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

Title:

Confined Spaces in Construction (29 CFR part 1926, subpart AA)

Reference Number:

202405-1218-006

Omb Control Number:

1218-0258

Agency:

DOL/OSHA

Received:

2024-08-20

Concluded:

2024-10-02

Action:

Approved without change

Status:

Active

Request Type:

Extension without change of a currently approved collection
Confined Spaces in Construction (29 CFR part 1926, subpart AA)

Key Information

Abstract

The Confined Spaces in Construction Standard permits employers and employees to systematically evaluate the dangers in confined spaces before entry is attempted and ensures that adequate measures have been implemented to make the spaces safe for entry.

Federal Register Notices

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Authorizing Statutes

29 USC 651
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29 USC 655
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29 USC 657
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Presidential Action:

-

Title:

William D. Ford Federal Direct Loan Program (Direct Loan Program) Promissory Notes and related forms

Reference Number:

202405-1845-001

Omb Control Number:

1845-0007

Agency:

ED/FSA

Received:

2024-08-20

Concluded:

2024-10-30

Action:

Approved without change

Status:

Active

Request Type:

Revision of a currently approved collection
William D. Ford Federal Direct Loan Program (Direct Loan Program) Promissory Notes and related forms

Key Information

Abstract

Note: The Direct Loan Program promissory notes included in this collection contain information regarding the terms and conditions of the Saving on a Valuable Education (SAVE) repayment plan. However, implementation of the SAVE repayment plan is currently enjoined. The final versions of the promissory notes will reflect the law when it is finalized. The Direct Subsidized Loan and Direct Unsubsidized Loan Master Promissory Note (Subsidized/Unsubsidized MPN) serves as the means by which an individual agrees to repay a Direct Subsidized Loan and/or Direct Unsubsidized Loan. The Direct PLUS Loan Master Promissory Note (PLUS Loan MPN) serves as the means by which an individual applies for and agrees to repay a Direct PLUS Loan. If a Direct PLUS Loan applicant is determined to have an adverse credit history, the applicant may qualify for a Direct PLUS Loan by obtaining an endorser who does not have an adverse credit history. The Endorser Addendum serves as the means by which an endorser agrees to repay the Direct PLUS Loan if the borrower does not repay it. An MPN is a promissory note under which a borrower may receive loans for a single or multiple academic years. The MPN explains the terms and conditions of the loans that are made under the MPN. The Direct Consolidation Loan Application and Promissory Note (Consolidation Note) serves as the means by which a borrower applies for a Direct Consolidation Loan and promises to repay the loan. It also explains the terms and conditions of the Direct Consolidation Loan. The Consolidation Note Instructions explain to the borrower how to complete the Consolidation Note. The Consolidation Additional Loan Listing Sheet provides additional space for a borrower to list loans that he or she wishes to consolidate. The Consolidation Request to Add Loans serves as the means by which a borrower may add other loans to an existing Direct Consolidation Loan within a specified time period. The Consolidation Loan Verification Certificate serves as the means by which the U.S. Department of Education obtains the information needed to pay off the holders of the loans that the borrower wants to consolidate. The proposed changes to the forms currently approved under OMB No. 1845-0007 include the following: -Revised language in the promissory notes where necessary to reflect changes to the terms and conditions of Direct Loans made by final regulations published on November 1, 2022 (87 FR 65904) and July 10, 2023 (88 FR 43820). -To eliminate duplication of content, we have consolidated the information presented in the current Terms and Conditions and Borrowers Rights and Responsibilities Statement (BRR) into a single Terms and Conditions/BRR section. -To make it easier for borrowers to complete the promissory notes, we have incorporated the instructions within the body of the promissory notes at the beginning of each section to which the instructions apply. -To reduce the number of forms in this collection, we have eliminated the Additional Loan Listing Sheet and added extra spaces to list loans in the Consolidation Application/Promissory Note itself. -To accommodate changes made to the Departments systems used in processing promissory notes, the current data field in all of the promissory notes that asks for the borrowers middle initial has been changed to request the borrowers full middle name, and a new data field asking for any suffix to the borrowers name (e.g., Jr. or Sr.) has been added. -We have revised the Privacy Act Statement in each of the promissory notes based on the most recent updates to the applicable Systems of Records Notices.

