SURVEY (PL 114-315 Section 414) OF INDIVIDUALS USING THEIR ENTITLEMENT TO EDUCATIONAL ASSISTANCE UNDER THE EDUCATIONAL ASSISTANCE PROGRAMS ADMINISTERED BY THE SECRETARY OF VETERANS AFFAIRS

Forms and Documents

Document Name	Status
2021-04158.pdf Supplementary Document	2021-03-11
2020-28183.pdf Supplementary Document	2020-12-22
SupportingStatement_414_Survey_Part_B_09Nov2020.docx Supporting Statement B	2020-11-24
SUPPORTING STATEMENT WITH 60 DAY FRN CITATION.docx Supporting Statement A	2020-12-22

IC Document Collections

IC ID	Document Title	Status
244866	Feedback on the Educational Assistance Programs Administered by the VA Other-Survey	New

ICR Details

OMB Control No:	ICR Reference No: 202011-2900-004
Status: Received in OIRA	Previous ICR Reference No:
Agency/Subagency: VA	Agency Tracking No: VBA-EDU-NK
Title: SURVEY (PL 114-315 Section 414) OF INDIVIDUALS USING THEIR ENTITLEMENT TO EDUCATIONAL ASSISTANCE UNDER THE EDUCATIONAL ASSISTANCE PROGRAMS ADMINISTERED BY THE SECRETARY OF VETERANS AFFAIRS
Type of Information Collection: New collection (Request for a new OMB Control Number)	Common Form ICR:  No
Type of Review Request: Regular	Date Submitted to OIRA: 03/11/2021

	Requested	Previously Approved
Expiration Date	36 Months From Approved
Responses	1,080	0
Time Burden (Hours)	180	0
Cost Burden (Dollars)	0	0

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Abstract: The information will be collected from individuals who have used or are using their entitlement to education assistance under chapters 30, 32, 33, and 35 of title 38, United States Code, to pursue a program of education or training. The feedback from the survey will assess the outcomes, situations, and decisions by the beneficiaries of the educational assistance chapters under title 38 United States Code. The survey is designed to collect the information on beneficiary demographics, including the highest level of education completed by the individual and military occupational specialty while serving on active duty as a member of the Armed Forces. Additionally, the beneficiaries’ feedback about the transition assistance program under section 1144 of title 10, United States Code, and the effectiveness of the program, including instruction on the use of the benefits will be collected. The goal of the survey is to gauge an individual’s experience with the multiple aspects of VA’s education and training benefit. This measurement may bring insights and value to all stakeholders at VA. Front-line VA leaders can take steps to improve the customer experience; meanwhile VA executives can receive data that allow them to make changes.

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Authorizing Statute(s): PL: Pub.L. 114 - 315 414 Name of Law: EFF MILLER AND RICHARD BLUMENTHAL VETERANS HEALTH CARE AND BENEFITS
  

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 28183	12/22/2020
30-day Notice:	Federal Register Citation:	Citation Date:
	86 FR 4158	03/01/2021
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
Feedback on the Educational Assistance Programs Administered by the VA

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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	1,080	0	0	1,080	0	0
Annual Time Burden (Hours)	180	0	0	180	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 a new information collection submission.

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Annual Cost to Federal Government: $910,000

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

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.     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? 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: 03/11/2021

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