VETERAN RAPID RETRAINING ASSISTANCE PROGRAM (VRRAP) APPROVAL (VA FORM 22-1990S); VETERAN RAPID RETRAINING ASSIST. PROGRAM PARTICIPATION AGREEMENT

Forms and Documents

Document Name	Status
Form VA Form 22-1990S Application for Veteran Rapid Retraining Assistance Program (VRRAP) Form	Modified
2021-18473.pdf Supplementary Document	2021-08-31
2021-12721.pdf Supplementary Document	2021-06-17
VRRAP SUPPORTING STATEMENT 4 15 2021 SC-RTH.docx Supporting Statement A	2021-06-17

IC Document Collections

IC ID	Document Title	Status
246671	Application for Veteran Rapid Retraining Assistance Program (VRRAP) Form	Modified

ICR Details

OMB Control No: 2900-0885	ICR Reference No: 202106-2900-006
Status: Received in OIRA	Previous ICR Reference No: 202104-2900-012
Agency/Subagency: VA	Agency Tracking No: VBA-EDU-NK
Title: VETERAN RAPID RETRAINING ASSISTANCE PROGRAM (VRRAP) APPROVAL (VA FORM 22-1990S); VETERAN RAPID RETRAINING ASSIST. PROGRAM PARTICIPATION AGREEMENT
Type of Information Collection: Revision of a currently approved collection	Common Form ICR:  No
Type of Review Request: Regular	Date Submitted to OIRA: 08/31/2021

	Requested	Previously Approved
Expiration Date	36 Months From Approved	10/31/2021
Responses	18,750	17,250
Time Burden (Hours)	3,250	2,875
Cost Burden (Dollars)	0	0

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Abstract: The Veteran Rapid Retraining Assistance Program (VRRAP) was established by Section 8006 of Public Law 117-2 and immediately became effective on March 11, 2021. VRRAP provides eligible Veterans impacted by the COVID-19 pandemic the opportunity to pursue a covered high technology program or another program designed to provide training for a high-demand occupation. The VRRAP training program will pay for up to 12 months of retraining. The VA Form 22-1990S will allow VA to identify Veterans that meet the eligibility of this program and to immediately begin awarding them benefits as outlined in the legislation. The VA Form 22-10271 is a voluntarily open-ended agreement which sets out the terms and conditions of the agreement between VA and presently approved GI Bill educational institutions.

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Authorizing Statute(s): PL: Pub.L. 117 - 2 8006 Name of Law: American Rescue Plan Act of 2021
  

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 12721	06/17/2021
30-day Notice:	Federal Register Citation:	Citation Date:
	86 FR 18473	08/27/2021
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
Application for Veteran Rapid Retraining Assistance Program (VRRAP)	VA Form 22-10271, VA Form 22-1990S, VA Form 22-1990S	Application for Veteran Rapid Retraining Assistance Program (VRRAP) ,   APPLICATION FOR VETERAN RAPID RETRAINING ASSISTANCE PROGRAM (VRRAP) ,   Veteran Rapid Retraining Assistance Program Participation Agreement and Acknowledgment

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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	18,750	17,250	0	1,500	0	0
Annual Time Burden (Hours)	3,250	2,875	0	375	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: There is a slight increase in burden due to the participation agreement (VA Form 22-10271) being added as part of the collection for the VRRAP application (VA Form 22-1990s).

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Annual Cost to Federal Government: $94,315

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? Yes

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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: 08/31/2021

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