Student Beneficiary Report – Restored Entitlement Program for Survivors (REPS) (VA Form 21P-8938-1)

Forms and Documents

Document Name	Status
Form 21P-8938-1 Student Beneficiary Report - REPS (Restored Entitlement Program for Survivors) (VA Form 21-8938-1) Form	Modified
30-Day FRN - 2900-0399 (2024).pdf Supplementary Document	2024-07-17
2900-0399 Supporting Statement (8938-1).docx Supporting Statement A	2024-07-17
60-Day FRN (published).pdf Supplementary Document	2024-05-10

IC Document Collections

IC ID	Document Title	Status
28614	Student Beneficiary Report - REPS (Restored Entitlement Program for Survivors) (VA Form 21-8938-1) Form	Modified

ICR Details

OMB Control No: 2900-0399	ICR Reference No: 202405-2900-001
Status: Received in OIRA	Previous ICR Reference No: 202102-2900-006
Agency/Subagency: VA	Agency Tracking No: VBA-P&F-YA
Title: Student Beneficiary Report – Restored Entitlement Program for Survivors (REPS) (VA Form 21P-8938-1)
Type of Information Collection: Extension without change of a currently approved collection	Common Form ICR:  No
Type of Review Request: Regular	Date Submitted to OIRA: 07/17/2024

	Requested	Previously Approved
Expiration Date	36 Months From Approved	10/31/2024
Responses	1,200	1,200
Time Burden (Hours)	300	300
Cost Burden (Dollars)	0	0

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Abstract: VA Form 21P-8938-1 is used to verify that a surviving child who is receiving REPS benefits based on schoolchild status is eligible for continued benefits. Without this information benefits would not be properly paid and substantial overpayments would result.

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Authorizing Statute(s): US Code: 42 USC 402 Name of Law: Old-age and survivors insurance benefit payments
  

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:
	89 FR 40539	05/10/2024
30-day Notice:	Federal Register Citation:	Citation Date:
	89 FR 57995	07/16/2024
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
Student Beneficiary Report - REPS (Restored Entitlement Program for Survivors) (VA Form 21-8938-1)	21P-8938-1	Student Beneficiary Report - REPS (Restored Entitlement Program for Survivors)

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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	1,200	1,200	0	0	0	0
Annual Time Burden (Hours)	300	300	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: $31,308

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: 07/17/2024

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