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The Fast-Track Clearance process is one of the two processes for obtaining PRA clearance. If the requirements are met below, the collection may be submitted for Fast-Track clearance, which does not require a 60-day Federal Register notice. There are two parts to the Fast-Track Clearance.
According to HowTo.gov, “information collections that focus on the awareness, understanding, attitudes, preferences, or experiences of customers or other stakeholders (e.g., delivery partners, co-regulators, or potential customers) relating to existing or future services, products or communication materials” are covered by the Fast-Track Clearance.
Requirements for a Fast-Track Clearance include that:
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There are two parts to the Fast-Track Clearance; the Generic Clearance and the IC package. Please consult your agency’s PRA clearance officer for information on your submission requirements and process well in advance of your need to assure that you will have enough time to obtain the necessary clearance for your project.
A Generic Clearance means you are approved to submit specific information collections for fast-track. You need to have an OMB-approved Generic Clearance in order to submit IC packages for the fast-track review.
An example of the Generic Clearance process at HHS is as follows:
IC Packages are information collection requests submitted for fast-track approval under the Generic Clearance. IC Package Submission Guidelines are:
An example of the IC Package process at HHS is as follows: