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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| 202502-0570-001 | Value Added Producer Grant Program | USDA/RBS | 2025-02-19 | None | None | Received in OIRA | Revision of a currently approved collection
Value Added Producer Grant Program
Key Information
Abstract
The collection of information is vital to Rural Development to make decisions regarding the eligibility of grant recipients in order to ensure compliance with the regulations and to ensure that the funds obtained from the Government are being used for the purposes for which they were awarded. |
- | 0570-0064 | ||
| 202502-0575-007 | Direct Single Family Housing Loan and Grant Programs, 7 CFR 3550 - HB-1-3550, and HB-2-3550 | USDA/RHS | 2025-02-19 | None | None | Received in OIRA | Revision of a currently approved collection
Direct Single Family Housing Loan and Grant Programs, 7 CFR 3550 - HB-1-3550, and HB-2-3550
Key Information
Abstract
The information collected in this package will be to assist individuals in obtaining affordable housing. The information requested by RHS is vital to be able to process applications for RHS assistance and make prudent credit and program decisions. It includes borrower's financial information such as household income, assets and liabilities and monthly expenses. Without this information the Agency would be unable to determine if a borrower would qualify for services or if assistance has been granted to which the customer would not be eligible under current regulations and statutes. |
- | 0575-0172 | ||
| 202502-0575-006 | 7 CFR 1924-A, Planning and Performing Construction and Other Development | USDA/RHS | 2025-02-19 | None | None | Received in OIRA | Revision of a currently approved collection
7 CFR 1924-A, Planning and Performing Construction and Other Development
Key Information
Abstract
Regulation promulgates the policies and procedures for making zero-interest loans and grants to borrowers in accordance with the cushion of credit payments program authorized in Section 313 of the Act (7 USC 940c). |
- | 0575-0042 | ||
| 202502-0575-003 | Section 515 Multi-Family Housing Preservation and Revitalization Restructuring (MPR) Demonstration Program | USDA/RHS | 2025-02-19 | None | None | Received in OIRA | Revision of a currently approved collection
Section 515 Multi-Family Housing Preservation and Revitalization Restructuring (MPR) Demonstration Program
Key Information
Abstract
Implements a Demonstration Program to Preserve and Revitalize existing Rural Rental Housing Projects Financed by Rural Development under Section 515 of the Housing Act of 1949. |
- | 0575-0190 | ||
| 202502-0575-002 | 7 CFR 1901-E, Civil Rights Compliance Requirements | USDA/RHS | 2025-02-19 | None | None | Received in OIRA | Revision of a currently approved collection
7 CFR 1901-E, Civil Rights Compliance Requirements
Key Information
Abstract
Regulation promulgates the policies and procedures for implementing Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, Title VIII of the Civil Rights Act of 1978, Executive Order 11246, and the Equal Credit Opportunity Act of 1974, as they relate to Rural Development. |
- | 0575-0018 | ||
| 202502-0575-004 | 7 CFR Part 3565, Guaranteed Rural Rental Housing Program and Supporting Handbook | USDA/RHS | 2025-02-19 | None | None | Received in OIRA | Revision of a currently approved collection
7 CFR Part 3565, Guaranteed Rural Rental Housing Program and Supporting Handbook
Key Information
Abstract
the Agency will provide loan guarantees as credit enhancements to encourage private and public lenders to make new loans for affordable rental properties that meet program standards. Lenders will be expected to underwrite and service the loans. The Agency will approve qualified lenders to participate and will monitor lender performance to ensure program requirements are met. Qualified lenders will be authorized to originate, underwrite, and close loans for MFH projects. The Agency uses the information submitted by the lender to the Agency to manage, plan, evaluate, and account for Government resources. The information collected is necessary to ensure the proper and judicious use of public funds. |
- | 0575-0174 | ||
| 202502-0572-008 | Rural Energy Savings Program (RESP) | USDA/RUS | 2025-02-19 | None | None | Received in OIRA | Revision of a currently approved collection
Rural Energy Savings Program (RESP)
Key Information
Abstract
The Rural Energy Savings Program helps rural families and small businesses achieve cost savings by providing loans to qualified consumers to relend funds to rural consumers for the purpose of implementing energy efficiency measures. |
- | 0572-0151 | ||
| 202502-0572-009 | The Rural eConnectivity Program (ReConnect) | USDA/RUS | 2025-02-19 | None | None | Received in OIRA | Revision of a currently approved collection
The Rural eConnectivity Program (ReConnect)
Key Information
Abstract
