[Federal Register Volume 88, Number 104 (Wednesday, May 31, 2023)]
[Notices]
[Pages 34930-34931]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 2023-11478]


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DEPARTMENT OF VETERANS AFFAIRS

[OMB Control No. 2900-0922]


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 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 July 31, 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. 2900-0922'' in any correspondence. During the comment period, 
comments may be viewed online through FDMS.

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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. 2900-0922'' 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: 2900-0922.
    Type of Review: Revision of a previously approved collection.
    Abstract: The IBM SkillsBuild Program is an IBM-sponsored pilot 
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, spouse, children, and caregivers 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 
Application (Intake Form), VA Form 22-10282 will allow eligible 
candidates to register and apply on a first-come, first-served basis to 
participate in the program, and the form will be sent via email 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. 2023-11478 Filed 5-30-23; 8:45 am]
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