicitation methods such as Requests for Proposals (RFP), Requests for Information (RFI), and Broad Agency Announcements (BAA), the Government requests information from prospective offerors such as pricing information, delivery schedule compliance, and evidence that the offeror has the resources (both human and financial) to accomplish requirements. The information collection is necessary for compliance with (1) the Homeland Security Acquisition Regulation (HSAR), 48 CFR Chapter 30; (2) the Small Business Innovative Research (SBIR) and Small Business Technology Transfer (STTR) programs, 15 U.S.C 628; and (3) for purposes of entering into other transactions agreements, 6 U.S.C. § 391, 6 U.S.C. § 596(1), and 49 U.S.C. § 106(l)(6).

Federal Register Notices

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Authorizing Statutes

15 USC 638
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Presidential Action:

-

Title:

Generic Clearance for Cognitive, Pilot and Field Studies for Bureau of Justice Statistics Data Collection Activities

Reference Number:

202504-1121-002

Omb Control Number:

1121-0339

Agency:

DOJ/OJP

Received:

2025-05-30

Concluded:

2025-06-02

Action:

Approved without change

Status:

Active

Request Type:

No material or nonsubstantive change to a currently approved collection
Generic Clearance for Cognitive, Pilot and Field Studies for Bureau of Justice Statistics Data Collection Activities

Key Information

Abstract

BJS is submitting a nonsubstantive change request to increase the number of total respondents from 30,000 to 60,000. The approved supporting statement (part A) outlines proposed projects anticipated under the generic clearance. The largest project proposed under our victimization statistics project area was not accounted for in the total responses. This work includes but is not limited to testing survey items on various types of cybercrime through web panel screening of respondents, cognitive testing, and usability testing. The total burden hours remain the same. Request for a 3-year renewal to a generic clearance for the Bureau of Justice Statistics (BJS) that will allow it to develop, test, and improve its survey and data collection instruments and methodologies. The procedures utilized to this effect include, but are not limited to, tests of various types of survey and data collection operations, focus groups, cognitive interview activities, pilot testing, field testing, exploratory interviews, experiments with questionnaire design, and usability testing of electronic data collection instruments.

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Authorizing Statutes

34 USC 10132
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Presidential Action:

-

Title:

Sewage and Graywater Discharge Records for Certain Cruise Vessels Operating on Alaskan Waters

Reference Number:

202503-1625-003

Omb Control Number:

1625-0092

Agency:

DHS/USCG

Received:

2025-05-30

Concluded:

None

Action:

None

Status:

Received in OIRA

Request Type:

Reinstatement without change of a previously approved collection
Sewage and Graywater Discharge Records for Certain Cruise Vessels Operating on Alaskan Waters

Key Information

Abstract

To comply with Title XIV of Public Law 106-554, this information collection is needed to enforce sewage and graywater discharges requirements from certain cruise ships operating on Alaskan waters. Respondents are owners and operators of vessels.

Federal Register Notices

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Authorizing Statutes

Pub.L. 106 - 554 159.315
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Presidential Action:

-

Title:

Recordkeeping and Disclosure Requirements and Provisions Associated with Real Estate Appraisal Standards

Reference Number:

202409-7100-005

Omb Control Number:

7100-0250

Agency:

FRS

Received:

2025-05-30

Concluded:

2025-05-30

Action:

Approved without change

Status:

Active

Request Type:

Revision of a currently approved collection
Recordkeeping and Disclosure Requirements and Provisions Associated with Real Estate Appraisal Standards

Key Information

Abstract

Title XI of the Financial Institutions Reform, Recovery, and Enforcement Act of 1989 (FIRREA) (12 U.S.C. § 3331 et seq.) requires that, for federally related transactions, regulated institutions obtain real estate appraisals performed by certified or licensed appraisers in conformance with uniform appraisal standards. The Board’s regulations implementing Title XI of FIRREA, contained in the Board’s Regulation Y - Bank Holding Companies and Change in Bank Control (12 CFR Part 225), include certain recordkeeping requirements that apply to state member banks (SMBs), bank holding companies (BHC), and nonbank subsidiaries of BHCs that extend mortgage credit (together, institutions). The Board and other supervisory agencies also have issued Interagency Appraisal and Evaluation Guidelines (the Guidelines) that convey supervisory expectations relating to real estate appraisals and evaluations used to support real estate-related financial transactions. These Guidelines recommend that institutions adopt certain policies and procedures to ensure compliance with Title XI of FIRREA and Regulation Y.