On March 23, 2018, Congress passed the Consolidated Appropriations Act 2018 (the FY 2018 Appropriations) (Pub.L. 115–141) which established a broadband loan and grant pilot program, the Rural eConnectivity Pilot Program (hereinafter the ReConnect Program). One of the essential goals of the ReConnect Program is to expand broadband service to rural areas without sufficient access to broadband, defined as 10 megabits per second (Mbps) downstream and 1 Mbps upstream. For this purpose, Congress expanded RUS's existing authority to make loans and grants. Loans and grants are limited to the costs of the construction, improvement, and acquisition of facilities and equipment for broadband service in eligible communities. The FY 2018 Appropriations also authorized technical assistance to assist the agency in expanding needed service to the most rural communities. In facilitating the expansion of broadband services and infrastructure, the pilot will fuel long-term rural economic development and opportunities in rural America. One of those opportunities is precision agriculture. The use of this technology requires a robust broadband connection. The awards made under this program will bring high speed broadband to the farms which will allow them to increase productivity. |
- | 0572-0152 | ||
| 202502-0572-006 | Grant Program to Establish a Revolving Fund Program (RFP) to Finance Water and Wastewater Projects, 7 CFR 1783 | USDA/RUS | 2025-02-19 | None | None | Received in OIRA | Revision of a currently approved collection
Grant Program to Establish a Revolving Fund Program (RFP) to Finance Water and Wastewater Projects, 7 CFR 1783
Key Information
Abstract
On May 13, 2002, the Farm Security and Rural Investment Act of 2002 (Farm Bill) was signed into law as Public Law 107-171. Section 6002 of the Farm Bill amended the Consolidated Farm and Rural Development Act (CONACT) by adding a grant program to establish a revolving loan fund (RFP). Loans are made to eligible entities to finance predevelopment costs of water and wastewater (W&WW) projects, or short-term small capital projects not part of the regular operation & maintenance of current W&WW systems. The items covered by this information collection package are used to determine eligibility, project feasibility, and the applicant's ability to meet the grant and regulatory requirements. |
- | 0572-0138 | ||
| 202502-0575-005 | 7 CFR 1942-A, Community Facility Loans | USDA/RHS | 2025-02-19 | None | None | Received in OIRA | Revision of a currently approved collection
7 CFR 1942-A, Community Facility Loans
Key Information
Abstract
This regulation promulgates the policies and procedures for making and processing Community Facilities Loans. |
- | 0575-0015 | ||
| 202502-0572-005 | High Energy Costs Grants Rural Communities | USDA/RUS | 2025-02-19 | None | None | Received in OIRA | Revision of a currently approved collection
High Energy Costs Grants Rural Communities
Key Information
Abstract
7 CFR part 1709 contains regulations outlining the procedures available for application to the Assistance to High Cost Energy Rural Communities Grant Program. This information collection covers the application and administration process for the grant program. |
- | 0572-0136 | ||
| 202502-0572-004 | 7 CFR Part 1724, and Part 1738, Electric Engineering, Architectural Services and Design Policies and Procedures | USDA/RUS | 2025-02-19 | None | None | Received in OIRA | Revision of a currently approved collection
7 CFR Part 1724, and Part 1738, Electric Engineering, Architectural Services and Design Policies and Procedures
Key Information
Abstract
The items covered by this information collection package are used for the planning and design of electric distribution, transmission, and generation system and facilities owned by RUS Borrowers. |
- | 0572-0118 | ||
| 202502-0572-003 | 7 CFR 1726, Electric System Construction Policies and Procedures- Electric | USDA/RUS | 2025-02-19 | None | None | Received in OIRA | Revision of a currently approved collection
7 CFR 1726, Electric System Construction Policies and Procedures- Electric
Key Information
Abstract
This Information Collection is used by RUS electric borrowers and their contractors and by RUS. This information collection implements provisions of the policies and procedures applicable to RUS electric borrowers when purchasing materials and equipment and when constructing system facilities by contract or force account. |
- | 0572-0107 | ||
| 202502-0570-006 | Biorefinery, Renewable Chemical, and Biobased Product Manufacturing Assistance Program | USDA/RBS | 2025-02-19 | None | None | Received in OIRA | Revision of a currently approved collection
Biorefinery, Renewable Chemical, and Biobased Product Manufacturing Assistance Program
Key Information
Abstract
The Biorefinery Assistance Program was authorized under Section 9003 of the 2008 Farm Bill and assists in the development, construction, and retrofitting of new and emerging technologies for the development of advanced biofuels by providing loan guarantees of up to $250 million. The Program's authority was continued in the Agricultural Acts of 2014 and 2018. This collection of information is necessary for Rural Development to identify projects eligible for loan guarantees under the Program. In accordance with the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995 (P.L. 104-13, 44 U.S.C. Chapter 35), Rural Development is submitting this information collection package to the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) for review and clearance. |
