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OMB Control No:
2900-0465
ICR Reference No:
200908-2900-010
Status:
Historical Active
Previous ICR Reference No:
200701-2900-003
Agency/Subagency:
VA
Agency Tracking No:
2900-0465
Title:
Student Verification of Enrollment
Type of Information Collection:
Extension without change of a currently approved collection
Common Form ICR:
No
Type of Review Request:
Regular
OIRA Conclusion Action:
Approved without change
Conclusion Date:
03/07/2010
Retrieve Notice of Action (NOA)
Date Received in OIRA:
12/24/2009
Terms of Clearance:
Inventory as of this Action
Requested
Previously Approved
Expiration Date
03/31/2013
36 Months From Approved
03/31/2010
Responses
1,021,416
0
2,114,651
Time Burden (Hours)
17,024
0
45,733
Cost Burden (Dollars)
0
0
0
Abstract:
This form is used by students for certifying attendance and continued enrollment in courses leading to a standard college degree and in non-college degree programs.
Authorizing Statute(s):
US Code:
10 USC Section 16136
Name of Law: Administration of Program
US Code:
38 USC Section 3034
Name of Law: Program Administration
US Code:
38 USC Section 3241
Name of Law: Requirements
US Code:
38 USC Section 3680(g)
Name of Law: Payment of educational assistance or subsistence allowances
PL:
Pub.L. 96 - 342 903
Name of Law: Department of Defense Authorization Act of 1981
US Code:
38 USC Chapter 33
Name of Law: Post 9/11 GI Bill
Citations for New Statutory Requirements:
None
Associated Rulemaking Information
RIN:
Stage of Rulemaking:
Federal Register Citation:
Date:
2900-AN10
Final or interim final rulemaking
74 FR 60
03/31/2009
Federal Register Notices & Comments
60-day Notice:
Federal Register Citation:
Citation Date:
74 FR 197
10/14/2009
30-day Notice:
Federal Register Citation:
Citation Date:
74 FR 244
12/22/2009
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
Student Verification of Enrollment
VA Form 22-8979
Student Verification Enrollment
ICR Summary of Burden
Total Approved
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
1,021,416
2,114,651
0
0
-1,093,235
0
Annual Time Burden (Hours)
17,024
45,733
0
0
-28,709
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:
The decrease in burden is due to legislation passed (PL 110-252) that added a new benefit program to the existing programs. A large percentage of claimants will elect this program over their current program. Chapter 33 does not require monthly verification, so the public burden will decrease.
Annual Cost to Federal Government:
$101,363
Does this IC contain surveys, censuses, or employ statistical methods?
No
Is the Supporting Statement intended to be a Privacy Impact Assessment required by the E-Government Act of 2002?
No
Is this ICR related to the Affordable Care Act [Pub. L. 111-148 & 111-152]?
Uncollected
Is this ICR related to the Dodd-Frank Wall Street Reform and Consumer Protection Act, [Pub. L. 111-203]?
Uncollected
Is this ICR related to the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009 (ARRA)?
No
Is this ICR related to the Pandemic Response?
Uncollected
Agency Contact:
Denise McLamb 202-565-8374 denise.mclamb@mail.va.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:
12/24/2009
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