The Ecert form
is approved so long as this form remains identicle to the paper one
in this package (including the proper PRA burden_statement). Upon
resubmission of this package, VA will provide a printed copy of the
Ecert form. If the Ecert form is significantly different than the
form in this collection then VA shall seek a separate OMB number
for the Ecert.
Inventory as of this Action
Requested
Previously Approved
10/31/2006
10/31/2006
10/31/2003
916,160
0
725,802
137,424
0
120,967
0
0
0
This form is used by school officials
and employers to certify enrollment information to the Department
of Veterans Affairs (VA). VA uses the information to determine the
correct rate of payment and the periods of payment to persons
eligible for education benefits under chapters 30, 32, and 35 of
title 38, U.S.C., chapter 1606 of title 10 U.S.C., and Sections 901
and 903 of Public Law 96-342.
On behalf of this Federal agency, I certify that
the collection of information encompassed by this request complies
with 5 CFR 1320.9 and the related provisions of 5 CFR
1320.8(b)(3).
The following is a summary of the topics, regarding
the proposed collection of information, that the certification
covers:
(i) Why the information is being collected;
(ii) Use of information;
(iii) Burden estimate;
(iv) Nature of response (voluntary, required for a
benefit, or mandatory);
(v) Nature and extent of confidentiality; and
(vi) Need to display currently valid OMB control
number;
If you are unable to certify compliance with any of
these provisions, identify the item by leaving the box unchecked
and explain the reason in the Supporting Statement.