Post Separation Transition Assistance Program (TAP) Assessment Survey

Forms and Documents

Document Name	Status
30-Day (published) 2900-0864.pdf Supplementary Document	2025-09-26
60-Day (published) 2900-0864.pdf Supplementary Document	2025-09-23
PSTAP Supporting Statement Part B 2900 0864.docx Supporting Statement B	2025-07-09
PSTAP Supporting Statement Part A 2900 0864 9-26-25 1.docx Supporting Statement A	2025-09-26

IC Document Collections

IC ID	Document Title	Status
237695	PSTAP Assessment Longitudinal Survey Other-Survey	Modified
232833	PSTAP Cross Sectional Assessment Survey Other-Survey	Modified

ICR Details

OMB Control No: 2900-0864	ICR Reference No: 202506-2900-006
Status: Received in OIRA	Previous ICR Reference No: 202306-2900-001
Agency/Subagency: VA	Agency Tracking No: VBA-BAS-KM
Title: Post Separation Transition Assistance Program (TAP) Assessment Survey
Type of Information Collection: Revision of a currently approved collection	Common Form ICR:  No
Type of Review Request: Regular	Date Submitted to OIRA: 09/26/2025

	Requested	Previously Approved
Expiration Date	36 Months From Approved	10/31/2025
Responses	31,075	19,311
Time Burden (Hours)	9,582	5,954
Cost Burden (Dollars)	0	0

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Abstract: The PSTAP Assessment is administered by VA to assess how the TAP training for Transitioning Service members (TSMs) prepares Veterans for civilian life and its effects on long-term Veteran outcomes. This information collection request (ICR) is conducted once per year and is designed as two separate collections which include a Cross-Sectional Survey and a Longitudinal Survey. The survey population for the Cross-Sectional Survey includes all Veterans who meet the criteria at the time of fielding of having separated from the military at six months, one year, and three years prior to the date that surveys. Service members who participated in the Cross-Sectional Survey and voluntarily agreed to participate in the Longitudinal Survey make up the Longitudinal Survey population. VA will use email and mail methods to administer the survey, limiting the burden on respondents. The surveys will be administered to gauge the long-term effectiveness of the Transition Assistance Program (TAP) by: (1) examining the relationship between attendance in TAP courses and the use of VA Benefits; (2) analyzing the effect of participation in TAP courses on the long-term outcomes of Veterans in the broad life domains of employment, education, health and social relationships, financial, social connectivity and overall satisfaction and well-being, and; (3) identifying areas of improvement for TAP and the broader transition process to guide training and/or operational activities aimed at enhancing the quality of service provided to transitioning service members, Veterans, their families and caregivers. Section 4306 requires the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) in consultation with the Secretary of Defense, the Secretary of Labor, and the Administrator of the Small Business Administration to conduct a longitudinal study on changes to Transition Assistance Program (TAP) and provide annual progress reports and a final report. The Section 4306 Study is being added to this current ICR as it closely mirrors the PSTAP Assessment in terms of cohorts and data collected. The overlap in Veterans for the two studies would cause additional burden to thousands of Veterans. Adding the 4306 Study to the current PSTAP Assessment reduces this burden while ensuring both studies collect the data required to meet Congressional and Government requirements.

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Authorizing Statute(s): PL: Pub.L. 116 - 315 4306 Name of Law: JOHNNY ISAKSON AND DAVID P. ROE, M.D. VETERANS HEALTH CARE AND BENEFITS IMPROVEMENT ACT OF 2020
   PL: Pub.L. 112 - 56 221-225 Name of Law: Veterans Opportunity to Work (VOW) Act of 2011
  

Citations for New Statutory Requirements: PL: Pub.L. 116 - 315 4306 Name of Law: JOHNNY ISAKSON AND DAVID P. ROE, M.D. VETERANS HEALTH CARE AND BENEFITS IMPROVEMENT ACT OF 2020

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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:
	90 FR 35381	07/25/2025
30-day Notice:	Federal Register Citation:	Citation Date:
	90 FR 46466	09/26/2025
Did the Agency receive public comments on this ICR? No

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

IC Title	Form No.	Form Name
PSTAP Assessment Longitudinal Survey
PSTAP Cross Sectional Assessment Survey

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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	31,075	19,311	0	11,764	0	0
Annual Time Burden (Hours)	9,582	5,954	0	3,628	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: Changing Regulations

Burden decreases because of Program Change due to Agency Discretion: No

Burden Reduction Due to:

Short Statement: Section 4306 of Public Law 116-315 calls for a five-year longitudinal study on three cohorts of Veterans to assess changes to TAP under the Fiscal Year 2019 NDAA and changes based on the independent assessment under Section 4305 and provide annual progress reports and a final report. The Section 4306 Study will analyze the outcomes between Veterans who attended TAP before and after changes to the program. As a result, the number of individuals contacted for the Section 4306 Study is greater than requested in the previous OMB request.

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Annual Cost to Federal Government: $296,695

Does this IC contain surveys, censuses, or employ statistical methods? Yes Part B of Supporting Statement

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.     No

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: 09/26/2025

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