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:

Advance Election to Participate Under Section 25F

Reference Number:

Omb Control Number:

1545-2335

Agency:

TREAS/IRS

Received:

2026-05-29

Concluded:

None

Action:

None

Status:

Received in OIRA

Request Type:

Extension without change of a currently approved collection
Advance Election to Participate Under Section 25F

Key Information

Abstract

Section 25F of the Internal Revenue Code (IRC) allows for State to voluntarily elect to participate in advance of providing to the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) a list of the scholarship granting organizations (SGOs) that meet the requirements of IRC section 25F(c)(5) and are located in the State. Form 15714 provides an authorized State representative an easy method to elect participation under IRC section 25F. Revenue Procedure 2026-6 provides guidance regarding a procedure for a State to voluntarily elect to participate under IRC section 25F.

Federal Register Notices

60-Day FRN
30-Day FRN

Authorizing Statutes

Pub.L. 119 - 21 70411
26 USC 25F

Presidential Action:

-

Title:

Application for Reduced Rate of Withholding on Whistleblower Award Payment

Reference Number:

Omb Control Number:

1545-2273

Agency:

TREAS/IRS

Received:

2026-05-29

Concluded:

None

Action:

None

Status:

Received in OIRA

Request Type:

Extension without change of a currently approved collection
Application for Reduced Rate of Withholding on Whistleblower Award Payment

Key Information

Abstract

The Application for Reduced Rate of Withholding on Whistleblower Award Payment will be used by the whistleblower to apply for a reduction in withholding to minimize the likelihood of the IRS over withholding tax from award payments providing whistleblowers with a pre-award payment opportunity to substantiate their relevant attorney fees and court costs. The Whistleblower Office will review and evaluate the form and calculate the rate.

Federal Register Notices

60-Day FRN
30-Day FRN

Authorizing Statutes

26 USC 7623(b)

Presidential Action:

-

Title:

Creditability of Foreign Taxes

Reference Number:

Omb Control Number:

1545-0746

Agency:

TREAS/IRS

Received:

2026-05-29

Concluded:

None

Action:

None

Status:

Received in OIRA

Request Type:

Extension without change of a currently approved collection
Creditability of Foreign Taxes

Key Information

Abstract

Internal Revenue Code (IRC) section 901 allows a taxpayer a tax credit for the amount of any income, war profits, or excess profits taxes it has paid or accrued during the taxable year. Treasury Regulations section 1.901-2A(e) allows a dual capacity taxpayer to apply the safe harbor formula to qualifying levies when determining the credit. Section 1.901-2A(d) requires the taxpayer to provide a statement electing to use the safe harbor formula.

Federal Register Notices

60-Day FRN
30-Day FRN

Authorizing Statutes

26 USC 901

Presidential Action:

-

Title:

TD 8649, Netting Rule for Certain Conversion Transactions

Reference Number:

Omb Control Number:

1545-1452

Agency:

TREAS/IRS

Received:

2026-05-29

Concluded:

None

Action:

None

Status:

Received in OIRA

Request Type:

Extension without change of a currently approved collection
TD 8649, Netting Rule for Certain Conversion Transactions

Key Information

Abstract

Internal Revenue Code (IRC) section 1258 recharacterizes capital gains from conversion transactions as ordinary income to the extent of the time value element. Treasury Regulations section 1.1258-1 provides that certain gains and losses may be netted for purposes of determining the amount of gain recharacterized. To be eligible for netting relief, the taxpayer must identify on its books and records all the positions that are part of the conversion transaction before the close of the day on which the positions become part of the conversion transaction.

Federal Register Notices

60-Day FRN
30-Day FRN

Authorizing Statutes

26 USC 1258

Presidential Action:

-

Title:

Application to Participate in the Income Verification Express Service (IVES) Program

Reference Number:

Omb Control Number:

1545-2032

Agency:

TREAS/IRS

Received:

2026-05-29

Concluded:

None

Action:

None

Status:

Received in OIRA

Request Type:

Extension without change of a currently approved collection
Application to Participate in the Income Verification Express Service (IVES) Program

Key Information

Abstract

Form 13803, Application to Participate in the Income Verification Express Service (IVES) Program, is used to submit the required information necessary to complete the e-services enrollment process for IVES users and to identify delegates receiving transcripts on behalf of the principle account user.