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Authorizing Statutes

12 USC 3339
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12 USC 1844(c)
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12 USC 248(a)
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12 USC 324
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Presidential Action:

-

Title:

Weatherization Assistance Program Sub-programs

Reference Number:

202505-1910-001

Omb Control Number:

1910-5157

Agency:

DOE/DOEOA

Received:

2025-05-30

Concluded:

None

Action:

None

Status:

Received in OIRA

Request Type:

Revision of a currently approved collection
Weatherization Assistance Program Sub-programs

Key Information

Abstract

DOE requests authorization to collect data on the status of WAP E&I, SERC, and Community Scale Pilot activities: units completed, outlays and related information. DOE has also requested authorization to liaise regularly with states to gather real-time data on implementation issues, challenges, and activities.

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Authorizing Statutes

Pub.L. 110 - 140 Title V, Subtitle E
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Presidential Action:

-

Title:

NESHAP for Plating and Polishing Area Sources (40 CFR part 63, subpart WWWWWW) (Renewal)

Reference Number:

202505-2060-005

Omb Control Number:

2060-0623

Agency:

EPA/OAR

Received:

2025-05-30

Concluded:

None

Action:

None

Status:

Received in OIRA

Request Type:

Extension without change of a currently approved collection
NESHAP for Plating and Polishing Area Sources (40 CFR part 63, subpart WWWWWW) (Renewal)

Key Information

Abstract

The National Emission Standards for Hazardous Air Pollutants (NESHAP) for Plating and Polishing Area Sources (40 CFR Part 63, Subpart WWWWWW) were proposed on March 14, 2008; promulgated on July 1, 2008; and most-recently amended on both September 19, 2011 and November 19, 2020.1 These regulations apply to both existing and new plating and polishing facilities that are an area source of hazardous air pollutant (HAP) emissions and that use one or more of the following metal HAP: cadmium, chromium, lead manganese, or nickel (hereafter referred to as the plating and polishing metal HAP). 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. This information is being collected to assure compliance with 40 CFR Part 63, Subpart WWWWWW.

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Authorizing Statutes

42 USC 7401 et seq
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Presidential Action:

-

Title:

Hazardous Remediation Waste Management Requirements (HWIR-Media) (Renewal)

Reference Number:

202505-2050-001

Omb Control Number:

2050-0161

Agency:

EPA/OLEM

Received:

2025-05-30

Concluded:

None

Action:

Status:

Received in OIRA

Request Type:

Extension without change of a currently approved collection
Hazardous Remediation Waste Management Requirements (HWIR-Media) (Renewal)

Key Information

Abstract

The Resource Conservation and Recovery Act (RCRA) requires EPA to establish a national regulatory program to ensure that hazardous wastes are managed in a manner that is protective of human health and the environment. Under this program, EPA regulates newly generated hazardous wastes as well as hazardous remediation wastes (i.e., hazardous wastes managed during cleanup). Hazardous remediation waste management sites must comply with all parts of 40 CFR part 264 except subparts B, C, and D. In place of these requirements, they need to comply with performance standards based on the general requirement goals in these sections, which are codified at 40 CFR 264.1(j). Under 264.1(j), owners/operators of remediation waste management sites must develop and maintain procedures to prevent accidents. These procedures must address proper design, construction, maintenance, and operation of hazardous remediation waste management units at the site. In addition, owners/operators must develop and maintain a contingency and emergency plan to control accidents that occur. The plan must explain specifically how to treat, store, and dispose of the hazardous remediation waste in question, and must be implemented immediately whenever fire, explosion, or release of hazardous waste or hazardous waste constituents that could threaten human health or the environment. In addition, the Remedial Action Plan streamlines the permitting process for remediation waste management sites to allow cleanups to take place more quickly.

