Monthly Certification of On-The-Job and Apprenticeship Training (VA Forms 22-6553d & 22-6553d-1)

Forms and Documents

Document Name	Status
Form 22-6553d-1 Monthly Certification of On-The-Job and Apprenticeship Training Form	Modified
30-Day FRN - 2900-0178 (2024).pdf Supplementary Document	2024-12-09
60-DAY FEDERAL REGISTER NOTICE-ACTUAL OMB 2900-0178.pdf Supplementary Document	2024-10-04
2024 SUPPORTING STATEMENT-6553d-1 OMB 2900-0178.docx Supporting Statement A	2024-12-09

IC Document Collections

IC ID	Document Title	Status
28420	Monthly Certification of On-The-Job and Apprenticeship Training Form	Modified

ICR Details

OMB Control No: 2900-0178	ICR Reference No: 202409-2900-011
Status: Received in OIRA	Previous ICR Reference No: 202108-2900-002
Agency/Subagency: VA	Agency Tracking No: VBA-EDU-YA
Title: Monthly Certification of On-The-Job and Apprenticeship Training (VA Forms 22-6553d & 22-6553d-1)
Type of Information Collection: Revision of a currently approved collection	Common Form ICR:  No
Type of Review Request: Regular	Date Submitted to OIRA: 12/09/2024

	Requested	Previously Approved
Expiration Date	36 Months From Approved	12/31/2024
Responses	19,670	107,397
Time Burden (Hours)	39,340	214,794
Cost Burden (Dollars)	0	0

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Abstract: Benefits are authorized monthly based on the number of hours worked in a training capacity by the trainee as verified by the training establishment. Unscheduled terminations result in the termination of benefits. If hours are reduced to less than a full-time work schedule, a reduction of benefits will occur. Public Law 115-89 “Veterans Apprenticeship and Labor Opportunity Reform Act” (VALOR Act) was signed into law on November 21, 2017. Section 3 of this law amended 38 U.S.C. 3680(c) to eliminate the trainee’s certification requirement. As a result, this form is only completed, signed, and certified by the training establishment to report the trainee’s number of hours worked and/or to report the trainee’s date of termination. The form no longer requires the signature of the trainee. The form is then sent to the Regional Processing Office (RPO) for processing.

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Authorizing Statute(s): US Code: 10 USC 16131 Name of Law: Educational assitance program: establishment; amount
   PL: Pub.L. 96 - 342 903 Name of Law: Department of Defense Authorization Act, 1981
   PL: Pub.L. 107 - 314 531 Name of Law: National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2003
   PL: Pub.L. 108 - 375 527 Name of Law: Ronald W. Reagan National Defense
   PL: Pub.L. 108 - 454 104 Name of Law: Veterans Benefits Improvement Act of 2004
   US Code: 38 USC 3680(c) Name of Law: (c) Apprenticeship or other on-job training; correspondence courses
   US Code: 38 USC 3032(c) Name of Law: Limitations on Educational Assistance for certain individuals
   US Code: 38 USC 3002(3)(C) Name of Law: Definitions
   US Code: 38 USC 3484 Name of Law: Apprenticeship or other on-job training; correspondence courses
   US Code: 38 USC 3534(a) Name of Law: (a) Apprenticeship or other on-job training; correspondence courses
   US Code: 38 USC 3687 Name of Law: Apprenticeship or other on-job training; correspondence courses
   US Code: 38 USC 3233 Name of Law: Apprenticeship and other on-job training
  

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 80307	10/02/2024
30-day Notice:	Federal Register Citation:	Citation Date:
	89 FR 97707	12/09/2024
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
Monthly Certification of On-The-Job and Apprenticeship Training	22-6553d-1, 22-6553d	Monthly Certification of On-The-Job and Apprenticeship Training ,   Monthly Certification of On-The-Job and Apprenticeship Training

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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	19,670	107,397	0	-87,727	0	0
Annual Time Burden (Hours)	39,340	214,794	0	-175,454	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: Yes

Burden Reduction Due to: Miscellaneous Actions

Short Statement: The burden has significantly decreased based on the number of decreased data instruments received for calendar years 2021, 2022 and 2023. There was only an average of 19,670 monthly certifications received for these periods.

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Annual Cost to Federal Government: $213,485

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: 12/09/2024

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