Monthly Certification of Flight Training

Forms and Documents

Document Name	Status
Form 22-6553C Monthly Certification of Flight Training Form	Modified
OMB22-6553c(7-2-07).doc Supporting Statement A	2007-07-03

IC Document Collections

IC ID	Document Title	Status
28401	Monthly Certification of Flight Training Form	Modified

ICR Details

OMB Control No: 2900-0162	ICR Reference No: 200706-2900-038
Status: Historical Active	Previous ICR Reference No: 200406-2900-007
Agency/Subagency: VA	Agency Tracking No: 2900-0162
Title: Monthly Certification of Flight Training
Type of Information Collection: Extension without change of a currently approved collection	Common Form ICR:  No
Type of Review Request: Regular
OIRA Conclusion Action: Approved without change	Conclusion Date: 08/20/2007
	Date Received in OIRA: 07/10/2007
Terms of Clearance:

	Inventory as of this Action	Requested	Previously Approved
Expiration Date	08/31/2010	36 Months From Approved	08/31/2007
Responses	7,428	0	14,630
Time Burden (Hours)	3,714	0	7,315
Cost Burden (Dollars)	0	0	0

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Abstract: This form is used by students (veterans, servicemembers, and Selected Reservists) and flight schools to report the hours and costs of flight training received, and the termination of training.

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Authorizing Statute(s): US Code: 10 USC 16131 Name of Law: Educational assistance program: establishment; amount
   US Code: 10 USC 16136 Name of Law: Administration of program
   US Code: 10 USC 16166 Name of Law: Administration of program
   US Code: 38 USC 3680 Name of Law: Payment of educational assistance or subsistence allowances
   US Code: 38 USC 3032 Name of Law: Limitations on educational assistance for centain individuals
   US Code: 38 USC 3231 Name of Law: Entitlement; loan eligibility
  

Citations for New Statutory Requirements: None

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Associated Rulemaking Information
RIN:	Stage of Rulemaking:	Federal Register Citation:	Date:
	Not associated with rulemaking

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Federal Register Notices & Comments
60-day Notice:	Federal Register Citation:	Citation Date:
	72 FR 62	04/02/2007
30-day Notice:	Federal Register Citation:	Citation Date:
	72 FR 118	06/20/2007
Did the Agency receive public comments on this ICR? No

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Number of Information Collection (IC) in this ICR: 1

IC Title	Form No.	Form Name
Monthly Certification of Flight Training	22-6553C	Monthly Certification of Flight Training

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ICR Summary of Burden

	Total Approved	Previously Approved	Change Due to New Statute	Change Due to Agency Discretion	Change Due to Adjustment in Estimate	Change Due to Potential Violation of the PRA
Annual Number of Responses	7,428	14,630	0	0	-7,202	0
Annual Time Burden (Hours)	3,714	7,315	0	0	-3,601	0
Annual Cost Burden (Dollars)	0	0	0	0	0	0

Burden increases because of Program Change due to Agency Discretion: No

Burden Increase Due to:

Burden decreases because of Program Change due to Agency Discretion: No

Burden Reduction Due to:

Short Statement: The requested burden estimate of 3,714 hours represents a decrease of 3,601 hours from the current burden estimate of 7,315 hours in the OMB inventory. The decrease of 3,601 hours may be attributed to an adjustment in estimates in the number of eligible trainees in all programs who are participating in flight training since the last OMB submission for this information collection

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Annual Cost to Federal Government: $51,842

Does this IC contain surveys, censuses, or employ statistical methods? No

Is the Supporting Statement intended to be a Privacy Impact Assessment required by the E-Government Act of 2002? No

Is this ICR related to the Affordable Care Act [Pub. L. 111-148 & 111-152]? Uncollected

Is this ICR related to the Dodd-Frank Wall Street Reform and Consumer Protection Act, [Pub. L. 111-203]? Uncollected

Is this ICR related to the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009 (ARRA)? Uncollected

Is this ICR related to the Pandemic Response? Uncollected

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Common Form ICR:  No

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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:

(a) It is necessary for the proper performance of agency functions;

(b) It avoids unnecessary duplication;

(c) It reduces burden on small entities;

(d) It uses plain, coherent, and unambiguous language that is understandable to respondents;

(e) Its implementation will be consistent and compatible with current reporting and recordkeeping practices;

(f) It indicates the retention periods for recordkeeping requirements;

(g) It informs respondents of the information called for under 5 CFR 1320.8 (b)(3) about:

(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;

(h) It was developed by an office that has planned and allocated resources for the efficient and effective management and use of the information to be collected.

(i) It uses effective and efficient statistical survey methodology (if applicable); and

(j) It makes appropriate use of information technology.

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.

Certification Date: 07/10/2007

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