OMB has reviewed and approved the ICR in accordance with 5 CFR 1320, for three years. Please remember to include the required step of external consultation in the process for future renewals.
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Inventory as of this Action
Requested
Previously Approved
01/31/2026
36 Months From Approved
01/31/2023
1,525
0
2,040
4,128
0
13,260
186,237
0
994,500
The information collections in this package are used by the Department to exercise management control and oversight of patent matters.
PL:
Pub.L. 95 - 91 642
Name of Law: Department of Energy Act of 1977
US Code:
42 USC 7256(a)
Name of Law: Technology Investment Agreements
US Code:
35 USC 207-209
Name of Law: Patent Rights In Inventions Made with Federal Assistance
US Code:
42 USC 5908(b) and (c)
Name of Law: Patents and Inventions
US Code:
42 USC 7254
Name of Law: Rules and Regulations
On behalf of this Federal agency, I certify that the collection of information encompassed by this request complies with 5 CFR 1320.9 and the related provisions of 5 CFR 1320.8(b)(3).
The following is a summary of the topics, regarding the proposed collection of information, that the certification covers:
(i) Why the information is being collected;
(ii) Use of information;
(iii) Burden estimate;
(iv) Nature of response (voluntary, required for a benefit, or mandatory);
(v) Nature and extent of confidentiality; and
(vi) Need to display currently valid OMB control number;
If you are unable to certify compliance with any of these provisions, identify the item by leaving the box unchecked and explain the reason in the Supporting Statement.