OMB files this comment in accordance with 5 CFR 1320.11(c). This OMB action is not an approval to conduct or sponsor an information collection under the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995, and the OMB Control Number will not appear in the active inventory. This action has no effect on any current approvals. In the preamble of the final rule, the agency should provide to OMB a summary of all comments received on the proposed information collection and identify any changes made in response to these comments. In the future, the agency should submit proposed rule packages to OMB not later than the day on which the Notice of Proposed Rulemaking is published in the Federal Register, as required by 5 CFR 1320.11(b).
Inventory as of this Action
Requested
Previously Approved
09/30/2025
36 Months From Approved
09/30/2025
3,055
0
3,055
1,527
0
1,527
0
0
0
VA Form 22-6553c 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.
US Code:
38 USC 3680
Name of Law: Payment of educational assistance or subsistence allowances
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
The burden has increased since the previous approval due to a provision in the associated rulemaking, RIN 2900-AQ88, which constituted an increase in the estimated number of respondents, resulting in an increase in the reporting burden hours.
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.
Form VA Form 22-6553c Monthly Certification of Flight Training
SUPPORTING STATEMENT 2900-0162 (10-09-2024).docx
Monthly Certification of Flight Training