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Public Comment Period: IBM SkillsBuild Training Program Application

Original title: [VA] Agency Information Collection Activities; Proposals, Submissions, and Approvals: IBM SkillsBuild Training Program Intake Application [FR Doc No: 2026-12447; OMB Control No. 2900-0922]

Record date · August 22, 2026

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What This Bill Does

The Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) is seeking public feedback on the intake application form used for the IBM SkillsBuild training program. This notice is part of the standard federal process to review and approve the collection of information from the public.

Why it matters

Veterans and service members interested in the IBM SkillsBuild program may be affected by changes to the application process or the data requested by the VA.

Who It Affects

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Directly affected

Veterans

Veterans applying for the IBM SkillsBuild program are required to complete the intake application form subject to this review.

Directly affected

Department of Veterans Affairs

The agency is responsible for managing the information collection and responding to public comments.

Key Facts

  • The VA is requesting public comment on the IBM SkillsBuild Training Program Intake Application.
  • The public comment deadline is August 22, 2026, at 03:59:59 UTC.
  • The document is filed under FR Doc No: 2026-12447.
  • The information collection is tracked under OMB Control No. 2900-0922.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the purpose of this notice?
The VA is fulfilling a regulatory requirement to allow the public to comment on the forms and data collection methods used for the IBM SkillsBuild program.
How can I provide feedback?
The document indicates a public comment period is open until August 22, 2026; interested parties should consult the Federal Register notice for specific submission instructions.

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Standard Regulatory Review

The document reflects the standard Paperwork Reduction Act process for maintaining federal information collection approvals.

Department of Veterans Affairs

Connected Entities

2900-0922, IBM SkillsBuild, Department of Veterans Affairs
other2900-0922“The OMB Control Number assigned to this information collection.”Map →
OrganizationIBM SkillsBuild“The training program associated with the intake application.”Map →
OrganizationDepartment of Veterans Affairs“The federal agency managing the information collection request.”Map →

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