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 August 6, 2026.

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

Title:

Standardizing Phytosanitary Treatment Regulations: Approval of Cold Treatment and Irradiation Facilities; Cold Treatment Schedules; Establishment of Fumigation and Cold Treatment Compliance Agree

Reference Number:

Omb Control Number:

0579-0450

Agency:

USDA/APHIS

Received:

2026-03-20

Concluded:

None

Action:

None

Status:

Received in OIRA

Request Type:

Revision of a currently approved collection
Standardizing Phytosanitary Treatment Regulations: Approval of Cold Treatment and Irradiation Facilities; Cold Treatment Schedules; Establishment of Fumigation and Cold Treatment Compliance Agree

Key Information

Abstract

The purpose of this information collection is to establish generic criteria for the approval of new cold treatment and irradiation facilities; cold treatment schedules, and establishment of compliance agreements.

Federal Register Notices

60-Day FRN
30-Day FRN

Authorizing Statutes

7 USC 7701

Presidential Action:

-

Title:

Record keeping Requirements for Gas Pipeline Operators

Reference Number:

Omb Control Number:

2137-0049

Agency:

DOT/PHMSA

Received:

2026-03-19

Concluded:

None

Action:

None

Status:

Received in OIRA

Request Type:

Extension without change of a currently approved collection
Record keeping Requirements for Gas Pipeline Operators

Key Information

Abstract

A person owning or operating a natural gas pipeline facility is required to maintain records, make reports, and provide information to the Secretary of Transportation at the Secretary's request. This mandatory information collection request would require owners and/or operators of gas pipeline systems to make and maintain records in accordance with the requirements prescribed in 49 CFR Part 192 and to provide information to the Secretary of Transportation at the Secretary's request. Certain records are maintained for a specific length of time while others are required to be maintained for the life of the pipeline. PHMSA uses these records to verify compliance with regulated safety standards and to inform the agency on possible safety risks.

Federal Register Notices

60-Day FRN
30-Day FRN

Authorizing Statutes

49 USC 60102

Presidential Action:

-

Title:

[NCEZID] Land Travel-related Public Health Activities

Reference Number:

Omb Control Number:

0920-0134

Agency:

HHS/CDC

Received:

2026-03-19

Concluded:

None

Action:

None

Status:

Received in OIRA

Request Type:

Revision of a currently approved collection
[NCEZID] Land Travel-related Public Health Activities

Key Information

Abstract

The goal of this information collection is to facilitate a CDC public health mission as provided under the Public Health Service Act and Code of Federal Regulations. This Revision consolidates land travel-related public health information collections under one OMB control number, thereby improving efficiency of CDC’s land travel-related activities PRA submission process. It modifies current forms and add/deletes other forms which results in a burden change.

Federal Register Notices

60-Day FRN
30-Day FRN

Authorizing Statutes

42 Stat. 70
42 Stat. 71
42 USC 264

Presidential Action:

Title:

Navajo Partitioned Lands Grazing Permits, 25 CFR 161

Reference Number:

Omb Control Number:

1076-0162

Agency:

DOI/BIA

Received:

2026-03-19

Concluded:

None

Action:

None

Status:

Received in OIRA

Request Type:

Extension without change of a currently approved collection
Navajo Partitioned Lands Grazing Permits, 25 CFR 161

Key Information

Abstract

The regulations at 25 CFR 161 govern the grazing of livestock on the Navajo Partitioned Lands (NPL), Navajo-Hopi Former Joint Use Area, Additionally, these regulations conserve the range-lands of the Navajo Partitioned Lands to maximize future use of the land for grazing and other purposes. The regulations are a result of a number of court cases. This information collection allows BIA to receive the information necessary to determine whether an applicant to obtain, modify, or assign a grazing permit on NPL is eligible and complies with all applicable grazing permit requirements.

Federal Register Notices

60-Day FRN
30-Day FRN

Authorizing Statutes

25 USC 3701 - 3715 et seq
25 USC 640d - 640d-31 et seq

Presidential Action:

-

Title:

Tribal Energy Resource Agreements, 25 CFR 224

Reference Number:

Omb Control Number:

1076-0167

Agency:

DOI/BIA

Received:

2026-03-19

Concluded:

None

Action:

None

Status:

Received in OIRA

Request Type:

Extension without change of a currently approved collection
Tribal Energy Resource Agreements, 25 CFR 224

Key Information

Abstract

This information collection allows the Department to implement law that authorizes the Secretary to enter into Tribal Energy Resource Agreements (TERAs) with Indian Tribes. See 25 U.S.C. 3501 et. seq. TERA promote Tribal oversight and management of energy and mineral resource development on Tribal lands and further the goal of Indian self-determination. Revisions are being made in association with revisions to the implementing regulations at 25 CFR 224, which incorporate updates made by Congress in December 2018 in the authorizing statute.

Federal Register Notices

60-Day FRN
30-Day FRN

Authorizing Statutes

Pub.L. 115 - 325 103
25 USC 3501 et. seq.

Presidential Action:

-

Title:

Electrical Power Service Application, 25 CFR 175

Reference Number:

Omb Control Number:

1076-0021

Agency:

DOI/BIA

Received:

2026-03-19

Concluded:

None

Action:

None

Status:

Received in OIRA

Request Type:

Extension without change of a currently approved collection
Electrical Power Service Application, 25 CFR 175

Key Information

Abstract

The BIA owns, operates, and maintains four electric power utilities that provide a service to the end user, pursuant to 25 CFR 175 (Indian Electric Power Utilities). The BIA must collect customer information to identify the individual responsible for repaying the government its costs for delivering the service and bill for those costs. The BIA must also collect information to identify the location of the service delivery (i.e., electrical hook-up). In addition, the Debt Collection Improvement Act of 1996 (DCIA), 31 U.S.C. 3701-3733 requires that certain information be collected from individuals and businesses doing business with the government. This information includes the taxpayer identification number for possible future use to recover delinquent debt.

Federal Register Notices

60-Day FRN
30-Day FRN

Authorizing Statutes

31 USC 3701-3733

Presidential Action:

-

Title:

7 CFR Part 235 - State Administrative Expense (SAE) Funds

Reference Number:

Omb Control Number:

0584-0067

Agency:

USDA/FNS

Received:

2026-03-16

Concluded:

None

Action:

None

Status:

Received in OIRA

Request Type:

Reinstatement with change of a previously approved collection
7 CFR Part 235 - State Administrative Expense (SAE) Funds

Key Information

Abstract

This is a reinstatement, with change, of a previously approved collection for which approval has expired. This collection expired on January 31, 2026. This information collection is required to administer and operate this program in accordance with the Child Nutrition Act. The program is administered at the State agency level. Reports submitted and records maintained include agreements, financial reports, and the maintenance of accounting records for State Administrative Funds (SAE). The USDA Food and Nutrition Service (FNS) administers the Child Nutrition Programs (CNP). FNS originally expected to submit this collection for review before it expired. As such, FNS expected to make two changes to the collection. One was to reduce the number of respondents for the reporting requirement at 235.7(b). The other change adjusts the frequency of the responses for the recordkeeping requirement at 235.7(a). FNS estimated that these changes would reduce the responses and burden hours for this collection.

Federal Register Notices

60-Day FRN
30-Day FRN

Authorizing Statutes

42 USC 1776

Presidential Action:

-

Title:

Reporting of Information Using Special Airworthiness Information Bulletin and Airworthiness Concern Sheet

Reference Number:

Omb Control Number:

2120-0731

Agency:

DOT/FAA

Received:

2026-03-16

Concluded:

None

Action:

None

Status:

Received in OIRA

Request Type:

Revision of a currently approved collection
Reporting of Information Using Special Airworthiness Information Bulletin and Airworthiness Concern Sheet

Key Information

Abstract

The FAA sometimes includes a request for voluntary reporting of information (e.g., inspection results, etc.) in SAIBs and ACSs. The inspection results may help the FAA in an ongoing investigation to determine the cause of a specific condition, or whether the condition is likely to exist or develop on other products of the same type design. We may also require reports if a potential unsafe condition is a result of manufacturing quality control problems. We need these reports to determine the scope of the problem and how adequate the design approval holder’s corrective actions are. As such, each reporting situation is unique. To date, our only means for obtaining reporting information is from design approval holders through 14 CFR § 21.3. We have no other authorized method for notification and collection of information from owner/operators to help in our assessment of a potential unsafe condition. If the FAA is unable to obtain this information, we may need to conduct a directed safety investigation. This is a burden on both the FAA and the owner/operator.

Federal Register Notices

60-Day FRN
30-Day FRN

Authorizing Statutes

49 USC 44701
49 USC 44702
49 USC 44704
49 USC 40113

Presidential Action:

-

Title:

NRC Form 646, "Formal Discrimination Complaint"

Reference Number:

Omb Control Number:

3150-0255

Agency:

NRC

Received:

2026-03-13

Concluded:

None

Action:

None

Status:

Received in OIRA

Request Type:

Extension without change of a currently approved collection
NRC Form 646, "Formal Discrimination Complaint"

Key Information

Abstract

As set forth under 29 CFR 1614, the EEO complaint process prescribes that when an aggrieved individual believes that they have been discriminated against on the basis of their race, color, religion, sex (including sexual orientation, gender identity and expressions, and pregnancy), national origin, age, disability, genetic information (including family medical history), marital status, parental status, political affiliation, military service, and reprisal and seeks EEO counseling, the assigned EEO Counselor will conduct the pre-complaint (Informal) with the intentions of resolving the complaint within the Agency. At the conclusion of pre-complaint (Informal) process and if resolution was unsuccessful, the EEO Counselor during the final interview with the aggrieved person must discuss what occurred during the counseling process and provide the aggrieved with information to move the matter forward. Pursuant to 29 CFR § 1614.105(c), if the aggrieved individual decides to file a Formal complaint (i.e., NRC Form 646), the EEO Counselor must submit a written report (i.e., EEO Counselors Report) within fifteen (15) calendar days to the SBCR Director or designated official that will contain relevant information about the aggrieved individual, jurisdiction, claims, bases, Responding Management Officials (RMO), witnesses, requested remedies, and the EEO Counselor's checklist. Once received by the NRC, an authorized NRC representative will place the completed NRC Form 646 in a secure folder created specifically for the aggrieved individual within an automated tracking system.

Federal Register Notices

60-Day FRN
30-Day FRN

Authorizing Statutes

Pub.L. 88 - 352 703
Pub.L. 93 - 112 501
Pub.L. 90 - 202 621
Pub.L. 88 - 38 206
Pub.L. 110 - 233 201
Pub.L. 107 - 174 301

Presidential Action:

-

Title:

Fidelity Bonding Issuance

Reference Number:

Omb Control Number:

1205-0541

Agency:

DOL/ETA

Received:

2026-03-13

Concluded:

None

Action:

None

Status:

Received in OIRA

Request Type:

Revision of a currently approved collection
Fidelity Bonding Issuance

Key Information

Abstract

The Department’s Federal Bonding Program (FBP) provides fidelity bonds that protect employers hiring at-risk job applicants from theft, forgery, or embezzlement by the employee. Although the bonds have primarily served offenders, any at-risk job applicant is eligible for bonding services, including: recovering substance abusers (alcohol or drugs), welfare recipients and other persons having poor financial credit, economically disadvantaged youth and adults who lack a work history, individuals dishonorably discharged from the military, and others.

