Agency Information Collection Activity: VA Post-Separation Transition Assistance Program (TAP) Assessment (PSTAP) Longitudinal Survey
| Published date | 05 July 2019 |
| Citation | 84 FR 32252 |
| Record Number | 2019-14348 |
| Section | Notices |
| Court | Veterans Affairs Department |
Federal Register, Volume 84 Issue 129 (Friday, July 5, 2019)
[Federal Register Volume 84, Number 129 (Friday, July 5, 2019)]
[Notices]
[Pages 32252-32253]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 2019-14348]
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DEPARTMENT OF VETERANS AFFAIRS
[OMB Control No. 2900-0864]
Agency Information Collection Activity: VA Post-Separation
Transition Assistance Program (TAP) Assessment (PSTAP) Longitudinal
Survey
AGENCY: Veterans Benefits Administration, Department of Veterans
Affairs.
ACTION: Notice.
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SUMMARY: The Veterans Benefits Administration (VBA), 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 revision of
a currently approved 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 September 3, 2019.
ADDRESSES: Submit written comments on the collection of information
through Federal Docket Management System (FDMS) at www.Regulations.gov
or Nancy Kessinger, Veterans Benefits Administration (20M3), Department
of Veterans Affairs, 810 Vermont Avenue NW, Washington, DC 20420 or
email to [email protected]. Please refer to ``OMB Control No.
2900-0864'' in any correspondence. During the comment period, comments
may be viewed online through FDMS.
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Danny S. Green at (202) 421-1354).
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
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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: Public Law 112-56 Sec 221-225.
Title: Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) Post-Separation
Transition Assistance Program (TAP) Assessment Longitudinal Survey.
OMB Control Number: 2900-0864.
Type of Review: New collection.
Abstract: This collection effort is the second phase of the PSTAP
and participants are respondents of the original collection under the
subject control number approved on 4 Apr 19. The PSTAP Longitudinal
Survey will be implemented by VA to assess how the TAP training for
Transitioning Servicemembers (TSMs) prepares Veterans for civilian life
and its effects on long-term Veteran outcomes. This new information
collection request (ICR) will be conducted once per year and is
designed as a longitudinal survey in conjunction with a cross sectional
survey previously submitted to OMB. The survey population will include
servicemembers who participated in the cross-sectional survey and
voluntarily agreed to participate in the longitudinal survey. VA will
use email, other electronic communications and mail methods to
administer the survey, limiting the burden on respondents. The survey
will be administered to gauge the long-term effectiveness of the
Transition Assistance Program (TAP) by: (1) Examining the relationship
between attendance in TAP courses and the use of VA Benefits; (2)
analyzing the effect of participation in TAP courses on the long-term
outcomes of Veterans in the broad life domains of employment,
education, health and social relationships, financial, social
connectivity and overall satisfaction and well-being, and; (3)
identifying areas of improvement for TAP and the broader transition
process to guide training and/or operational activities aimed at
enhancing the quality of service provided to transitioning service
members, Veterans, their families and caregivers.
Affected Public: Individuals.
Estimated Annual Burden: 1,478 hours.
Estimated Average Burden per Respondent: 18.5 minutes.
Frequency of Response: Annual.
Estimated Number of Respondents: 4,795.
By direction of the Secretary.
Danny S. Green,
Interim VA Clearance Officer, Office of Quality, Performance, and Risk,
Department of Veterans Affairs.
[FR Doc. 2019-14348 Filed 7-3-19; 8:45 am]
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