Approved consistent with clarifications in VA memos of 10-2-00 and 10-13-00. The VANETcert form is approved so long as this form is identical to the paper one in this package (including the proper PRA burden statement). VA shall submit a printed version of this form when it is available. If the form is significantly different than the form in this collection, then VA shall seek a separate OMB number for VANETcert.
Inventory as of this Action
Requested
Previously Approved
10/31/2003
10/31/2003
10/31/2000
725,802
0
662,068
120,967
0
110,344
0
0
0
This form is used by school officials and employers to certify enrollment information to the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA). VA uses the information to determine the correct rate of payment and the priods of payment to persons eligible for education benefits under chapters 30, 32, and 35 of title 38, U.S.C., chapter 1606 of title 10 U.S.C., and Sections 901 and 903 of Public Law 96-342.
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:
(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;
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.