Federal Register Notices

60-Day FRN
30-Day FRN

Authorizing Statutes

29 USC 3224
29 USC 3245

Presidential Action:

-

Title:

NRC Form 655, "EEO Counselor's Report"

Reference Number:

Omb Control Number:

3150-0256

Agency:

NRC

Received:

2026-03-13

Concluded:

None

Action:

None

Status:

Received in OIRA

Request Type:

Extension without change of a currently approved collection
NRC Form 655, "EEO Counselor's Report"

Key Information

Abstract

As set forth under 29 CFR 1614, the EEO complaint process prescribes that when an aggrieved individual believes that they have been discriminated against on the basis of their race, color, religion, sex (including sexual orientation, gender identity and expressions, and pregnancy), national origin, age, disability, genetic information (including family medical history), marital status, parental status, political affiliation, military service, and reprisal and seeks EEO counseling, the assigned EEO Counselor will conduct the pre-complaint (Informal) with the intentions of resolving the complaint within the Agency. At the conclusion of pre-complaint (Informal) process and if resolution was unsuccessful, the EEO Counselor during the final interview with the aggrieved person must discuss what occurred during the counseling process and provide the aggrieved with information to move the matter forward. Pursuant to 29 CFR § 1614.105(c), if the aggrieved individual decides to file a Formal complaint (i.e., NRC Form 646), the EEO Counselor must submit a written report (i.e., EEO Counselors Report) within fifteen (15) calendar days to the SBCR Director or designated official that will contain relevant information about the aggrieved individual, jurisdiction, claims, bases, Responding Management Officials (RMO), witnesses, requested remedies, and the EEO Counselor's checklist. The NRC Form 655, “EEO Counselor’s Report” is completed by an EEO counselor during this consultation, which must be conducted within 45 days of the date of the matter alleged to be discriminatory or, in the case of personnel action, within 45 days of the effective date of the action. Once the form is completed, an authorized NRC representative will place the completed NRC Form 646 in a secure folder created specifically for the aggrieved individual within an automated tracking system.

Federal Register Notices

60-Day FRN
30-Day FRN

Authorizing Statutes

Pub.L. 88 - 352 703
Pub.L. 90 - 202 621
Pub.L. 93 - 112 501
Pub.L. 88 - 38 206
Pub.L. 110 - 233 201
Pub.L. 107 - 174 301

Presidential Action:

-

Title:

Notice of Entry of Appearance as Attorney or Accredited Representative; Notice of Entry of Appearance of Foreign Attorney

Reference Number:

Omb Control Number:

1615-0105

Agency:

DHS/USCIS

Received:

2026-03-13

Concluded:

None

Action:

None

Status:

Received in OIRA

Request Type:

Revision of a currently approved collection
Notice of Entry of Appearance as Attorney or Accredited Representative; Notice of Entry of Appearance of Foreign Attorney

Key Information

Abstract

The data collected on Forms G-28 and G-28I are used by DHS to determine eligibility of the individual to appear as a representative. Form G-28 is used by attorneys admitted to practice in the United States and accredited representatives of charitable organizations recognized by the Board of Immigration Appeals. Form G-28I is used by attorneys admitted to the practice of law in countries other than the United States and only with matters filed in DHS offices outside the geographical confines of the United States.

Federal Register Notices

60-Day FRN
30-Day FRN

Authorizing Statutes

Pub.L. 107 - 296 102
8 USC 1103(a)

Presidential Action:

-

Title:

[NCEZID] The National Healthcare Safety Network (NHSN)

Reference Number:

Omb Control Number:

0920-0666

Agency:

HHS/CDC

Received:

2026-03-13

Concluded:

None

Action:

None

Status:

Received in OIRA

Request Type:

Revision of a currently approved collection
[NCEZID] The National Healthcare Safety Network (NHSN)

Key Information

Abstract

The National Healthcare Safety Network (NHSN) is a system designed to accumulate, exchange, and integrate relevant information and resources among private and public stakeholders to support local and national efforts to protect patients and promote healthcare safety. Specifically, the data is used to determine the magnitude of various healthcare-associated adverse events and trends in the rates of these events among patients and healthcare workers with similar risks. The data will be used to detect changes in the epidemiology of adverse events resulting from new and current medical therapies and changing risks. This Revision contains form addition/deletion and edits and burden changes.

