Notice2022-14017
Agency Information Collection Activity: Yellow Ribbon Program Agreement and Principles of Excellence for Educational Institutions
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Published
June 30, 2022
Issuing agencies
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 new collection, and allow 60 days for public comment in response to the notice.
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[Federal Register Volume 87, Number 125 (Thursday, June 30, 2022)]
[Notices]
[Pages 39161-39162]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [<a href="http://www.gpo.gov">www.gpo.gov</a>]
[FR Doc No: 2022-14017]
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DEPARTMENT OF VETERANS AFFAIRS
[OMB Control No. 2900-0718]
Agency Information Collection Activity: Yellow Ribbon Program
Agreement and Principles of Excellence for Educational Institutions
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 new 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#acc2cdc2cfd582c7c9dfdfc5c2cbc9deecdacd82cbc3da"><span class="__cf_email__" data-cfemail="d2bcb3bcb1abfcb9b7a1a1bbbcb5b7a092a4b3fcb5bda4">[email protected]</span></a>. Please refer to ``OMB Control
No. 2900-0718'' 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#90fdf1e2f9f2f5fcbef1e0fffee4f5d0e6f1bef7ffe6"><span class="__cf_email__" data-cfemail="bfd2decdd6dddad391decfd0d1cbdaffc9de91d8d0c9">[email protected]</span></a>.
Please refer to ``OMB Control No. 2900-0718 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: Title 38 United States Code (U.S.C.) 3317 and Executive
Order 13607.
Title: Yellow Ribbon Program Agreement and Principles of Excellence
for Educational Institutions, VA Form 22-0839 and VA Form 22-10275.
OMB Control Number: 2900-0718.
Type of Review: Reinstatement with change.
Abstract: These forms will be used to satisfy requirements as
outlined. VA Form 22-0839, Yellow Ribbon Program Agreement, is
sanctioned by Public Law 110-252 which authorized the Department of
Veterans Affairs (VA) to administer an education benefit program known
as the Post-9/11 GI Bill. Section 3317 of title 38, United States Code,
established the Yellow Ribbon G.I. Enhancement Program, referred to as
the ``Yellow Ribbon Program''. The Yellow Ribbon Program allows
institutions of higher Learning (IHLs) to voluntarily enter into an
agreement with VA to commit to contributing towards the outstanding
amount of tuition and fees not otherwise covered under the Post-9/11 GI
Bill. VA will match the contribution made by the IHL not to exceed
fifty percent of the total outstanding amount of tuition and fees. IHLs
wishing to participate in the Yellow Ribbon Program are required to
submit the Yellow Ribbon Program Agreement (VA Form 22-0839) indicating
the maximum number of students that can receive this additional benefit
under the program, the maximum contribution towards outstanding tuition
and fees for each student based on student status (i.e., undergraduate,
graduate, doctoral) or
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sub-element (i.e., college or professional school). Title 38 U.S.C 3317
necessitates this collection of information. VA Form 22-10275,
Principles of Excellence for Educational Institution is authorized by
Executive Order 13607. Participating schools commit to voluntarily
follow the guidelines outlined in Executive Order 13607 intended to
promote transparency and student success. Currently, the VA Form 22-
0839 includes the Principles of Excellence (POE) application, but
because only degree granting schools can participate in the Yellow
Ribbon Program, non-degree granting schools are disadvantaged. Further
the Yellow Ribbon Program Participation is only solicited during an
annual `open season' from March to May, POE participation is further
restricted. VA Form 22-10275 will be made available year-round.
Executive Order 13607 necessitates this collection of information.
Affected Public: Individuals and households.
Estimated Annual Burden: 25,928 hours.
Estimated Average Burden per Respondent: 14 hours.
Frequency of Response: Once per form type.
Estimated Number of Respondents: 1,852.
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. 2022-14017 Filed 6-29-22; 8:45 am]
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