Freight Logistics Optimization Works (FLOW) Project

Forms and Documents

Forms and supporting documents for this ICR

Document	Type	Status	Availability
Comment_2.pdf	Public Comments	Uploaded 2026-05-26	Available
Comment_1.pdf	Public Comments	Uploaded 2026-04-15	Available
FLOW PRA Part A renewal.docx	Supporting Statement A	Uploaded 2026-06-18	Available
Copy of FLOW Data Dictionary.xlsx	Supplementary Document	Uploaded 2023-01-12	Available
2026-03996.pdf	Supplementary Document	Uploaded 2026-05-13	Available
Memo emergency clearance.signed.pdf	Supplementary Document	Uploaded 2022-06-30	Available

IC Document Collections

Information collection document groups

IC ID	Collection	Type	Status	Form
254450	Freight Logistics Optimization Works (FLOW)	Instruction	Modified

ICR Details

OMB Control No: 2138-0049	ICR Reference No: 202605-2138-002
Status: Received in OIRA	Previous ICR Reference No: 202301-2138-001
Agency/Subagency: DOT/BTSA	Agency Tracking No:
Title: Freight Logistics Optimization Works (FLOW) Project
Type of Information Collection: Reinstatement without change of a previously approved collection	Common Form ICR:  No
Type of Review Request: Regular	Date Submitted to OIRA: 06/30/2026

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	Requested	Previously Approved
Expiration Date	36 Months From Approved
Responses	140	0
Time Burden (Hours)	2,940	0
Cost Burden (Dollars)	0	0

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Abstract: The Freight Logistics Optimization Works (FLOW) Project address the U.S. supply chain issues that have been unprecedented over the past several years. These supply chain issues have contributed to the congestion under COVID-induced surges of containerized cargo through our ports and intermodal networks. In March of this year, the White House announced the launch of the Freight Logistics Optimization Works (FLOW) initiative with the Department of Transportation and the freight industry to facilitate a collaboration and sharing of intermodal trade data. This collaboration will help improve supply chain efficiencies and reduce overall costs to U.S. consumers. The FLOW initiative builds on previous work by the Administration's Supply Chain Disruptions Task Force to ensure the expeditious movement of cargo from ship to shelf.

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Authorizing Statute(s): US Code: 49 USC 6307 Name of Law: BTS Confidentiality Statue
  

Citations for New Statutory Requirements: None

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Associated Rulemaking Information
RIN:	Stage of Rulemaking:	Federal Register Citation:	Date:
	Not associated with rulemaking

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Federal Register Notices & Comments
60-day Notice:	Federal Register Citation:	Citation Date:
	91 FR 10198	03/02/2026
30-day Notice:	Federal Register Citation:	Citation Date:
	91 FR 121	06/25/2026
Did the Agency receive public comments on this ICR? Yes

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Number of Information Collection (IC) in this ICR: 1

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IC Title	Form No.	Form Name
Freight Logistics Optimization Works (FLOW)

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ICR Summary of Burden

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	Total Request	Previously Approved	Change Due to New Statute	Change Due to Agency Discretion	Change Due to Adjustment in Estimate	Change Due to Potential Violation of the PRA
Annual Number of Responses	140	0	0	-36,260	0	36,400
Annual Time Burden (Hours)	2,940	0	0	-6,160	0	9,100
Annual Cost Burden (Dollars)	0	0	0	0	0	0

Burden increases because of Program Change due to Agency Discretion: No

Burden Increase Due to:

Burden decreases because of Program Change due to Agency Discretion: Yes

Burden Reduction Due to: Miscellaneous Actions

Short Statement: The information collected has not changed, but after the Pilot was conducted, more accurate numbers for both the # of respondents and the total burden time has been adjusted accordingly.

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Annual Cost to Federal Government: $2,405,451

Does this IC contain surveys, censuses, or employ statistical methods? No

Does this ICR request any personally identifiable information (see OMB Circular No. A-130 for an explanation of this term)? Please consult with your agency's privacy program when making this determination.     No

Does this ICR include a form that requires a Privacy Act Statement (see 5 U.S.C. §552a(e)(3))? Please consult with your agency's privacy program when making this determination.     No

Is this ICR related to the Affordable Care Act [Pub. L. 111-148 & 111-152]? No

Is this ICR related to the Dodd-Frank Wall Street Reform and Consumer Protection Act, [Pub. L. 111-203]? No

Is this ICR related to the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009 (ARRA)? No

Is this ICR related to the Pandemic Response? No

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Common Form ICR:  No

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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:

(a) It is necessary for the proper performance of agency functions;

(b) It avoids unnecessary duplication;

(c) It reduces burden on small entities;

(d) It uses plain, coherent, and unambiguous language that is understandable to respondents;

(e) Its implementation will be consistent and compatible with current reporting and recordkeeping practices;

(f) It indicates the retention periods for recordkeeping requirements;

(g) It informs respondents of the information called for under 5 CFR 1320.8 (b)(3) about:

(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;

(h) It was developed by an office that has planned and allocated resources for the efficient and effective management and use of the information to be collected.

(i) It uses effective and efficient statistical survey methodology (if applicable); and

(j) It makes appropriate use of information technology.

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.

Certification Date: 06/30/2026

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