SPD-15 Implementation

Yes

Federal Register Notices

60-Day FRN
30-Day FRN

Authorizing Statutes

42 USC 242k
42 USC 242b
42 USC 242m(d)

Presidential Action:

-

Title:

Certification by School Official

Reference Number:

Omb Control Number:

1240-0031

Agency:

DOL/OWCP

Received:

2026-03-11

Concluded:

None

Action:

None

Status:

Received in OIRA

Request Type:

Extension without change of a currently approved collection
Certification by School Official

Key Information

Abstract

The Office of Workers Compensation Programs Form CM-981 is completed by a school official to verify whether a Black Lung beneficiary's dependent, aged 18 to 23, qualifies as a full-time student.

Federal Register Notices

60-Day FRN
30-Day FRN

Authorizing Statutes

30 USC 901-944

Presidential Action:

-

Title:

NRC Form 1121, Bankruptcy Information Request, Post Filing

Reference Number:

Omb Control Number:

-

Agency:

NRC

Received:

2026-03-09

Concluded:

None

Action:

None

Status:

Received in OIRA

Request Type:

New collection (Request for a new OMB Control Number)
NRC Form 1121, Bankruptcy Information Request, Post Filing

Key Information

Abstract

The NRC intends to collect information regarding radioactive material source security and radiation protection program continuance, as required by license condition and regulation, during the licensee's bankruptcy proceeding duration. This information is being collected to gain assurance that the licensee can comply to source security, license maintenance and other regulatory obligations during the bankruptcy process.

Federal Register Notices

60-Day FRN
30-Day FRN

Authorizing Statutes

Pub.L. 83 - 703 1-311

Presidential Action:

-

Title:

[PHIC] Fellowship Management System

Reference Number:

Omb Control Number:

0920-0765

Agency:

HHS/CDC

Received:

2026-03-09

Concluded:

None

Action:

None

Status:

Received in OIRA

Request Type:

Revision of a currently approved collection
[PHIC] Fellowship Management System

Key Information

Abstract

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) uses Fellowship Management System (FMS) to collect, process, and manage data from nonfederal applicants seeking training or public health support services through CDC fellowships. FMS is used to electronically submit fellowship applications, submit fellowship host site proposals, track fellows’ activities during their fellowships, and maintain fellowship alumni directories online. FMS is a key tool in CDC’s efforts to maintain and develop a robust public health workforce. This Revision Request proposes significant streamlining of the fellowship management functions housed within FMS and makes updates to the burden estimates.

SPD-15 Implementation

Yes

Federal Register Notices

60-Day FRN
30-Day FRN

Authorizing Statutes

42 USC 301

Presidential Action:

-

Title:

Collection of Research Code Non-Disclosure Agreement Information

Reference Number:

Omb Control Number:

3150-0240

Agency:

NRC

Received:

2026-03-09

Concluded:

None

Action:

None

Status:

Received in OIRA

Request Type:

Extension without change of a currently approved collection
Collection of Research Code Non-Disclosure Agreement Information

