Contract for Training and Employment (Chapter 31, Title 38 U.S. Code) (VA Form 28-1903)

Forms and Documents

Forms and supporting documents for this ICR

Document	Type	Status	Availability
Form 28-1903 Contract for Training and Employment	Form and Instruction	Modified	Available
Form 28-1903 Contract for Training and Employment (Chapter 31, Title 38 U.S. Code)	Form and Instruction	Modified	Repair queued
30-Day FRN (published).pdf	Supplementary Document	Uploaded 2024-05-13	Repair queued
60-Day FRN (published).pdf	Supplementary Document	Uploaded 2024-05-07	Repair queued
Supporting Statment VAF 28-1903 clean 05.13.2024 (4).docx	Supporting Statement A	Uploaded 2024-05-13	Repair queued

IC Document Collections

Information collection document groups

IC ID	Collection	Type	Status	Form
28955	Contract for Training and Employment (Chapter 31, Title 38 U.S. Code)	Form and Instruction	Modified	Contract for Training and Employment
28955	Contract for Training and Employment (Chapter 31, Title 38 U.S. Code)	Form and Instruction	Modified

ICR Details

OMB Control No: 2900-0677	ICR Reference No: 202402-2900-021
Status: Active	Previous ICR Reference No: 202103-2900-014
Agency/Subagency: VA	Agency Tracking No: VBA-VR&E-KM
Title: Contract for Training and Employment (Chapter 31, Title 38 U.S. Code) (VA Form 28-1903)
Type of Information Collection: Revision of a currently approved collection	Common Form ICR:  No
Type of Review Request: Regular
OIRA Conclusion Action: Approved without change	Conclusion Date: 06/17/2024
Retrieve Notice of Action (NOA)	Date Received in OIRA: 05/13/2024
Terms of Clearance: OMB is approving this information collection request for a period of three years during which time the agency will request approval to extend or revise the collection if the agency seeks to continue the information collection activity beyond the period approved under this action.

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	Inventory as of this Action	Requested	Previously Approved
Expiration Date	06/30/2027	36 Months From Approved	08/31/2024
Responses	1,000	0	1,600
Time Burden (Hours)	1,000	0	400
Cost Burden (Dollars)	0	0	0

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Abstract: The Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) through its Veterans Benefits Administration (VBA) administers an integrated program of benefits and services, established by law, for Veterans, service personnel, and their dependents and/or beneficiaries. The costs for tuition, fees, books, supplies and other expenses are allowable under a contract with an institution, training establishment, or employer for training and rehabilitation under 38 U.S.C. Chapter 31. Additionally, 38 U.S.C. 501(a) provides VA the authority to collect this information. VA Form 28-1903, Contract for Training and Employment (Chapter 31, Title 38, U.S. Code) is necessary to develop formal training agreements to authorize vendors/facilities to provide training and rehabilitation services under 38 U.S.C. 3104.

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Authorizing Statute(s): US Code: 38 USC 501(a) Name of Law: Rules and regulations
   US Code: 38 USC 3104 Name of Law: Scope of services and assistance
  

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:
	89 FR 15633	03/04/2024
30-day Notice:	Federal Register Citation:	Citation Date:
	89 FR 41495	05/13/2024
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
Contract for Training and Employment (Chapter 31, Title 38 U.S. Code)	28-1903	Contract for Training and Employment

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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	1,000	1,600	0	-600	0	0
Annual Time Burden (Hours)	1,000	400	0	600	0	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: Miscellaneous Actions

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

Burden Reduction Due to:

Short Statement: The annual burden hours decreased since the number of respondents is estimated at 1000 which also decreased.

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Annual Cost to Federal Government: $277,529

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:  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: 05/13/2024

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