Monthly Certification of Flight Training (VA Form 22-6553c)

OMB Control No: 2900-0162	ICR Reference No: 201907-2900-005
Status: Active	Previous ICR Reference No: 201602-2900-029
Agency/Subagency: VA	Agency Tracking No: VBA-EDU-YA
Title: Monthly Certification of Flight Training (VA Form 22-6553c)
Type of Information Collection: Reinstatement with change of a previously approved collection	Common Form ICR:  No
Type of Review Request: Regular
OIRA Conclusion Action: Approved without change	Conclusion Date: 02/14/2020
Retrieve Notice of Action (NOA)	Date Received in OIRA: 12/18/2019
Terms of Clearance: In VA's next revision or extension request for this form, VA will modify the statement in the Privacy Act from "Your obligation to respond is required to obtain or retain benefits" to "Your response is required to obtain or retain benefits."

	Inventory as of this Action	Requested	Previously Approved
Expiration Date	02/28/2023	36 Months From Approved
Responses	22,686	0	0
Time Burden (Hours)	11,343	0	0
Cost Burden (Dollars)	0	0	0

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Abstract: This form is used by students (Veterans, servicemembers, and Selected Reservists) and flight schools to report the hours and costs of flight training received, and the termination of training.

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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: 38 USC 3032 Name of Law: Limitations on educational assistance for centain individuals    US Code: 38 USC 3231 Name of Law: Entitlement; loan eligibility    US Code: 10 USC 16131 Name of Law: Educational assistance program: establishment; amount    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:
	84 FR 47637	09/10/2019
30-day Notice:	Federal Register Citation:	Citation Date:
	84 FR 65219	11/26/2019
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 Monthly Certification of Flight Training 22-6553c Monthly Certification of Flight Training

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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	22,686	0	0	7,230	0	15,456
Annual Time Burden (Hours)	11,343	0	0	3,615	0	7,728
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: The burden hour increase is due to the increase in the number of individuals participating in flight training.

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Annual Cost to Federal Government: $136,992

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

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.     Yes

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.     Yes

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: Danny Green 202 421-1354 [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: 12/18/2019

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