VHA Homeless Programs - Project CHALENG (Community Homelessness Assessment, Local Education and Networking Groups) for Veterans

Forms and Documents

Document Name	Status
Form 10-10162 Provider Survey Form and Instruction	Modified
Form 10-10161 Veteran Survey Form and Instruction	Modified
30-day FRN_2900-0843_VHA Homeless Programs - Project CHALENG for Veterans_published 09172024.pdf Supplementary Document	2024-09-17
Response to Public Comments_OMB Control No. 2900-0843 - CHALENG Survey_2024.pdf Supplementary Document	2024-09-17
60-day FRN_2900-0843_VHA Homeless Programs - Project CHALENG for Veterans_published 06242024.pdf Supplementary Document	2024-06-25
Supporting Statement A_2900-0843_VHA Homeless Program - Project CHALENG for Veterans_updated Sep 2024.docx Supporting Statement A	2024-09-17

IC Document Collections

IC ID	Document Title	Status
216768	Provider Survey Form and Instruction	Modified
216767	Veteran Survey Form and Instruction	Modified

ICR Details

OMB Control No: 2900-0843	ICR Reference No: 202406-2900-010
Status: Received in OIRA	Previous ICR Reference No: 202103-2900-027
Agency/Subagency: VA	Agency Tracking No: 2900-0843
Title: VHA Homeless Programs - Project CHALENG (Community Homelessness Assessment, Local Education and Networking Groups) for Veterans
Type of Information Collection: Revision of a currently approved collection	Common Form ICR:  No
Type of Review Request: Regular	Date Submitted to OIRA: 09/17/2024

	Requested	Previously Approved
Expiration Date	36 Months From Approved	10/31/2024
Responses	6,200	4,800
Time Burden (Hours)	620	480
Cost Burden (Dollars)	0	0

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Abstract: The Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) launched Project CHALENG (Community Homelessness Assessment, Local Education and Networking Groups) for Veterans in 1993 in response to Public Law 102-405, which required VA to make an assessment of the needs of homeless Veterans in coordination with other Federal departments, state and local government agencies, and nongovernmental agencies with experience working with homeless persons. Since 1993, VA has administered a needs assessment in accordance with guidance in Public Law 103-446 and Public Law 105-114. This collection of information is necessary to ensure that VA and community partners are developing services that are responsive to the needs of local homeless Veterans, in order to end homelessness and prevent new Veterans from experiencing homelessness. Over the years data from CHALENG has assisted VA in developing new services for Veterans such as the Homeless Veteran Dental Program (HVDP), the expansion of the Department of Housing and Urban Development-VA Supportive Housing (HUD-VASH) Program, the Veterans Justice Programs and Supportive Services for Veteran Families (SSVF). In addition community organizations use CHALENG data in grant applications to support services for homeless Veterans; grant applications are for VA, other Federal, local government, and community foundation dollars, which maximizes community participation in serving homeless Veterans. This collection will be a renewal of the collection approved in 2021. No revisions have been made to the questions; however, revisions to the burden hours are based upon the number of respondents in the previous year. The collection consists of two survey forms: one for Veterans (VA Form 10-10161) and one for VA staff members, community homeless providers, and interested community members (VA Form 10-10162). The only difference between the two survey forms are the introductory demographic questions; otherwise the survey is the same for both groups.

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Authorizing Statute(s): PL: Pub.L. 102 - 405 107 Name of Law: Services for homeless veterans
   PL: Pub.L. 103 - 446 1001-1005 Name of Law: Homeless Veterans Programs
   PL: Pub.L. 105 - 114 204 Name of Law: Annual report on assistance to homeless veterans
   US Code: 38 USC 527 Name of Law: Evaluation and data collection
  

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 52537	06/24/2024
30-day Notice:	Federal Register Citation:	Citation Date:
	89 FR 76192	09/17/2024
Did the Agency receive public comments on this ICR? Yes

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Number of Information Collection (IC) in this ICR: 2

IC Title	Form No.	Form Name
Provider Survey	10-10162	CHALENG Survey - Provider
Veteran Survey	10-10161	CHALENG Survey - Veteran

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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	6,200	4,800	0	1,400	0	0
Annual Time Burden (Hours)	620	480	0	140	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: The increase in the burden hours is based upon the previous year's number of responses to the surveys.

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Annual Cost to Federal Government: $119,860

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.     No

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: 09/17/2024

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