Federal Register Notices

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Authorizing Statutes

20 USC 1087a et seq
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Presidential Action:

-

Title:

Western Pacific Community Development Program Process

Reference Number:

202408-0648-006

Omb Control Number:

0648-0612

Agency:

DOC/NOAA

Received:

2024-08-20

Concluded:

2024-11-19

Action:

Approved without change

Status:

Active

Request Type:

Extension without change of a currently approved collection
Western Pacific Community Development Program Process

Key Information

Abstract

This request is for an extension of a currently approved information collection. The Federal regulations at 50 CFR 665 authorize the Regional Administrator of the National Marine Fisheries Service (NMFS), Pacific Island Region to provide eligible western Pacific communities with access to fisheries that they have traditionally depended upon, but may not have the capabilities to support continued and substantial participation, possibly due to economic, regulatory, or other barriers. To be eligible to participate in the western Pacific community development program, a community must meet the criteria set forth in 50 CFR 665.20, and submit a community development plan that describes the purposes and goals of the plan, the justification for proposed fishing activities, and the degree of involvement by the indigenous community members, including contact information. This collection of information provides NMFS and the Western Pacific Fishery Management Council (Council) with data to determine whether a community that submits a community development plan meets the regulatory requirements for participation in the program, and whether the activities proposed under the plan are consistent with the intent of the program, the Magnuson-Stevens Fishery Conservation and Management Act, and other applicable laws. The information is also important for evaluating potential impacts of the proposed community development plan activities on fish stocks, endangered species, marine mammals, and other components of the affected environment for the purposes of compliance with the National Environmental Policy Act, the Endangered Species Act and other applicable laws.

Federal Register Notices

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Authorizing Statutes

Pub.L. 94 - 265 303
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Presidential Action:

-

Title:

NASA Survey of Use of Earth Observation Data

Reference Number:

202406-2700-001

Omb Control Number:

2700-0195

Agency:

NASA

Received:

2024-08-19

Concluded:

2024-11-11

Action:

Approved with change

Status:

Active

Request Type:

New collection (Request for a new OMB Control Number)
NASA Survey of Use of Earth Observation Data

Key Information

Abstract

The quantitative survey enables individuals to voluntarily share their experiences with using NASA Earth observation data. The collected data will be used to (1) Identify who uses Earth observation data within States, Tribal organizations, and Territorial governments (2) Determine for what purposes the data is being used (3) Gain insight into how these data impact decision making and/or influence policy (4) Identify any challenges with discoverability, accessibility, or usability issues with these data, and (5) Determine what, if any, gaps exist between the needs of users and the data available.

Federal Register Notices

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Presidential Action:

-

Title:

Shakespeare in American Communities/Juvenile Justice: Data Collection Forms

Reference Number:

202211-3135-001

Omb Control Number:

3135-0149

Agency:

NEA

Received:

2024-08-19

Concluded:

2024-12-10

Action:

Approved without change

Status:

Active

Request Type:

New collection (Request for a new OMB Control Number)
Shakespeare in American Communities/Juvenile Justice: Data Collection Forms

Key Information

Abstract

Shakespeare in American Communities (SiAC) is a theater program that brings professional performances of William Shakespeare’s plays and related educational activities to middle and high school students in communities across the United States, including youth in juvenile justice facilities. The National Endowment for the Arts (NEA) is the lead funder of the program, which is administered by an organization engaged by the NEA under a cooperative agreement (the Cooperator). This request is for a new data collection associated with SiAC juvenile justice subawards (SiAC/JJ): a teaching artist web form that has not been conducted in the past, as well as two new supplemental forms: a supplemental application form and a supplemental final report form for subrecipients. This new data collection provides the NEA with enhanced capability for monitoring program performance of juvenile justice subawards, including understanding how subaward projects are implemented and outcomes associated with each project.

