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OMB Control No:
2900-0874
ICR Reference No:
202209-2900-006
Status:
Active
Previous ICR Reference No:
202105-2900-002
Agency/Subagency:
VA
Agency Tracking No:
VBA-EDU-MS/YA
Title:
EMPLOYMENT CERTIFICATION (VA Form 22-10201)
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:
01/03/2023
Retrieve Notice of Action (NOA)
Date Received in OIRA:
11/23/2022
Terms of Clearance:
Inventory as of this Action
Requested
Previously Approved
Expiration Date
01/31/2026
36 Months From Approved
12/31/2022
Responses
1,908
0
562,500
Time Burden (Hours)
159
0
46,875
Cost Burden (Dollars)
0
0
0
Abstract:
On August 16, 2017, the President signed into law the Harry W. Colmery Veterans Educational Assistance Act of 2017(“Forever GI Bill”), Public Law 115-48, which amends Title 38, United States Code to make certain improvements in the laws administered by the Secretary of Veterans Affairs (VA), and for other purposes. Section 116 of the law authorizes VA to establish a 5-year high technology pilot program for veterans as an educational program provided by leading technology employers. Section 116 also requires that VA receive employment certification from school certifying officials (SCOs) and veterans enrolled in the VET TEC pilot program.
Authorizing Statute(s):
PL:
Pub.L. 115 - 48 116
Name of Law: Harry W. Colmery Veterans Educational Assistance Act of 2017
Citations for New Statutory Requirements:
PL: Pub.L. 115 - 48 116 Name of Law: Harry W. Colmery Veterans Educational Assistance Act of 2017
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:
87 FR 57261
09/19/2022
30-day Notice:
Federal Register Citation:
Citation Date:
87 FR 71744
11/23/2022
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
Employment Certification Form
VA Form 22-10201
Employment Certification Form
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
1,908
562,500
0
-560,592
0
0
Annual Time Burden (Hours)
159
46,875
0
-46,716
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:
From calendar years 2021 through mid-July 2022, there was a decrease in the number of burden hours. This is due to a significant decrease in the number of responses received for this employment certification.
Annual Cost to Federal Government:
$14,176
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:
11/23/2022
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