[Federal Register Volume 89, Number 16 (Wednesday, January 24, 2024)]
[Notices]
[Page 4659]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 2024-01301]


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DEPARTMENT OF VETERANS AFFAIRS

[OMB Control No. 2900-XXXX]


Agency Information Collection Activity: Labor Market Information 
Report-Veteran Readiness and Employment

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 March 25, 2024.

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. 2900-10290'' 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-XXXX'' 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: 38 U.S.C. 3116 and 3117.
    Title: Labor Market Information Report-Veteran Readiness and 
Employment.
    OMB Control Number: 2900-XXXX.
    Type of Review: New collection.
    Abstract: VA Form 28-10290 will be used to collect information on 
individualized labor market information to include specific 
occupational trends, required qualifications, skillsets, salaries, 
physical and educational requirements for the Veteran's identified 
occupational career path. The information collected will be used to 
conduct an evaluation to assist the Veteran in selecting a suitable 
vocational goal that is consistent with his or her abilities, 
aptitudes, interests and does not aggravate his or her disability(ies). 
Vocational planning is a critical element in selecting a suitable 
vocational goal for the purpose of the development of a rehabilitation 
plan for a Veteran within the Veteran Readiness and Employment (VR&E) 
program. The foundation of a successful rehabilitation program is a 
well-developed plan of action. Comprehensive labor market information 
is the first step in developing a successful rehabilitation plan for 
each Veteran. The VR&E staff subsequently, will use the information on 
this form to ensure a suitable vocational goal is identified as part of 
the Veteran's rehabilitation plan to assist him or her in obtaining and 
maintaining suitable employment.
    This form will be obtained through electronic methods to include 
VA.gov or by the referring Vocational Rehabilitation Counselor. Upon 
compilation of the data, the form will be electronically submitted to 
the appropriate VR&E staff.
    Affected Public: Individuals and households.
    Estimated Annual Burden: 16,586 hours.
    Estimated Average Burden per Respondent: 15 minutes.
    Frequency of Response: One time.
    Estimated Number of Respondents: 66,344 per year.

    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. 2024-01301 Filed 1-23-24; 8:45 am]
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