Federal Register Notices

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Presidential Action:

-

Title:

Air Force JROTC Instructor Application

Reference Number:

202405-0701-002

Omb Control Number:

0701-0174

Agency:

DOD/AF

Received:

2024-08-19

Concluded:

2024-09-25

Action:

Approved without change

Status:

Active

Request Type:

Existing collection in use without an OMB Control Number
Air Force JROTC Instructor Application

Key Information

Abstract

In order to process applications for High School Air Force JROTC Instructor vacancies, information must be collected from applicants and verified for eligibility prior to sending qualified applicants to a preferred high school for consideration. Air Force JROTC collects Instructor application data from qualified United State Air Force veterans, and retired Air Force personnel who are interested in becoming an AFJROTC Instructor at a high school.

Federal Register Notices

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Authorizing Statutes

10 USC 2031
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10 USC 2033
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Presidential Action:

-

Title:

Real Estate Title Clearance and Loan Closing - 7 CFR 1927-B

Reference Number:

202406-0575-002

Omb Control Number:

0575-0147

Agency:

USDA/RHS

Received:

2024-08-19

Concluded:

None

Action:

None

Status:

Received in OIRA

Request Type:

Revision of a currently approved collection
Real Estate Title Clearance and Loan Closing - 7 CFR 1927-B

Key Information

Abstract

This regulation promulgates the policies and procedures for real estate title clearance and closing of loans, assumptions, voluntary conveyances, and credit sales in connection with insured loans. This regulation does not apply to guaranteed loans. This regulation prescribes the policies and responsibilities including the collection and use of information necessary to complete real estate title clearance and loan closing of Rural Housing (RH) loans.

Federal Register Notices

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Authorizing Statutes

Pub.L. 102 - 550 501
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7 USC 1926a
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Presidential Action:

-

Title:

Generic Clearance for the Collection of Qualitative Feedback on Agency Service Delivery - AMS

Reference Number:

202408-0581-002

Omb Control Number:

0581-0269

Agency:

USDA/AMS

Received:

2024-08-19

Concluded:

2024-09-20

Action:

Approved without change

Status:

Active

Request Type:

Extension without change of a currently approved collection
Generic Clearance for the Collection of Qualitative Feedback on Agency Service Delivery - AMS

Key Information

Abstract

This collection of information is necessary to enable AMS 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.

Federal Register Notices

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Presidential Action:

-

Title:

Aircraft and Personnel Automated Clearance System (APACS)

Reference Number:

202408-0701-001

Omb Control Number:

0701-0160

Agency:

DOD/AF

Received:

2024-08-19

Concluded:

2024-09-25

Action:

Approved without change

Status:

Active

Request Type:

Extension without change of a currently approved collection
Aircraft and Personnel Automated Clearance System (APACS)

Key Information

Abstract

APACS is a web-based application designed to aid DoD mission planners, aircraft operators and DoD personnel in meeting host nation aircraft diplomatic and personnel travel clearance requirements outlined in the DoD Foreign Clearance Guide. It provides requesting, approving, and monitoring organizations access to a common, centralized, and secure database that contains all the information required to process/approve foreign travel clearances.

Federal Register Notices

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Authorizing Statutes

10 USC 8013
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10 USC 9013
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22 USC 4801
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22 USC 4802
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22 USC 4805
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10 USC 7013
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Presidential Action:

-

Title:

7 CFR 1902-A, Supervised Bank Accounts

Reference Number:

202405-0575-002

Omb Control Number:

0575-0158

Agency:

USDA/RHS

Received:

2024-08-19

Concluded:

None

Action:

None

Status:

Received in OIRA

Request Type:

Revision of a currently approved collection
7 CFR 1902-A, Supervised Bank Accounts

Key Information

Abstract

This regulation promulgates the policies and procedures for disbursing loan and grant funds, establishing a closing supervised accounts, and placing Multi-Family Housing reserve accounts in supervised accounts.

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Authorizing Statutes

7 USC 1989
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Presidential Action:

-

Title:

Personnel Security Investigation Projection for Industry Census

Reference Number:

202408-0705-001

Omb Control Number:

0705-0007

Agency:

DOD/OUSDI

Received:

2024-08-19

Concluded:

2024-11-25

Action:

Approved without change

Status:

Active

Request Type:

Extension without change of a currently approved collection
Personnel Security Investigation Projection for Industry Census

Key Information

Abstract

The Defense Counterintelligence and Security Agency deploys and analyzes an annual survey of defense industry for personnel security investigative requirements. This survey is critical to assist DoD in planning and requesting sufficient appropriations to ensure that industry personnel security clearance and investigative needs are met. Failure to obtain sufficient and accurate projections can adversely impact US military operations, US government procurement and NISP cleared defense industry.

