State Approving Agency Reports and Notices; 38 CFR 21.4154, 21.4250(b), 21.4258, 21.4259

Forms and Documents

Document Name	Status
30-Date FRN (2900-0051).pdf Supplementary Document	2014-05-28
60-day FRN(2900-0051).pdf Supplementary Document	2014-03-21
OMB2900-0051(State Approving Agency (SAA) Reports and Nnotices)(5-20-14).doc Supporting Statement A	2014-05-20

IC Document Collections

IC ID	Document Title	Status
28180	State Approving Agency Reports and Notices; 38 CFR 21.4154, 21.4250(b), 21.4258, 21.4259 Other-Quarterly Report	Modified

ICR Details

OMB Control No: 2900-0051	ICR Reference No: 201308-2900-017
Status: Historical Active	Previous ICR Reference No: 201005-2900-005
Agency/Subagency: VA	Agency Tracking No: 2900-0051 VBA-EDU-DB
Title: State Approving Agency Reports and Notices; 38 CFR 21.4154, 21.4250(b), 21.4258, 21.4259
Type of Information Collection: Revision of a currently approved collection	Common Form ICR:  No
Type of Review Request: Regular
OIRA Conclusion Action: Approved with change	Conclusion Date: 08/13/2014
	Date Received in OIRA: 05/28/2014
Terms of Clearance:

	Inventory as of this Action	Requested	Previously Approved
Expiration Date	08/31/2017	36 Months From Approved	08/31/2014
Responses	4,420	0	228
Time Burden (Hours)	46,420	0	48,628
Cost Burden (Dollars)	0	0	0

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Abstract: The information collected from State approving agencies provides notification to VA of approval and supervisory activity under contract with VA for professional services.

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Authorizing Statute(s): US Code: 38 USC Section 3670 Name of Law: Scope of Approval
   US Code: 38 USC Section 3673 Name of Law: Cooperation
   US Code: 38 USC Section 3674 Name of Law: Reimbursement of expenses
   US Code: 38 USC Section 3671 Name of Law: Designation
   US Code: 38 USC Section 3675 Name of Law: Approval of accredited courses
   US Code: 38 USC Section 3678 Name of Law: Notice of approval of courses
   US Code: 38 USC Section 3679 Name of Law: Disapproval of courses
   US Code: 38 USC Section 3680 Name of Law: Payment of educational assistance or subsistence allowances
   US Code: 38 USC Section 3689 Name of Law: Approval requirements for licensing and certification testing
   US Code: 38 USC Section 3676 Name of Law: Approval of Nonaccredited Courses
   US Code: 38 USC Section 3677 Name of Law: Approval of Training on the Job
  

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:
	79 FR 54	03/20/2014
30-day Notice:	Federal Register Citation:	Citation Date:
	79 FR 102	05/28/2014
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
State Approving Agency Reports and Notices; 38 CFR 21.4154, 21.4250(b), 21.4258, 21.4259

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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	4,420	228	0	4,192	0	0
Annual Time Burden (Hours)	46,420	48,628	0	-2,208	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 decrease in burden hours occurred as a result of the decreased number of SAAs and the decreased number of approvals actions SAAs will issue annually. The implementation of PL 111-377 deemed several programs as approved for VA purposes and as a result will require no review by the SAA.

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Annual Cost to Federal Government: $1,420,671

Does this IC contain surveys, censuses, or employ statistical methods? No

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: 05/28/2014

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