- | 0570-0065 | ||
| 202502-0570-005 | Advanced Biofuel Payment Program | USDA/RBS | 2025-02-19 | None | None | Received in OIRA | Revision of a currently approved collection
Advanced Biofuel Payment Program
Key Information
Abstract
This Program authorizes the Agency to enter into contracts to make payments to eligible entities to support and ensure an expanding production of advanced biofuels. Entities eligible to receive payments under the Program are producers of advanced biofuels that meet all of the requirements of the Program. Such entities can be an individual or legal entity, including a corporation, company, foundation, association, labor organization, firm, partnership, society, joint stock company, group of organizations, or non-profit that produces an advanced biofuel and that sells the advanced biofuel on the commercial market. Instructions to the forms are available on the USDA eForms website at https://forms.sc.egov.usda.gov/eForms/welcomeAction.do?Home. |
- | 0570-0063 | ||
| 202502-0570-002 | Rural Economic Development Loan and Grant Program | USDA/RBS | 2025-02-19 | None | None | Received in OIRA | Revision of a currently approved collection
Rural Economic Development Loan and Grant Program
Key Information
Abstract
This regulation promulgates the policies and procedures for making zero-interest loans and grants to borrowers in accordance with the cushion of credit payments program authorized in section 313 of the Act (7 U.S.C. 940c). |
- | 0570-0035 | ||
| 202502-0570-003 | Rural Cooperative Development Grants - 7 CFR 4284-F | USDA/RBS | 2025-02-19 | None | None | Received in OIRA | Revision of a currently approved collection
Rural Cooperative Development Grants - 7 CFR 4284-F
Key Information
Abstract
Regulation promulgates the policies and procedures to provide grants to improve the economic condition of rural areas through cooperative development. |
- | 0570-0006 | ||
| 202501-1205-003 | Unemployment Insurance Trust Fund Activity | DOL/ETA | 2025-02-19 | None | None | Received in OIRA | Extension without change of a currently approved collection
Unemployment Insurance Trust Fund Activity
Key Information
Authorizing Statutes
Abstract
These data collection instruments comprise the Unemployment Trust Fund (UTF) management reports. These reports assure that UTF contributions collected are immediately paid over to the Secretary of the Treasury in conformity with Section 303(a)(4) of the SSA and section 3304(a)(3) of the Federal Unemployment Tax Act (FUTA); and that expenditure of all money withdrawn from the unemployment fund of a state is used exclusively for the payment of benefits, exclusive of refund (SSA, Section 303(a)(5), FUTA section 3304(a)(4)). |
- | 1205-0154 | ||
| 202502-0572-007 | 7 CFR 1776, Rural Decentralized Water Systems | USDA/RUS | 2025-02-19 | None | None | Received in OIRA | Revision of a currently approved collection
7 CFR 1776, Rural Decentralized Water Systems
Key Information
Abstract
This collection consists of items required to apply for a Rural Decentralized Water Systems and those items necessary for reporting purposes after grant award. This program was formerly the Household Water Well System Grant Program, but its name was changed by the Agriculture and Nutrition Act of 2018. |
- | 0572-0139 | ||
| 202501-1910-001 | Supplemental Labor Management Office (SLMO) Driver Attestation | DOE/DOEOA | 2025-02-06 | None | None | Received in OIRA | New collection (Request for a new OMB Control Number)
Supplemental Labor Management Office (SLMO) Driver Attestation
Key InformationAuthorizing Statutes
Abstract
BPA is submitting to the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) a proposal for collection of information pursuant to the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995 (PRA). The purpose of the Information Collection Request is to collect information from BPA contractors at Bonneville Power Administration (BPA) sites pertaining to authorization to operate BPA owned/leased/provided motor vehicles by contracted labor personnel. The proposed collection will allow BPA to gather information from contracting entities to ensure that safety and fiscal requirements are being met. |
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| 202502-2070-001 | TSCA Existing Chemical Risk Evaluation and Management; Generic ICR for Interviews and Focus Groups (Renewal) | EPA/OCSPP | 2025-02-04 | None | None | Received in OIRA | Extension without change of a currently approved collection
TSCA Existing Chemical Risk Evaluation and Management; Generic ICR for Interviews and Focus Groups (Renewal)
Key Information
Abstract