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Presidential Action:

-

Title:

Grow Safe and Secure Feasibility Evaluation

Reference Number:

202407-0704-007

Omb Control Number:

0704-0702

Agency:

DOD/DODDEP

Received:

2024-08-19

Concluded:

2025-07-17

Action:

Approved with change

Status:

Active

Request Type:

New collection (Request for a new OMB Control Number)
Grow Safe and Secure Feasibility Evaluation

Key Information

Abstract

To understand the implementation feasibility of using the Grow Safe and Secure (GSS) program with parents/caregivers of elementary school-aged children (i.e., 5- to 10-years-old) who are experiencing or may be at risk of child maltreatment.

Federal Register Notices

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Presidential Action:

-

Title:

Rule 15g-5; Disclosure of Compensation of Associated Persons in Connection with Penny Stock Transactions

Reference Number:

202406-3235-001

Omb Control Number:

3235-0394

Agency:

SEC

Received:

2024-08-19

Concluded:

2024-10-10

Action:

Approved without change

Status:

Active

Request Type:

Extension without change of a currently approved collection
Rule 15g-5; Disclosure of Compensation of Associated Persons in Connection with Penny Stock Transactions

Key Information

Abstract

Rule 15g-5 (17 CFR 240.15g-5) requires brokers and dealers effecting transactions for or with customer in penny stocks to disclose the amount of compensation to be received by the sales agent in connection with the transaction.

Federal Register Notices

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30-Day FRN
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Authorizing Statutes

15 USC 78o(g), and 78w(a)
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15 USC 78c(a)(51)(B), 78c(b), 78o(c)
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Presidential Action:

-

Title:

Laboratory Approval Programs

Reference Number:

202408-0581-001

Omb Control Number:

0581-0251

Agency:

USDA/AMS

Received:

2024-08-19

Concluded:

2024-09-20

Action:

Approved without change

Status:

Active

Request Type:

Revision of a currently approved collection
Laboratory Approval Programs

Key Information

Abstract

Agricultural Marketing Service (AMS) provides analytical testing services that facilitate marketing and allow products to obtain grade designations or meet marketing or quality standards. AMS develops and maintains laboratory approval programs as needed by the agricultural industry, to support domestic and international marketing of U.S. products.

Federal Register Notices

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Authorizing Statutes

7 USC 1621-1627
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Presidential Action:

-

Title:

Generic Clearance for the Collection of Qualitative Feedback on Agency Service Delivery

Reference Number:

202404-2126-003

Omb Control Number:

2126-0049

Agency:

DOT/FMCSA

Received:

2024-08-19

Concluded:

2024-12-02

Action:

Approved without change

Status:

Active

Request Type:

Extension without change of a currently approved collection
Generic Clearance for the Collection of Qualitative Feedback on Agency Service Delivery

Key Information

Abstract

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. The collection is voluntary reporting and disclosure. FMCSA's customers and stakeholders are the respondents and the information is received by FMCSA at DOT. The frequency of the collection is as needed. The information collected is to collect qualitative feedback on our service delivery. This information provides useful insights on perceptions and opinions, but are not statistical surveys that yield quantitative results that can be generalized to the population of study. The purpose of the collection is so that the Agency will collect, analyze and interpret information gathered through this generic clearance to identify strengths and weaknesses of current services and make improvements in service delivery based on feedback. The solicitation of feedback will target areas such as: timeliness, appropriateness, accuracy of information, courtesy, efficiency of service delivery, and resolution of issues with service delivery. Responses will be assessed to plan and inform efforts to improve or maintain the quality of service offered to the public. If this information is not collected, vital feedback from customers and stakeholders on the Agency’s services will be unavailable. This feedback will provide insights into customer and 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. They will also allow feedback to contribute directly to the improvement of program management. The number of responses and the total annual burden hours being requested for this renewal remain the same as 12, 270 responses and 2,233 hours per year.