Federal Register Notices

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Authorizing Statutes

42 USC 6901 et seq.
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Presidential Action:

-

Title:

SAMHSA Unified Performance Reporting Tool (SUPRT)

Reference Number:

202505-0930-003

Omb Control Number:

0930-0400

Agency:

HHS/SAMHSA

Received:

2025-05-30

Concluded:

2025-06-02

Action:

Approved without change

Status:

Active

Request Type:

No material or nonsubstantive change to a currently approved collection
SAMHSA Unified Performance Reporting Tool (SUPRT)

Key Information

Abstract

In an effort to continue to meet Government Performance and Results Modernization Act (GPRAMA) of 2010 reporting requirements and to align performance reporting requirements with other parts of the Federal Statistical System, SAMHSA will combine and align the existing client-level performance instrument for the SAMHSA Center for Substance Abuse Treatment (CSAT) and National Outcomes Measures (NOMs) instrument for the SAMHSA Center for Mental Health Services (CMHS), and (2) create a two-component tool that will allow for a client (or caregiver) self-administered questionnaire (called SAMHSA Unified Performance Reporting Tool (SUPRT) – C: Client or Caregiver Form or ‘SUPRT-C’) and a grantee completion of administrative data (called SAMHSA Unified Performance Reporting Tool (SUPRT) – A: Administrative Report or ‘SUPRT-A’).

Federal Register Notices

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Authorizing Statutes

5 USC 1105(a)(29)
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Presidential Action:

EO 14168 Defending Women

Title:

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

Reference Number:

202505-2060-002

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

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Authorizing Statutes

42 USC 7401 et seq.
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Presidential Action:

-

Title:

Acid Rain Program under Title IV of the Clean Air Act Amendments (Renewal)

Reference Number:

202504-2060-006

Omb Control Number:

2060-0258

Agency:

EPA/OAR

Received:

2025-05-30

Concluded:

None

Action:

None

Status:

Received in OIRA

Request Type:

Extension without change of a currently approved collection
Acid Rain Program under Title IV of the Clean Air Act Amendments (Renewal)

Key Information

Abstract

Congress established the program in title IV of the 1990 Clean Air Act (CAA) Amendments to address acid deposition by reducing emissions of sulfur dioxide (SO2) and nitrogen oxides (NOX). This renewal generally outlines programmatic aspects as established in the previous ICR with adjustments to reflect current labor costs and estimates of the numbers of respondents and transactions. To reduce SO2 emissions, the Acid Rain Program uses a cap-and-trade system applicable to most large fossil fuel-fired electricity generating units in the contiguous United States. Affected sources are required to hold one tradable allowance for each ton of SO2 emitted, and the total number of allowances issued is capped. In addition to affected sources, any person or entity may establish an account to buy and sell allowances. EPA is required to conduct an allowance auction each year to promote market liquidity and price transparency. To reduce NOX emissions, the Acid Rain Program applies NOX emission rate limits to a subset of affected units. Each such unit may either meet its standard emission rate limit, arrange to comply on a group basis under an averaging plan, or seek approval for an alternative emission limitation (AEL) based on demonstrated inability to meet its otherwise applicable standard limit. Affected units under the Acid Rain Program are required to monitor opacity and SO2, NOX, and carbon dioxide (CO2) emissions using continuous emission monitoring systems (CEMS) or alternative monitoring methods approved by the EPA Administrator. All affected units are also required to obtain and periodically renew permits that identify their plans for complying with the programs applicable SO2 and NOX requirements. As in previous Acid Rain Program ICRs, most of the topical discussions in this ICR renewal are organized around the main program elements established under different CAA sections: Allowance transfers (CAA section 403); Permits (CAA section 408); Emissions monitoring (CAA section 412); Auctions (CAA section 416); NOx permitting (CAA section 407).

