Supplemental Information for Change of Program or Reenrollment After Unsatisfactory Attendance, Conduct or Progress

Forms and Documents

Document Name	Status
Form VA Form 22-8873 Supplemental Information for Change of Program or Reenrollment After Unsatisfactory Attendance, Conduct or Progress Form	Modified
2900-0358 attach E ltr for 22-8873.doc Supplementary Document	2007-01-09
2900-0358 Justification.DOC Supporting Statement A	2007-01-09
2900-0358 attach D ltr for 22-8873.DOC Supplementary Document	2007-01-09

IC Document Collections

IC ID	Document Title	Status
28563	Supplemental Information for Change of Program or Reenrollment After Unsatisfactory Attendance, Conduct or Progress Form	Modified

ICR Details

OMB Control No: 2900-0358	ICR Reference No: 200701-2900-006
Status: Historical Active	Previous ICR Reference No: 200312-2900-002
Agency/Subagency: VA	Agency Tracking No: 2900-0358
Title: Supplemental Information for Change of Program or Reenrollment After Unsatisfactory Attendance, Conduct or Progress
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: 02/20/2007
	Date Received in OIRA: 01/11/2007
Terms of Clearance: Approved consistent with the following terms of clearance: in the next submission of this collection to OMB for review VA shall report on the status of Dept. efforts to provide respondents with a fully electronic option for completing and submitting associated forms to VA including electronic signature recognition technology.

	Inventory as of this Action	Requested	Previously Approved
Expiration Date	02/28/2010	36 Months From Approved	02/28/2007
Responses	23,763	0	18,300
Time Burden (Hours)	11,882	0	9,150
Cost Burden (Dollars)	0	0	0

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Abstract: The information from the claimant enables claims examiners to evaluate the suitability of a training program or evaluate the reasons for unsatisfactory attendance, conduct, or progress.

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Authorizing Statute(s): US Code: 38 USC Section 3691 Name of Law: Change of Program
   US Code: 10 USC Section 16136 Name of Law: Administration or Program
   US Code: 10 USC Section 16166 Name of Law: Administration of Program
   US Code: 38 USC Section 3524 Name of Law: Discontinuance ofr unsatisfactory conduct or progress
   US Code: 38 USC Section 501 Name of Law: Rules and regulations
   US Code: 38 USC Section 3043 Name of Law: Program Administration
   US Code: 38 USC Section 3241 Name of Law: Requirements
   US Code: 38 USC Section 3474 Name of Law: Discontinuance forunsatisfactory conduct or progress
  

Citations for New Statutory Requirements: PL: Pub.L. 107 - 314 510 Name of Law: Enlistment incentives for pursuit of skills to facilitate national service

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Associated Rulemaking Information
RIN:	Stage of Rulemaking:	Federal Register Citation:	Date:
	Not associated with rulemaking

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Federal Register Notices & Comments
60-day Notice:	Federal Register Citation:	Citation Date:
	71 FR 191	10/03/2006
30-day Notice:	Federal Register Citation:	Citation Date:
	72 FR 4	01/08/2007
Did the Agency receive public comments on this ICR? No

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Number of Information Collection (IC) in this ICR: 1

IC Title	Form No.	Form Name
Supplemental Information for Change of Program or Reenrollment After Unsatisfactory Attendance, Conduct or Progress	VA Form 22-8873	Supplemental Information for Change of Program or Reenrollment After Unsatisfactory Attendance, Conduct or Progress

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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	23,763	18,300	0	5,463	0	0
Annual Time Burden (Hours)	11,882	9,150	0	920	1,812	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: Changing Regulations

Burden decreases because of Program Change due to Agency Discretion: No

Burden Reduction Due to:

Short Statement: There is an increase of 2,732 hours from the previous submission. This is based on an increase in the total number of claimants applying for education benefits and two additional education programs that were implemented. We estimate that 920 hours or approximately 34% of this increase is due to implementation of the new programs. We estimate that 1,812 hours or the remaining 66% is due to an increase in number of claimants.

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Annual Cost to Federal Government: $185,570

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)? Uncollected

Is this ICR related to the Pandemic Response? Uncollected

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Common Form ICR:  No

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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: 01/11/2007

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