Post-9/11 GI Bill Longitudinal Study

Forms and Documents

Document Name	Status
Responses to OMB Questions for EDU Survey.docx Supplementary Document	2013-05-30
Periodic Reminders Requesting Updated Contact Info.docx Supplementary Document	2013-05-30
EDU Chapter 33 Longitudinal Survey Notification Letter.docx Supplementary Document	2013-05-30
OMB Part B for EDU Longitudinal Study - Edits in response to OMB questio (2).docx Supporting Statement B	2013-05-30
OMB Part A for EDU Longitudinal Study with Revised Survey.docx Supporting Statement A	2013-05-30
Surveycommentresponse.doc Supplementary Document	2012-05-17
Ltr to Vet Study Participant(Final).doc Supplementary Document	2012-04-05

IC Document Collections

IC ID	Document Title	Status
201846	Post-9/11 GI Bill Longitudinal Study Other-Survey	New

ICR Details

OMB Control No: 2900-0794	ICR Reference No: 201204-2900-003
Status: Historical Active	Previous ICR Reference No:
Agency/Subagency: VA	Agency Tracking No:
Title: Post-9/11 GI Bill Longitudinal Study
Type of Information Collection: New collection (Request for a new OMB Control Number)	Common Form ICR:  No
Type of Review Request: Regular
OIRA Conclusion Action: Approved with change	Conclusion Date: 05/30/2013
	Date Received in OIRA: 11/06/2012
Terms of Clearance:

	Inventory as of this Action	Requested	Previously Approved
Expiration Date	05/31/2016	36 Months From Approved
Responses	7,000	0	0
Time Burden (Hours)	2,333	0	0
Cost Burden (Dollars)	0	0	0

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Abstract: Servicemembers, veterans, and eligible dependents who began or begin using Post-9/11 GI Benefits in Fiscal Years 2010, 2012, and 2014 are the target audience for a 20 year longitudinal study to evaluate the outcomes of the program.

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Authorizing Statute(s): None

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:
	77 FR 71	04/12/2012
30-day Notice:	Federal Register Citation:	Citation Date:
	77 FR 127	07/02/2012
Did the Agency receive public comments on this ICR? Yes

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

IC Title	Form No.	Form Name
Post-9/11 GI Bill Longitudinal Study

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ICR Summary of Burden

	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	7,000	0	0	7,000	0	0
Annual Time Burden (Hours)	2,333	0	0	2,333	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: This is the initial annual burden for this collection of information.

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Annual Cost to Federal Government: $1,712,489

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

Is the Supporting Statement intended to be a Privacy Impact Assessment required by the E-Government Act of 2002? 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? Uncollected

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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: 11/06/2012

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