On-The-Job Training Agreement (VA Form 28-1904)

OMB Control No: 2900-0678	ICR Reference No: 202104-2900-013
Status: Received in OIRA	Previous ICR Reference No: 201403-2900-022
Agency/Subagency: VA	Agency Tracking No: VBA-VR&E-NK
Title: On-The-Job Training Agreement (VA Form 28-1904)
Type of Information Collection: Reinstatement without change of a previously approved collection	Common Form ICR:  No
Type of Review Request: Regular	Date Submitted to OIRA: 06/29/2021

	Requested	Previously Approved
Expiration Date	36 Months From Approved
Responses	1,400	0
Time Burden (Hours)	350	0
Cost Burden (Dollars)	0	0

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Abstract: VA Form 28-1904 is used to gather the necessary information to develop formal agreements for training and rehabilitation under 38 U.S.C. Chapter 31. Additionally, the information is used to authorize a claimant’s participation in a program of training under 38 U.S.C. 501(a), 38 U.S.C. 3104 and 38 U.S.C. 3116.

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Authorizing Statute(s): US Code: 38 USC 3116 Name of Law: Promotion of employment and training opportunities    US Code: 38 USC 3104 Name of Law: Scope of services and assistance    US Code: 38 USC 501(a) Name of Law: Rules and regulations

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:
	86 FR 8387	04/22/2021
30-day Notice:	Federal Register Citation:	Citation Date:
	86 FR 13752	06/28/2021
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 On-The-Job Training Agreement (VA Form 28-1904) VA Form 28-1904 On-The-Job Training Agreement

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ICR Summary of Burden

	Total Request	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	1,400	0	0	800	0	600
Annual Time Burden (Hours)	350	0	0	200	0	150
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 respondent burden has increased over the past several years since there has been an increase in claimants participating in on-job training programs. This could be attributed to the increase in training opportunities within the Federal, State and Local Government based on Executive Order 13518 establishing the “Veterans Employment Initiative”.

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Annual Cost to Federal Government: $74,649

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? No

Agency Contact: Maribel Aponte 202 266-4688 [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: 06/29/2021

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