Key Information

Abstract

This information collection request is an Non-Disclosure Agreement (NDA) used for domestic and foreign entities to obtain and use the NRC’s nuclear safety analytical computer codes. NRC develops and uses computer codes to independently model and evaluate safety issues associated with the licensed use of radioactive materials. As a global leader in nuclear regulatory research and safety assessment, NRC is frequently approached by domestic and international organizations requesting copies of NRC computer codes. In general, to obtain an NRC code an individual or organization first agrees to not redistribute the code (i.e., non-disclosure) through an NDA. The NDA also imposes terms and conditions for code use, and requires notification to NRC of code errors, code modifications, and updated user information. An officially signed and executed NDA of users agreeing to the terms and conditions is current NRC practice for access to NRC-developed computer codes. Once the NDA has been signed, received, reviewed, and accepted, the requesting individual or organization is given access to the requested code. The information collection enables the NRC to ensure that proper procedures and agreements are in place to guide the distribution and use of these codes according to NRC and U.S. Government policies and international agreements such as import-export restrictions and intellectual property rights. Further information collection on code errors and modifications by code users permits NRC to maintain control and quality of its codes in a timely and efficient manner.

Federal Register Notices

60-Day FRN
30-Day FRN

Authorizing Statutes

Pub.L. 83 - 703 1-311

Presidential Action:

-

Title:

Data Collection to Support Eligibility Determinations and Enrollment for Small Businesses in the Small Business Health Options Program (CMS-10439)

Reference Number:

Omb Control Number:

0938-1193

Agency:

HHS/CMS

Received:

2026-03-09

Concluded:

None

Action:

None

Status:

Received in OIRA

Request Type:

Extension without change of a currently approved collection
Data Collection to Support Eligibility Determinations and Enrollment for Small Businesses in the Small Business Health Options Program (CMS-10439)

Key Information

Abstract

On March 23, 2010, the President signed into law H.R. 3590, the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act, Public Law 111-148, as amended by the Health Care and Education Reconciliation Act of 2010, Pub. L. 111-152, collectively referred to as "The Affordable Care Act." The Affordable Care Act expands access to health insurance coverage through improvements to the Medicaid and Children's Health Insurance (CHIP) programs, the establishment of Affordable Insurance Exchanges (Exchanges), and the assurance of coordination between Medicaid, CHIP, and Exchanges. Through the Small Business Health Options Program (SHOP), the new Exchanges will assist qualified small employers in facilitating the enrollment of their employees in Qualified Health Plans (QHPs) offered in the small group market. The Exchanges, which will offer these QHPs, will become operational on January 1, 2014. Employers will be able to begin applying for coverage through the SHOP October 1, 2013, for coverage beginning as early as January 1, 2014. The employer's application for the SHOP will be a single, streamlined form that will be used to determine employer eligibility for the SHOP. The submission seeks OMB approval of the data collection elements needed to support eligibility determinations for small businesses in the SHOP.

Federal Register Notices

60-Day FRN
30-Day FRN

Authorizing Statutes

Pub.L. 111 - 148 1311

Presidential Action:

-

Title:

[NCEH] Enhancing Data-driven Disease Detection in Newborns (ED3N)

Reference Number:

Omb Control Number:

0920-1391

Agency:

HHS/CDC

Received:

2026-03-09

Concluded:

None

Action:

None

Status:

Received in OIRA

Request Type:

Extension without change of a currently approved collection
[NCEH] Enhancing Data-driven Disease Detection in Newborns (ED3N)

Key Information

Abstract

CDC's Newborn Screening and Molecular Biology Branch (NSMBB) is developing a National Newborn Screening Data Platform (known as ED3N) that will address analytic and post-analytic challenges and promote sharing of molecular, biochemical, and clinical information amongst state-based newborn screening (NBS) partners. The information shared will help NSMBB and newborn screening partners be better equipped to assess disease risk and will help harmonize approaches for disease detection in newborns. Given the rarity of newborn screening diseases, it is imperative that data be collected and analyzed at a national level in order to glean useful insights and trend analyses. The NSMBB is best-suited to oversee this work given its role in providing technical assistance to NBS programs nationally. This is an Extension of the previous submission.

