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OMB Control No:
2900-0885
ICR Reference No:
202104-2900-007
Status:
Historical Active
Previous ICR Reference No:
Agency/Subagency:
VA
Agency Tracking No:
VBA-EDU-NK
Title:
APPLICATION FOR VETERAN RAPID RETRAINING ASSISTANCE PROGRAM (VRRAP) (VA Form 22-1990S)
Type of Information Collection:
New collection (Request for a new OMB Control Number)
Common Form ICR:
No
Type of Review Request:
Emergency
Approval Requested By:
04/08/2021
OIRA Conclusion Action:
Approved with change
Conclusion Date:
04/09/2021
Retrieve Notice of Action (NOA)
Date Received in OIRA:
04/07/2021
Terms of Clearance:
Emergency approval is granted with the following terms of clearance: 1. Prior to launching the online application, VA shall add the OMB control number and the PRA disclosure statement (This can be copy and pasted from the paper form) and assure that the appropriate Privacy Act information is included. VA shall also modify the mailing address so that it is not coded as required for submission (38 USC 5126). VA may describe the mailing address as required for those who have one or optional. VA shall submit this updated application into ROCIS as a nonmaterial/nonsubstantive change no later than 4/14. 2. During the period of emergency approval, VA shall monitor the responses to the question about current salary range, which is being asked of those who are currently unemployed due to COVID, to see if improvements need to be made in order to improve the practical utility of this question. 3. VA is advised to immediately begin the process of seeking approval of this collection under the normal clearance process. OMB does not anticipate granting further emergency approvals in order to extend approval of this collection beyond the six month period of approval. VA is also reminded that the 30 day Federal Register Notice should published simultaneously with submission to OMB for review, rather than waiting 30 days after its publication to submit to OMB. 4. VA shall add the OMB control number and PRA disclosure statement to VA form 22-10271. VA shall submit this updated application into ROCIS as a nonmaterial/nonsubstantive change no later than 4/14.
Inventory as of this Action
Requested
Previously Approved
Expiration Date
10/31/2021
6 Months From Approved
Responses
17,250
0
0
Time Burden (Hours)
8,625
0
0
Cost Burden (Dollars)
240,810
0
0
Abstract:
The Veteran Rapid Retraining Assistance Program (VRRAP) was established by Section 8006 of Public Law 117-2 and immediately became effective on March 11, 2021. VRRAP provides eligible Veterans impacted by the COVID-19 pandemic the opportunity to pursue a covered high technology program or another program designed to provide training for a high-demand occupation. The VRRAP training program will pay for up to 12 months of retraining. This new information collection will allow VA to identify Veterans that meet the eligibility of this program and to immediately began awarding them benefits as outlined in the legislation.
Emergency Justfication:
Pursuant to 5 C.F.R. § 1320.13, the Department of Veterans Affairs requests emergency approval by April 8, 2020, of the use of the Application for Veteran Rapid Retraining Assistance Program (VRRAP), VA Form 22-1990S. The Application for Veteran Rapid Retraining Assistance Program (VRRAP) is an essential instrument which the VA plans using to collect information from unemployed Veterans who were impacted by the coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) pandemic and seek to be rapidly retrained in a high technology program or another program designed to provide training for a high-demand occupation. We are seeking an emergency clearance to allow Veterans the opportunity to apply for the retraining assistance so that VA may determine their eligibility. The Veteran Rapid Retraining Assistance Program (VRRAP) was enacted on March 11, 2021, and was effective immediately. VRRAP is part of the American Rescue Plan Act of 2021, Section 8006. VA’s authority to pay retraining assistance benefits ends 21 months after enactment (December 10, 2022) and is limited to a maximum of 17,250 participants or $386 million dollars. VA has determined that this request meets the criteria of 5 CFR 1320.13, in that the collection of information is needed prior to the expiration of time periods established under 5 CFR 1320, it is essential to the mission of VA to collect this information. The use of normal clearance procedures, which will take at least 90 days, would hinder the mission of VA by effectively decreasing the already limited time period during which unemployed Veterans may receive assistance. If granted, the emergency approval is only valid for 180 days.
Authorizing Statute(s):
PL:
Pub.L. 117 - 2 8006
Name of Law: American Rescue Plan Act of 2021
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
Application for Veteran Rapid Retraining Assistance Program (VRRAP)
VA Form 22-1990S, VA Form 22-1990S
Application for Veteran Rapid Retraining Assistance Program (VRRAP)
,
APPLICATION FOR VETERAN RAPID RETRAINING ASSISTANCE PROGRAM (VRRAP)
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
17,250
0
0
17,250
0
0
Annual Time Burden (Hours)
8,625
0
0
8,625
0
0
Annual Cost Burden (Dollars)
240,810
0
0
240,810
0
0
Burden increases because of Program Change due to Agency Discretion:
Yes
Burden Increase Due to:
Changing Regulations
Burden decreases because of Program Change due to Agency Discretion:
No
Burden Reduction Due to:
Short Statement:
This is a request for a new information collection.
Annual Cost to Federal Government:
$166,807
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?
Yes
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:
04/07/2021
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