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Presidential Action:

-

Title:

IRF-PAI for the collection of data pertaining to the Inpatient Rehabilitation Facility Prospective Payment System and Quality Reporting Program (CMS-10036)

Reference Number:

202408-0938-015

Omb Control Number:

0938-0842

Agency:

HHS/CMS

Received:

2024-08-16

Concluded:

2024-12-27

Action:

Approved with change

Status:

Active

Request Type:

Revision of a currently approved collection
IRF-PAI for the collection of data pertaining to the Inpatient Rehabilitation Facility Prospective Payment System and Quality Reporting Program (CMS-10036)

Key Information

Abstract

The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) is requesting approval of revisions to the Inpatient Rehabilitation Facility-Patient Assessment Instrument (IRF-PAI) Version 4.1 that will be effective on October 1, 2024. On April 7, 2023 the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) issued a notice of proposed rulemaking (NPRM) (88 FR 20950) which proposes modifications to the collection of quality reporting data in the Inpatient Rehabilitation Facility Quality Reporting Program (IRF QRP). Specifically, CMS proposes to adopt two new measures and remove three measures from the IRF QRP. Per the NPRM, CMS proposes to require IRFs to start collecting assessment data using the IRF-PAI Version 4.2 for IRF patients beginning October 1, 2024.

Federal Register Notices

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Authorizing Statutes

42 USC 1395ww(jX2)(d)
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Pub.L. 105 - 1 4421
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Pub.L. 111 - 148 3004
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Presidential Action:

-

Title:

Coral Reef Conservation Program

Reference Number:

202407-0648-010

Omb Control Number:

0648-0448

Agency:

DOC/NOAA

Received:

2024-08-16

Concluded:

2024-10-22

Action:

Approved with change

Status:

Active

Request Type:

Revision of a currently approved collection
Coral Reef Conservation Program

Key Information

Abstract

This request is for revision and extension to an approved collection of information under the Paperwork Reduction Act, 44 U.S.C. § 3501 et seq., and implementing regulations at 5 C.F.R. Part 1320. The Coral Reef Conservation Act of 2000, 16 U.S.C. § 6401 et seq., has been amended since the last approval and the revised requirements for information collection are outlined below. The Coral Reef Conservation Act was enacted to conserve and restore the condition of United States coral reef ecosystems challenged by natural and human-accelerated changes; to promote the science-based management and sustainable use of coral reef ecosystems to benefit local communities and the Nation; to develop sound scientific information on the condition of coral reef ecosystems, continuing and emerging threats to such ecosystems, and the efficacy of innovative tools, technologies, and strategies to mitigate stressors and restore such ecosystems; to assist in the preservation of coral reefs by supporting science-based, consensus-driven, and community-based coral reef management by covered States (Florida, Hawaii, and the territories of American Samoa, the Commonwealth of the Northern Mariana Islands, Guam, Puerto Rico, and the United States Virgin Islands) and covered Native entities (an Indian Tribe, the Department of Hawaiian Home Lands, the Office of Hawaiian Affairs, or a Native Hawaiian organization with interests in a coral reef ecosystem); to provide financial resources, technical assistance, and scientific expertise to supplement, complement, and strengthen community-based management programs and conservation and restoration projects of non-Federal reefs; to establish a formal mechanism for collecting and allocating monetary donations from the private sector to be used for coral reef conservation and restoration projects; to support rapid, effective, and science-based assessment and response to exigent circumstances that pose immediate and long-term threats to coral reefs; and to serve as a model for advancing similar international efforts to monitor, conserve, and restore coral reef ecosystems. Under section 6406 of the Act (Block Grants), covered States are responsible for documenting and reporting the State’s use of Federal funds received under the Act; and expenditures of non-Federal funds made in furtherance of coral reef management and restoration as the NOAA Administrator (Administrator) deems appropriate. The Administrator is responsible for providing guidance on the proper documentation of expenditures. Under section 6410 of the Act (Ruth D. Gates Coral Reef Conservation Grant Program), the NOAA Administrator, and subject to the availability of appropriations, is authorized to provide up to $3,500,000 annually (per section 6414(c)) in grants for coral reef conservation projects. The match waiver requests and request for written comments are being removed from this collection as they are no longer applicable. The match waiver requests may still be made under Ruth D. Gates but are not expected and not requested of applicants. They were included in the original because all territories (5) requested a match waiver, however, their awards are now located in Block Grants, and there is no matching requirement. The Ruth D. Gates application process now requires "evidence of support for the project by appropriate representatives of States...in which the project will be conducted" on the front end. Additionally, the Performance Progress Report (PPR) from collection 0648-0718 is being added to this collection so that all program requirements are under a single control number. The PPR will be removed from 0648-0718 at the next renewal period.

