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OMB Control No:
2900-0695
ICR Reference No:
202110-2900-004
Status:
Active
Previous ICR Reference No:
202007-2900-008
Agency/Subagency:
VA
Agency Tracking No:
VBA-EDU-YA
Title:
Application for Reimbursement of Licensing or Certification Test Fees (VA Form 22-0803)
Type of Information Collection:
Revision of a currently approved collection
Common Form ICR:
No
Type of Review Request:
Regular
OIRA Conclusion Action:
Approved without change
Conclusion Date:
02/14/2022
Retrieve Notice of Action (NOA)
Date Received in OIRA:
01/07/2022
Terms of Clearance:
Inventory as of this Action
Requested
Previously Approved
Expiration Date
02/28/2025
36 Months From Approved
02/28/2022
Responses
4,202
0
2,641
Time Burden (Hours)
1,050
0
660
Cost Burden (Dollars)
0
0
0
Abstract:
Individuals who wish to receive reimbursement under the education programs VA administers for a licensing or certification test, must use VA Form 22-0803 to apply for that reimbursement. VA will use the information collection specific to licensing or certification test reimbursement to decide whether the claimant should be reimbursed the amount of the fee charged for taking a licensing or certification test and the amount.
Authorizing Statute(s):
US Code:
38 USC Section 3241
Name of Law: Requirements
US Code:
38 USC Section 3471
Name of Law: Applications; approval
US Code:
38 USC Section 3513
Name of Law: Application
US Code:
38 USC Section 3689
Name of Law: Approval requirements for licensing and certification testing
US Code:
38 USC Section 5101
Name of Law: Claims and forms
US Code:
38 USC Section 501
Name of Law: Rules and Regulations
US Code:
38 USC Section 3034
Name of Law: Program administration
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:
86 FR 23338
10/27/2021
30-day Notice:
Federal Register Citation:
Citation Date:
87 FR 1011
01/07/2022
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
Application for Reimbursement of Licensing or Certification Test Fees
VBA-22-0803
Application for Reimbursement of Licensing or Certification Test Fees
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
4,202
2,641
0
1,561
0
0
Annual Time Burden (Hours)
1,050
660
0
390
0
0
Annual Cost Burden (Dollars)
0
0
0
0
0
0
Burden increases because of Program Change due to Agency Discretion:
Yes
Burden Increase Due to:
Miscellaneous Actions
Burden decreases because of Program Change due to Agency Discretion:
No
Burden Reduction Due to:
Short Statement:
There was a slight increase to the burden based on the slight increase in the number of beneficiaries seeking licensing and certification reimbursement.
Annual Cost to Federal Government:
$35,829
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:
Maribel Aponte 202 266-4688 maribel.aponte@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:
01/07/2022
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