Notice2023-05979
Agency Information Collection Activity: IBM Skillsbuild Training Program Application-Pilot Program
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Published
March 23, 2023
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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 revision of a currently approved collection, and allow 60 days for public comment in response to the notice.
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[Federal Register Volume 88, Number 56 (Thursday, March 23, 2023)]
[Notices]
[Pages 17637-17638]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [<a href="http://www.gpo.gov">www.gpo.gov</a>]
[FR Doc No: 2023-05979]
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DEPARTMENT OF VETERANS AFFAIRS
[OMB Control No. 2900-NEW]
Agency Information Collection Activity: IBM Skillsbuild Training
Program Application--Pilot Program
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 revision of a
currently approved
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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 May 22, 2023.
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#e28c838c819bcc898791918b8c858790a29483cc858d94"><span class="__cf_email__" data-cfemail="b2dcd3dcd1cb9cd9d7c1c1dbdcd5d7c0f2c4d39cd5ddc4">[email protected]</span></a>. Please refer to ``OMB Control
No. 2900-NEW'' 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), 810 Vermont Ave. NW,
Washington, DC 20420, (202) 266-4688 or email <a href="/cdn-cgi/l/email-protection#0865697a616a6d6426697867667c6d487e69266f677e"><span class="__cf_email__" data-cfemail="c1aca0b3a8a3a4adefa0b1aeafb5a481b7a0efa6aeb7">[email protected]</span></a>.
Please refer to ``OMB Control No. 2900-NEW'' 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: White House Cyber Initiative, as supported by VA
Principal Deputy Under Secretary for VA Benefits, Mr. Michael Frueh.
Title: IBM Skillsbuild Training Program Application--Pilot Program,
VAF 22-10282.
OMB Control Number: 2900-NEW.
Type of Review: New Pilot Training Program.
Abstract: The IBM SkillsBuild Program is an IBM-sponsored training
program administered by VA to provide free virtual Information
Technology (IT) training. SkillsBuild is a free online learning
platform that provides adult learners with the opportunity to gain or
improve IT skills that meet the needs of employers in the High-
Technology industry. VA will provide the opportunity for Veterans,
Service members, and their families to access free, self-paced, virtual
training and credentials in Cybersecurity and Data Analytics. This
virtual training in the field of Cybersecurity and Data Analytics is an
enhanced resource for Veterans and transitioning Service members who
are seeking job training and credentials to pursue a career in
Technology. The IBM Skillsbuild Training Program Intake Form, VA Form
22-10282 will allow eligible candidates to apply and register on a
first-come, first-served basis to participate in the program and the
form will be received electronically via Email to be submitted to
<a href="/cdn-cgi/l/email-protection#ecba899898898f9c8d9e9882899e9fac9a8dc28b839a"><span class="__cf_email__" data-cfemail="386e5d4c4c5d5b48594a4c565d4a4b784e59165f574e">[email protected]</span></a>., for processing.
Affected Public: Individuals or Households.
Estimated Annual Burden: 100 hours.
Estimated Average Burden Time per Respondent: 10 minutes.
Frequency of Response: Once.
Estimated Number of Respondents: 600.
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. 2023-05979 Filed 3-22-23; 8:45 am]
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