OMB control number
Freight Logistics Optimization Works (FLOW) Project
OMB 2138-0049 ยท DOT/BTSA.
OMB 2138-0049
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.
The latest form for Freight Logistics Optimization Works (FLOW) Project expires 2026-04-30 and is listed under ICR 202301-2138-001.
Latest Forms, Documents, and Supporting Material
| Document | Type |
|---|---|
 Comment_2.pdf | Public Comments |
| Comment_1.pdf | Public Comments |
 FLOW PRA Part A renewal.docx | Supporting Statement A |
 Copy of FLOW Data Dictionary.xlsx | Supplementary Document |
| 2026-03996.pdf | Supplementary Document |
| Memo emergency clearance.signed.pdf | Supplementary Document |
 Freight Logistics Optimization Works (FLOW) |
Instruction |
All Historical Document Collections
| Reference | Filing | Received | Concluded | Action |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 202605-2138-002 | Reinstatement without change of a previously approved collection | 2026-06-30 | ||
| 202301-2138-001 | Revision of a currently approved collection | 2023-01-12 | Approved without change | |
| 202206-2138-003 | New collection (Request for a new OMB Control Number) | 2022-07-14 | Approved with change |