Federal Register Notices

60-Day FRN
30-Day FRN

Authorizing Statutes

26 USC 6109
26 USC 6103(c)

Presidential Action:

-

Title:

COLAs Online Access Request

Reference Number:

Omb Control Number:

1513-0111

Agency:

TREAS/TTB

Received:

2026-05-29

Concluded:

None

Action:

None

Status:

Received in OIRA

Request Type:

Extension without change of a currently approved collection
COLAs Online Access Request

Key Information

Abstract

To provide consumers with adequate information as to the identity of alcohol beverages and prohibit consumer deception, the Federal Alcohol Administration Act (FAA Act) at 26 U.S.C. 205, and the related Alcohol and Tobacco Tax and Trade Bureau (TTB) regulations in 27 CFR chapter I require alcohol beverage bottlers and importers to apply for Certificates of Label Approval (COLAs) for such products introduced into interstate commerce or released from customs custody. Additionally, those regulations require domestic bottlers of distilled spirits and wines to apply for COLA exemptions for certain products sold only in intra-State commerce and require domestic bottlers and importers of distilled spirits to apply for approval of distinctive bottles. The vast majority of bottlers and importers complete and submit such applications electronically using TTB’s web-based COLAs Online system. Specific to this information collection, to protect TTB computer systems from cyber threats and misuse, persons desiring to use COLAs Online must first submit and receive TTB approval of a COLAs Online Access Request using the COLAs Online User Registration function or paper form TTB F 5013.2, COLAs Online Access Request. The collected information identifies the COLAs Online access applicant and confirms their authority to act on behalf of a specific alcohol beverage industry member.

Federal Register Notices

60-Day FRN
30-Day FRN

Authorizing Statutes

27 USC 205(e)

Presidential Action:

-

Title:

National Survey on Drug Use and Health: Methodological Field Tests

Reference Number:

Omb Control Number:

0930-0290

Agency:

HHS/SAMHSA

Received:

2026-05-29

Concluded:

None

Action:

None

Status:

Received in OIRA

Request Type:

Extension without change of a currently approved collection
National Survey on Drug Use and Health: Methodological Field Tests

Key Information

Abstract

Field test will be designed to examine the feasibility, quality, and efficiency of new prodedures or revisions to existing survey protocol. Specifically, the tests will measure the reliability and validity of certain questionnaire sections and items through multiple measurements on a set of respondents; assess new methods for gaining cooperation and participation of respondents with the goal of increasing response and decreasing potential bias in the survey estimates; and assess the impact of new sampling techniques and technologies on respondent behavior and reporting. Research will involve household survey interviews and cognitive interviewing.

Federal Register Notices

60-Day FRN
30-Day FRN

Authorizing Statutes

42 USC 290aa4

Presidential Action:

-

Title:

Application to Act as Representative Payee

Reference Number:

Omb Control Number:

3220-0052

Agency:

RRB

Received:

2026-05-29

Concluded:

None

Action:

None

Status:

Received in OIRA

Request Type:

Revision of a currently approved collection
Application to Act as Representative Payee

Key Information

Abstract

Under Section 12 of the Railroad Retirement Act, the Railroad Retirement Board (RRB) may pay benefits to a representative payee when an employee, spouse or survivor annuitant is incompetent or is a minor. The collection obtains information related to the representative payee application, supporting documentation and the maintenance of records pertaining to the receipt and use of benefits.

Federal Register Notices

60-Day FRN
30-Day FRN

Authorizing Statutes

45 USC 231f
45 USC 231k

Presidential Action:

-

Title:

Testing Communications On Medical Devices and Radiation-Emitting Products

Reference Number:

Omb Control Number:

0910-0678

Agency:

HHS/FDA

Received:

2026-05-29

Concluded:

None

Action:

None

Status:

Received in OIRA

Request Type:

Extension without change of a currently approved collection
Testing Communications On Medical Devices and Radiation-Emitting Products

Key Information

Abstract

This generic ICR collects information through a variety of research methods for developing and testing communications involving medical devices and radiation-emitting products that are regulated by FDA. The information will be used to assess the need for communications on specific topics and to assist in the development and modification of communication messages to promote public health and compliance with regulations.

