[Federal Register Volume 89, Number 68 (Monday, April 8, 2024)]
[Notices]
[Page 24572]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 2024-07332]


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DEPARTMENT OF VETERANS AFFAIRS

[OMB Control No. 2900-XXXX]


Agency Information Collection Activity Under OMB Review: Labor 
Market Information-Veteran Readiness and Employment

AGENCY: Veterans Benefits Administration, Department of Veterans 
Affairs.

ACTION: Notice.

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SUMMARY: In compliance with the Paperwork Reduction Act (PRA) of 1995, 
this notice announces that the Veterans Benefits Administration, 
Department of Veterans Affairs, will submit the collection of 
information abstracted below to the Office of Management and Budget 
(OMB) for review and comment. The PRA submission describes the nature 
of the information collection and its expected cost and burden and it 
includes the actual data collection instrument.

DATES: Written comments and recommendations for the proposed 
information collection should be sent within 30 days of publication of 
this notice by clicking on the following link www.reginfo.gov/public/do/PRAMain, select ``Currently under Review--Open for Public 
Comments'', then search the list for the information collection by 
Title or ``OMB Control No. 2900-XXXX.''

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. 2900-10290'' in any correspondence.

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: 
    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.
    An agency may not conduct or sponsor, and a person is not required 
to respond to a collection of information unless it displays a 
currently valid OMB control number. The Federal Register Notice with a 
60-day comment period soliciting comments on this collection of 
information was published at insert citation date: 89 FR 4659 on 
January 24, 2024, page 4659.
    Affected Public: Individuals or 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.
Dorothy Glasgow,
VA PRA Clearance Officer, (Alt.) Office of Enterprise and Integration, 
Data Governance Analytics, Department of Veterans Affairs.
[FR Doc. 2024-07332 Filed 4-5-24; 8:45 am]
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