[Federal Register Volume 88, Number 56 (Thursday, March 23, 2023)]
[Notices]
[Pages 17637-17638]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[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 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-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 [email protected]. 
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 
[email protected]., 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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