Federal Register Notices

60-Day FRN
30-Day FRN

Authorizing Statutes

21 USC 393

Presidential Action:

-

Title:

Joint Civilian Orientation Conference Program (JCOC) Eligibility of Nominators and Candidates

Reference Number:

Omb Control Number:

0704-0562

Agency:

DOD/DODDEP

Received:

2026-05-28

Concluded:

None

Action:

None

Status:

Received in OIRA

Request Type:

Extension without change of a currently approved collection
Joint Civilian Orientation Conference Program (JCOC) Eligibility of Nominators and Candidates

Key Information

Abstract

The information collection requirement is necessary to administer the JCOC Program; to verify the eligibility of nominators and candidates; and to select nominated individuals for participation in JCOC.

Federal Register Notices

60-Day FRN
30-Day FRN

Authorizing Statutes

10 USC 113

Presidential Action:

-

Title:

Federal Perkins Loan Program Regulations

Reference Number:

Omb Control Number:

1845-0023

Agency:

ED/FSA

Received:

2026-05-28

Concluded:

None

Action:

None

Status:

Received in OIRA

Request Type:

Extension without change of a currently approved collection
Federal Perkins Loan Program Regulations

Key Information

Abstract

The requirements of these regulations is necessary to monitor a school's due diligence in its contact with the Perkins loan borrower regarding repayment, billing and collections, reimbursement to its Perkins loan revolving fund, rehabilitation of defaulted loans as well as institutions use of third party collections. There has been no change to the regulations. This is a request for an extension without change of the currently approved reporting and record-keeping requirements contained in the regulations related to the administrative requirements of the Perkins Loan Program.

Federal Register Notices

60-Day FRN
30-Day FRN

Authorizing Statutes

20 USC 20 U.S.C. 1087ii

Presidential Action:

-

Title:

Inpatient Psychiatric Facility Quality Reporting Program (CMS-10432)

Reference Number:

Omb Control Number:

0938-1171

Agency:

HHS/CMS

Received:

2026-05-28

Concluded:

None

Action:

None

Status:

Received in OIRA

Request Type:

Revision of a currently approved collection
Inpatient Psychiatric Facility Quality Reporting Program (CMS-10432)

Key Information

Abstract

Pursuant to section 1886(s)(4)(C) of the Social Security Act as added and amended by sections 3401 and 10322 of the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act (ACA) and further amended by section 4125(c) of the Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2023, starting in FY 2014 (that is, October 1, 2013 through September 30, 2014) and for subsequent fiscal years, IPFs paid under the IPF PPS shall submit pre-defined quality measures to the CMS. Such data shall be submitted in a form and manner, and at a time specified by the Secretary. Section 1886(s)(4)(A) of the Act provides that IPFs that fail to submit data on the selected quality measures and comply with other administrative requirements will have their IPF prospective payment system (PPS) payment updates reduced by 2.0 percentage points. This is a revision of the currently approved information collection request. The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services’ (CMS’) quality reporting programs promote higher quality, more efficient healthcare for Medicare beneficiaries by collecting and reporting on quality-of-care metrics. This information is made available to consumers, both to empower Medicare beneficiaries and inform decision-making, as well as to incentivize healthcare facilities to make continued improvements. Specifically, CMS has implemented quality measure reporting programs for multiple settings, including for the Inpatient Psychiatric Facility (IPF) setting, to achieve its overarching priorities and initiatives, including the National Quality Strategy and the Meaningful Measure 2.0 Framework. In particular, Meaningful Measures 2.0 promotes innovation and modernization of all aspects of quality to better address health care priorities and gaps, emphasize digital quality measurement, and promote patient perspectives by supporting five interrelated goals: (1) empower consumers to make good health care choices through patient-directed quality measures and public transparency, (2) leverage quality measures to promote health equity and close gaps in care, (3) streamline quality measurement, (4) leverage measures to drive outcome improvement through public reporting and payment programs, and (5) improve quality measure efficiency by transitioning to digital measures and using advanced data analytics. The information collection requirements for the FY 2014 through FY 2028 program years (that is, data submitted from CY 2013 through CY 2027) are currently approved under OMB control number 0938-1171 (expiration date January 31, 2027). This request covers updates to the data collection requirements beginning with the FY 2026 payment determination (that is data submitted in CY 2025) and subsequent years.

