Notice2022-13765
Agency Information Collection Activity: Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) Post-Separation Transition Assistance Program (TAP) Assessment
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Published
June 28, 2022
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Veterans Affairs Department
Abstract
Veterans Benefits Administration, Department of Veterans Affairs (VA), is announcing an opportunity for public comment on the proposed collection of certain information by the agency. Under the Paperwork Reduction Act (PRA) of 1995, Federal agencies are required to publish notice in the Federal Register concerning each proposed collection of information, including each proposed extension of a currently approved collection, and allow 60 days for public comment in response to the notice.
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[Federal Register Volume 87, Number 123 (Tuesday, June 28, 2022)]
[Notices]
[Pages 38458-38459]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [<a href="http://www.gpo.gov">www.gpo.gov</a>]
[FR Doc No: 2022-13765]
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DEPARTMENT OF VETERANS AFFAIRS
[OMB Control No. 2900-0864]
Agency Information Collection Activity: Department of Veterans
Affairs (VA) Post-Separation Transition Assistance Program (TAP)
Assessment
AGENCY: Veterans Benefits Administration, Department of Veterans
Affairs.
ACTION: Notice.
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SUMMARY: Veterans Benefits Administration, Department of Veterans
Affairs (VA), is announcing an opportunity for public comment on the
proposed collection of certain information by the agency. Under the
Paperwork Reduction Act (PRA) of 1995, Federal agencies are required to
publish notice in the Federal Register concerning each proposed
collection of information, including each proposed extension of a
currently approved collection, and allow 60 days for public comment in
response to the notice.
DATES: Written comments and recommendations on the proposed collection
of information should be received on or before August 29, 2022.
ADDRESSES: Submit written comments on the collection of information
through Federal Docket Management System (FDMS) at <a href="http://www.Regulations.gov">www.Regulations.gov</a>
or to Nancy J. Kessinger, Veterans Benefits Administration (20M33),
Department of Veterans Affairs, 810 Vermont Avenue NW, Washington, DC
20420 or email to <a href="/cdn-cgi/l/email-protection" class="__cf_email__" data-cfemail="fe909f909d87d0959b8d8d9790999b8cd0be889fd0999188">[email protected]</a>. Please refer to ``OMB
Control No. 2900-0864'' in any correspondence. During the comment
period, comments may be viewed online through FDMS.
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Maribel Aponte, Office of Enterprise
and Integration, Data Governance Analytics (008), 1717 H Street NW,
Washington, DC 20006, (202) 266-4688 or email <a href="/cdn-cgi/l/email-protection#1974786b707b7c7537786976776d7c596f78377e766f"><span class="__cf_email__" data-cfemail="ec818d9e858e8980c28d9c83829889ac9a8dc28b839a">[email protected]</span></a>.
Please refer to ``OMB Control No. 2900-0864'' in any correspondence.
SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: Under the PRA of 1995, Federal agencies must
obtain approval from the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) for each
collection of information they conduct or sponsor. This request for
comment is being made pursuant to Section 3506(c)(2)(A) of the PRA.
With respect to the following collection of information, VBA
invites comments on: (1) whether the proposed collection of information
is necessary for the proper performance of VBA's functions, including
whether the information will have practical utility; (2) the accuracy
of VBA's estimate of the burden of the proposed collection of
information; (3) ways to enhance the quality, utility, and clarity of
the information to be collected; and (4) ways to minimize the burden of
the collection of information on respondents, including through the use
of automated collection techniques or the use of other forms of
information technology.
Authority: Executive Order 13571--Streamlining Service Delivery and
Improving Customer Service.
Title: Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) Post-Separation
Transition Assistance Program (TAP) Assessment.
OMB Control Number: 2900-0864.
Type of Review: Extension of a currently approved collection.
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Abstract: The PSTAP Assessment is administered by VA to assess how
the TAP training for Transitioning Service members (TSMs) prepares
Veterans for civilian life and its effects on long-term Veteran
outcomes. This information collection request (ICR) is conducted once
per year and is designed as two separate collections which include a
Cross-Sectional Survey and a Longitudinal Survey. The survey population
for the Cross-Sectional Survey includes all Veterans who meet the
criteria at the time of fielding of having separated from the military
at six months, one year, and three years prior to the date that
surveys. Service members who participated in the Cross-Sectional Survey
and voluntarily agreed to participate in the Longitudinal Survey make
up the Longitudinal Survey population. VA will use email and mail
methods to administer the survey, limiting the burden on respondents.
The surveys will be administered to gauge the long-term effectiveness
of the Transition Assistance Program (TAP) by: (1) examining the
relationship between attendance in TAP courses and the use of VA
Benefits; (2) analyzing the effect of participation in TAP courses on
the long-term outcomes of Veterans in the broad life domains of
employment, education, health and social relationships, financial,
social connectivity and overall satisfaction and well-being, and; (3)
identifying areas of improvement for TAP and the broader transition
process to guide training and/or operational activities aimed at
enhancing the quality of service provided to transitioning service
members, Veterans, their families and caregivers.
Affected Public: Individuals.
Estimated Annual Burden: 5,954 hours.
Estimated Average Burden per Respondent: 18.5 minutes.
Frequency of Response: Annual.
Estimated Number of Respondents: 19,311.
By direction of the Secretary.
Maribel Aponte,
VA PRA Clearance Officer, Office of Enterprise and Integration/Data
Governance Analytics, Department of Veterans Affairs.
[FR Doc. 2022-13765 Filed 6-27-22; 8:45 am]
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