The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA or the Agency) intends to initiate a new voluntary information collection for chemical industry research involving focus groups, one-on-one interviews, and other structured discussions to provide more comprehensive and accurate information to inform the risk evaluation and risk management of existing chemicals as required under section 6 of the Toxic Substances Control Act (TSCA). In 2016, the Frank R. Lautenberg Chemical Safety for the 21st Century Act (LCSA), which updated TSCA, was signed into law. Under TSCA, EPA must prioritize chemical substances for risk evaluation; conduct risk evaluations to determine whether chemical substances present unreasonable risk; and manage any unreasonable risks found to be presented, all under strict statutory deadlines. Many of these chemicals may have multiple conditions of use that fall under EPAs authority under TSCA. Under TSCA, for each chemical substance evaluated, EPA must evaluate hazards and exposures. The purpose of this ICR is to help fill data gaps for EPAs risk evaluations and risk management of existing chemicals under section 6 of TSCA. In accordance with TSCA section 26, EPA must make TSCA section 6 risk evaluation and risk management decisions consistent with the best available science and based on the weight of the scientific evidence. To carry out its statutory obligations, EPA needs sufficient information about chemicals undergoing risk evaluation and risk management, including information related to the chemicals conditions of use, hazards, exposures, potentially exposed or susceptible sub-populations, health and environmental effects, benefits, reasonably ascertainable economic consequences, alternatives, and other information. The collection of such information is subject to TSCAs strict statutory time frames (set forth in section 6). Therefore, EPA is seeking approval for a generic information collection request (ICR) to conduct interviews and focus groups of chemical users, processors, distributors, manufacturers (including importers), and recyclers, chemical waste handlers, consumers of chemical-containing products, employees who may be exposed to the chemical evaluated, state and local regulators, non-governmental organizations, industry experts, and knowledgeable members of the public (including potentially exposed or susceptible sub-populations) related to information collection for TSCA chemical risk evaluation and risk management. As appropriate, under this ICR EPA would collect data in several ways, such as interviews and focus groups. This research would consist of open-ended structured discussions or interviews with individuals or small groups of individuals, and therefore can provide in-depth information. These information collection efforts are intended to supplement other reasonably available information on chemicals in commerce and will provide support for the Agencys policy and regulatory activities regarding existing chemicals under TSCA section 6. Data collected under this generic clearance may be used in several ways during the risk evaluation and risk management processes, including establishing generic scenarios, developing models of various conditions of use of chemicals evaluated under TSCA or their alternatives, pretesting survey questions, and providing important context for publicly available information already available to EPA. By learning more about the conditions of use, hazards, exposures, potentially exposed or susceptible sub-populations, health and environmental effects, benefits, reasonably ascertainable economic consequences, alternatives, and other information for chemicals being evaluated or regulated, EPA would be able to more precisely and effectively carry out its risk evaluation and risk management obligations under TSCA. |
- | 2070-0219 | ||
| 202501-2060-004 | Implementation of the 2008 National Ambient Air Quality Standards for Ozone: State Implementation Plan Requirements (Renewal) | EPA/OAR | 2025-01-31 | None | None | Received in OIRA | Extension without change of a currently approved collection
Implementation of the 2008 National Ambient Air Quality Standards for Ozone: State Implementation Plan Requirements (Renewal)
Key Information
Abstract
Currently, the EPA has an existing OMB-approved ICR that estimates the burden on states for implementation-related activities associated with the 2008 and 2015 ozone NAAQS for the period April 2021 to January 31, 2025. States with nonattainment areas for the 2008 and 2015 ozone NAAQS are implementing the NAAQS pursuant to the CAA and implementation regulations issued for that NAAQS. This proposed ICR renewal estimates the burden for states to meet the ongoing planning requirements that apply to their remaining nonattainment areas for the 2008 and 2015 ozone NAAQS over the period February 1, 2025 to February 1, 2028. Such planning obligations may include, but are not limited to, developing SIP submissions that contain attainment demonstrations, Reasonably Further Progress (RFP) analyses, and determinations of Reasonably Available Control Technology (RACT). |
- | 2060-0695 | ||
| 202410-0570-001CF | SF 424 Application for Federal Assistance | USDA/RBS | 2025-01-28 | None | None | Received in OIRA | RCF New
SF 424 Application for Federal Assistance
Key Information |
- | 4040-0004 | ||
| 202405-0572-022CF | SF 271 Outlay Report and Request for Reimbursement (0572-0136) | USDA/RUS | 2025-01-28 | None | None | Received in OIRA | RCF New
SF 271 Outlay Report and Request for Reimbursement (0572-0136)
Key Information |
- | 4040-0011 | ||
| 202405-0572-017CF | SF 424A - Budget Information Non-Construction Programs (0572-0136) | USDA/RUS | 2025-01-28 | None | None | Received in OIRA | RCF New
SF 424A - Budget Information Non-Construction Programs (0572-0136)
Key Information |
- | 4040-0006 |