Notice2026-18498
Agency Information Collection Activities; Submission for OMB Review; Comment Request; OMB Control No. 1293-0018
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September 10, 2026
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Labor DepartmentVeterans Employment and Training Service
Abstract
The Department of Labor (DOL) Veterans' Employment and Training Service (VETS is soliciting comments on the information collection request (ICR) for OMB Control No. 1293-0018 Homeless Veterans' Reintegration Program Budget and Narrative, for which VETS proposes to revise the title to Homeless Veterans' Reintegration Program Applicant Forms. The Homeless Veterans' Reintegration Program (HVRP) is authorized under 38 U.S.C. 2021. HVRP funds over 150 discretionary grants that serve nearly 16,000 veterans experiencing homelessness, veterans at-risk of homelessness, and incarcerated veterans annually, and along with nearly 40 Stand Down events. This collection contains forms submitted by HVRP Funding Opportunity Announcement (FOA) applicants.
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[Federal Register Volume 91, Number 174 (Thursday, September 10, 2026)]
[Notices]
[Pages 57658-57659]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [<a href="http://www.gpo.gov">www.gpo.gov</a>]
[FR Doc No: 2026-18498]
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DEPARTMENT OF LABOR
Veterans' Employment and Training Service
Agency Information Collection Activities; Submission for OMB
Review; Comment Request; OMB Control No. 1293-0018
Current Title: Homeless Veterans' Reintegration Program Budget and
Narrative
ACTION: Notice of information collection; request for comments.
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SUMMARY: The Department of Labor (DOL) Veterans' Employment and
Training Service (VETS is soliciting comments on the information
collection request (ICR) for OMB Control No. 1293-0018 Homeless
Veterans' Reintegration Program Budget and Narrative, for which VETS
proposes to revise the title to Homeless Veterans' Reintegration
Program Applicant Forms. The Homeless Veterans' Reintegration Program
(HVRP) is authorized under 38 U.S.C. 2021. HVRP funds over 150
discretionary grants that serve nearly 16,000 veterans experiencing
homelessness, veterans at-risk of homelessness, and incarcerated
veterans annually, and along with nearly 40 Stand Down events. This
collection contains forms submitted by HVRP Funding Opportunity
Announcement (FOA) applicants.
DATES: Written comments must be submitted to the office listed in the
ADDRESSES section below on or before 60 days from November 9, 2026.
ADDRESSES: You may submit comments electronically by any of the
following methods:
<bullet> <a href="/cdn-cgi/l/email-protection#cf8b8083909f9d8e909f9a8d83868c8faba0a3e1a8a0b9"><span class="__cf_email__" data-cfemail="f1b5bebdaea1a3b0aea1a4b3bdb8b2b1959e9ddf969e87">[email protected]</span></a>, identified by OMB Control Number
1293-0018.
<bullet> <a href="/cdn-cgi/l/email-protection#81c9d7d3d1c1e5eeedafe6eef7"><span class="__cf_email__" data-cfemail="59110f0b09193d3635773e362f">[email protected]</span></a>, identified by ``1293-0018 HVRP Applicant
Forms ICR Comment'' in the subject line.
Comments, including any personal information provided, become a
matter of public record. They will also be summarized and/or included
in the request for OMB approval of the information collection request.
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Kate McCord, Management and Program
Analyst, DOL-VETS, by email at <a href="/cdn-cgi/l/email-protection#fcb4aaaeacbc989390d29b938a"><span class="__cf_email__" data-cfemail="521a04000212363d3e7c353d24">[email protected]</span></a>, subject line ``1293-0018
HVRP Applicant Forms ICR Information.''
SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:
I. Background
The Department of Labor's VETS administers funds for the Homeless
Veterans' Reintegration Program (HVRP) grant on an annual basis. These
competitive grants are codified under 38 U.S.C. 2021, 2021A, and 2023.
VETS provides funds to grant recipients through annual Funding
Opportunity Announcements (FOA) and incremental funding throughout the
grant's three-year (12 quarters) period of performance. The total
number of grant recipients varies from year to year based on the amount
of available funds. Grants are awarded up to $500,000 each year, for a
total of up to $1,500,000 for the three-year period of performance.
The Assistant Secretary for Veterans' Employment and Training
monitors and supervises the distribution and use of those funds as
required by 38 U.S.C. 2021 and 38 U.S.C. 2021A.