Federal Register Notices

60-Day FRN
30-Day FRN

Authorizing Statutes

42 USC Chapter 6A 300b-8 to 300b-15

Presidential Action:

-

Title:

NRC Form 398, Personal Qualification Statement-Licensee

Reference Number:

Omb Control Number:

3150-0090

Agency:

NRC

Received:

2026-03-09

Concluded:

None

Action:

None

Status:

Received in OIRA

Request Type:

Revision of a currently approved collection
NRC Form 398, Personal Qualification Statement-Licensee

Key Information

Abstract

NRC Form 398 is used to transmit detailed information required to be submitted to the NRC by a facility licensee on each applicant applying for new and upgraded licenses or license renewals to operate the controls at a nuclear reactor facility. This information is used to determine that each applicant or renewal operator seeking a license or renewal of a license is qualified to be issued a license, and that the licensed operator would not be expected to cause operational errors and endanger public health and safety.

Federal Register Notices

60-Day FRN
30-Day FRN

Authorizing Statutes

Pub.L. 83 - 703 1-311

Presidential Action:

-

Title:

Complaints Submission Process under the No Surprises Act (CMS-10779)

Reference Number:

Omb Control Number:

0938-1406

Agency:

HHS/CMS

Received:

2026-03-04

Concluded:

None

Action:

None

Status:

Received in OIRA

Request Type:

Reinstatement without change of a previously approved collection
Complaints Submission Process under the No Surprises Act (CMS-10779)

Key Information

Abstract

Enacted on December 27, 2020, the No Surprises Act, which was enacted as part of the Consolidated Appropriations Act (CAA), amended the Employee Retirement Income Security Act of 1974 (ERISA), the Public Health Service Act (PHS Act), and the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 (Code). The No Surprise Act implements provisions that protect individuals from surprise medical bills for emergency services, air ambulance services furnished by nonparticipating providers, and non-emergency services furnished by nonparticipating providers at participating facilities in certain circumstances. Additionally, the No Surprises Act sets forth a complaints processes with respect to potential violations of balance billing requirements set forth in the No Surprises Act. The No Surprises Act provides federal protections against surprise billing and limits out-of-network cost sharing under many of the circumstances in which surprise medical bills arise most frequently. The 2021 interim final regulations “Requirements Related to Surprise Billing; Part I” (86 FR 36872, 2021 interim final regulations) issued by the Departments of Health and Humans Services (HHS), Department of Labor (DOL), the Department of Treasury (collectively, the Departments), implement provisions of the No Surprises Act that apply to group health plans, health insurance issuers offering group or individual health insurance coverage that provide protections against balance billing and out-of-network cost sharing with respect to emergency services, non-emergency services furnished by nonparticipating providers at certain participating health care facilities, and air ambulance services furnished by nonparticipating providers of air ambulance services. The No Surprises Act and the 2021 interim final regulations directs the Departments of Labor, Health and Human Services, and the Department of Treasury (collectively, “the Departments”) to establish a process to receive complaints regarding violations of the application of qualifying payment amount (QPA) requirements by group health plans and health insurance issuers offering group or individual health coverage. The No Surprises Act also directs HHS to establish a process to receive consumer complaints regarding violations by health care providers, facilities, and providers of air ambulance services regarding balance billing requirements and to respond to such complaints within 60 days.

Federal Register Notices

60-Day FRN
30-Day FRN

Authorizing Statutes

Pub.L. 120 - 260 No Surprises Act - 102, 104

Presidential Action:

-

Title:

Federal Plant Pest and Noxious Weeds Regulations

Reference Number:

Omb Control Number:

0579-0054

Agency:

USDA/APHIS

Received:

2026-03-04

Concluded:

None

Action:

None

Status:

Received in OIRA

Request Type:

Reinstatement with change of a previously approved collection
Federal Plant Pest and Noxious Weeds Regulations

Key Information

Abstract

This collection contains information requirements, including the application for permits, to import regulated articles such as plant pests, noxious weeds, or soil, or to move regulated articles interstate. It also contains information requirements for businesses requiring APHIS approval to process regulated garbage.

