Student Beneficiary Report – Restored Entitlement Program for Survivors (REPS) (VA Form 21P-8938-1)

Forms and Documents

Document Name	Status
Form VAF 21P-8938-1 Student Beneficiary Report - REPS (Restored Entitlement Program for Survivors) (VA Form 21-8938-1) Form	Modified
2021-19085, 30-Day FRN (VA Form 21-8938).pdf Supplementary Document	2021-09-10
2900-0399, 60-Day FRN (VAF 21P-8938).pdf Supplementary Document	2021-07-28
2900-0399, Supporting Statement (VAF 21P-8938-1).docx Supporting Statement A	2021-08-31

IC Document Collections

IC ID	Document Title	Status
28614	Student Beneficiary Report - REPS (Restored Entitlement Program for Survivors) (VA Form 21-8938-1) Form	Modified

ICR Details

OMB Control No: 2900-0399	ICR Reference No: 202102-2900-006
Status: Received in OIRA	Previous ICR Reference No: 201708-2900-015
Agency/Subagency: VA	Agency Tracking No: VBA-P&F-MS
Title: Student Beneficiary Report – Restored Entitlement Program for Survivors (REPS) (VA Form 21P-8938-1)
Type of Information Collection: Reinstatement with change of a previously approved collection	Common Form ICR:  No
Type of Review Request: Regular	Date Submitted to OIRA: 09/20/2021

	Requested	Previously Approved
Expiration Date	36 Months From Approved
Responses	1,200	0
Time Burden (Hours)	300	0
Cost Burden (Dollars)	0	0

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Abstract: VA Form 21P-8938-1 (formerly this collection had two forms: VA Forms 21-8938 and 21-8938-1) is used to verify that a surviving child who is receiving REPS benefits based on schoolchild status is eligible for continued benefits. Without this information benefits would not be properly paid and substantial overpayments would result.

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Authorizing Statute(s): US Code: 38 USC 5101 Name of Law: Claims and forms
  

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:
	86 FR 35154	07/01/2021
30-day Notice:	Federal Register Citation:	Citation Date:
	86 FR 49598	09/03/2021
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
Student Beneficiary Report - REPS (Restored Entitlement Program for Survivors) (VA Form 21-8938-1)	VAF 21P-8938-1	Student Beneficiary Report-REPS (Restored Entitlement Program for Survivors)

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ICR Summary of Burden

	Total Request	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	1,200	0	0	-4,100	0	5,300
Annual Time Burden (Hours)	300	0	0	-1,467	0	1,767
Annual Cost Burden (Dollars)	0	0	0	-42,135	0	42,135

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: Yes

Burden Reduction Due to: Miscellaneous Actions

Short Statement: Previously, this collection consisted of two forms: VA Form 21P-8938 and VA Form 21P-8938-1. Currently, the only form used is VA Form 21P-8938-1, therefore the burden has decreased.

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Annual Cost to Federal Government: $59,708

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

Does this ICR request any personally identifiable information (see OMB Circular No. A-130 for an explanation of this term)? Please consult with your agency's privacy program when making this determination.     Yes

Does this ICR include a form that requires a Privacy Act Statement (see 5 U.S.C. §552a(e)(3))? Please consult with your agency's privacy program when making this determination.     Yes

Is this ICR related to the Affordable Care Act [Pub. L. 111-148 & 111-152]? No

Is this ICR related to the Dodd-Frank Wall Street Reform and Consumer Protection Act, [Pub. L. 111-203]? No

Is this ICR related to the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009 (ARRA)? No

Is this ICR related to the Pandemic Response? No

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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: 09/20/2021

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