Federal Register Notices

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Authorizing Statutes

16 USC 6401 et. seq.
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Presidential Action:

-

Title:

Application for Commercial Fisheries Authorization under Section 118 of the Marine Mammal Protection Act

Reference Number:

202407-0648-011

Omb Control Number:

0648-0293

Agency:

DOC/NOAA

Received:

2024-08-16

Concluded:

2026-02-20

Action:

Approved without change

Status:

Active

Request Type:

Extension without change of a currently approved collection
Application for Commercial Fisheries Authorization under Section 118 of the Marine Mammal Protection Act

Key Information

Abstract

This is a request for an extension of a currently approved collection. Section 118 of the Marine Mammal Protection Act (MMPA) requires any commercial fisherman operating in Category I and II fisheries to register for a certificate of authorization that will allow the fisherman to take marine mammals incidental to commercial fishing operations. Category I and II fisheries are those identified by National Marine Fisheries Service (NMFS) on the MMPA List of Fisheries as having either frequent or occasional takings of marine mammals. All states have integrated the NMFS registration process into the existing state fishery registration process and vessel owners do not need to file a separate federal registration. If applicable, vessel owners will be notified of this simplified registration process when they apply for their state or Federal permit or license. A valid certificate of authorization protects the vessel owner from prosecution under the MMPA for violation of the moratorium on taking marine mammals. The information needed to register or update a commercial fishery authorization is found at 50 C.F.R 229.4. There are no revisions to this information collection.

Federal Register Notices

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Authorizing Statutes

16 USC 1361 et seq.
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Presidential Action:

-

Title:

Pension Benefit Statement

Reference Number:

202404-1210-001

Omb Control Number:

1210-0166

Agency:

DOL/EBSA

Received:

2024-08-16

Concluded:

2024-10-02

Action:

Approved without change

Status:

Active

Request Type:

Extension without change of a currently approved collection
Pension Benefit Statement

Key Information

Abstract

Section 105(a) of the Employee Retirement Income Security Act (ERISA) requires administrators of defined contribution plans and defined benefit plans to provide periodic pension benefit statements to participants and certain beneficiaries. If a defined contribution plan permits participants and beneficiaries to direct their own investments, benefit statements must be provided at least once each quarter. If the defined contribution plan does not permit participants and beneficiaries to direct their own investments, benefit statements must be provided at least once each year. In the case of defined benefit plans, benefit statements generally must be provided at least once every three years. Section 105(a)(2)(A)(i)(I) requires a benefit statement to indicate the participant's or beneficiary's “total benefits accrued.” On December 20, 2019, ERISA section 105 was amended by section 203 of the Setting Every Community Up for Retirement Enhancement Act of 2019 (SECURE Act). As amended, ERISA section 105 requires, in relevant part, that “a lifetime income disclosure . . . be included in only one pension benefit statement provided to participants of defined contribution plans during any one 12-month period.” A lifetime income disclosure “shall set forth the lifetime income stream equivalent of the total benefits accrued with respect to the participant or beneficiary.” A lifetime income stream equivalent means the amount of monthly payments the participant or beneficiary would receive if the total accrued benefits of such participant or beneficiary were used to provide a single life annuity and a qualified joint and survivor annuity.