Federal Register Notices

60-Day FRN

Authorizing Statutes

Pub.L. 111 - 148 10322

Presidential Action:

-

Title:

Bonneville Power Administration (BPA) Security

Reference Number:

Omb Control Number:

1910-5188

Agency:

DOE/DOEOA

Received:

2026-05-28

Concluded:

None

Action:

None

Status:

Received in OIRA

Request Type:

Revision of a currently approved collection
Bonneville Power Administration (BPA) Security

Key Information

Abstract

The information collected in these documents is used to determine access to BPA facilities and report incidents of damage or loss. This information is used to manage and oversee personnel and physical security programs (access control, personal identification for background checks, incident response).

Federal Register Notices

60-Day FRN
30-Day FRN

Authorizing Statutes

16 USC 832
42 USC 2165

Presidential Action:

-

Title:

External Reviewer Application Instructions

Reference Number:

Omb Control Number:

3045-0090

Agency:

CNCS

Received:

2026-05-28

Concluded:

None

Action:

None

Status:

Received in OIRA

Request Type:

Extension without change of a currently approved collection
External Reviewer Application Instructions

Key Information

Abstract

The data collection effort will provide information required by the AmeriCorps to enable it to effectively select individuals outside AmeriCorps to serve as peer reviewers and panel facilitators for its grant review processes. Applications will be accepted from any individual who is interested in serving as a peer reviewer or facilitator.

Federal Register Notices

60-Day FRN
30-Day FRN

Authorizing Statutes

42 USC 12585(d)

Presidential Action:

-

Title:

Rule 17a-22, Supplemental Material of Registered Clearing Agencies

Reference Number:

Omb Control Number:

3235-0196

Agency:

SEC

Received:

2026-05-28

Concluded:

None

Action:

None

Status:

Received in OIRA

Request Type:

Extension without change of a currently approved collection
Rule 17a-22, Supplemental Material of Registered Clearing Agencies

Key Information

Abstract

Registered clearing agencies must send the Commission copies of materials the clearing agency distributes or makes generally available to its participants and other business contacts. Rule 17a-22 (17 CFR 240.17a-22) enables the Commission to stay informed about the clearing agency's activities and enhances the Commission's monitoring of the clearing agency's compliance with the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 and applicable regulations.

Federal Register Notices

60-Day FRN
30-Day FRN

Authorizing Statutes

15 USC 78q-1

Presidential Action:

-

Title:

Medicare Subsidy Quality Review

Reference Number:

Omb Control Number:

0960-0707

Agency:

SSA

Received:

2026-05-28

Concluded:

None

Action:

None

Status:

Received in OIRA

Request Type:

Revision of a currently approved collection
Medicare Subsidy Quality Review

Key Information

Abstract

The Medicare Modernization Act of 2003 mandated the creation of the Medicare Part D prescription drug coverage program and provides certain subsidies for eligible Medicare beneficiaries to help pay for the cost of prescription drugs. As part of its stewardship duties of the Medicare Part D subsidy program, SSA conducts periodic quality review checks of the information Medicare beneficiaries report on their subsidy applications (Form SSA-1020). SSA uses the Medicare Quality Review program to conduct these checks. The respondents are applicants for the Medicare Part D subsidy whom SSA chose to undergo a quality review.

Federal Register Notices

60-Day FRN
30-Day FRN

Authorizing Statutes

Pub.L. 110 - 275 100
42 USC 1395w-114

Presidential Action:

-

Title:

Energy Employees Occupational Illness Compensation Program Act Forms

Reference Number:

Omb Control Number:

1240-0002

Agency:

DOL/OWCP

Received:

2026-05-28

Concluded:

None

Action:

None

Status:

Received in OIRA

Request Type:

No material or nonsubstantive change to a currently approved collection
Energy Employees Occupational Illness Compensation Program Act Forms

Key Information

Abstract

The information collected by these forms is used by claims examiners in OWCP to determine eligibility for compensation. The information, with the medical evidence and other supporting documentation, is used to determine whether the claimant is entitled to compensation under Part B or Part E of EEOICPA, and the amount of that compensation.

