Contract for Training and Employment (Chapter 31, Title 38 U.S. Code) (VA Form 28-1903)

Forms and Documents

Document Name	Status
Form VAF 28-1903 Contract for Training and Employment (Chapter 31, Title 38 U.S. Code) Form	Modified
30-Day FRN.pdf Supplementary Document	2021-07-14
2900-0677_60-Day FRN.pdf Supplementary Document	2021-05-04
SS 2900-0677(VAF 28-1903)4.16.21.docx Supporting Statement A	2021-04-16

IC Document Collections

IC ID	Document Title	Status
28955	Contract for Training and Employment (Chapter 31, Title 38 U.S. Code) Form	Modified

ICR Details

OMB Control No: 2900-0677	ICR Reference No: 202103-2900-014
Status: Received in OIRA	Previous ICR Reference No: 201403-2900-021
Agency/Subagency: VA	Agency Tracking No: VBA-VR&E-MS
Title: Contract for Training and Employment (Chapter 31, Title 38 U.S. Code) (VA Form 28-1903)
Type of Information Collection: Reinstatement without change of a previously approved collection	Common Form ICR:  No
Type of Review Request: Regular	Date Submitted to OIRA: 07/14/2021

	Requested	Previously Approved
Expiration Date	36 Months From Approved
Responses	1,600	0
Time Burden (Hours)	400	0
Cost Burden (Dollars)	0	0

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Abstract: The Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) through its Veterans Benefits Administration (VBA) administers an integrated program of benefits and services, established by law, for Veterans, service personnel, and their dependents and/or beneficiaries. The costs for tuition, fees, books, supplies and other expenses are allowable under a contract with an institution, training establishment, or employer for training and rehabilitation under 38 U.S.C. Chapter 31. Additionally, 38 U.S.C. 501(a) provides VA the authority to collect this information. VA Form 28-1903, Contract for Training and Employment (Chapter 31, Title 38, U.S. Code) is necessary to develop formal training agreements to authorize vendors/facilities to provide training and rehabilitation services under 38 U.S.C. 3104.

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Authorizing Statute(s): US Code: 38 USC 3104 Name of Law: Scope of services and assistance
   US Code: 38 USC 501(a) Name of Law: Rules and regulations
  

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:
	86 FR 19697	04/14/2021
30-day Notice:	Federal Register Citation:	Citation Date:
	86 FR 34844	06/30/2021
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
Contract for Training and Employment (Chapter 31, Title 38 U.S. Code)	VAF 28-1903	Contract for Training and Employment (Chapter 31, Title 38, U.S. Code)

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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	1,600	0	0	400	0	1,200
Annual Time Burden (Hours)	400	0	0	-800	0	1,200
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 annual number of responses has increased due to an increase in participants in the Veteran Readiness and Employment (VR&E) program since the last submission.

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Annual Cost to Federal Government: $85,313

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: 07/14/2021

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