[Federal Register Volume 87, Number 123 (Tuesday, June 28, 2022)]
[Notices]
[Pages 38458-38459]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 2022-13765]


-----------------------------------------------------------------------

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.

-----------------------------------------------------------------------

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 www.Regulations.gov 
or to Nancy J. Kessinger, Veterans Benefits Administration (20M33), 
Department of Veterans Affairs, 810 Vermont Avenue NW, Washington, DC 
20420 or email to [email protected]. 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 [email protected]. 
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.

[[Page 38459]]

    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]
BILLING CODE 8320-01-P