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OMB Control No:
1653-0049
ICR Reference No:
202512-1653-001
Status:
Received in OIRA
Previous ICR Reference No:
202510-1653-001
Agency/Subagency:
DHS/USICE
Agency Tracking No:
73-061
Title:
Suspicious/Criminal Activity Tip Reporting
Type of Information Collection:
Revision of a currently approved collection
Common Form ICR:
No
Type of Review Request:
Emergency
Approval Requested By:
12/03/2025
Date Submitted to OIRA:
12/03/2025
Requested
Previously Approved
Expiration Date
6 Months From Approved
10/31/2027
Responses
515,358
194,381
Time Burden (Hours)
94,484
35,637
Cost Burden (Dollars)
0
0
Abstract:
The Department of Homeland Security (DHS) tip reporting capability will facilitate the collection of information from the public and law enforcement partners regarding allegations of the more than 400 crimes enforced by DHS. The internet-based reporting capability serves as a supplement the telephone-based reporting capability. The web-based reporting capability will reduce the time it takes for people to report crimes to DHS. The capability also reduces the amount of time required to document, analyze, and route tips to the appropriate action office.
Emergency Justfication:
On April 28, 2025, the President issued Executive Order 14287, Protecting American Communities from Criminal Aliens. Section 1 states: “This invasion at the southern border requires the Federal Government to take measures to fulfill its obligation to the States.” Suspicious/Criminal Activity Tip Reporting assists ICE in accomplishing the goals in the Executive Order and ICE’s mission to protect American through criminal investigations and enforcing immigration laws to preserve national security and public safety. As one of the nation’s premier law enforcement agencies, ICE investigates more than 400 possible violations of criminal law and works with law enforcement agencies to ensure the safety of our communities. ICE receives critical assistance from the public and law enforcement through reports of suspicious and criminal activity, allowing ICE to further investigate crimes and take enforcement actions that safeguard the United States and its communities. In order for ICE to expeditiously coordinate an investigation and arrest, it is essential to have timely and accurate information to follow up on reported suspicious or criminal activity. Information from the public and from law enforcement officers is especially important where ICE does not otherwise receive cooperation from state and local jurisdictions in locating and arresting potentially dangerous aliens. 2. Public Harm Is Reasonably Likely to Result if Normal Clearance Procedures Are Followed Sanctuary jurisdictions that do not honor ICE detainers often release individuals with criminal histories, including violent offenses, posing significant risks to public safety. By enabling state law enforcement to securely and anonymously report these releases, emergency approval of this information collection request ensures ICE can act immediately to apprehend dangerous individuals, mitigating threats to both human life and property. Obtaining information from law enforcement about a suspicious activity or criminal activity is critical in allowing ICE to further investigate to preserve national security and public safety. Adding data fields for law enforcement officers enables ICE to obtain accurate, complete, and timely information on specific criminal aliens being released from state and local law enforcement facilities, allowing ICE to take criminal and civil enforcement action consistent with its statutory authorities and mission. As this webform allows law enforcement the ability to inform ICE when and where a criminal alien is going to be released from local custody, any delay in implementing the webform updates would harm the public if ICE is unable to take action before these aliens that pose a risk to public safety are released into the community. It is critical that ICE receive this information so the agency can respond and investigate expeditiously.
Authorizing Statute(s):
US Code:
19 USC 1589a
Name of Law: Enforcement Authority of Customs Officers
US Code:
31 USC 5316
Name of Law: Reports on Exporting and Importing Monetary Instruments
US Code:
8 USC 1357
Name of Law: Powers of Immigration Officers and Employees
Citations for New Statutory Requirements:
None
Associated Rulemaking Information
RIN:
Stage of Rulemaking:
Federal Register Citation:
Date:
Not associated with rulemaking
Federal Register Notices & Comments
Did the Agency receive public comments on this ICR?
No
Number of Information Collection (IC) in this ICR:
1
IC Title
Form No.
Form Name
Suspicious/Criminal Activity Tip Reporting
Homeland Security Investigations Tip Form, 73-061
Homeland Security Investigations Tip Form
,
ICE Tip Form
ICR Summary of Burden
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
515,358
194,381
0
0
320,977
0
Annual Time Burden (Hours)
94,484
35,637
0
0
58,847
0
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:
No
Burden Reduction Due to:
Short Statement:
Annual Cost to Federal Government:
$21,974,865
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.
Yes
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.
Yes
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
Agency Contact:
Scott Elmore 202 732-2601 scott.a.elmore@ice.dhs.gov
Common Form ICR:
No
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:
12/03/2025
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