VR&E Longitudinal Study Survey

Forms and Documents

Forms and supporting documents for this ICR

Document	Type	Status	Availability
Non Substantive Change Memo for VRE Cognitive Interviews 6.29.23.docx	Justification for No Material/Nonsubstantive Change	Uploaded 2023-06-29	Available
SupportState(2900-0786) (1).docx	Supporting Statement A	Uploaded 2023-06-29	Available
VRE Longitudinal Study Justification B.docx	Supporting Statement B	Uploaded 2023-06-28	Available
Appendix E. Cognitive Interview Protocol.docx	Supplementary Document	Uploaded 2023-06-28	Available
Appendix D. Informed Consent.docx	Supplementary Document	Uploaded 2023-06-28	Available
Appendix F. Incentive Email Template.docx	Supplementary Document	Uploaded 2023-06-15	Available
Appendix C. Interview Confirmation Email.docx	Supplementary Document	Uploaded 2023-06-15	Available
Appendix B. Telephone Script.docx	Supplementary Document	Uploaded 2023-06-15	Available
Appendix A. Recruitment Letter.docx	Supplementary Document	Uploaded 2023-06-15	Available
2020-21218.pdf	Supplementary Document	Uploaded 2020-10-01	Available
2020-16039.pdf	Supplementary Document	Uploaded 2020-07-24	Available
VR&E Longitudinal Follow Up Letter Requesting Updated Contact Info.docx	Supplementary Document	Uploaded 2012-08-31	Available
First Page VRE Initial Survey Invitation Letter 2020.docx	Supplementary Document	Uploaded 2021-03-17	Repair queued
Public Law 110-389.docx	Supplementary Document	Uploaded 2011-12-29	Available

IC Document Collections

Information collection document groups

IC ID	Collection	Type	Status	Form
199744	VR&E Longitudinal Study Survey	Other-Revised Survey	Unchanged

ICR Details

OMB Control No: 2900-0786	ICR Reference No: 202306-2900-011
Status: Historical Active	Previous ICR Reference No: 202006-2900-002
Agency/Subagency: VA	Agency Tracking No: VBA-VR&E-NK
Title: VR&E Longitudinal Study Survey
Type of Information Collection: No material or nonsubstantive change to a currently approved collection	Common Form ICR:  No
Type of Review Request: Regular
OIRA Conclusion Action: Approved with change	Conclusion Date: 06/29/2023
Retrieve Notice of Action (NOA)	Date Received in OIRA: 06/29/2023
Terms of Clearance: This non-substantive change to allow for cognitive testing is approved with the understanding that any changes made as a result of this testing will be submitted for review and approval prior to full-scale data collection.

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	Inventory as of this Action	Requested	Previously Approved
Expiration Date	03/31/2024	03/31/2024	03/31/2024
Responses	8,084	0	8,084
Time Burden (Hours)	2,695	0	2,695
Cost Burden (Dollars)	0	0	0

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Abstract: As part of Public Law 110-389, Vocational Rehabilitation & Employment (VR&E) is conducting a Longitudinal Study of veterans participating in VR&E. This study will take place over the next 20 years.

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Authorizing Statute(s): PL: Pub.L. 110 - 389 334 Name of Law: Longitudinal Study of Department of Veterans Affairs Vocational Rehabilitation Programs
  

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:
	85 FR 16039	07/24/2020
30-day Notice:	Federal Register Citation:	Citation Date:
	85 FR 21218	09/25/2020
Did the Agency receive public comments on this ICR? No

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

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IC Title	Form No.	Form Name
VR&E Longitudinal Study Survey

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ICR Summary of Burden

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	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	8,084	8,084	0	0	0	0
Annual Time Burden (Hours)	2,695	2,695	0	0	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: No

Burden Reduction Due to:

Short Statement: There is a slight increase due to an increase in participation.

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Annual Cost to Federal Government: $570,830

Does this IC contain surveys, censuses, or employ statistical methods? Yes Part B of Supporting Statement

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.     No

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:  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: 06/29/2023

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