Federal Register Notices

60-Day FRN
30-Day FRN

Authorizing Statutes

42 USC 7384
42 USC 7385(s) through 11

Presidential Action:

-

Title:

Vocational Resource Facilitator Demonstration (VRFD)

Reference Number:

Omb Control Number:

0960-0829

Agency:

SSA

Received:

2026-05-28

Concluded:

None

Action:

None

Status:

Received in OIRA

Request Type:

Revision of a currently approved collection
Vocational Resource Facilitator Demonstration (VRFD)

Key Information

Abstract

SSA administers the Vocational Resource Facilitator Demonstration (VRFD) under the Interventional Cooperative Agreement Program (ICAP). ICAP allows SSA to partner with various non-federal groups and organizations to advance interventional research connected to the SSI and SSDI programs. VRFD tests the Vocational Resource Facilitator (VRF) intervention, which helps newly injured spinal cord injury or disease (SCI) or brain injury (BI) patients in pursuing their employment goals. The VRFD provides empirical evidence on the impact of the intervention on patients in several critical areas: (1) employment and earnings; (2) SSI and SSDI benefit receipt; and (3) satisfaction and well-being. A rigorous evaluation of VRFD is critical to help SSA and other interested parties assess promising options to improve employment-related outcomes and decrease benefit receipt. The VRFD evaluation uses a randomized control experimental design that includes one treatment group and one control group. Control group members receive a referral for services to the Division of Vocational Rehabilitation Services (DVRS), New Jersey’s state Vocational Rehabilitation agency. The treatment group receives a referral to DVRS and employment services from a resource facilitator (RF). RFs are fully integrated members of clinical teams who engage with injured workers during inpatient rehabilitation about return to work. The central research questions include: fully integrated members of clinical teams who engage with injured workers during inpatient rehabilitation about return to work. The central research questions include: • Was the intervention implemented as planned? • What are key considerations for scaling up or adopting the VRF model at other facilities? • What were the impacts of VRF on outcomes of interest? • Did treatment group members earn or work more than control group members? • Were treatment group members relatively less likely to apply to or receive SSI or SSDI benefits? • Did treatment group members experience greater satisfaction and well being than control group members? • What were the benefits and costs of the demonstration across key groups? The proposed public survey data collections supports three components of the planned implementation, impact, and benefit-cost analyses. The data collection efforts provides information that is not available in SSA program records about the characteristics and outcomes of VRFD participants in the treatment and control groups. Respondents are newly injured SCI and BI patients, who will provide written consent before agreeing to participate in the study and are randomly assigned to one of the study groups.

Federal Register Notices

60-Day FRN
30-Day FRN

Presidential Action:

-

Title:

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

Reference Number:

Omb Control Number:

3045-0137

Agency:

CNCS

Received:

2026-05-28

Concluded:

None

Action:

None

Status:

Received in OIRA

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 AmeriCorps to obtain 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.

Federal Register Notices

60-Day FRN
30-Day FRN

Authorizing Statutes

44 USC 3501 et.seq.

Presidential Action:

-

Title:

Application for Supplemental Security Income

Reference Number:

Omb Control Number:

0960-0444

Agency:

SSA

Received:

2026-05-28

Concluded:

None

Action:

None

Status:

Received in OIRA

Request Type:

Revision of a currently approved collection
Application for Supplemental Security Income

Key Information

Abstract

SSA provides Supplemental Security Income (SSI) payments to members of the public who meet the required eligibility criteria and who file the prescribed application. SSA uses Form SSA 8001 BK, Application for SSI (Deferred or Abbreviated), to collect information from respondents to either: (1) provide a formal determination of ineligibility based on non-medical reasons only, or (2) document allegations of potential eligibility prior to requesting a medical determination from the state disability determination services (DDS) while deferring the collection of additional information until after the DDS approves a medical determination. Respondents apply for SSI using the deferred application through one of three modalities: (1) a paper application for both adult and child claims (Form SSA-8001), which the public can access as a fillable PDF from our website and submit through SSA’s Upload Documents Portal (OMB Control No. 0960-0830); (2) a field office interview (in person or over the phone), during which an SSA employee enters applicant data directly into the Consolidated Claim Experience (CCE) and Intranet SSI Claims System screens; or (3) the iSSI Internet application, basic eligibility questions (within the Internet Claims (iClaim site)). SSI applicants can also use a simplified online hybrid approach that streamlines and simplifies the online application form and the modalities we offer across other service channels (i.e., phone and in-person interviews). In this hybrid approach, we (1) capture the claimant’s basic eligibility with a simplified application, and (2) use a technician supported experience to develop additional information as necessary to make an initial determination. This second step only happens after we provide medical approval and identify the specific additional information needed. This approach strikes a balance between improving the applicant’s filing experience and collecting all necessary information to make eligibility determinations. SSA uses the information we gather on the SSA-8001, deferred SSI Application, to: (1) formally deny SSI for nonmedical reasons when information the applicant provides results in ineligibility; or (2) establish a disability claim but defer the evidence development of non-medical issues until SSA approves the disability. The respondents are individuals who are applying for SSI and are either clearly ineligible or, disabled or blind, or are the third parties who aid these individuals in applying for SSI.

Federal Register Notices

60-Day FRN
30-Day FRN

Authorizing Statutes

42 USC 1383

Presidential Action:

-

Title:

Monthly SSI Wage Reporting

Reference Number:

Omb Control Number:

0960-0715

Agency:

SSA

Received:

2026-05-28

Concluded:

None

Action:

None

Status:

Received in OIRA

Request Type:

Revision of a currently approved collection
Monthly SSI Wage Reporting

Key Information

Abstract

SSA requires Social Security Disability Insurance (SSDI) beneficiaries or their representative payees to report changes when beneficiaries return to work, when their amount of work increases, or when their earnings increase. Similarly, SSA requires recipients of SSI, their deemors, and representative payees to report changes in work and monthly wages. SSA allows SSDI beneficiaries, SSI recipients, deemors, and representative payees to report earnings via electronic means, though the methods available depend on the type of benefits received. SSDI users may report wages using an internet reporting system called myWageReport. myWageReport is a secure internet reporting tool within the mySSA portal that enables SSDI beneficiaries to submit pay stub information to SSA. In addition to myWageReport, SSI users have two other electronic options, the SSA Mobile Wage Reporting application (SSAMWR) and the SSI Telephone Wage Reporting System (SSITWR). The SSITWR allows callers to report their wages by speaking their responses through voice recognition technology, or by keying in responses using a telephone key pad. The SSAMWR allows recipients to report their wages through the mobile wage reporting application on their smartphone. SSITWR and SSAMWR systems collect the same information and send it to SSA over secure channels. To ensure the security of the information provided, SSITWR and SSAMWR ask respondents to provide information SSA can compare against our records for authentication purposes. Once the system authenticates the identity of the respondents, they can report their wage data. The respondents are SSDI beneficiaries, SSI recipients, SSI deemors, or representative payees.

Federal Register Notices

60-Day FRN
30-Day FRN

Authorizing Statutes

42 USC 405
42 USC 1383

Presidential Action:

-

Title:

Native American Tribal Insignia Database

Reference Number:

Omb Control Number:

0651-0048

Agency:

DOC/PTO

Received:

2026-05-28

Concluded:

None

Action:

None

Status:

Received in OIRA

Request Type:

Revision of a currently approved collection
Native American Tribal Insignia Database

Key Information

Abstract

The Trademark Law Treaty Implementation Act of 19981 (Pub. L. 105-330, § 302, 112 Stat. 3071) required the USPTO to study issues surrounding the protection of the official insignia of federally and state-recognized Native American tribes under trademark law. The USPTO conducted the study and presented a report to the House and Senate Judiciary Committees on November 30, 1999. One of the recommendations made in the report was that the USPTO create and maintain an accurate and comprehensive database containing the official insignia of all federally and state-recognized Native American tribes. In accordance with this recommendation, the Senate Committee on Appropriations directed the USPTO to create this database. The USPTO published the final procedures for establishing and maintaining the tribal insignia database in the Federal Register on August 24, 2001 (66 FR 44603).1 The USPTO database of official tribal insignias provides evidence of what a federally or state-recognized Native American tribe considers to be its official insignia. Section 2(a) of the Trademark Act, 15 U.S.C. § 1052(a), disallows the registration of marks that falsely suggest a connection with a non-sponsoring person or institution, including a Native American tribe. The database thereby assists trademark examining attorneys in their examination of applications for trademark registration by serving as a reference for determining the registrability of a mark that may falsely suggest a connection to the official insignia of a Native American tribe. The database, included within Trademark Search System, is available to the public on the USPTO website, and includes an online help program for using the system. More information about the program is available on the website at https://www.uspto.gov/trademarks/laws/native-american-tribal-insignia. Tribes are not required to request that their official insignia be included in the database. The entry of an official insignia into the database does not confer any rights to the tribe that submitted the insignia, and entry is not the legal equivalent of registering the insignia as a trademark under 15 U.S.C. § 1051 et seq. The inclusion of an official tribal insignia in the database does not create any legal presumption of validity or priority, does not carry any of the benefits of federal trademark registration, and is not a determination as to whether a particular insignia would be allowed or refused registration as a trademark pursuant to 15 U.S.C. § 1051 et seq. Requests from federally recognized tribes to enter an official insignia into the database must be submitted in writing and include: (1) a depiction of the insignia, including the name of the tribe and the address for correspondence; (2) a copy of the tribal resolution adopting the insignia in question as the official insignia of the tribe; and (3) a statement, signed by an official with authority to bind the tribe, confirming that the insignia included with the request is identical to the official insignia adopted by the tribal resolution. Requests from state-recognized tribes must also be in writing and include each of the three items described above that are submitted by federally recognized tribes. Additionally, requests from state-recognized tribes must include either: (a) a document issued by a state official that evidences the state's determination that the entity is a Native American tribe; or (b) a citation to a state statute designating the entity as a Native American tribe. The USPTO enters insignia that have been properly submitted by federally or state-recognized Native American tribes into the database and does not investigate whether the insignia is actually the official insignia of the tribe making the request. This information collection includes the information needed by the USPTO to enter an official insignia for a federally or state-recognized Native American tribe into a database of such insignia.