Federal Register Notices

60-Day FRN
30-Day FRN

Authorizing Statutes

7 USC 7712

Presidential Action:

-

Title:

Essential Community Provider-Network Adequacy (ECP/NA) Data Collection to Support QHP Certification (CMS-10803)

Reference Number:

Omb Control Number:

0938-1415

Agency:

HHS/CMS

Received:

2026-03-03

Concluded:

None

Action:

None

Status:

Received in OIRA

Request Type:

Revision of a currently approved collection
Essential Community Provider-Network Adequacy (ECP/NA) Data Collection to Support QHP Certification (CMS-10803)

Key Information

Abstract

In accordance with section 1311(c)(1)(C) of the Affordable Care Act (ACA), Qualified Health Plan (QHP) issuers, including Stand-alone Dental Plan (SADP) issuers, are required to ensure access to a sufficient number and geographic distribution of essential community providers (ECPs), where available, that serve predominantly low-income, medically-underserved individuals. Under 45 Code of Federal Regulations (CFR) 156.235, the Secretary of HHS has established criteria for inclusion of a sufficient number and geographic distribution of ECPs, where available, in an issuer’s network to ensure reasonable and timely access to a broad range of such providers for low-income, medically underserved individuals in their service areas. To satisfy this ECP requirement, medical QHP and SADP issuers must submit an Essential Community Provider/Network Adequacy (ECP/NA) template as part of their QHP application, in which they must list the ECPs with whom they have contracted. In the Issuer Module, issuers will also have to attest to meeting each element of the ECP standard. In accordance with section 1311(c)(1)(B) of the ACA, QHP issuers, including SADP issuers, are required to ensure a sufficient choice of providers (in a manner consistent with the applicable provisions under section 2702(c) of the Public Health Service Act). Under CFR 156.230, QHPs that use a provider network must ensure that the network is sufficient in number and types of providers, including providers that specialize in mental health and substance use disorder services, to assure that all services will be accessible without unreasonable delay. This information collection request (ICR) serves as a formal request for a new clearance associated with the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) Notice of Benefit and Payment Parameters for 2023 Proposed Rule (2023 Payment Notice). This ICR details the burden associated with collecting and reviewing essential community provider and network adequacy data.

Federal Register Notices

60-Day FRN

Authorizing Statutes

45 USC 156
Pub.L. 111 - 156 1311

Presidential Action:

-

Title:

Leases and Permits, 25 CFR 162

Reference Number:

Omb Control Number:

1076-0155

Agency:

DOI/BIA

Received:

2026-03-03

Concluded:

None

Action:

None

Status:

Received in OIRA

Request Type:

Extension without change of a currently approved collection
Leases and Permits, 25 CFR 162

Key Information

Abstract

Respondents are Native American Tribes or individuals who are landowners and lessees who request residential and business leases on trust and restricted land. No specific form is used but respondents supply information & data so that the Secretary may make an evaluation & determination in accordance with the regulations.

Federal Register Notices

60-Day FRN
30-Day FRN

Authorizing Statutes

25 USC 415
25 USC 2201 et seq.
25 USC 3701

Presidential Action:

-

Title:

Superior Energy Performance 50001™ and 50001 Ready

Reference Number:

Omb Control Number:

1910-5177

Agency:

DOE/DOEOA

Received:

2026-03-03

Concluded:

None

Action:

None

Status:

Received in OIRA

Request Type:

Revision of a currently approved collection
Superior Energy Performance 50001™ and 50001 Ready

Key Information

Abstract

DOE seeks to drive greater voluntary energy efficiency in the commercial and industrial marketplace to create cost savings and thereby improve participants’ competitiveness. SEP and 50001 Ready benefits include increased and sustained energy savings, associated cost savings, and DOE recognition. This collection enables DOE to deliver these benefits to industrial, commercial, and institutional facilities.

Federal Register Notices

60-Day FRN
30-Day FRN

Presidential Action:

-
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