Request for Change of Program or Place of Training (VA Form 22-1995)

Forms and Documents

Document Name	Status
Form 22-1995 Request for Change of Program or Place of Training Form	Modified
30 Day Federal Register Notice.docx Supplementary Document	2021-06-29
Published 60-Day FRN.pdf Supplementary Document	2020-12-08
2020 Supporting Statement 2900-0074_Revised Remove STEM w comment.docx Supporting Statement A	2020-12-10

IC Document Collections

IC ID	Document Title	Status
44122	Request for Change of Program or Place of Training Form	Modified

ICR Details

OMB Control No: 2900-0074	ICR Reference No: 202010-2900-008
Status: Received in OIRA	Previous ICR Reference No: 202007-2900-014
Agency/Subagency: VA	Agency Tracking No: VBA-EDU-MS
Title: Request for Change of Program or Place of Training (VA Form 22-1995)
Type of Information Collection: Revision of a currently approved collection	Common Form ICR:  No
Type of Review Request: Regular	Date Submitted to OIRA: 06/29/2021

	Requested	Previously Approved
Expiration Date	36 Months From Approved	10/31/2021
Responses	184,895	184,895
Time Burden (Hours)	57,009	57,009
Cost Burden (Dollars)	0	0

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Abstract: The information on this form is necessary to determine eligibility for continued education assistance for persons receiving VA education benefits. It is used by them or their training institution to report changes in their programs of education and/or places of training.

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Authorizing Statute(s): US Code: 38 USC 3471 Name of Law: CHAPTER 34 - VETERANS' EDUCATIONAL ASSISTANCE
   US Code: 38 USC 3323 Name of Law: Apprenticeship or other on-job training
   US Code: 38 USC 3241 Name of Law: CHAPTER 32 - POST-VIETNAM ERA VETERANS' EDUCATIONAL ASSISTANCE
   US Code: 38 USC 3691 Name of Law: ADMINISTRATION OF EDUCATIONAL BENEFITS
   US Code: 10 USC 16163(b) Name of Law: TRAINING FOR RESERVE COMPONENTS AND EDUCATIONAL ASSISTANCE PROGRAMS CHAPTER 1606 - EDUCATIONAL ASSIS
   US Code: 10 USC 16162 Name of Law: CHAPTER 1607 - EDUCATIONAL ASSISTANCE FOR RESERVE COMPONENT
   US Code: 38 USC 3034 Name of Law: Program administration
  

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:
	85 FR 73134	11/16/2020
30-day Notice:	Federal Register Citation:	Citation Date:
	86 FR 7461	01/28/2021
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
Request for Change of Program or Place of Training	22-1995	Request for Change of Program or Place of Training

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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	184,895	184,895	0	0	0	0
Annual Time Burden (Hours)	57,009	57,009	0	0	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: No

Burden Reduction Due to:

Short Statement:

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Annual Cost to Federal Government: $1,670,302

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: 06/29/2021

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