VETS is proposing the following revisions:
Revise the title of this information collection: from the Homeless
Veterans' Reintegration Program Budget and Narrative to the Homeless
Veterans' Reintegration Program Applicant Forms.
Move forms to this information collection: This collection will
contain the forms intended for applicant respondents to the annual FOA,
while a different VETS information collection, (OMB Control No. 1293-
0014), will focus on HVRP grant recipient respondents. VETS is
proposing to transfer the following forms from 1293-0014 to 12903-0018
to align the forms with the appropriate respondent: (1) VETS-700
Planned Goals Chart; (2) VETS-704 Abstract; and (3) VETS-705 Past
Performance Chart.
Revisions to the Abstract
<bullet> Organized questions into three Excel worksheets named
``Abstract-1'', ``Abstract-2'', and ``Abstract-3'' that focus on the
proposed grant type, funding requests, physical location, service
delivery area, and narrative responses.
<bullet> Added organization identifiers/contact information and
automated inputs for geographic data and saturation level scores for
the service delivery area.
<bullet> Added justification fields to align with FOA requirements,
clarified instructions, and removed outdated fields, such as other non-
HVRP funding sources.
Revisions to the Planned Goals Chart (PGC)
<bullet> Renamed the Excel worksheet to ``PGC-4'' and removed
outdated or relocated reference worksheets, such as prior program year
outcomes by state and the average living wages by state/county.
<bullet> Introduced automatic calculations for key metrics (e.g.,
cost per enrollment, cost per placement) and adjusted wage-based goals
for inflation.
<bullet> Updated terminology to align with current HVRP policy and
guidance.
Revisions to the Past Performance Chart
<bullet> Converted the form to an Excel worksheet named ``CoPP-5''
and integrated it into the workbook that contains the Abstract and
Planned Goals Chart.
<bullet> Added structured questions on prior awards, operational
timelines,
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funding history, and compliance with automated feedback based on user
inputs.
<bullet> Revised and expanded performance indicator questions (risk
designation, performance/financial reporting timeliness, and unexpended
funds).
<bullet> Added an automated calculation of the number of points
awarded.
Revisions to the HVRP Budget and Narrative Form
<bullet> Changed the name of the form to ``Budget Narrative'' for
clarity.
<bullet> Added fields for position hours worked per week with an
automated calculation of quarterly hours and changed the percent-FTE
field from respondent entry to an automated calculation.
II. Desired focus of comments
VETS is particularly interested in comments on these topics:
<bullet> Evaluate whether the collection of information is
necessary for the proper performance of the functions of the Agency,
including whether the information has practical utility;
<bullet> Evaluate the accuracy of VETS' estimate of the burden
related to the information collection, including the validity of the
methodology and assumptions used in the estimate;
<bullet> Suggest methods to enhance the quality, utility, and
clarity of the information to be collected; and
<bullet> Minimize the burden of the information collection on those
who are to respond, including through the use of appropriate automated,
electronic, mechanical, or other technological collection techniques or
other forms of information technology, e.g., permitting electronic
submission of responses.
Questions about the information collection requirements may be
directed to the person listed in the FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT
section of this notice.
III. Current Actions
VETS has listed the data with respect to the number of respondents,
responses, burden hours, and burden costs supporting this information
collection request. VETS seeks PRA authorization for this information
collection for three (3) years. OMB authorization for an Information
Collection Review cannot be for more than three (3) years without
renewal. VETS notes that currently approved information collection
requirements submitted to the OMB receive a month-to-month extension
while they undergo review.
Estimated Annual Burden Hours
Type of Review: Revision.
Agency: VETS.
OMB Control Number: 1293-0018.
Affected Public: Businesses or other for-profits, Not-for-profit
institutions, State and Local Governments.
Estimated Number of Respondents: 249.
Frequency: Once.
Total Estimated Annual Responses: 498.
Estimated Total Annual Burden Hours: 2,241.
Forms:
<bullet> Abstract-PGC-CoPP
<bullet> Budget Narrative
Comments submitted in response to this notice will be summarized in
the request for Office of Management and Budget approval of the
proposed information collection request; they will become a matter of
public record and will be available at <a href="https://www.reginfo.gov">https://www.reginfo.gov</a>.
Dated: September 2, 2026.
Jeremiah Workman,
Assistant Secretary, Veterans' Employment and Training Service.
[FR Doc. 2026-18498 Filed 9-9-26; 8:45 am]
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