[Federal Register Volume 87, Number 125 (Thursday, June 30, 2022)]
[Notices]
[Pages 39161-39162]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[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 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. 2900-0718'' 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 [email protected]. 
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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