Designation of Certifying Official(s) (VA Form 22-8794)

Forms and Documents

Document Name	Status
Form VA Form 22-8794 Designation of Certifying Official(s) Form and Instruction	Modified
30-DAY FRN 2900-0262.pdf Supplementary Document	2024-07-17
2024 SUPPORTING STATEMENT (3).docx Supporting Statement A	2024-07-17
60-DAY FEDERAL REGISTER NOTICE - ACTUAL.pdf Supplementary Document	2024-06-25

IC Document Collections

IC ID	Document Title	Status
28509	Designation of Certifying Official(s) Form and Instruction	Modified

ICR Details

OMB Control No: 2900-0262	ICR Reference No: 202404-2900-015
Status: Received in OIRA	Previous ICR Reference No: 202103-2900-025
Agency/Subagency: VA	Agency Tracking No: VBA-EDU-KM
Title: Designation of Certifying Official(s) (VA Form 22-8794)
Type of Information Collection: Revision of a currently approved collection	Common Form ICR:  No
Type of Review Request: Regular	Date Submitted to OIRA: 07/17/2024

	Requested	Previously Approved
Expiration Date	36 Months From Approved	07/31/2024
Responses	6,177	6,631
Time Burden (Hours)	1,029	1,105
Cost Burden (Dollars)	0	0

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Abstract: The law requires educational institutions and job training establishments to designate an official that will be responsible for certifying approved training for Veterans and other eligible persons. Each educational institution must have a VA certifying official on staff. The certifying official must submit to VA each student’s enrollment information and any changes to such enrollment information. The “Designation of Certifying Official(s)” (VA Form 22-8794) provides VA with the names and signatures of those persons authorized to certify and submit to VA any new hours or changes in the enrollment of their VA students. The following administrative and legal requirements necessitate the collection: A. Titles 38 U.S.C. 3034(a), 3241, 3323(a), 3492, 3680, and 3684(a). 10 U.S.C. 16136(b), and 16166(b); Title 38 CFR 21.4203(a), 21.5200(d), 21.5292(e)(2), 21.5810(a), 21.7140(a), 21.7652, 21.7656. B. Titles 38 CFR 21.4203(a), 21.5200(d), 21.5292(e)(2), 21.5810(a), 21.7140(a), 21.7652, and 21.7656. The VA uses VA Form 22-8794 to maintain a record of the VA Certifying Official(s) responsible for certifying approved training for Veterans and other eligible beneficiaries.

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Authorizing Statute(s): US Code: 10 USC 16136(b) Name of Law: Administration of program
   US Code: 10 USC 16166(b) Name of Law: Administration of program
   US Code: 38 USC Section 3241 Name of Law: Requirements
   US Code: 38 USC Section 3492 Name of Law: Tutorial Assistance
   US Code: 38 USC Section 3034(a) Name of Law: Program Administration
   US Code: 38 USC 3680 Name of Law: Payment of educational assistance or subsistence allowances
   US Code: 38 USC 3684(a) Name of Law: Reports by veterans, eligible persons, and institutions; reporting fees
  

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 41494	05/13/2024
30-day Notice:	Federal Register Citation:	Citation Date:
	89 FR 57995	07/16/2024
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
Designation of Certifying Official(s)	VA Form 22-8794	Designation of Certifying Official(s)

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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	6,177	6,631	0	-454	0	0
Annual Time Burden (Hours)	1,029	1,105	0	-76	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: The burden has decreased since the previous approval due to a reduction in the number of average annual “Designation of Certifying Official(s)” instruments received for periods 2021, 2022 and 2023. This information collection request has been entered into ROCIS as a “Revision” due to a decrease in the burden hours.

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Annual Cost to Federal Government: $81,124

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.     No

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: 07/17/2024

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