Application for Reimbursement of National Exam Fee

OMB Control No: 2900-0706	ICR Reference No: 201010-2900-009
Status: Historical Active	Previous ICR Reference No: 200707-2900-036
Agency/Subagency: VA	Agency Tracking No: 2900-0706
Title: Application for Reimbursement of National Exam Fee
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: 04/08/2011
Retrieve Notice of Action (NOA)	Date Received in OIRA: 01/04/2011
Terms of Clearance:

	Inventory as of this Action	Requested	Previously Approved
Expiration Date	04/30/2014	36 Months From Approved	04/30/2011
Responses	1,050	0	129
Time Burden (Hours)	263	0	32
Cost Burden (Dollars)	0	0	0

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

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Authorizing Statute(s): 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    US Code: 10 USC 16131 Name of Law: Educational assistance for members of the selected reserve    US Code: 10 USC 16162 Name of Law: Educational assistance for reserve component members supporting contingency operations and certain o

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:
	75 FR 194	10/07/2010
30-day Notice:	Federal Register Citation:	Citation Date:
	75 FR 241	12/16/2010
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 Exam Fee VA Form 22-0810 Application For Reimbursement Of National Exam 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	1,050	129	0	0	921	0
Annual Time Burden (Hours)	263	32	0	0	231	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 annual burden hours increased due to the rise in individuals seeking reimbursement of national test fees.

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Annual Cost to Federal Government: $7,885

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]? 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? 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: 01/04/2011

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