Application for Reimbursement of National Test Fee

OMB Control No: 2900-0706	ICR Reference No: 200707-2900-036
Status: Historical Active	Previous ICR Reference No:
Agency/Subagency: VA	Agency Tracking No:
Title: Application for Reimbursement of National Test Fee
Type of Information Collection: Existing collection in use without an OMB Control Number	Common Form ICR:  No
Type of Review Request: Regular
OIRA Conclusion Action: Approved without change	Conclusion Date: 01/02/2008
Retrieve Notice of Action (NOA)	Date Received in OIRA: 11/20/2007
Terms of Clearance: Approved consistent with the following terms of clearance: VA is reminded to ensure OMB approval of collections of information consistent with the requirements set forth in the PRA, additionally in the next submission of this collection to OMB for review VA shall report on the status of Department efforts to provide a fully electronic mechanism for respondents to use for the completion of associated forms.

	Inventory as of this Action	Requested	Previously Approved
Expiration Date	01/31/2011	36 Months From Approved
Responses	129	0	0
Time Burden (Hours)	32	0	0
Cost Burden (Dollars)	0	0	0

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Abstract: Servicemembers, veterans, and eligible dependents applying for reimbursement of national test fees will use this form to provide information necessary to process their claim.

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Authorizing Statute(s): US Code: 10 USC 16162 Name of Law: Educational assistance for reserve component members supporting contingency operations and certain o    US Code: 10 USC 16131 Name of Law: Educational assistance for members of the selected reserve    US Code: 38 USC 3032(g((1) Name of Law: Limitations on educational assistance for certain individuals    US Code: 38 USC 3232(d) Name of Law: Duration; Limitations    PL: Pub.L. 108 - 454 106 Name of Law: Veterans Improvement Act of 2004    US Code: 38 USC 3532(g)(1) Name of Law: Computation of Educational Assistance Allowance    US Code: 38 USC 5101 Name of Law: Claims and forms    US Code: 10 USC 1606 Name of Law: Educational assistance for members of the selected reserve    US Code: 10 USC 1607 Name of Law: Educational assistance for reserve component members supporting contingency operations and certain o    US Code: 10 USC 501 Name of Law: Enlistment incentives for pursuit of skills to facilitate

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 152	08/08/2007
30-day Notice:	Federal Register Citation:	Citation Date:
	72 FR 199	10/16/2007
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 Application for Reimbursement of National Test Fee VA Form 22-0810 Application for Reimbursement of National Test Fee

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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	129	0	0	129	0	0
Annual Time Burden (Hours)	32	0	0	32	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: New burden hours. Due to an oversight resulting from an effort to expedite claims processing, VA has been collecting this information without OMB approval. As a result of this oversight coming to our attention, we are submitting this request for OMB approval.

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Annual Cost to Federal Government: $5,770

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: 11/20/2007

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