Federal Register Notices

60-Day FRN
30-Day FRN

Authorizing Statutes

Pub.L. 105 - 330 302

Presidential Action:

-

Title:

Authorization to Obtain Earnings Data from the Social Security Administration

Reference Number:

Omb Control Number:

0960-0602

Agency:

SSA

Received:

2026-05-28

Concluded:

None

Action:

None

Status:

Received in OIRA

Request Type:

Revision of a currently approved collection
Authorization to Obtain Earnings Data from the Social Security Administration

Key Information

Abstract

SSA uses the information provided on Form SSA-581 to: (1) identify the wage earner; (2) establish the period of earnings information requested; (3) verify the wage earner authorized SSA to release this information to the requesting party; and (4) produce the Itemized Statement of Earnings (SSA-1826) (0960-0525). Generally, the SSA-581 is a one-time request; however, some organizations use the form annually to maintain private pension programs, while others use the form in litigation matters. The respondents are private businesses and other Federal agencies.

Federal Register Notices

60-Day FRN
30-Day FRN

Authorizing Statutes

42 USC 405

Presidential Action:

-

Title:

HUD-Administered Small Cities Program Performance Assessment Report

Reference Number:

Omb Control Number:

2506-0020

Agency:

HUD/CPD

Received:

2026-05-28

Concluded:

None

Action:

None

Status:

Received in OIRA

Request Type:

Reinstatement with change of a previously approved collection
HUD-Administered Small Cities Program Performance Assessment Report

Key Information

Abstract

Annual Performance Report on financial and physical development progress for HUD-administered Small Cities Program funds for non-entitlement Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) funding for CDBG funds awarded prior to FY2000 in the State of New York.

Federal Register Notices

60-Day FRN
30-Day FRN

Presidential Action:

-

Title:

49 U.S.C. Section 5337 State of Good Repair Program

Reference Number:

Omb Control Number:

2132-0577

Agency:

DOT/FTA

Received:

2026-05-28

Concluded:

None

Action:

None

Status:

Received in OIRA

Request Type:

Extension without change of a currently approved collection
49 U.S.C. Section 5337 State of Good Repair Program

Key Information

Abstract

This information collection (IC) request is for an extension, without change, of a currently approved Information Collection (IC). Since the previous renewal, there have been no programmatic or statutory changes affecting the scope or requirements, information collected, respondent universe or burden hours. The response to the collection is required to obtain or retain a benefit, as the information is submitted to FTA to provide capital assistance for the maintenance, replacement, and rehabilitation projects of high-intensity fixed guideway and bus systems to help transit agencies maintain assets in a state of good repair. Eligible recipients are state and local government authorities in Urbanized Areas (UZAs) with fixed guideway and high intensity motorbus systems in revenue service for at least seven years. The recipients must apply to receive federal funds and then provide various reports (milestone and financial reports) as necessary to ensure the proper and timely expenditure of federal funds within the scope of the approved project. This information is collected on yearly basis. That information is submitted by respondents into FTA’s electronic Transit Award Management System (TrAMS).

Federal Register Notices

60-Day FRN
30-Day FRN

Authorizing Statutes

Pub.L. 112 - 141 3015
49 USC 5337
Pub.L. 117 - 58 5337 State of Good Repair

Presidential Action:

-
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