Federal Register Notices

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Authorizing Statutes

29 USC 1104
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Presidential Action:

-

Title:

Recording, Reporting, and Data Collection Requirements - Student and Exchange Visitor Information System (SEVIS)

Reference Number:

202408-1405-007

Omb Control Number:

1405-0147

Agency:

STATE/AFA

Received:

2024-08-16

Concluded:

None

Action:

None

Status:

Received in OIRA

Request Type:

Reinstatement without change of a previously approved collection
Recording, Reporting, and Data Collection Requirements - Student and Exchange Visitor Information System (SEVIS)

Key Information

Abstract

The regulations set forth in 22 CFR Part 62 implement the Department of State's Exchange Visitor Program, including the use of SEVIS (Subpart F) to facilitate timely reporting and monitoring of international students and exchange visitors (EVs) in the US. SEVIS is an Internet-based application for electronically tracking and reporting on EVs, and enables schools and program sponsors to transmit information electronically to the Bureau of Immigration and Customs Enforcement and the Department of State. Additional non-electronic requirements under 22 CFR Part 62 are also covered in this submission.

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22 USC 2451
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Presidential Action:

-

Title:

Personnel Vetting Questionnaire

Reference Number:

202408-0690-001CF

Omb Control Number:

3206-0279

Agency:

DOC/OS

Received:

2024-08-16

Concluded:

2024-08-22

Action:

Approved without change

Status:

Active

Request Type:

RCF New
Personnel Vetting Questionnaire

Key Information

Presidential Action:

-

Title:

Tax Performance System

Reference Number:

202406-1205-001

Omb Control Number:

1205-0332

Agency:

DOL/ETA

Received:

2024-08-16

Concluded:

2024-11-25

Action:

Approved without change

Status:

Active

Request Type:

Extension without change of a currently approved collection
Tax Performance System

Key Information

Abstract

Since 1987, states have been required by regulation at 20 CFR part 602 to operate a program to assess their Unemployment Insurance (UI) tax and benefit programs. The Tax Performance System (TPS) is designed to assess the major internal UI tax functions by utilizing several methodologies: Computed Measures, which are indicators of timeliness and completeness based on data automatically generated via the existing ETA 581, Contribution Operations Report (Control Number 1205–0178 and Program Reviews, which assess accuracy through a two-fold examination. This examination involves: (a) ''Systems Reviews'' which examine tax systems for the existence of internal controls; and (b) extraction of small samples of those systems' transactions which are then examined to verify the effectiveness of controls.

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42 USC 503(a)(1)
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Presidential Action:

-

Title:

ACF Behavioral Interventions to Advance Self-Sufficiency Next Generation (BIAS-NG) Project

Reference Number:

202407-0970-006

Omb Control Number:

0970-0502

Agency:

HHS/ACF

Received:

2024-08-15

Concluded:

2024-09-17

Action:

Approved without change

Status:

Active

Request Type:

Revision of a currently approved collection
ACF Behavioral Interventions to Advance Self-Sufficiency Next Generation (BIAS-NG) Project

Key Information

Abstract

the Behavioral Interventions to Advance Self-Sufficiency Next Generation (BIAS-NG) Project. The BIAS-NG project is applying behavioral insights to a range of ACF programs to design and test interventions intended to improve the operations and efficacy of human services programs. Data collection includes conducting interviews, focus groups, and surveys with staff and participants in regional, state, and local agencies. The purpose of these data collection efforts is to inform the design of and to better understand the mechanisms and effects of interventions informed by behavioral science and intended to improve program outcomes. Under this generic clearance, interventions have been and will continue to be developed in the program area domains of Temporary Assistance for Needy Families (TANF), Child Welfare, and Early Head Start/Head Start (EHS/HS). This request is to add a fourth domain, Child Care and to extend approval of the ACF BIAS-NG Project Overarching Generic for an additional three years and. There are no changes to the proposed types of data to be collected, types of respondents, methods for collection, or proposed uses of the information.