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Authorizing Statutes

42 USC 7651a-7651o
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Presidential Action:

-

Title:

NOX SIP Call (Renewal)

Reference Number:

202505-2060-003

Omb Control Number:

2060-0445

Agency:

EPA/OAR

Received:

2025-05-30

Concluded:

None

Action:

None

Status:

Received in OIRA

Request Type:

Extension without change of a currently approved collection
NOX SIP Call (Renewal)

Key Information

Abstract

This is a renewal of the Environmental Protection Agencys (EPAs) information collection request (ICR) addressing the burden and costs of information collection activities indirectly required under the NOX SIP Call (the Rule). The Rule requires affected states to include certain provisions in their state implementation plans (SIPs) addressing emissions of nitrogen oxides (NOX) that adversely affect air quality in other states. Previously, one of the Rules requirements applicable to all affected states was that the SIPs must include provisions requiring large electricity generating units (EGUs) and large non-EGU boilers and turbines to monitor and report their NOX mass emissions during the May-September ozone season according to the provisions of 40 CFR part 75 (referred to here as Part 75 monitoring requirements). In 2019, EPA amended the NOx SIP Call making the inclusion of Part 75 monitoring requirements in SIPs voluntary instead of mandatory, allowing states to submit SIP revisions to EPA requiring sources to perform other forms of monitoring. Although the Rule does not impose any requirements directly on sources, the Part 75 monitoring requirements were added to SIPs because of the Rule, and EPA has therefore submitted and periodically renewed an ICR to account for the information collection burden and costs of the Part 75 monitoring requirements imposed indirectly on sources. This ICR includes estimates of burden and costs both for sources subject to Part 75 monitoring requirements and sources performing other forms of monitoring for NOX SIP Call purposes under approved SIP revisions. Most large EGUs (and some large non-EGU boilers and turbines) affected under the NOX SIP Call are also subject to comparable Part 75 monitoring requirements under the Acid Rain Program (ARP) and/or the Cross-State Air Pollution Rule (CSAPR) trading programs. Both the ARP and CSAPR have approved ICRs (OMB Control Nos. 2060-0258 and 2060-0667), and this ICR accounts for information collection burden and costs only for sources that are not required to perform Part 75 monitoring under the ARP or CSAPR programs and whose information collection burden and costs therefore are not accounted for in the ARP ICR or the CSAPR ICR. This ICR also accounts for information collection burden and costs for additional sources primarily smaller EGUs that states voluntarily have made subject to Part 75 monitoring requirements under the SIPs they adopted for NOX SIP Call compliance, going beyond the Rules existing requirements. Under the NOx SIP Call, states are required to report certain data regarding emissions of sources in the state to EPA on an annual or triennial basis. The Air Emission Reporting Rule (AERR) for the national emission inventory includes very similar reporting requirements, and EPA believes that there is no material incremental information collection burden and cost associated with the required state reporting for NOX SIP Call purposes beyond the burden and cost estimates included in the AERR ICR (OMB Control Number 2060-0580). Thus, the only information collection burden and costs addressed in this ICR relate to the monitoring and reporting requirements imposed on sources through the states SIPs for compliance with the NOX SIP Call.

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42 USC 7410
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42 USC 7601
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Title:

STEM OPT Extension Mentoring and Training Plan

Reference Number:

202411-1653-002

Omb Control Number:

1653-0054

Agency:

DHS/USICE

Received:

2025-05-30

Concluded:

None

Action:

None

Status:

Received in OIRA

Request Type:

Extension without change of a currently approved collection
STEM OPT Extension Mentoring and Training Plan

Key Information

Abstract

The information collected on the Form I-983 serves as a planning document for STEM OPT students, the SEVP-certified school, and the employer. SEVP uses the form as an evidentiary document to track the STEM OPT student’s progress, identifying the terms and conditions of the practical training and documenting the obligations of the three parties that are involved—the F-1 student, SEVP-certified school, and employer. The student and the employer must each complete and sign their portion of the Form I-983. The SEVP-certified school adds the executed Form I-983 to the student’s school file and uploads it to SEVIS. The school and student must make the student’s Form I-983 available to ICE and to U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) upon request or when the student seeks certain benefits from USCIS, such as an application for employment authorization.

