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OMB Control No:
2900-0465
ICR Reference No:
201510-2900-008
Status:
Historical Active
Previous ICR Reference No:
201210-2900-009
Agency/Subagency:
VA
Agency Tracking No:
VBA-EDU-NK
Title:
Student Verification of Enrollment (VA Form 22-8979)
Type of Information Collection:
Revision of a currently approved collection
Common Form ICR:
No
Type of Review Request:
Regular
OIRA Conclusion Action:
Approved with change
Conclusion Date:
09/12/2016
Retrieve Notice of Action (NOA)
Date Received in OIRA:
06/10/2016
Terms of Clearance:
Inventory as of this Action
Requested
Previously Approved
Expiration Date
09/30/2019
36 Months From Approved
09/30/2016
Responses
777,688
0
2,538,788
Time Burden (Hours)
12,961
0
42,313
Cost Burden (Dollars)
0
0
0
Abstract:
The VA Form 22-8979 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:
38 USC Section 3680(g)
Name of Law: Payment of educational assistance or subsistence allowances
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
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
PL:
Pub.L. 112 - 56 211
Name of Law: Veterans Retraining Assistance Program
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
60-day Notice:
Federal Register Citation:
Citation Date:
80 FR 31224
12/11/2015
30-day Notice:
Federal Register Citation:
Citation Date:
81 FR 6273
03/21/2016
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 of 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
777,688
2,538,788
0
-1,761,100
0
0
Annual Time Burden (Hours)
12,961
42,313
0
-29,352
0
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:
Yes
Burden Reduction Due to:
Miscellaneous Actions
Short Statement:
The change in the burden is due to a decrease in the number of respondents. Since the onset of the Post 9/11 GI-Bill the number of individuals utilizing the education programs that require enrollment certifications has drastically decreased. Also, the VRAP program which resulted in a spike of verification of enrollments in 2012 has ended.
Annual Cost to Federal Government:
$172,489
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]?
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?
Uncollected
Agency Contact:
Cynthia Harvey - Pryor 202 461-5870 cynthia.harvey-pryor@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:
06/10/2016
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