Under 38 CFR 21.212, VA must control supplies for vocational rehabilitation participants. The information the form collects ensures VA that the veteran needs the supplies to continue his or her program and certifies that the veteran's facility requires the veteran to have the supplies, and that the veteran does not already have them.
The number of estimated respondents has been adjusted by 4,000. After a review of the form, this is a much more realistic estimate of the number of veteran participants who require supplies for their rehabilitation program.
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:
(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;
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.