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Authorizing Statutes

8 USC 1184
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8 USC 1372
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Pub.L. 107 - 173 543
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Pub.L. 107 - 296 116 Stat. 2135
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Pub.L. 104 - 208 Div. C
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8 USC 1103
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6 USC 202
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Pub.L. 107 - 56 October 26, 2001
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8 USC 1101
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8 USC 1324a
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8 USC 1101(a)(15)(F)(i)
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Presidential Action:

-

Title:

Cross-State Air Pollution Rule and Texas SO2 Trading Programs (Renewal)

Reference Number:

202505-2060-004

Omb Control Number:

2060-0667

Agency:

EPA/OAR

Received:

2025-05-30

Concluded:

None

Action:

Status:

Received in OIRA

Request Type:

Extension without change of a currently approved collection
Cross-State Air Pollution Rule and Texas SO2 Trading Programs (Renewal)

Key Information

Abstract

The Cross-State Air Pollution Rule (CSAPR) and the Texas SO2 trading programs ICR includes information collection requirements for the six CSAPR trading programs addressing sulfur dioxide (SO2) emissions, annual nitrogen oxides (NOX) emissions, or seasonal NOX emissions in various sets of states, and the Texas SO2 trading program which is modeled after CSAPR. This information is needed to allow for continued implementation of the programs. The principal information collection requirements under the CSAPR and Texas trading programs relate to the monitoring and reporting of emissions and associated data in accordance with 40 CFR part 75. Other information collection requirements under the programs concern the submittal of information necessary to allocate and transfer emission allowances and the submittal of certificates of representation and other typically one-time registration forms. Affected sources under the CSAPR and Texas trading programs are generally stationary, fossil fuel-fired boilers and combustion turbines serving generators larger than 25 megawatts (MW) producing electricity for sale. Most of these affected sources are also subject to the Acid Rain Program (ARP). The information collection requirements under the CSAPR and Texas trading programs and the ARP substantially overlap and are fully integrated. The burden and costs of overlapping requirements are accounted for in the ARP ICR (OMB Control Number 2060-0258). This ICR accounts for information collection burden and costs under the CSAPR and Texas trading programs that are incremental to the burden and costs already accounted for in the ARP ICR. While most sources participating in the CSAPR and Texas trading programs are directly regulated under federal implementation plans (FIPs), sources in some states participate in the CSAPR trading programs under state implementation plan (SIP) revisions adopted to replace previous FIPs. This ICR accounts for the burden and costs for sources participating under both FIPs and SIPs.

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42 USC 7401
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Presidential Action:

-

Title:

Data Use Certification for the NIH Brain Development Cohorts (NBDC), (NIDA)

Reference Number:

202505-0925-003

Omb Control Number:

0925-0780

Agency:

HHS/NIH

Received:

2025-05-30

Concluded:

2025-07-01

Action:

Approved without change

Status:

Active

Request Type:

Revision of a currently approved collection
Data Use Certification for the NIH Brain Development Cohorts (NBDC), (NIDA)

Key Information

Abstract

This document reflects a revision to a package (0925-0780) which was originally submitted for approval in September 2023. These Data Use Certification (DUC) Agreements outline the terms of use for requesting access to data from the Adolescent Brain Cognitive DevelopmentSM (ABCD) Study and the Healthy Brain and Child Development (HBCD) Study, collectively known as the NIH Brain Development Cohorts (NBDC). Data from both studies will be maintained at an outside entity contracted by the National Institute on Drug Abuse. This submission is seeking approval for collecting limited information from researchers who wish to access these data for further research studies. While the data are intended to be leveraged by other researchers, it is essential that the integrity of the data is maintained by requiring that researchers and their institutions sign the DUC agreements. Since the time of the original package submission, we have simplified the process by including only the data use and progress report statements in the package for review, rather than the full data use certification forms, as the respondent burden is limited to completing the statements.

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Authorizing Statutes

42 USC 203
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Presidential Action:

-

Title:

Automobile Parts Tariff Offset

Reference Number:

202505-0625-003

Omb Control Number:

0625-0283

Agency:

DOC/ITA

Received:

2025-05-30

Concluded:

2025-06-09

Action:

Approved with change

Status:

Active

Request Type:

New collection (Request for a new OMB Control Number)
Automobile Parts Tariff Offset

