Certification of Training Hours, Wages, and Progress (VA Form 28-1905c)

Forms and Documents

Document Name	Status
Form VA Form 28-1905c Certification of Training Hours, Wages and Progress Form	Modified
30-Day FRN - 2900-0176 (2021).pdf Supplementary Document	2021-06-09
2900-0176 SS (VAF 28-1905c)4.16.21.docx Supporting Statement A	2021-04-16
60-Day - FRN - 2900-0176 (2021).pdf Supplementary Document	2021-04-13

IC Document Collections

IC ID	Document Title	Status
28416	Certification of Training Hours, Wages and Progress Form	Modified

ICR Details

OMB Control No: 2900-0176	ICR Reference No: 202103-2900-016
Status: Received in OIRA	Previous ICR Reference No: 201604-2900-006
Agency/Subagency: VA	Agency Tracking No: VBA-VR&E-YA
Title: Certification of Training Hours, Wages, and Progress (VA Form 28-1905c)
Type of Information Collection: Reinstatement with change of a previously approved collection	Common Form ICR:  Yes
Type of Review Request: Regular	Date Submitted to OIRA: 06/09/2021

	Requested	Previously Approved
Expiration Date	36 Months From Approved
Responses	1,600	0
Time Burden (Hours)	400	0
Cost Burden (Dollars)	0	0

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Abstract: VA Form 28-1905c, Certification of Training Hours, Wages, and Progress is used to maintain adequate records for on-the job and other specialized training programs to include the claimant’s monthly progress and attendance under 38 U.S.C. 3677. This information is essential to track the type and hours of training, as well as the rating of the claimant’s performance toward the completion of his or her training program under 38 U.S.C. Chapter 31 and 38 U.S.C Chapter 35. Without the information gathered on this form, benefits could be delayed under 38 U.S.C. 501(a).

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Authorizing Statute(s): US Code: 38 USC Section 3677 Name of Law: Approval of training on the job
   US Code: 38 USC Section 501(a) Name of Law: Rules and regulations
  

Citations for New Statutory Requirements: None

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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:
	86 FR 18122	04/07/2021
30-day Notice:	Federal Register Citation:	Citation Date:
	86 FR 30684	06/09/2021
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
Certification of Training Hours, Wages and Progress	VA Form 28-1905c	Certification of Training Hours , Wages and Progress

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ICR Summary of Burden

	Total Request	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	1,600	0	0	-12,800	0	14,400
Annual Time Burden (Hours)	400	0	0	-3,200	0	3,600
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 burden hour has decreased; however, this may be attributed to more training facilities that provide on-the-job training and other specialized training programs use the Education Service application, VA Online Certification of Enrollment (VA-ONCE) to electronically certify attendance. This form will be used for those training facilities and specialized training programs that are unable to access VA-ONCE.

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Annual Cost to Federal Government: $85,313

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

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Common Form ICR:  Yes

Description/Changes for Common Form Usage: 

Approved RCFs using this ICR

Agency/Sub Agency	RCF ID	RCF Title	RCF Status	IC Title

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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: 06/09/2021

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