Designation of Certifying Official(s)

OMB Control No: 2900-0262	ICR Reference No: 200704-2900-001
Status: Historical Active	Previous ICR Reference No: 200402-2900-006
Agency/Subagency: VA	Agency Tracking No: 2900-0262
Title: Designation of Certifying Official(s)
Type of Information Collection: Extension without change of a currently approved collection	Common Form ICR:  No
Type of Review Request: Regular
OIRA Conclusion Action: Approved without change	Conclusion Date: 06/12/2007
Retrieve Notice of Action (NOA)	Date Received in OIRA: 04/02/2007
Terms of Clearance: OMB approves this collection consistent with e-mail from VA on 6/11/07. As funding becomes available VA will look to convert this collection into electronic format and upon resubmission of this collection, the VA shall demonstrate compliance with GPEA.

	Inventory as of this Action	Requested	Previously Approved
Expiration Date	06/30/2008	36 Months From Approved	06/30/2007
Responses	3,200	0	2,000
Time Burden (Hours)	533	0	333
Cost Burden (Dollars)	0	0	0

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Abstract: The form provides notification to VA of the designated person(s) who may certify the reports of the enrollment and pursuit or training on behalf of an educational institution or job training establishment.

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Authorizing Statute(s): US Code: 10 USC 16136 Name of Law: Administration of program    US Code: 10 USC 16166 Name of Law: Administration of program    US Code: 32 USC Section 3241 Name of Law: Requirements    US Code: 34 USC Section 3492 Name of Law: Tutorial Assistance    US Code: 38 USC Section 3034(a) Name of Law: Program Administration    US Code: 38 USC 3680 Name of Law: Payment of educational assistance or subsistence allowances

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:
	72 FR 15	01/24/2007
30-day Notice:	Federal Register Citation:	Citation Date:
	72 FR 62	04/02/2007
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 Designationof Certifying Official(s) VA Form 22-8794 Designation of Certifying Official(s)

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ICR Summary of Burden

	Total Approved	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	3,200	2,000	0	1,200	0	0
Annual Time Burden (Hours)	533	333	0	0	200	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: The change in the annual burden is the result of an increase in the number of forms used, as well as an increase in processing costs. Previously the processing cost was based upon work performed by a person at the GS 10/5 level, however the average ELR is now paid at the GS 11 level.

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Annual Cost to Federal Government: $13,468

Does this IC contain surveys, censuses, or employ statistical methods? No

Is the Supporting Statement intended to be a Privacy Impact Assessment required by the E-Government Act of 2002? No

Is this ICR related to the Affordable Care Act [Pub. L. 111-148 & 111-152]? Uncollected

Is this ICR related to the Dodd-Frank Wall Street Reform and Consumer Protection Act, [Pub. L. 111-203]? Uncollected

Is this ICR related to the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009 (ARRA)? Uncollected

Is this ICR related to the Pandemic Response? Uncollected

Agency Contact: Denise McLamb 202-565-8374 [email protected]

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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: 04/02/2007

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