Key Information

Abstract

On March 26, 2025, the President issued Proclamation 10908 (90 FR 14705), “Adjusting Imports of Automobiles and Automobile Parts Into the United States,” (Proclamation 10908) finding that imports of automobiles and certain automobile parts continue to threaten to impair the national security of the United States and imposing specified tariffs to adjust imports of automobiles and certain automobile parts so that such imports will not threaten to impair national security pursuant to Section 232 of the Trade Expansion Act of 1962 (“Section 232”). Section 232 authorizes the President to adjust the imports of an article and its derivatives that are being imported into the United States in such quantities or under such circumstances as to threaten to impair the national security of the United States so that such imports will not threaten to impair national security. Proclamation 10908 imposed a 25 percent tariff on certain imports of automobiles, effective April 3, 2025, and certain imports of automobile parts, effective May 3, 2025. On April 29, 2025, the President issued Proclamation 10925 (90 FR 18899), which allowed for automobile manufactures assembling automobiles in the United States to apply for an import adjustment offset amount, which would offset certain tariff liability under Proclamation 10908 on imports of automobile parts. Proclamation 10925 required that within 30 days of the date of the order the Secretary of the Department of Commerce (Commerce) shall establish a process by which automobile manufacturers could submit documentation supporting eligibility and a claim for an import adjustment offset amount. A prepared notice announces procedures for administration of the import adjustment offset amount program, including application, documentation, and certification requirements, eligibility conditions, and coordination with U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP). This notice establishes procedures for submission and review of such documentation by the Department of Commerce (Department), and the establishment of this notice has resulted in this new IC request.Emergency Justfication:The collection of information is needed to meet requirements described in Proclamation 10925 (90 FR 18899), issued by the President on April 29, 2025, which allowed for automobile manufactures assembling automobiles in the United States to apply for an import adjustment offset amount, which would offset certain tariff liability under Proclamation 10908 on imports of automobile parts. Proclamation 10925 required that within 30 days of the date of the order the Secretary of the Department of Commerce (Commerce) shall establish a process by which automobile manufacturers could submit documentation supporting eligibility for an import adjustment offset amount. A prepared notice announces procedures for administration of the import adjustment offset amount program, including application, documentation, and certification requirements, eligibility conditions, and coordination with U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP). The establishment of this notice has resulted in this new IC request.

Presidential Action:

Proc. 10925 Imports of Automobiles

Title:

Rule 0-4, General Requirements of Papers and Applications

Reference Number:

202501-3235-021

Omb Control Number:

3235-0633

Agency:

SEC

Received:

2025-05-29

Concluded:

2026-01-13

Action:

Approved without change

Status:

Active

Request Type:

Extension without change of a currently approved collection
Rule 0-4, General Requirements of Papers and Applications

Key Information

Abstract

Rule 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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15 USC 80b
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Presidential Action:

-

Title:

Securities Lending by Employee Benefit Plans, Prohibited Transaction Exemption 2006-16

Reference Number:

202502-1210-001

Omb Control Number:

1210-0065

Agency:

DOL/EBSA

Received:

2025-05-29

Concluded:

2025-09-09

Action:

Approved with change

Status:

Active

Request Type:

Extension without change of a currently approved collection
Securities Lending by Employee Benefit Plans, Prohibited Transaction Exemption 2006-16

Key Information

Abstract

In 2006, the Department promulgated a final class exemption, PTE 2006-16, which amended and replaced the exemptions previously provided under PTE 81-6 and PTE 82-63. The final exemption incorporates the exemptions into one renumbered exemption and expands the categories of exempted transactions to include securities lending to foreign banks and foreign broker-dealers that are domiciled in specified countries and to allow the use of additional forms of collateral, all subject to specified conditions outlined in the exemption. Among other conditions, the class exemption requires a bank or broker-dealer that borrows securities from a plan to provide the lending fiduciary with its most recent audited financial statement and its most recent unaudited statement if the unaudited statement is more recent than the audited financial statement. The borrower must also represent, at the time the loan is negotiated, that there has been no material adverse change in its financial condition since the date of the most recent financial statement provided to the plan that has not been disclosed to the lending fiduciary. The exemption also requires the loan be made pursuant to a written loan agreement. Individual agreements are not required for each transaction; rather the compensation agreement may be made in the form of a master agreement covering a series of transactions.

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29 USC 1108(a)
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