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Authorizing Statutes

42 USC 1310
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Presidential Action:

-

Title:

I-131F, Application for Parole in Place for Certain Noncitizen Spouses and Stepchildren of U.S. Citizens

Reference Number:

202407-1615-002

Omb Control Number:

1615-0161

Agency:

DHS/USCIS

Received:

2024-08-15

Concluded:

2024-08-16

Action:

Approved with change

Status:

Historical Active

Request Type:

New collection (Request for a new OMB Control Number)
I-131F, Application for Parole in Place for Certain Noncitizen Spouses and Stepchildren of U.S. Citizens

Key Information

Abstract

Form I-131F, Application for Parole in Place for Certain Noncitizen Spouses and Stepchildren of U.S. Citizens., will be used by noncitizens who are present in the United States without admission or parole to request a temporary period of parole in place under the Parole Process for Certain Noncitizen Spouses and Stepchildren of U.S. Citizens, announced on June 18, 2024.Emergency Justfication:In this emergency request, U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) seeks approval to collect information for the purpose of considering, on a case-by-case basis, requests for parole in place from certain noncitizens who are married to a U.S. citizen (and from noncitizen stepchildren of U.S. citizens) and are present in the United States without admission or parole. Form I-131F, Application for Parole in Place for Certain Noncitizen Spouses and Stepchildren of U.S. Citizens., will be used by noncitizens who are present in the United States without admission or parole to request a temporary period of parole in place under the Parole Process for Certain Noncitizen Spouses and Stepchildren of U.S. Citizens, announced on June 18, 2024. DHS, in its discretion, may grant parole on a case-by-case basis for urgent humanitarian reasons or significant public benefit to any noncitizen who is an applicant for admission. This authority extends to noncitizens present in the United States who have not been lawfully admitted, a practice known as parole in place. If USCIS approves Form I-131F filed by a noncitizen seeking parole in place under this parole process, the noncitizen will receive a Form I-94, Arrival/Departure Record, which is evidence of their parole. If granted parole in place, the noncitizen would be able to immediately apply for employment authorization as a parolee pursuant to 8 C.F.R. 274a.12(c)(11). If granted parole in place, these parolees may also become eligible to file an application to adjust their status to that of lawful permanent resident based on their relationship to their U.S. citizen spouse or stepparent. USCIS has estimated that approximately 550,000 individuals could apply for parole in place. Upon approval of an I-131F, applicants may apply for other immigration benefits once eligible.

Authorizing Statutes

Presidential Action:

-

Title:

National Survey of Health Information Exchange Organizations (HIO)

Reference Number:

202408-0955-001

Omb Control Number:

0955-0019

Agency:

HHS/ONC

Received:

2024-08-15

Concluded:

2024-10-23

Action:

Approved without change

Status:

Active

Request Type:

Revision of a currently approved collection
National Survey of Health Information Exchange Organizations (HIO)

Key Information

Abstract

Electronic health information exchange (HIE) was one of three goals specified by Congress in the 2009 Health Information Technology for Economic and Clinical Health (HITECH) Act to ensure that the $30 billion federal investment in certified electronic health records (EHRs) resulted in higher-quality, lower-cost care. Subsequent legislation and regulations have continued to prioritize the sharing of data electronically across EHRs and other health information systems. Health information exchange organizations (HIOs) play a pivotal role facilitating health information exchange across disparate providers, labs, pharmacies, public health departments, and others. This information collection request will gather data from HIOs across the nation through the administration of a survey of HIOs to generate the most current national statistics and associated actionable insights to inform policy efforts. The timely collection of national data from our survey will assess current capabilities of HIOs to support effective electronic information sharing within the U.S. health care system. Since prior to HITECH there has been ongoing assessment of trends in the capabilities of HIOs to support clinical exchange through nationwide surveys of HIOs. These prior surveys and studies have collected data on organizational structure, financial viability, geographic coverage, scope of services, scope of participants, perceptions of information blocking, support for public health exchange, and participation in national networks and the Technical Exchange Framework and Common Agreement (TEFCA). Continuing the ongoing data collection will be useful to construct a current and comprehensive picture of HIOs’ role in facilitating exchange and ensuring rapid access to important health care data and information when it matters most, including vital data to address public health emergencies. The survey will collect data on HIO capabilities to support electronic health information exchange, their maturity, and challenges they face. There are five key areas that require assessment: (1) adoption of technical standards; (2) perceptions related to information blocking; (3) HIE coordination at the federal level; (4) public health data exchange; and (5) organizational demographics, including technical capabilities offered by HIOs and the challenges they face in supporting electronic health information exchange.

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